During the year 2013 for all moon signs

There is no astrological or puranic credence to new year of Gregorian calendar. National calendar begins with Chandramaana Ugadi. National pride is not reflected in proper perspective in celebration of New Years Day. Passing away of Mother Theresa was an unimportant news when another Indian become Miss. Universe, even for devoted Bengali Christens. There is nothing wrong in wishing a "Happy New Year" but let us not forget to wish each other on Ugadi too.

In the foundation chart of India, kataka rasi rises, lagna being vrishabha. In the progress chart on 13.08.2012, dhanur lagna is rising which is 6/8 with the natal lagna. Hence, the development has become retarded and ruling of the county has become more complicated. Exalted Shani and kuja in the 11th house imply that the natural resources are in tact, long term projects are contemplated and there is no loss of wealth to the country. Budhaaditya yoga in the 8th shows lack of proper perspective and planning on the part of the ruler. Also, there is always some hidden agendas, corruption and deadly secrets in all matters of the country. Loans increase but they will not be alarming but surely retard the growth and erode the trustworthiness on the part of the country. There are no serious labor related problems but at times the country has to bear increased interest rates and fluctuations in industrial growth. The ruling partners have love and hate relationship, nevertheless the government is able to carry on. A strong shani in the 11th would not cause any harm to parliamentary democracy, even if the ruling government howls, it is in danger! There is public awakening on many issues which cause ripples for next 30 years. Whatever seem to be small events like anti-corruption movement will assume large proportions in coming years. Management of the country becomes more difficult as the government meets stumbling block in its own rank and file as well as its so-called partners. Opposition proves to be a friendly wife to the ruling party - there is no firm opposition on the matters of principles, they lack any principles but like a quarrelsome wife, cause some inconvenience and that is all!

The foundation chart drawn for 67th years of Independence has mesha lagna, which is not totally adverse to the foundation chart. It is again a bad year, as the luck for the year, munta is posited in vrischika. Lagna lord kuja is in the 3rd with guru which shows that the government will be able to hit some kind of understanding. The relationship with neighboring countries improves and the country will bag many achievements in sports arena. There will be increased role for socially downtrodden classes and there is liberal society on rise. Never heard before blogs, forums and communities come up. Financial situation is not bad, the country has to manage by re-allocation of resources than generating any- 2nd lord shukra is neecha in the 6th house. The country will be able to attract foreign companies again. Loans are available from the international agencies for environmental and urban projects. Unlike the previous year, up to 12.08.2013, there is no confusion but the ruler is clear in his plans and actions. There will be good accomplishments in intellectual fields. The diseases of modern life style will be on increase. The trend in price increase of Gold and other precious metals will be low compared to previous year. Scanty rain is witnessed during 2013, first half is better. Cyclones as well as draught situation else where are possible due to chandra and shani in the 4th in this foundation chart. Crop and food grains will be available, though not in plenty.

The opposition is united and strong from 13.08.2013- there is no co-operation or sympathy for each other - only direct war of words and deeds. Unrest in financial sectors, secret dealings in stock market, hoarding of gold and food items by big players is not ruled out. Traffic accidents on land and on sea are on higher side, this is the high light of the year, as munta is the 8th house. People become hard working and religious and the moral value will rise high. There is stability in the government and it is not pulled down before its tenure, but it is at the mercy of its opponents. The government should watch carefully when it should go to polls. There are two options - miserable failure or mere failure compared to its previous mandate! Democratic principles are not scarified but there are hurdles caused by opposition in parliamentary affairs. Movement of the people like anti-corruption, awareness of rights of minorities and many strange issues unheard before will be on rise - but they contribute to shaping of the future of the nation. There is religious renaissance and the Hindu inclined parties should be wise to take advantage. There will also be militant nature in thoughts and communal clashes will rise, if not properly handled.

During this year, the TV channels will blast off the adverse effects of eclipses - at least twice. Out of five eclipses, two are visible in India. Visible or not, the effects of the eclipses are felt worldwide on mundane matters, the effects on individual horoscopes being infinitesimally small. Lunar eclipse on 25/26.04.2013 lunar visible in India [25.04.2013 23.35 Hrs to 26.04.2013 03.40 Hrs] and this occurs in swathi star, tula rasi. This causes accidents in coal mines, foundries and government will find it difficult to pass any bills during its sessions. The image of the governing parties will go down further. These effects are further intensified due to solar eclipse on 10.05.2013 [not visible in India] that occurs in mesha rasi, bharani star. Not surprising, another member of the ruling party is caught in the fry. Another lunar eclipse on 25th in the same month [not visible in India] happens in anuradha star, vrischika rasi. This will cause accidents, fires or food poisoning involving school children, scholars and places of entertainment or tourist attractions.

