January 1 as New Year has no special significance. For me it is just another date. No significant astrological change happens normally on January 1 that has the power to change ones destiny on a New Year Day. It cannot also be said to be the beginning of something new or letting go of the old. This can be done any other day. January 1 is only that, Just Another Day.
But this year, astrologically both Mercury (Budhan) and Venus (Sukran) transit on January 1st. Hence, it is possible to see a just noticeable change in one's fortunes from the New Year day, at least for the month of January.
The real change is likely to be from first week of March, when Rahu and Ketu transits to Mithunam and Dhanus respectively, which has the power to change your fortunes for the next one and a half years.
Transit for Saturn (Sani) is not indicated this year, though the planet goes through a long period as retrograde in 2019.
Jupiter (Guru) in Vrichigam at the beginning of the year is in his friend Mars' house, and in Parivartana with Mars, which augurs well. It also has the ability to reduce strife generally. But it has an athisara motion in March to its own house Dhanus, before returning to Vrichigam, and finally moving forward in late November to the more favourable Dhanus for the next 13 months, where it will deliver better results.
With General Elections in April-May, when Saturn is in retrograde, post Rahu-Ketu transit, and when Jupiter is in Athisara followed by retrograde motion, it will be interesting to see what this combination brings. With Indian elections spread over 45 days where planets are in turbulent state, I predict a mixed result, with different outcomes from different phases of polling. Modi is Vrichiga Rasi born. He is in the last phase of his 7 1/2 Sani. He has worked very hard during the past 7 years, and hence Sani is likely to bestow him with another term. If he wins, then his next term is likely to be very smooth. Also, Guru going in Athisaram in March - April is likely to favour him. I would expect him to call for an election in March - April.
With General Elections in April-May, when Saturn is in retrograde, post Rahu-Ketu transit, and when Jupiter is in Athisara followed by retrograde motion, it will be interesting to see what this combination brings. With Indian elections spread over 45 days where planets are in turbulent state, I predict a mixed result, with different outcomes from different phases of polling. Modi is Vrichiga Rasi born. He is in the last phase of his 7 1/2 Sani. He has worked very hard during the past 7 years, and hence Sani is likely to bestow him with another term. If he wins, then his next term is likely to be very smooth. Also, Guru going in Athisaram in March - April is likely to favour him. I would expect him to call for an election in March - April.
Retrograde motion of Saturn and the Athisaram of Guru is likely to make this year not a drab one for everyone, as the fortunes are likely to fluctuate.
So, do not expect a sedate, steady year but gear up for a reasonably dynamic one.
