Dussehra Astrology: Libra Energy and Victory Power

BY NICOLE LAU

Dussehra typically occurs in September-October, during Libra season (September 23 - October 22), creating powerful astrological alignment for justice, victory, balance, and the triumph of good over evil. Understanding these cosmic energies reveals why this timing is so potent for defeating demons and beginning new ventures.

Libra Energy: Justice and Balance

Dussehra falls during Libra season, amplifying the sign's core themes.

Libra Themes Aligned with Dussehra:

• Justice: Rama's victory represents cosmic justice restoring balance
• Balance: Good and evil balanced, then good triumphs
• Judgment: The tenth day is the day of final judgment and victory
• Righteousness: Dharma (Libra's fairness) defeats adharma
• Decision: Vijayadashami is the decisive moment of triumph
• New Beginnings: After balance is restored, fresh starts are possible

Mars Influence: Warrior Victory

Mars's warrior energy aligns with Rama and Durga's battles.

Martian Themes:

• Courage and bravery in battle
• Warfare and conquest
• Victory and triumph
• Cutting through obstacles (arrows, weapons)
• Righteous anger and action
• Warrior spirit and strength

Rama as Mars: The warrior prince embodies positive Martian energy—courageous, strong, victorious, but always righteous.

Sun Influence: Dharma and Righteousness

The Sun's energy of righteousness and divine order resonates with Dussehra.

Solar Themes:

• Righteousness and dharma
• Divine order and cosmic law
• Light triumphing over darkness
• Leadership and nobility (Rama as ideal king)
• Clarity and truth
• Victory and glory

The Tenth Day: Ten is associated with completion and perfection, solar themes of wholeness.

Pluto Influence: Destroying Evil

Pluto's transformative energy aligns with destroying demons completely.

Plutonian Themes:

• Death and destruction (of evil)
• Complete transformation
• Power and empowerment
• Destroying what's toxic utterly
• Rebirth after destruction
• Facing the shadow (Ravana's ten heads)

Burning Ravana: The effigy burning is pure Plutonian energy—complete destruction through fire, transformation through annihilation.

Jupiter Influence: Dharma and Victory

Jupiter's energy of righteousness, expansion, and blessings aligns with Dussehra.

Jupiterian Themes:

• Dharma and righteousness
• Victory and success
• Expansion and growth
• Blessings and good fortune
• New beginnings and opportunities
• Wisdom and higher knowledge

Auspicious Beginnings: Dussehra's reputation as the most auspicious day for new ventures is pure Jupiter energy.

Working with Dussehra's Astrological Energy

Libra Practices

• Restore justice and balance
• Make important decisions
• Seek fairness in all situations
• Harmonize relationships
• Celebrate righteousness

Mars Practices

• Take courageous action
• Fight for what's right
• Develop warrior spirit
• Conquer obstacles
• Celebrate victories

Sun Practices

• Align with dharma
• Lead with integrity
• Shine your light
• Embody righteousness
• Claim your power

Pluto Practices

• Destroy inner demons completely
• Transform at the deepest level
• Face your shadow (ten heads)
• Allow total transformation
• Burn away what's toxic

Jupiter Practices

• Start new ventures
• Expand your horizons
• Seek blessings and opportunities
• Live righteously
• Embrace growth

Personal Astrology and Dussehra

If you have Libra placements: Dussehra resonates deeply with your natural energy. Use this time for justice and balance work.

If you have strong Mars: The warrior victory energy aligns with your Martian courage. Channel it into righteous battles.

If you have strong Sun: The dharma and righteousness themes speak to your solar nature. Lead with integrity.

If you have strong Pluto: The transformative demon-destruction resonates with your Plutonian depths. Destroy what's toxic completely.

If you have strong Jupiter: The auspicious new beginnings align with your Jupiterian expansion. Start something significant.

The Ten Heads: Astrological Interpretation

Ravana's ten heads can be mapped to challenging planetary energies.

Lust (Venus negative): Uncontrolled desire, attachment

Anger (Mars negative): Destructive rage, violence

Greed (Jupiter negative): Excessive accumulation, never satisfied

Delusion (Neptune negative): Illusion, denial of reality

Pride (Sun negative): Arrogance, superiority complex

Jealousy (Venus/Moon negative): Envy, comparison

Selfishness (Saturn negative): Self-centeredness, lack of compassion

Injustice (Libra negative): Unfairness, exploitation

Cruelty (Mars/Pluto negative): Sadism, causing harm

Ego (Sun/Pluto negative): False self, identification with persona

Slaying the Heads: Transforming negative planetary expressions into positive ones.

The Wisdom of Dussehra Astrology

The astrological timing of Dussehra teaches that victory and transformation are cosmically supported at this moment. Libra's justice ensures fairness prevails, Mars gives us courage to fight, the Sun illuminates dharma, Pluto enables complete destruction of evil, and Jupiter blesses new beginnings.

This is the gift of Dussehra astrology: the reminder that the universe itself supports the triumph of good over evil, that cosmic forces align to help us defeat our demons, and that the stars themselves witness and bless our victories and new ventures.