Astro Insight

As we enter October, on the very first day three planets transit into their respective next sidereal zodiac sign. Mars enters in sidereal Libra, Mercury in sidereal Virgo and Venus in sidereal Leo.  Because they all enter in the next successive sidereal zodiac sign at the same time, it’s an important planetary event. And the energy of which will be felt by most of us in our personal lives.  Depending on the natal ninefold (Navamansa) ascendant, strength of the planet in the natal chart, and if the planet is active in the transit (Gochar) chart, the energy of that planet will be reflected in the events that unfold as we navigate through October. 

For instance, if Mars is favorable in your natal chart and currently active, and is transiting through the 10^th house of your transit chart, it’s going to be a very successful month for you at the work place or in your profession or career.  Similarly the outcomes of energy of Venus and Mercury can be felt depending on their placements in natal chart, active or not in the transit chart, and favorability of the house they transit through.

As a result, for most of us, the month of October is certainly going to be very eventful and perhaps memorable.  For few of us it’s going to be spectacularly rewarding or painfully challenging; and for most of us a noticeable mix of simultaneously challenging and rewarding.

Collectively the most important planetary event for October is the annular solar eclipse (ring of fire) that occurs on October 14. It will be visible in the North, Central and South America.  On world scene, North, Central and South America may experience undesirable happenings during 4 to 6 week period following the eclipse.

On personal level, according to Vedic astrology, this eclipse is likely to be unfavorable for those who have sidereal Libra rising or Libra as moon sign. 

Venus, after turning direct in September, hasn’t yet reached her average speed. Therefore, for those who are affected by the energy of Venus through their transit charts may have to wait till October 20.  Last couple of months, it has been reiterated in this column, that — “It also means the entertainment industry personnel (Hollywood) such as actors, screen writers, directors, producers, etc. may see their strike extended through October 20”.  As it turned out, few days ago the writers/actors etc., has reached agreement with their counterpart industry giants to settle the strike.  It is expected that in next few weeks everybody will go back to work and restore the shows and movie productions.

As far as slow moving planets are concerned, most of them (Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn and Jupiter) are retrograde.  As a result, it’s a period of churning, turmoil, stepping back, introspection and change in all aspect of our personal life but also collective life.  The collective life includes world affairs, politics (high probability of government shutdown in the United States), media industries, religions, war and warlike climate and mass communications. For republican politicians and the Republican Party, October may prove to be very trying and difficult. . … Continue Reading.