US Presidential Elections: Obama's exalted Saturn vs. Romney's debilitated Venus

On Election Eve, both candidates are currently pitching their best in battleground states; Governor Romney is busy traveling through FL, OH, NH, and VA whereas President Obama is making his last minute stops at IA, OH, and WI.  Although both candidates (President Obama and Governor Romney) are tied in a neck to neck battle, it comes down to one night (Wednesday, November 6, 2012) that will decide their fate.

So, today on Election Eve, I would like to give my perspective purely based on vedic astrology as to which candidate (President Obama or Governor Romney) is more like to win 2012 US Presidential Election. Although,  predicting elections based on astrology is a very complicated, there are still some techniques that can be used to predict the election outcomes.

Lets look at President Barack Obama's chart first:

President Obama's Ascendant (Lagna) is Capricorn with Lagna Lord (vargottam Saturn) currently exalted in Libra and will remain exalted till Oct 2014. His 10th lord of profession (10L), Venus is currently debilitated in Virgo and continue to do so till Nov 17, 2012. He is currently under the benefic Vimosattari dasa of Lagna Lord Saturn (Saturn-Saturn-Saturn). Lords of all periods: main period (Mahadasha), sub-period (Antardasha), and sub-sub-period (Pratyantar dasha) is Saturn, which is currently exalted. Looking at his divisional chart for profession (D-10), again 9L and 10L, Saturn is currently exalted in 6th house of services for masses. It is said that period of Lagna Lord brings what the Lagna (native) craves... so looks like chart and dasha wise President Obama should get what he wants.

Furthermore, his 5L and 10L, Venus though currently debilitated, is still receiving aspect from the retrograding Jupiter in Taurus, which will give a positive boost to both Venus as well as his 5H and 9H. His 4L and 11L for sudden gains, Mars is currently transiting through own house of Scorpio. All in all, stars insinuate strong times for President Obama.



Now let's have a look at Mitt Romney's chart

Governor Romney's Ascendant (Lagna) is Taurus with Lagna Lord, Venus placed in 9H of fate and fortune. However, in transit Venus is debilitated in Virgo and will remain debilitated till Nov 17, 2012. His 10th lord of profession (10L), Saturn is exalted and will remain exalted till Oct 2014. He is currently under the Vimosattari dasa of Sun (Saturn-Mercury-Rahu). In transit, Sun is debilitated in Libra and is afflicted by extremely powerful Saturn. Furthermore, on Nov 6, 2012, lord of the sub-period, Mercury will turn retrograde and conjunct with Rahu. Rahu is currently transiting through inimical sign of Scorpio and receiving a neechbhanga from Mars (transiting Scorpio). Both Rahu and Mercury are uncomfortable in Scorpio and the native will feel the blunt. Not to forget, his Lagna Lord Venus in transit is debilitated in Virgo, whose lord is also Mercury. Thus, in transit dispositor of Lagna Lord Venus will also be afflicted with Rahu. Looking at his divisional chart for profession (D-10), there is a parivartana between 4L, Mercury and 6L, Saturn, hence this period will affect both 4H as well as 6th house of services for masses. His 10L in D-10, is Jupiter, which is currently retrograding and Saturn in D-10 is afflicted by conjunction with inimical Mars. Neither the dasha nor the transit is working in favor of Governor Romney and the outcome of US Presidential Election 2012 may not be in his favor.  

Overall the planets in natal charts and in transit suggest that President Obama has an upperhand over Governor Romney. Let's wait till tomorrow and day after tomorrow to see the results (if citizens from East Coast are able to vote after the catastrophic Hurricane).

Celestial Watch: Planetary Transits in Nov 2012

"Motivational Destiny" Painting by Nik Helbig

Key Planetary Transits:

Sun:

Sun continues to remain debilitated in Libra till Nov 16, 2012. However, exalted Saturn is no longer combust and thus will provide neechbhanga (cancellation of Sun's debilitation) in Libra. Sun and Saturn conjunction is not a favorable conjunction. It insinuates chaos in government, conflicts between leaders and masses, between authority and democracy, and conflicts between father and son. This is a difficult transit for Sun and takes place twice in 30 years, where Sun (King of all planets) reaches its lowest low point in conjunction with an inimical Saturn. 

Sun then moves to the friendly sign of Scorpio however it will first encounter with Rahu (its arch enemy) and will suffer a solar eclipse. 

Natives with Leo Ascendants (Lagna) and Rasi (Moon Sign) should particularly take care and should avoid entering in any conflicts as they will be defeated miserably, especially till Nov 16, 2012. 

