
After the dismal performance of the Indian cricket team against New Zealand, in which India lost 3-0 in the home series, I can truly empathize with the players' feelings. Having recently failed to predict the outcome of the U.S. elections, I understand the frustration that comes with sincere, honest efforts falling short.
To analyze the performance, five charts are required: the nation’s natal chart, the Chaitra Shukla Pratipada chart (Hindu New Year chart), the Solar Ingress chart for 16th November 2024, the Full Moon chart for 16th November 2024 and New Moon Chart of December 1, 2024, as the series runs from 22nd November 2024 to 7th January 2025. The Solar Ingress chart is used to predict events over a month, while the Full Moon chart is used for predictions over a fortnight (15 days). My analysis focuses only on the first month, until 15th December 2024. Ideally, the charts of the captains of both teams would be necessary to reach a more accurate conclusion.However, I am attempting to draw insights based on the other available parameters.
In astrology, the 3rd House and its Lord are of prime importance in sports analysis. The 3rd House represents qualities such as courage, physical fitness, athleticism, competitiveness, and determination—all of which are essential for success in athletic pursuits.



In the nation's chart, the 3rd Lord is in its own sign, a favorable placement, though its strength in Paksha Balam is weakened by its proximity to the Sun, which is also the 4th Lord. The Moon, conjunct with Mercury (the 5th Lord) and Saturn (the 9th Lord), combines emotional sensitivity (Moon), intelligence (Mercury), and discipline (Saturn). Jupiter, placed in Kendra from the Moon, forms Gajakesari Yoga in both the Rashi and Navamsha charts, signifying power and strength, particularly in sports.
In the Navamsha chart, Jupiter, the lord of the Navamsha Lagna, is placed in the 3rd house, receiving an aspect from Mercury, the 7th Lord. This alignment creates a Rajyoga along the 3rd-9th axis, emphasizing courage and skills—essential qualities for success in sports. Additionally, Venus, the 3rd Lord in the Navamsha, is well-placed in the 11th house alongside Saturn, the 11th Lord, indicating gains, achievements, and the fulfillment of desires in sports.
Currently, the nation is under the Dasha of the Moon (the 3rd Lord), with the Antar Dasha of Venus (the Lagna and 6th Lord), and the Pratyantar Dasha of Mercury (the 5th Lord). The Pratyantar Dasha of Mercury, influencing the 3rd house in both the Rashi and Navamsha charts,suggests a period of heightened skill and intelligence, boosting the nation's performance and achievements, particularly in sports.
Analyzing the Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Hindu New Year) Chart for the Nation’s Sports Prospects.


Let’s analyze the Chaitra Shukla Pratipada chart (Hindu New Year, 2024-25) to gain insights into the nation’s sports prospects for the coming year.
Sagittarius Lagna: With Sagittarius rising, ruled by Jupiter, the chart indicates an optimistic year with strong growth potential, particularly in sports. The Lagna lord Jupiter in the 5th house, which governs wisdom,creativity, and entertainment, aspects the Lagna, enhancing the nation’s ability to succeed through talent and strategic effort. Additionally, Jupiter’s conjunction with the 10th lord Mercury[intelligent] strengthens prospects for success in public endeavors, including sports. The 3rd lord Saturn’s aspect on Jupiter further reinforces this, emphasizing the importance of disciplined effort, perseverance, and focus on athletic achievements.
3rd House: Effort and Sports
The 3rd lord, Saturn, is placed in the 3rd house, highlighting themes of self-effort, discipline, and perseverance—key qualities for sporting success. The 3rd house emphasizes hard work and courage, crucial for athletic achievements.
Mars-Saturn Conjunction in the 3rd House: Yoga of a Warrior
Mars (5th lord, intelligence) and Saturn (3rd lord, effort) are conjunct in the 3rd house, combining physical strength and strategic discipline. This alignment signifies a year where success in sports will depend on courage, persistence, and intelligence.
If the nation’s chart and the Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (New Year) chart promised such success, why did India lose to New Zealand 3-0 at home ?
To understand the reason, let’s examine the Solar Ingress Chart of 17th October 2024. For more details, please refer to the following article.
It’s fascinating that both significant astronomical events—the Sun’s change of sign and the Full Moon—will occur on the same day, 16th November 2024, just as the Indian team’s tour is set to begin on 22nd November.