Lunar eclipse on 19.10.2013 [visible in India between 03.23 to 7.18 Hrs] in ashwini star of mesha rasi will reverberate the same effects that were witnessed in April and May, 2013. The solar eclipse on 03.11.2013 [not visible in India] in tula rasi - swathi star causes problems severe problems to the government. You will observe that out of five eclipses, four happen in the 4-10 axis of the Indian foundation chart. If the ruler dissolves the assembly during April, May or October in the hoping to retain power, he must be day-dreaming - no matter the Prime candidate is a seasoned old man or 'afraid to be seasoned' young man! Suppose the assembly is dissolved in any other months of 2013, the ruling party will come to power but with decreased numbers. Well, again a hung parliament - by shoe string. My pet dog Ruby is fond of pulling the shoe strings, I am hopeful any party may give her a ticket! Opposition slightly increases its influence during mid of the year but again goes back to its slumber - the ruling party gleefully improves its image, though not performance!

The months of April and May 2013 are most crucial to the government - it finds difficulty in all ways possible, due to cluster of five planets in the 10th house from rasi. Domestic unrest and frequent accidents are seen during July and November 2013.

All these are based on postulations of astrology but I should plead my innocence - I have not studied thousands and thousands of national charts, though I have collection of very old events world wide, which I consult for fun at times. Further, there is very little a common man like you and me, can do in national and international events. We helplessly watch, innocent children die in Palestine, the rebel fight in DR Congo but can not comprehend who is right or wrong!

Coming to individual predictions, you are more concerned and there is always room for improvisations. Yes, I have studied thousands of natal charts since ages. Based on my studies and experience, I sincerely advise you not to be carried away from TV forecasts on eclipse days. Better go out and watch the eclipse to your heart's merriment, nothing bad happens. TV men is more dangerous!

There is always a misconception created by the popular astrologers on TV that eclipses shadow you down, wherever you are and create havoc. Some astrologers even predict good luck due to eclipses -"Labhastanadalli grahana aagide. Nimage tumbaa dhanalabha" [The eclipse is in 11th, you will have lot of money"- yells a Kannada channel. In the astrological classics, no where such results are mentioned. There are another set of scientists who force food down my throat to prove one can dine and wine during eclipse. There is of course, a class of people who abstain food during eclipse. In case you do so on religious grounds because you have to give tarpana, the scientist flocks in all colours like Kencha, Kariya or the western Biliya have no say in that. If you are afraid that eclipse will poison your food, I should say, there is no iota of truth. Similarly, the effects of eclipse are felt only for a few days and then they disappear. Some accidents - like your dress catching fire, could be quite distressing. Eclipses can tarnish your image and cause humiliations. But they simply can not over rule your dasha / bhukti or transit, they will not snatch away your plate of meals. So, four times this year, the two sets of people say the same things again and again and create much noise. Much ado about nothing!

Special mention has been made regarding the eclipses that happen over the moon sign (rasi), in the 8th and in the 10th and remedial measures have also been suggested. The predictions are based on the chandra rasi (moon sign). The rasi is the the sign occupied by chandra in your chart made in nirayana (Hindu) system.

Now, back to business. During the year 2013, shani transits in his exaltation sign, tula and is retrograde from 19.02.2013 to 08.07.2013. Rahu in vrischika and ketu in vrishabha at the start of the year till 14.01.2013, thereafter the nodes transit in tula and mesha respectively. Guru is retrograde in the sign vrishabha at the start of the year till 30.01.2013 and direct thereafter; From 01.06.2013 he transits in mithuna. Guru is retrograde in mithuna from 08.11.2013 till year end. Generally, it is thought that the retrograde planets intensify the effects - both evil and favorable ones. There is another school of thought that the planets when retrograde will roll back the evil effects and do good. Neither of these are true - they merely go to slumber, the issues stay wherever they are. It is like a court stay order.

The transit effects of ravi, kuja, budha and shukra ravi are not featured here as these planets do not stay more than 30 or 45 days in a sign. The site offers monthly predictions too, where the effects of all these planets are considered.


Aries (Mesha)	Taurus (Vrishabha)	Gemini (Mithuna)

Cancer (Kataka)	Leo (Simha)	Virgo (Kanya)

Libra (Tula)	Scorpio (Vrischika)	Sagittarius (Dhanus)

Capricorn (Makara)	Aquarius (Kumbha)	Pisces (Meena)