How to know what planet's/ planets' influence you are under currently (at any time/period)
For one reason or another, because there are a lot of factors at play. Mostly these planets are an influence if they are sitting in one of the nakshatras ruled by your mahadasha and antardasha lords. For example, if you're going through Sun mahadadha or antardasha, look for planets sitting in Krittika, Uttara Phalguni and/or Uttara Ashadha. Planets also influence you when they transit through your 1st house or join your natal sun, moon or rising, maybe even atmakaraka or chart ruler. You can also look for the planet that rules your current mahadasha or antardasha. Don't look at these as exact and all-encompassing and please observe your life yourself๐ค
Sun: life feels simple, you feel more confident, you are more sure of things, you're rarely afraid, you feel a little lonely but peaceful, you're not afraid to speak your mind, you feel like you have to support yourself, you don't like asking for help, you do little things for others without much thought, you don't mind doing things alone and being alone in general, you have a need to self-actualize and avoid dependancy.
Moon: a lot of feelings are meshing together, it feels like whenever you look what you see has relevance, you feel safe but surreal, you just "know" or "feel/suspect" things, prone to doubt and suspicions, you indulge in fiction, you feel easily influenced, you feel more "home", you feel vulnerable but in an empowering way, you're perceptive, you go with the flow.
Mercury: you like to do things in your particular way these days, you're in your head mostly, you want to change some things about yourself and most things around you, you feel more neurotic, you think quickly, you seek privacy, you put on a mask, you feel impressed by yourself, you pay attention to details, you're easily influenced by things others find arbitrary, you become a masterful problem solver, you are extremely selective and discriminating.
Venus: you live in the physical world willingly and often with pleasure, you become more ruthless and discriminating, you are not prone to giving up, you see your values more clearly, you focus on your values, you don't feel shame for indulging in your wants, you don't accomodate to most people and are careful before wasting your energy, you see how "pure" others are to you and treat them accordingly, you don't want to make noise or attract much attention. You seek out balance, beauty, fairness and harmony, often stubbornly. You try not to settle, ever.
Mars: you feel more energized, you have a desire to "build" something, you become more defensive, you feel more extroverted, you're more engaging, you can't help but react sometimes, if you want to do something you do it, you do first and explain later, you might tackle problems impulsively, you have a need to get your way, you don't mind confrontation (especially it it helps you grow), you feel more comptetitive, you don't want to waste time, you feel braver.
Jupiter: you seek the higher meaning and higher things in life, you try to be kind and considerate, you're extremely concerned about your and others' morals and doing things the right way, you seek out and find spirituality, you don't mind being humble, you try to be "good", you find abundance and ease around you, you feel lucky, life feels effortless a lot of the time, you struggle with making difficult choices, you've commited to praying more, you feel empathy more.
Saturn: you are aware of the limitations and the conventions around you and in your life, you try to achieve things, you try to fit into roles, you feel alright but not the best, you feel judged, you're building a tough shell or growing thick skin, you don't mind doing the work, you don't mind the reality, you're slowly but surely moving towards your goals (or anywhere), you value boundaries, you want to work quietly, you start to face your fears and wounds.
Rahu: anxiety is present and you have to deal with it, you really want to do things you've been wanting to do since forever, you are aware of others' perception of you, you are aware of how things look, you might feel like an imposter, you feel the need to go your own way, you're tired of old narratives, you value authenticity and independence, you try not to judge others because you hate to be judged (but you can't help but coldly analyze others), you never seem to be satisfied, you indulge in fiction more (especially films and series), you want to try new things.
Ketu: life starts to make sense, you can predict less and less how life will feel in the immediate future, you let go of things, you want to get to the bottom of things, you feel like just saying things, you want to isolate, you feel like nobody really understands you, you're not sure how to feel, you restrain yourself from acting most of the time, you realize things you can't fully explain, you rely on your inner world, some things feel really heavy, life might slap you in the face, you feel grateful for simple things, you keep to yourself more, you accept life as it comes.