The Lagna lord, Mercury, in the 3rd house signifies intelligence, further enhanced by Jupiter's aspect, which brings maturity and wisdom. The 7th lord, Jupiter, forms a Rajyoga through its mutual aspect with Mercury, the Lagna lord. Additionally, Jupiter, in sign exchange with Venus (the 9th lord), creates another Rajyoga, influencing both Mercury and the 3rd house. Furthermore, Saturn, the 5th and 6th lord, aspects both the 3rd house and Mercury, pointing to a courageous and fearless performance from the outset. Rahu and Saturn are in a constellation exchange, meaning Rahu (representing deception) is indirectly influencing the 3rd House (associated with sports). The 3rd House of Sports, influenced by Mercury (Smart Thinking), Jupiter (Wisdom), Saturn (Hard Work), and Venus (Technique), brings together quick thinking, good judgment, determination, and skillful play.
In the Navamsa chart, the 3rd lord, Venus, is placed in the 5th house, further strengthened by Mercury’s aspect from the 11th house. Saturn again aspects the 3rd house in the Navamsa chart, emphasizing discipline and determination This alignment suggests intelligent performance. The predominance of benefic planets in both the 3rd house and its lord, Venus, in both the Rashi and Navamsa charts, indicates a favorable outcome. This combination suggests that spinners are likely to do well on the tour, even though Australian pitches aren't ideal for spin bowling.
It is important to note that Mercury, Jupiter, Venus (due to sign exchange with Jupiter), Saturn, and Rahu (due to Nakshatra exchange with Saturn) are all influencing the 3rd house. Its lord, Mars, placed in the 11th house, is also under the influence of the 11th lord, Moon, located in the 8th house, adding an emotional dimension along with an element of luck in challenging circumstances.
Now, let me analyze the Solar Ingress Chart of 16th November 2024, from a sports perspective.


The Lagna lord, Mars, in the 9th house aspects the 3rd house of sports, infusing it with energy, good luck and power. The 3rd lord, Saturn, is well-placed in the 4th house in its own sign, just coming out of retrogression. Under the aspect of the Lagna lord, Mars (Energy), from the 9th house, this suggests fierce fast bowling by Indian bowlers. Jupiter, in the 7th house under Gajakesari Yoga, aspects the 3rd house as the 5th lord, bringing intelligence and wisdom to sports. Jupiter also forms another Rajyoga through a sign exchange with Venus, the 7th lord. With Jupiter, Venus (due to the sign exchange with Jupiter), and Mars all influencing the 3rd house, and the 3rd lord under Nakshatra exchange with Rahu, the chart suggests disciplined,mature, energetic fast bowling with swing (Rahu) from Indian bowlers. The 9th lord, Moon, exalted and very strong in Paksha Balam, along with Jupiter, the 5th lord, aspecting the Lagna, provides a very positive indication and strengthens the Lagna. In the Navamsa chart, the 3rd lord, Mars, is well-placed in the Navamsa Lagna, under the aspect of the 5th lord, Saturn, indicating discipline and intelligence. It is important to note that Mars, which signifies sports, is well-placed in both the Rashi and Navamsa charts.


