No break in sight for RaGa
Nothing seems to be going right for Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi at present. The Agusta Westland helicopter issue, loss in Assembly polls and general lethargy in the party has put him in a corner. But what do the stars indicate for him? Are the planets in his favour? Will RaGa be able to revive the flailing fortunes of his party?
The voice of the Cosmos:
On the possibilities of Congress bouncing back: “The process of reviving the Indian National Congress may be a Himalayan task for Rahul Gandhi.” On RaGa still being a bachelor: “Debilitated Saturn in the 7th House (house of marriage) and Venus, the significator for marriage, hemmed in between malefic planets and being debilitated in the Navamsha are the planetary configurations that are the obstructive influences for his marriage!”
The Power of a Vargottama Jupiter: Rahul Gandhi is born with Libra Ascendant. He has Vargottama Jupiter placed in the Ascendant. Adding to this, the Ascendant is also Vargottama. He thus has a very strong chart. This is the best planetary configuration in terms of ease and sociability. It indicates a blend of charm and diplomacy. He is also a blend of symmetry and beauty and exudes social poise and congeniality. He takes the other person into consideration and as a matter of fact, he cannot act all alone, which is often mistaken for laziness or weakness.
Formidably Placed Sun and Mars
Mars and Sun, in Shuba-Kartari Yoga in the 9th House of fortune, makes him fortunate, efficient and influential as well. It bestows on him vitality, courage, power and authority.
The Negatives
So, there are lots of interesting and promising astrological combinations in his chart making him a famous and influential political leader. But, there is no prominent Raj Yoga from the Ascendant, hence his career as a political leader has been a roller coaster ride. Malefic Planets in the 5th and 9th Houses from the natal Moon, the debilitated Saturn in the fifth House from Moon are indicating a tough political journey. Also, Rahu in the fifth House from Ascendant indicates that he is not clear about his vision. He can be quite logical in his thinking; but, in his effort to implement ideas, he may be wavering or indecisive and that might restrict his progress. The sixth House Lord Jupiter in the Ascendant will also be creating an obstruction in his career.
Why is RaGa still a Bachelor?
He has debilitated Saturn in the 7th House (House of marriage) indicating delay in marriage. Also, Venus, the significator for marriage, is hemmed in between malefic planets and in Navamsha it is debilitated. It is an obstructive influence for his marriage and career.
Gruelling Times Ahead
The 5th House of the horoscope represents luck, but malefic Rahu is casting a dark spell on it. Moreover, the 11 House happens to be the House for the realisation of ambitions and Ketu — the restrictive planet is posited therein. Plus, malefic Ketu is transiting over natal Rahu and transiting Rahu over natal Ketu, which further indicates a troublesome period for him in the coming months. In other words, the times ahead seem tough as far as his political life is concerned. The dissatisfaction among party members is likely to increase. He may have to face the heat in a more intensified manner.
Plus, the influence of Saturn and Mars’ double transit shows that trouble may come from within the party. So the remaining period of 2016 should be considered as an average phase. There will be a lot of organisational problems that will further crop up. However, the last quarter of 2016 may throw up some positives, and there is a possibility that he may make some slight progress in his endeavours. Jupiter’s favourable placement indicates strong moral support from his family members.