To strengthen Sun, please see section on "Remedies" in the top panel. 

Venus:

Apart from Sun, Venus is another planet that is also undergoing debilitation in Virgo till Nov 17, 2012. However, unlike Sun, Venus does not receive a neechbhanga. Furthermore, its depositor, Mercury is also transiting an inimical sign of Scorpio and further afflicted by Rahu. 

Not a happy period for Libra Ascendant and Rasi sign considering that their Lagna Lord, Venus is debilitated in 12th house. Venus debilitation is not as stressful for Taurus natives as Venus is getting debilitated in 5th house. 

This is also a crucial time for Governor Romney (Taurus Ascendant) as he will be heading for US Presidential Elections on Nov 6, 2012 (Click here to read about astrological predictions for 2012 US Presidential Elections). 

Saturn:

Saturn continues to remain exalted in Libra and is now in friendly nakshatra of Swati. It will be joined by Venus (Lord of Libra Rasi) on Nov 17, 2012 and by Mercury on Nov 8, 2012. This will form a very powerful Sasa Yoga (one of the Panch Mahapurush yoga) for Capricorn and Aquarius natives. With Lagna Lord Venus along with Yogakaraka Saturn together in Libra, will be extremely beneficial for Libra natives (lagna as well as rasi). 

Mercury and Rahu:

Virgo natives are particularly facing a hard time for most of 2012 considering that the sign was in paapkatari (malefic shut down transit) till June 2012 followed by long retrograde of Lagna Lord Mercury. Mercury is about to retrograde again. This is again an extremely difficult transit for Virgo and Gemini natives (Lagna as well as rasi). Lagna Lord Mercury is not only transiting in inimical house of Scorpio but also it will encounter several conjunctions with Rahu. Mercury makes its first conjunction with Rahu as soon as it enters Scorpio on Oct 25, 2012. Rahu is currently transiting backwards in Scorpio and is on its way out of Scorpio and is also receiving a neechbhanga from Mars (which also on its way out of Scorpio). 

On Nov 7, 2012, Mercury will begin its retrogression and will conjunct with Rahu again on Nov 17, 2012. Mercury will become direct in the beginning of December and will join with Rahu again on Dec 6, 2012. 

Not a fun time for Gemini and Virgo (lagna and rasi) more stressful time for Virgo. Till Dec 6, 2012, Virgo natives should think before they speak and weigh each and every word before speaking it out. 

Eclipses:

Two eclipses:

- Solar Eclipse on Nov 13, 2012

- Lunar Eclipse on Nov 28, 2012. 

Leo, Cancer, and Taurus natives will see a positive effect after both the eclipses. 

Scorpio (Lagna and rasi):

Maximum celestial drama is taking place in scorpio and natives with scorpio as lagna or rasi will witness an unsettling emotional restlessness till the end of Nov 2012. 

Prayers to Lord Hanuman are strongly recommended. 

Mid-Nov 2012:

A lot is happening around 16/17 Nov 2012: Sun will be out of debilitation and saturn's power and will conjunct with Rahu; Venus will be out of debilitation and conjunct exalted Saturn; Mercury will conjunct Rahu. Hence mid-Nov is extremely stressful and natives are strongly advised to read Hanuman Chalisa and Mahalakshmi Asthakam daily. 

Glimpse (as per Lagna sign):

Aries: Take care till Nov 17, 2012 after that times will change drastically.

Taurus: Stressful till Nov 17, 2012 after that better times ahead. Prayers to Goddess Mahalakshmi

Gemini: Stressful till Dec 6, 2012. Prayers to Lord Narayana. Recite Sudarshana Ashtakam daily.

Cancer: Take care till Nov 28, 2012. Prayers to Lord Shiva.

Leo: Stressful period till Nov 17, 2012 after that things will ease out smoothly. Remedies to strengthen Sun.

Virgo: Extreme stress till Nov 17, 2012 (Lagna Lord, Mercury afflicted and Yogakaraka Venus, debilitated). Prayers to Goddess Mahalakshmi and Lord Narayana. Recite Sudarshana Ashtakam daily.

Libra: Extreme stress till Nov 7, 2012 after that thing will change positively. Prayers to Goddess Mahalakshmi.

Scorpio: Maximum celestial drama is taking place in scorpio and natives with scorpio as lagna or rasi will witness an unsettling emotional restlessness till the end of Nov 2012. Endless prayers to Lord Hanuman.

Sagittarius: Neutral

Capricorn: Good transit positive effects post Nov 17, 2012. New responsibilities in professional life.

Aquarius: Good transit positive effects post Nov 17, 2012.

Pisces: Neutral

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