The New Moon Chart for India on December 1, 2024, highlights significant planetary dynamics. The 3rd Lord, Jupiter, is favorably placed in the 5th House, in a sign exchange with the Yogakarka Venus. This exchange is further strengthened by the Moon's aspect from the 11th House, along with influences from the Sun (8th Lord) and Mercury (9th Lord). Additionally, the Moon (7th Lord) and Mars (11th Lord) are in a sign exchange, meaning Mars also indirectly aspects Jupiter.
Rahu's placement in the 3rd House, connected to sports and communication, is under a Nakshatra exchange with Saturn, suggesting disciplined, structured energy—reminiscent of fast bowling with swing. All the planets in the Rashi chart are influencing the 3rd House and its Lord, Jupiter. This rare and very positive alignment suggests excellent results for the Indian team in Australia, with every member likely to contribute across all departments of the game. In the Navamsa chart, both the Sun (12th Lord) and Moon (11th Lord) are placed in the 3rd House and are aspected by Jupiter (4th Lord) from the 11th House, further strengthening the positive outlook. The 3rd Lord of the Navamsa Chart conjunct with Rahu (representing swing bowling) in the 2nd House enhances the qualities of Mars.
In the absence of an authentic, verified natal chart for Australia, I am focusing on the Hindu New Year chart for the country, along with the Solar Ingress chart (November 16, 2024) Full Moon chart (November 16, 2024) and New Moon Chart of December 1, 2024, as a series alongside India, starting from November 22. This will help analyze the team's performance leading up to the next Full Moon on December 15th. While making predictions without an official national chart is inherently risky, I am proceeding with this approach as part of my research assignment.
Let’s explore the 2024-25 Hindu New Year chart of Australia from a sports perspective.


The Lagna Lord, Saturn, is well placed in the Lagna in its own sign, conjunct with the 3rd Lord Mars. Saturn’s aspect on the 3rd house (which governs sports) enhances discipline, perseverance, and fortitude. Meanwhile, Mercury, the 5th and 8th Lord, is conjunct with Jupiter (the 11th and 2nd Lord) in the 3rd house, which strengthens athleticism. The combination of Mercury and Jupiter in the 3rd house fosters intellectual maturity, clever thinking, and strategic insight, while Saturn’s aspect contributes the courage, structure, and discipline essential for success in sports.
In the Navamsa chart, the 3rd Lord, Sun, is well placed in the 9th house, aspecting the 3rd house in its own sign. This strengthens the 3rd house both in the Rashi and Navamsa charts. The Moon, as the 2nd Lord, also aspects the 3rd house in the D-9 chart, further supporting the house of communication, skills, and efforts. Additionally, Mars, the 3rd Lord in the Rashi chart and the natural significator of the 3rd house, is well positioned in a Kendra in both the Rashi and Navamsa charts, adding to the overall strength of the 3rd house. Mars and Jupiter are in a sign exchange in the Navamsa chart, further galvanizing Mars and enhancing its strength.
To evaluate the Australian team's performance in the upcoming series, I will focus on the Full Moon ,Solar Ingress charts of November 16, 2024 and New Moon Chart of December 1, 2024.


In the Full Moon Chart, which provides insights for the next 15 days, the 3rd Lord, Saturn, is well placed in the 3rd house, under the aspect of Mars, the 5th Lord, from the 8th house. Saturn (the 3rd Lord) is also involved in a Nakshatra exchange with Rahu in the 4th house. In the Navamsa chart, the 10th Lord of the D-9 chart is positioned in the 3rd house, suggesting mature and focused performance. It seems the fast bowlers will perform with discipline and fire, effectively utilizing swing bowling.
Since the Sun changes signs on November 16th, let’s analyze the Solar Ingress Chart to predict the sports trends for the coming month.


In the Solar Ingress chart, Mars, the 3rd Lord, is placed in the 6th house in its sign of debilitation. However, it is strong in Ashtakvarga with 30 points. Saturn, the Lagna Lord (symbolizing discipline), aspects the 3rd house of sports. In the Navamsa chart, the 3rd Lord, Saturn, is well placed in the 4th house, under the aspect of Mars (the 5th Lord and planet of fire). Jupiter, the Lagna Lord of the D-9 chart, is positioned in the 9th house and also aspects the 3rd house. This alignment clearly suggests a disciplined, energetic, and mature performance, complemented by fiery fast bowling from the Australian team.
Let me analyze the New Moon chart for December 1st, 2024, in relation to the Australian team’s performance over the next fortnight.


