On 22nd September 2025 (IST), India will transition into a simplified two-tier GST regime, a reform hailed as historic by economists. Astrologically, this date is highly significant as it coincides with Jupiter’s (Guru’s) transit in Gemini, a placement that supports trade, communication, and systems benefiting the masses.

This cosmic timing makes the reform not just an economic milestone but also a planetary blessing.

Comparative GST Rates (Earlier vs. New from 22 Sept 2025)

Here’s how some of the most-used products and services are being restructured under the new slabs:

📊 GST Rate Comparison (Effective 22 Sept 2025)

Here’s the “From → To” comparison for key goods & services as per the GST Council notification:

Product/Service Earlier Rate (From) New Rate (To, from 22 Sept 2025)
Packaged food items 18% 5%
Footwear (below ₹1000) 12% 5%
Medicines 12% 5%
Healthcare services Exempt (0%) 12%
Educational services 12% 0%
Consumer durables (TVs, ACs, Refrigerators) 28% 18%
Automobiles (cars, two-wheelers) 28% 18%
Restaurants & entertainment 18% 18% (unchanged)
IT & telecom services 18% 18% (unchanged)

 

How This Reform Benefits the Common People

For the average Indian household, the impact is quite direct:

  • ✅ Lower cost of education & healthcare – shifting from 18% → 5%.

  • ✅ Footwear & daily essentials standardized at 12%, making prices predictable.

  • ✅ Clarity in billing – no more confusion of multiple slabs; easier to track expenses.

  • ✅ Middle-class relief – packaged foods and medicines placed under the lower slab.

  • ✅ Fair taxation – luxuries still taxed heavily, keeping necessities affordable.

From an astrological lens, Jupiter (the Guru) represents justice, wisdom, and prosperity. The reform mirrors his qualities—balancing affordability for the masses while asking more from luxury consumers.

Jupiter’s Role in Timing

  • Till May 14, 2025 – Jupiter in Taurus (Vrishabha), strengthening financial stability.

  • From May 14, 2025 – Jupiter in Gemini (Mithuna), enhancing trade, agreements, and communication.

The reform’s launch on 22nd Sept 2025 (during Jupiter in Gemini) is astrologically perfect, policies started under this transit are widely accepted and bring prosperity across communities.

Remedies to Align With Jupiter’s Prosperity

To personally benefit during this period of financial reform:

  • Chant: “Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah” (108 times on Thursdays).

  • Donate: Yellow foods (turmeric, chana dal) or clothes to Brahmins or the poor.

  • Fasting: On Thursdays for wisdom and wealth expansion.

  • Respect Gurus/Elders: Jupiter, as the Guru, blesses those who honor knowledge.

  • Wear Yellow/Gold: Colors aligned with Jupiter’s aura of abundance.

Conclusion

The two-tier GST structure effective 22nd September 2025 is a landmark change that simplifies life for businesses and the common man alike. By lowering rates on essentials like education, healthcare, medicines, and packaged food, and keeping luxuries under higher tax, the reform reflects Jupiter’s dharma of fairness and prosperity.

This isn’t just economic restructuring, it is a cosmic alignment where governance echoes planetary wisdom. With Jupiter in Gemini, India steps into a phase of clarity, justice, and abundance.

✅ In Short:

  • Effective 22 Sept 2025

  • Two slabs: 5% (essentials), even 0% in some essentials & 18% (standard goods/services)

  • Common People Benefit: Cheaper education, healthcare, medicines, and household goods

  • Astrology: Reform resonates with Jupiter in Gemini, prosperity through fairness

 

Q: Will the new GST slabs from 22nd September 2025 actually reduce my expenses as a common person?

A: Yes, for most middle-class families, the restructuring brings relief. Items like education services (18% → 12%) and consumer durables (28% → 18%) will either become cheaper or more transparent. 
 Astrologically, since the reform coincides with Jupiter in Gemini, it indicates long-term prosperity, better financial balance, and growth in household savings.