Weekly horoscope, September 28 to October 4: who gets success, who should be cautious

Constant chanting of one's chosen deity's name at a pilgrimage site or on the banks of a holy river is said to bring merit. Bathing in the Ganga and giving food in charity are recommended. Fasting one day a week and offering a water ablution to the Shivling at a Shiva temple is considered auspicious. To gain Lord Shiva's favour, devotees are also advised to perform Rudrabhishek with water from various holy rivers and to regularly recite the Shiv Purana.

The Saptashloki Durga from the Durga Saptashati should be recited nine times, and the 108 names of Goddess Durga chanted. On Saturday, water should be offered to a peepal tree with seven rounds around it. Reciting the Sundara Kanda is considered to bring auspicious results, while the Hanuman Chalisa should be recited seven times. Regular offering of water to ancestors and performing shraddha as prescribed is advised, along with Tripindi Shraddha to reduce pitru dosh.

Aries: On Monday the Moon stays in Aries itself, with Saturn in the twelfth house and Jupiter in the fourth. Friday will require working through struggle in business. After Tuesday, obstacles in students' career progress may clear. On Friday, young people should keep their emotions in check in love and give more importance to career. Wednesday may bring some difficulties at work, but health may improve after Wednesday. Remedy: worship Ganpati, control anger at work and donate jaggery. Lucky colours orange and green, lucky numbers 0 and 3, luck will favour 60 percent.

Taurus: The Moon stays nearly favourable through the week. There is an auspicious influence of Jupiter-Mars in the third house, while Saturn is in Pisces and Mercury in Libra. After Tuesday, business may progress and a quick promotion at work is possible. Avoid disputes on Wednesday. Students should combine study with meditation and yoga. Thursday may bring disputes at home, while Friday calls for restraint in speech; love life may stay sweet. Some health trouble may be felt. Remedy: worship Shiva, donate seven grains and jaggery. Lucky colours blue and white, lucky numbers 1 and 3, luck will favour 65 percent.

Gemini: After Tuesday the Moon stays in the twelfth house from Gemini. With Jupiter-Mars in the second house and Saturn in the tenth, conditions may be favourable for business. On Wednesday, an important pending government-related work matter may be completed. This week brings satisfaction on health, and love life may also be good after Tuesday. A religious trip is possible on Friday, while carelessness with documents should be avoided on Saturday. Remedy: donate seven grains and worship Shiva. Lucky colours white and blue, lucky numbers 1 and 2, luck will favour 60 percent.

Cancer: On the first day of the week the ruling Moon stays in the tenth house. After Wednesday there may be a chance of a job change, so efforts should continue. With Saturn in the ninth house, if hard work is not yielding expected success, the situation may improve after Thursday. Students should focus on time management. Jupiter and Mars are in Cancer. Tuesday may bring tension in love life, but health is likely to stay good. Remedy: worship Shiva and donate seven grains. Lucky colours green and yellow, lucky numbers 5 and 6, luck will favour 80 percent.

Leo: After Friday the Moon moves to the tenth house from Leo. The Sun and Mars will be favourable for professionals, and career progress is possible. Thursday brings joy from a special advance at work, while Saturday may bring success in business with friends' help. Mercury and Venus can aid financial progress. To improve work further, energy should be used correctly and effort directed rightly. Students should focus on self-study. Health may improve after Wednesday. Remedy: worship Ganpati, donate seven grains, do not lie, and seek blessings by touching one's father's feet. Lucky colours orange and red, lucky numbers 2 and 3, luck will favour 75 percent.

Virgo: The Sun is in Virgo, Mercury and Venus in the second house and Saturn in the seventh. After Tuesday the Moon stays in the house of fortune. Venus in Libra can bring financial progress. Jupiter and Mars may give auspicious results, and students can achieve success. This week the Moon and Jupiter may bring career success. On Friday, money may suddenly come through pending work matters. Love life is likely to be good. After Wednesday, Mars and the Moon may bring benefit from real estate business. Remedy: worship Hanuman, offer a red cloth to Hanuman, donate urad and sesame. Lucky numbers 4 and 8, lucky colours white and blue, luck will favour 70 percent.

Libra: On the first day of the week the Moon in the seventh house is auspicious. Venus and Mercury are currently in Libra, with Jupiter in the tenth house. The Moon and Jupiter will inspire improvement in education and career. Hard work is needed for success in business. Love life can be attractive and happy. Attention should be paid to health on Saturday. Sunday's travel can bring joy and reduce stress, though a long trip is best avoided; excessive running around could be harmful. Wednesday to Friday, people in IT and banking may see success. Remedy: worship Shiva, donate jaggery and water. Lucky colours green and orange, lucky numbers 4 and 6, luck will favour 75 percent.

Scorpio: Mars and Jupiter in the house of fortune may give auspicious results for home and family. Saturn in the fifth house may be favourable for students. The Sun is in the eleventh house. On Tuesday, the mind may stay confused over a major change at work. Old worries about business may ease between Tuesday and Friday, with possible gains in business. On Tuesday, controlling diet will help health. Remedy: visit a Durga temple and go around it once, and seek blessings by touching one's mother's feet. Lucky colours orange and green, lucky numbers 1 and 2, luck will favour 50 percent.

Sagittarius: The ruling Jupiter moves through the eighth house, with Saturn in the fourth and the Sun in the tenth. Venus and Mercury in Libra can be favourable for a change of position at work. Venus is in the eleventh house. On Friday, efforts for a new business deal may succeed. There is a chance of progress at work, and health may stay good. Students are likely to see success. Remedy: perform abhishek on the Shivling with Ganga water and honey. Lucky colours red and yellow, lucky numbers 5 and 8, luck will favour 75 percent.

Capricorn: The ruling Saturn is in the third house, Jupiter in the seventh and the Sun in the ninth. This week Mercury and Venus in the tenth house may give better results than before in business, so a big gain in business is possible. On Friday, a new task can be given the right direction. Love life may bring happiness. Saturn in Pisces and Venus in Libra may give auspicious results, but those with blood pressure trouble should take care of their health. Remedy: worship Ganpati, offer durva grass to Ganpati, donate moong and green clothes; love relationships may see a pleasant journey. Lucky colours green and sky blue, lucky numbers 4 and 8, luck will favour 65 percent.

Aquarius: On Monday the Moon stays in the third house from Aquarius. Mars is favourable, while Saturn in the second house may give favourable results for job and business. Venus in Libra may bring benefit in business. On Wednesday, the behaviour of someone at home may cause unease. There will be an opportunity to complete a new business project on time. Pay attention to health and continue charitable giving. Avoid excessive travel on Tuesday. Remedy: worship Shiva, offer Ganga water, perfume and milk to the Shivling. Lucky colours white and green, lucky numbers 5 and 7, luck will favour 65 percent.

Pisces: Between Wednesday and Saturday, the Moon and Jupiter may give good results in business. With Jupiter transiting the fifth house, there may be happy news in students' careers. After Thursday, growth in business may bring satisfaction. Saturn is in Pisces, and this auspicious position may benefit business growth. This week, children's success may bring honour and respect. Young people will find happiness in love life. Avoid excessive travel on Saturday and be cautious of any dispute on Tuesday. The Moon and Jupiter may bring benefit from religious gatherings. Remedy: recite the Shri Sukta. Lucky colours white and orange, lucky numbers 2 and 3, luck will favour 75 percent.