Mars, the Lagna Lord, is weak, placed in its sign of debilitation in the 4th house without directional strength. Additionally, the 3rd lord (representing sports), Mercury, is positioned in the 8th house—the house of humiliation and defeat. Mercury is indirectly influenced by Mars, the 8th lord, due to a sign exchange with the Moon in the 8th house. Furthermore, the Sun, the 5th lord, is also in the 8th house, under the aspect of the 10th lord, Saturn. Jupiter, the 9th lord, aspects the 3rd lord, Mercury, in the 8th house. Venus also indirectly influences the 8th house and Mercury due to a sign exchange with Jupiter. Venus in 9th House aspects 3rd House[Sports] and Jupiter indirectly also influencing the 3rd House.
In the Navamsa chart, the 3rd lord Mercury is again placed in the 8th house, confirming its position in the 8th house in the Rashi chart. The 8th house lord, Saturn, positioned in the 9th house, aspects the 3rd house, which could indicate a potential risk of injury to the Australian players during this period. This alignment strongly indicates a lack of valor and talent in sports, which may lead to humiliation and defeat, particularly in matches played between December 1, 2024, and December 15, 2024.
Conclusion: The New Year chart for Australia is stronger than that of India, with four planets—Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, and Mercury—affecting the 3rd house and its lord. In contrast, India’s chart has only two planets, Saturn (in its own sign) and Mars, influencing the 3rd house. However, India's Full Moon chart and Solar Ingress chart for 16th November 2024 are stronger than Australia’s. The Full Moon chart for India features six planets—Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, Moon, Saturn, and Rahu—impacting the 3rd house and forming a Rajyoga. By comparison, Australia’s Full Moon chart shows only three planets—Saturn, Rahu, and Mars—affecting the 3rd house and its lord (representing sports), without any Rajyoga.
India’s Solar Ingress chart is particularly strong due to the Lagna lord, Mars, placed in the 9th house (house of luck), with the 9th lord aspecting the Lagna. Additionally, five planets—Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Rahu, and Saturn—are influencing the 3rd house or its lord. In contrast, Australia’s chart has only two planets—Saturn and Mars—impacting the 3rd house and its lord.
In India’s New Moon chart for December 1, 2024, the 3rd lord, Jupiter, is well-placed in the 5th house, under the influence of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Mars[Due to sign exchange] from 11th House. Additionally, the 3rd house itself has Rahu, which is in a Nakshatra exchange with Saturn, the Lagna lord. This placement strengthens the 3rd house and its associated matters.
In contrast, in Australia’s New Moon chart, the 3rd lord, Mercury, is placed in the 8th house (a house associated with defeat and obstacles), under the influence of the 8th lord, Mars, as well as the Sun (the 5th lord), Saturn (the 10th lord), Moon, and Rahu. This combination suggests challenges for the 3rd house and its significations in Australia’s chart. The senior players of the Indian team, both batsmen and bowlers, are expected to perform well on the upcoming tour. The team’s overall performance is likely to be significantly better than in the home series.Astrological indications point to a favorable period for the Indian cricket team during their tour of Australia, with a positive outlook through to December 15, 2024. The celestial alignments suggest that the team is likely to perform at a higher level compared to their recent home series, with stronger results anticipated. The Full Moon Chart and Solar Ingress Chart for 15th December will provide further insights into the team's performance for the month ahead.
Before concluding this article, I’d like to share a quote by Nancy Reagan:"Each person has their own ways of coping with trauma and grief, with the pain of life, and astrology was one of mine. Don’t criticize me, I wanted to say, until you have stood in my place. This helped me. Nobody was hurt by it."
Written and Researched by Sunil Dutt
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