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Astrology of Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony




When Narendra Modi takes oath on Monday, he will be the first Indian prime minister perhaps whose inauguratioon will become a globally-watched event. The invite sent to the regional leaders is being seen as a show of strength for the new dispensation. In the presence of government heads and leaders of eight countries, Narendrabhai Damodardas Modi, 63, will be sworn in by President Pranab Mukherjee at a grand, open air ceremony, attended by about 4,000 guests, including foreign diplomats, in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the presidential mansion, that will be watched throughout India and in international capitals.


Taking off from  previous posts [1] [2] we will look at the cosmic energies at work at the time of Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony [May 26, 2014; 6:00 pm; Delhi]. As always we must remember that  the cosmic energies whisper quietly in our ears. It is up to us to listen or reject what those energies would have us do.






Shown here is the horoscope for the time chosen for the oath of office.  A few things that catch our attention. Firstly Saturn is conjunct the Ascendant and the star Zubeneschamali. An extract from a previous post [3] explains the dynamics of this star.



This particular cycle is extra significant because Saturn is near its exalted location in the ecliptic and it involves two principal Saturn-related stars –  Zubenelgenubi [15sc17] and Zubeneschamali [19sc35] (Alpha and Beta Libra) that form the balance or scales of Libra…..Think of  a repetitive karmic pattern as in going round in circles and then at some time being released from this pattern by moving into a spiral.

Secondly, Saturn is part of a Water Grand Trine with  Jupiter [19cn] and Chiron [18pi]

Jupiter [19cn] is conjunct the star Castor, alpha Geminorum [20cn] which was part of the vedic Nakshatra Punarvasu, “The [Two who are] Good (or Prosperous) Again”. Volguine has “Brothers Reunited” If we recall that Castor and Pollux, the Twins of Gemini, are often shown fighting, this Nakshatra points to the possibility of an end to disagreements. We can think of several possibilities here e.g. an administration that rises above the past religious discrimination  or even some kind of a step forward in Indo-Pak relationship …but once again these are possibilities shown by the cosmic energies. Human will is required to make them a reality.

Chiron, the planet often referred to as ‘The Wounded Healer’, is conjunct the ancient constellation of Gula, the goddess of healing,  the cleansing waters of Aquarius and Ankaa, the ever-regenerating Phoenix offering renewal and healing.

There is hope but can there be certainty – No. As astrologer Michael Conneely [3] points out:

Grand Trines need conscious working at, otherwise they will become the ‘ruined crop’ …... The risk is (as Trines are lazy aspects) that you may lazily see no need to develop new qualities and approaches, putting too much reliance on your conditioning or illusory life slogans or the obvious, superficial talents which you already possess.




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