Prime Minister Manmohan Singh takes an oath of office at a swearing in ceremony in New Delhi

Dr Manmohan Singh has created history by becoming the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive term, a feat achieved by Jawaharlal Nehru. Manmohan Singh is the 18th Prime Minister of India. The UPA government heaed by Dr Singh was formed after the General elections in 2004 when Congress emerged as the single largest party. However, during the 2009 General polls, the UPA emerged as the single largest alliance with Congress getting 206 Lok Sabha seat, a feat Congress could achieve only after 18 years.

Let’s understanding the importance of timing of oath taken by Dr Manmohan Singh at 18:30 on 22nd May 2009. On analyzing the swearing in chart astrologically one finds certain striking factors.
The Scorpio lagna, a fixed sign, was rising at the time of Dr Singh was being sworn in. Earlier, Dr Singh was to take oath at 17:30. However, the timing was shifted to 18:30 hours. Basically, a fixed lagna for swearing in muhurta is always considered good and strong unlike in 2004 when movable Libra lagna was rising when UPA government was dependent on its allies. Lagna lord mars occupying 5th house of the horoscope with exalted Venus is excellent placement indicating that there will be no danger to the government in its full term since 5th house is 8th (denoting danger) from the 10th representing the ruler, king or the government.

Conjunction with exalted Venus indicates women power in the government that is so obvious. The sine quo non of a strong chart lies in the vitality of the ascendant and the moon sign which in both cases is Mars a strong planet placed in excellent position.This shows the strength and power of the new government. The 7th house of ruling coalition and friendly parties is occupied by the Sun (the 10th house lord representing government) in conjunction with Mercury. This shows the unity and cohesion between the Government and the allies. But the aspect by Rahu and Saturn on 7th house indicates that it is not a smooth ride. It may cause frequent setbacks to the government from one or the other allies indicating tough job ahead for the Prime Minister.

The 1st house is the most important house of the twelve. All matters connected with the 1st house are ministry of home, public health and general conditions of the country. This house is being aspected by sun, mercury and ketu. Aspect of sun and mercury is positive but the aspect of ketu brings discontent among the people like increase in terrorist activities, violence, crimes etc.

The 2nd house in a horoscope represents financial condition of the country, currency, banks, national treasury. Being the 4th from the 11th representing legislation the 2nd house reveals how the decision of the legislators is going to affect the general people through taxes or other financial measures.Placement of Jupiter, the lord of third house in 4th house, a Kendra indicates that there will be rise in banking industry, prosperity and gain in stock and share markets. But Jupiter being in the nakshatra of ketu points out that there can be more financial crimes and frauds. But Indian economy will improve despite global recession.

The 3rd house denoting neighboring countries is on the Rahu-ketu axis showing that the relations with neighboring countries will not be harmonious and may deteriorate further.But the placement of 3rd lord in 10th house denotes success in diplomatic missions.

In brief, despite some negative happenings which are natural in a country with more than 1 billion people, the new political scenario will lead to the acceleration of the national building program. The nationalist forces will rule the country with the singular focus on national building program. The parties who try to use religion for their ends and promote hatred, will not succeed. Dr Singh will shine further in stature and country will emerge stronger under him.