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In October, Mars, which rules Aries, will be transiting its own house. This will inject confidence and enthusiasm into Aries natives and will help them to accomplish their tasks efficiently. The 2 Fs, Family and Finances, will be favorable for you. You will be able to solve problems easily, and luck will smile on you. Benefits may come from your father. Your mother may have some health issues. Love will bloom, despite minor arguments. Be more accommodating towards your partner.  

Durga is a fierce manifestation of Goddess Shakti and is the ultimate destroyer of evil forces. She incarnated to save the universe from the clutches of demons and grant divine protection to every child of hers in the cosmos. As per sacred texts, Durga took 9 powerful forms called Nava Durga to destroy the demonic forces and protect the universe. The Nava Durga forms include Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Maha Gauri, and Siddhidatri. Each form of Nava Durga is depicted with unique powers and blessings, and are generally worshipped during Navaratri, one form on each night of the 9 Goddess nights.Nava Durga mantra comprises of 9 powerful mantras for the 9 forms of the Supreme Goddess. Chanting or listening to the Nava Durga mantra can instill peace, happiness, boost strength, confidence, and vitality, fulfill wishes, and grant divine protection.

Linga Bhairavi Stuthi is a sacred hymn comprising 33 auspicious names of the Mother Goddess. Linga Bhairavi is a powerful Goddess in the form of a Lingam. She is 3-eyed and is regarded as the raw, exuberant, fierce, and compassionate divine feminine power. Linga Bhairavi’s grace can fulfill all wishes, strengthen body and mind, and grant spiritual, material & physical wellbeing. Listening or chanting the Linga Bhairava Stuthi, which glorifies the Goddess with 33 powerful and auspicious names, can help overcome all kinds of obstacles, remove negative forces and thoughts, fulfill material and spiritual desires, and help attain liberation.

Neela Saraswati is a form of the fierce Goddess Tara Devi. She has a blue complexion and is different from the wisdom Goddess Saraswati. Also called Nila Saraswati, she is an ugra (angry) form of the Goddess and is similar to the fierce Goddess Kali. Though she looks ferocious and menacing, she is the ultimate destroyer of evil forces and a bestower of success, protection, and wellbeing. Neela Saraswati Stotram is a sacred hymn dedicated to the Goddess and describes her powers and blessings. Chanting or listening to this hymn can destroy enemies, sins, improve intellect, wisdom, grant fame, oratory and writing skills, and protection.

The divine Chintamani Saraswati Mantra is the Beeja mantra or seed sound for Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom, arts, and creativity. The beautiful Goddess seated on a white swan can bestow you with intellect, sharp mind, and success in arts, education, and creative fields. ‘Chintamani’ refers to a wish-fulfilling jewel. As per legend, this powerful Chintamani Saraswati mantra was given by Saint Chintamani Swami to a dull boy after being asked by the boy’s father to improve his son’s intellect. When the boy chanted this mantra, it is believed that he attained the highest intelligence that even great scholars were not able to understand him. Later Goddess Saraswati herself appeared and gave special instructions to him chant this powerful mantra. With her grace, the boy named Shriharsha later created many great works like ‘Khandannakhandakhdya’ etc. Listening or chanting to this powerful Chintamani Saraswati mantra can fulfill wishes to become an erudite, intelligent, and creative person.

Bala Tripurasundari is an adorable child form of the Supreme Goddess, Lalita Tripurasundari. It is said that as adorable as she is, you can easily connect with her and ask anything you desire, and it shall be fulfilled with her grace. Also called Bala, Bala Tripuradevi, she is venerated as a 9-year old girl and is hailed as the embodiment of beauty, power, wisdom, courage, and compassion. Her radiance resembles the rising Sun, and she is a combination of Goddess Saraswati’s wisdom, Goddess Kali’s powerful charismatic energy, and Goddess Lalita’s prosperity. Bala Tripurasundari is a very powerful Beeja mantra (seed sound), which, when chanted or listened to, can give multifold blessings such as relief from black magic & fear, overcome planetary afflictions, fulfill desires, and grant overall prosperity.

Varahi is a boar-faced incarnation of the Goddess and is the consort of Varaha (Vishnu’s boar-faced avatar). She is a powerful and compassionate Goddess who fulfills all your wishes. As per the sacred texts, she is the commander-in-chief of Goddess Lalita’s army. She is one of the Sapta Matrikas (7 Maiden Goddesses) and is also considered the consort of Lord Vishnu’s Varaha avatar. This powerful Varahi mantra is a combination of her Beeja mantras and auspicious names, and just hearing to it can surround you with her strong presence and positive vibrations. Chanting or listening to the Varahi mantra can protect from negativity, fulfill material wishes, give prosperity, destroy enmity, and bestow all-around abundance.

