कर्क · Kadagam (கடகம்)

The week opens with the Moon in Aries, your tenth house of career and reputation, so Monday and Tuesday favour visible effort: meetings, proposals and the conversations you have been rehearsing in your head.

The tone softens as the week goes on. On Saturday 3 October, Venus turns retrograde in Libra, your fourth house of home, family and inner peace. Venus retrograde is a slow, reflective phase rather than a crisis: it asks you to look again at what makes you feel safe and comfortable. On Sunday afternoon the Moon enters your own sign, and you will feel more like yourself again.

Venus, the planet of love, slows to a standstill this week before turning retrograde on Saturday. In relationships this often shows up as nostalgia: an old memory, a familiar song, a message from someone you haven't heard from in a while. Couples may find that a conversation about home or family needs a second, gentler round. Singles may be drawn back to an old flame. Take your time before acting on it; the feeling is real, but the next few weeks are for understanding it rather than deciding.

Monday and Tuesday are your strongest working days, with the Moon in your career sector. Put forward the idea, ask the question, send the email you have been drafting. Mars and Jupiter both sit in your sign, giving you drive and goodwill. Mars in Cancer can make you take feedback personally, so pause before replying to anything that stings.

Wednesday and Thursday, with the Moon in Taurus, your house of gains, favour income through friends, networks and side projects. With Venus about to turn retrograde in your property sector, this is a sensible week to compare prices rather than commit to large purchases for the home. Ketu in Leo, your house of savings, encourages you to let go of spending that has quietly become habit.

Your energy starts high and tapers towards the weekend. Friday and Saturday, with the Moon in Gemini, your twelfth house of rest, are made for early nights and unhurried mornings. Gentle movement, time near water and fewer screens will help you arrive at Sunday refreshed. This is general wellbeing encouragement, not medical advice.

Focus comes easily early in the week. Use Monday to Wednesday for the hardest topics and leave lighter revision for Friday and Saturday, when concentration naturally dips. The Sun in Virgo, your house of communication, helps with essays, presentations and asking teachers for clarification.