For India

On April 13, 2008, at 1829 hrs, the New Year (Vedic) Sarvadhari begins. Virgo rises, with Jupiter in the 4th, Saturn retrograde in the 12th, Ketu in the 12th, Rahu in the 6th and Moon in the 11th.

Constellation is Pushya indicating Saturnine influence. Problems after problems will afflict India.

Economic slowdown is indicated with the Sensex exhibiting bearish signs. There will be a deceleration in some sectors ( agriculture, manufacturing, industrial production etc ). Inflation will cause worry. Saturn causing Elarata Saturn ( Pushya is India's Star ) is another negative factor affecting finance and well being of the nation. Corruption and redtapism will inhibit all welfare schemes. Returns from roadways, airways and railwys will be less. Epidemics and health hazards will take heavy toll. Employees and workers will resort to strikes. There will be hartals galore. Fashion show and movies will move into a depressed state. Saturn is afflicted by the South Node and hence industrial production may not be upto expected standards.

Economic slowdown will be felt till July. The middle class will be affected by rising inflation. Despite all talk about the 400 million upper middle class, the middle clas will be the worst hit. As the rich become richer, the economic divide can only widen under the new policies. No single political party may emerge triumphant, adding to the nation's woes. Democracy will look like a farce in practice.

This Elarata Saturn by which India is ruled now will even influence sports. India's performance in hockey, football, athletics etc will not be upto the mark. Even in cricket, India will find it difficult to keep the No 2 spot. The UPA government will have testing times, as many adversities challenge her.

Deficit and debt will increase only. The 156 billion dollar debt will increase and so will the 55 billion dollar deficit. Tier II cities will develop and realty prices will be high in Tier II cities. IT infrastructure will get a boost. Indian Healthcare industry will grow at 40%. Millions of sq feet of IT space will be developed, signalling the emergence of India as an IT super power ! More income from IT, from BPO, from Tourism will be neutrallised by heavy imports rising deficit and debt.

In other words, this is not an ideal time for India, as she passes through the dreaded Elarata Saturn. After 1.5 years, her development will accelerate !

For US Gemini rises in Washington, indicating a period of recession. Subprime crisis has taken its toll on the U S economy. There will be changes in the country's tax system. American economy will try to get out of recession, which it finds itself in. Warren Buffett says US is in recession while Soros says no, not yet ! Recession hangs like a grim Sahara before the US. Real Estate sector will be the worst hit ( Mars in Gemini, which is the Asc ). Mines and construction sectors all will be hit. There will be international differences, diputes and disagreements with China and one or two Latin American countries. Another worst summer will have to be faced. The Dow will falter and will be bearish. Financial and sex scandals will increase.

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