The Miracle Mantra has been introduced by one of the world’s foremost spiritual leaders, the legendary Dr. Baskaran Pillai. He calls it the Miracle Mantra as it was used for Shiva to descend to Earth to perform miracles. Dr. Pillai has revived this Miracle Mantra with a lot of energy so that when you chant this Mantra, things will change for the better. You can manifest your thoughts through the power of Mantra into reality. Chant the Miracle Mantra with complete focus and concentration every day, 108 times, with full devotion and concentration. Do it at home as much as possible. You will get to see changes for the better and experience miracles.

The Shreem Brzee Mantra by the legendary spiritual leader and humanitarian, Dr. Pillai, is for wealth consciousness. His compassion for the underprivileged is evident in his seamless efforts to help everyone have access to wealth. This is the Lakshmi Wealth Mantra that invokes Goddess Lakshmi, the Supreme Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity, to help eliminate poverty from your life. The powerful Mantra helps attract spiritual and material wealth. It is known to create a greater wealth of consciousness in an individual. The Mantra enriches your life spiritually and materialistically. Chant the Mantra as often as possible, and Goddess Lakshmi will bless you abundantly. The Mantra helps manifest wealth internally and externally. It makes you spiritually rich inside and bestows you with material wealth on the outside. The Shreem Brzee Mantra is very powerful and should be chanted with focus and devotion.

The Moola Mantra by Dr. Pillai, the renowned spiritual leader and international teacher, has the essence of healing. The Mantra contains the very essence of the primeval and sacred sound (Om), that created galaxies and from which life emanated. When we say or think Om, we are one with the universe. The healing Mantra invokes the sacred and spiritual symbol, creation, consciousness, and the Goddess of Education, Goddess Saraswati. The Mantra invokes the powerful Gods, the Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, as well as the Sun in all galaxies and the most powerful Satguru who stands for truth – Shiva. The Mantra invokes the father, who removes all sins. The Moola Mantra can be chanted every day. It is very healing and has the power to initiate peace, love, enlightenment, and wealth.

The Kleem Mantra by Dr. Pillai, the renowned spiritual leader, is the Mantra of love and attraction. The Mantra is a Seed Mantra, the archetype of which is Goddess Parvati, as well as Sri Krishna. The Kleem Mantra invokes spiritual and material fruits. Love manifests itself in different forms. The Kleem Mantra transcends all these forms and goes to the source, the seed, from which love grows. The Mantra helps heal and brings harmony into existing relationships. Always ensure that whatever you manifest while chanting the Mantra should be in your best interest. The Kleem Mantra can activate your Heart Chakra and love for the Divine. Chant the Mantra loudly or silently 1,008 times. You can use prayer beads to keep the count. Cultivate and nurture the Mantra and watch the change within yourself.

Mantras are sacred utterances whose sounds can help manifest our aspirations into reality. Chanted with fervor, they acquire power. Garuda is a Upadevata, a divine entity, and an ardent devotee and mount of Vishnu. An embodiment of the Vedas, the mighty King of birds is the destroyer of all imbalances and the remover of malefic energies and afflictions. The Garuda Mantra is known to protect individuals from afflictions of the shadow planets, Rahu and Ketu, the serpent asuras. Chanting the Garuda Mantra removes fear and alleviates people from the effects of Kaala Sarpa Dosha, Naga Dosha, Rahu Dosha, and Ketu Dosha. It protects people from poisonous bites, skin diseases, negative energy, and terminal illnesses. People can wear a Garuda amulet or worship the Garuda Yantra.

Mixed fortunes await you this month. Minor issues will trouble you at work. Avoid over-confidence. Rein in your temper when dealing with loved ones. Income may come from multiple sources. Outstation trips may bring some gains. Be careful when it comes to your vehicles and properties. Vehicles may need repairs. Medical expenses are likely. Investments bring good returns. People with influence may befriend you. Not a good time for lovers. The married should be more accommodating with their partners.

Caution is needed in all matters, Aquarius. Money loss, betrayals, and disappointments await you this month. Be slow to trust people and look out for hidden enemies. Finances will be like a see-saw, and expenses will go up. There may be arguments with parents and other relatives, but nothing serious or permanent. Handle children with care. The work front may be relatively peaceful. Steer clear of new relationships, as it is not a good time for love. But the married will enjoy a good rapport.

A moderate month for you, Virgo. Income will get a boost, and siblings will bring some gains. Profits in business may be less. Some may buy a vehicle, and others may get a transfer. Marital life will see some turbulence. Your mother and spouse may have some health issues. Travel with family in tow is likely. Love life will be under a cloud. But some may tie the knot. The married, too, will have their share of troubles.