After the 1-1 draw following the first three Test matches in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the prospects for both teams in the upcoming two Tests are highly intriguing. Rain saved India in Brisbane after a dismal performance from their top-order batsmen. An enigmatic incident during the series was the unexpected retirement of R. Ashwin. The next match will be in Melbourne on Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, on 26th December 2024. Ideally, the charts of the captains of both teams would be required for a more personalized analysis. However, in the absence of these charts, I am analyzing the Solar Ingress and Full Moon charts for both India and Australia to assess the chances of each team in the remaining matches. I am writing this article after the completion of the first day's play on Boxing Day in Melbourne, where Australia is 311 for 6.
Focusing on the Full Moon chart of Australia, which occurred on 15th December 2024 at 20.01.31 in Canberra, we see that Taurus Lagna is rising. The Lagna Lord, Venus, is placed in the 9th house, where it aspects the 3rd house of sports and Mars (7th Lord, 12th Lord), which signifies energy, drive, and passion in sports. This strong connection between Venus and Mars highlights the importance of determination, vigor, and enthusiasm, particularly in cricket, during this period. Mars in the 3rd House imparts valor, but its retrograde motion, along with Venus's aspect, may cause distractions and erratic behavior.
The 3rd Lord, Moon, which represents sports, artistry, and spin bowling, is in the Lagna with Jupiter, forming a Gajkesari Yoga—a combination that signifies good fortune, wisdom, and success. The Moon in the Lagna, under the aspect of Mercury (5th Lord) and Sun (4th Lord), suggests a focus on strategic intelligence, leadership, and disciplined team performance. Jupiter’s position in the Lagna, being the 8th Lord as well, indicates potential transformative moments and significant changes in the team's performance during this period.
In the Navamsa (D-9) chart, the 3rd Lord Mars, representing energy and power, is well-placed in the 2nd House house with the Lagna Lord Mercury, which signifies intelligence. Venus the 9thLord of Navmasa Chart and Jupiter the 7th Lord aspecting the 3rd House[Sports] imparting the maturity and technique. The combination of Mars and Mercury is known for a deceptive approach in the game, where aggression (Mars) is paired with clever, tactical moves (Mercury). This alignment suggests that Australia may employ a cunning, strategic approach in their game play, blending power with intelligence to outwit their opponents.
Mars, the planet of aggression and physical prowess, further reinforces the focus on Australia's fierce fast bowling attack. This combination emphasizes the team's aggressive yet calculated approach, particularly during the fortnight from 16th to 31st December 2024. The alignment of Mars and Mercury in the Navamsa (D-9) chart highlights a period where Australia’s bowling attack may not only be intense but also unpredictable and strategically deceptive. The blend of Mars’ raw energy and Mercury’s intelligence suggests a clever, tactical edge to their performance, making their bowling approach both aggressive and mentally sharp, potentially outsmarting their opponents in key moments. Benefic planets influencing the 3rd Lord and the 3rd House indicate excellent spin bowling by the Australians.
In analyzing the Solar Ingress Chart for Australia on December 16, 2024, we observe that Libra Lagna (Ascendant) is rising. The Lagna Lord, Venus, is well-placed in the 4th House, signifying stability and favorable conditions, particularly in domestic affairs. However, the 3rd House Lord, Jupiter, is positioned in the 8th House, suggesting potential challenges, especially related to humiliation or sudden, unexpected losses. This effect is further amplified by Mercury’s aspect, which influences both the 9th House of Luck and the 12th House of Loss.
The Sun, which governs the 11th House of gains and aspirations, is placed in the 3rd House, a generally positive position. However, the Nakshatra exchange between the Sun and Ketu, with Ketu situated in the 12th House of Loss, introduces complications, making the overall effect less favorable. The 12th House's influence on both the 3rd House and its Lord, Jupiter, further intensifies these challenges, adding another layer of complexity.
On a positive note, the aspect of the 10th House Lord, the Moon (representing honor, fame, and recognition), on the 3rd House of sports, lends strength and artistic potential, particularly in areas related to spin bowling and batting, as well as personal efforts. Additionally, Mars, the significator of energy, aspects the Libra Lagna and the Lagna Lord Venus, and is well-placed with directional strength in the 10th House, reinforcing the potential for success in sports. However, since Mars is in retrograde motion in the 10th House, the performance of the Australian team may be erratic, especially in areas requiring precision, such as catching and fast bowling. This could potentially lead to inconsistency and a lack of focus, resulting in dropped catches and unnecessary bouncers during the match.
In the Navamsa chart, the 8th Lord and 11th Lord, Jupiter, is exalted in the 3rd House and aspects the 3rd Lord, the Moon. Venus, the Lagna Lord of the Navamsa, also aspects the 3rd Lord, the Moon. This alignment enhances the artistic talent of the Australian team, particularly in areas such as spin bowling and batting. The aspect of Venus, the Lagna Lord in the D-9 (Navamsa), on the Moon further amplifies the team's potential for artistic expression and skill in these areas. The influence of the 8th House or its Lord (representing humiliation and defeat) on the 3rd House (sports) or its Lord in both the Rashi Chart and the Navamsa Chart is not favorable for the Australian team. This alignment suggests potential challenges and setbacks in their sporting endeavors, particularly in terms of unexpected defeats or humiliations.
The Full Moon Chart for India on 15th December 2024 reveals an Aries Lagna (Ascendant), with the Lagna Lord, Mars, placed in the 4th House. Mars is debilitated and retrograde motion ,moving towards the 3rd House of sports. This suggests initial challenges and delays but also a strong drive to overcome obstacles, particularly in the field of sports.
The 3rd Lord, Mercury, is retrograde in the 8th House, traditionally associated with humiliation, controversy, defeat, and transformation. This placement is generally unfavorable. However, Mercury is aspected by the 9th Lord, Jupiter (representing luck and wisdom), the 4th Lord, Moon (representing emotional intelligence), and the 10th Lord, Saturn (representing hard work anddiscipline). These positive aspects indicate that, despite the challenging position, India is likely to perform well in difficult circumstances.
The conjunction of the 5th Lord, Sun (representing intelligence and performance), in the 8th House further strengthens this interpretation, suggesting that India will demonstrate resilience and strategic thinking even in adversity. Saturn's aspect provides consistency, while Jupiter’s aspect adds wisdom and maturity to the approach. In the Navamsa Chart, Mercury (the 3rd Lord) is positioned with Mars, the Yogakaraka planet, making this conjunction highly auspicious. It highlights the energetic, intelligent, and deceptive play of the Indian cricket team, both in batting and bowling. This combination will showcase clever tactics and vitality. The fast bowlers, in particular, will bowl with intensity with skills of seam bowling, as the retrograde planets Mars (the 10th Lord of honor) and Mercury (the Lord of self-effort) are conjunct in the 4th House.
Additionally, the Navamsa Lagna Lord is placed in the 3rd House, with Rahu under the aspect of Saturn and the Sun. This configuration brings focus, due to the aspect of the Sun, and determination, due to the aspect of Saturn, in the approach to sports. The influence of Jupiter, the 9th Lord of luck, purifies the aspects of both Saturn and the Sun, enhancing their positive qualities of discipline and intelligence. The influence of malefic planets, such as Rahu, Saturn, and the Sun, in the 3rd House particularly favors the aggressive and skillful nature of fast bowling. The 3rd Lord of the Rashi Chart, Mercury, is under the influence of four planets—Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn. In the Navamsa Chart, Mercury (the 3rd Lord) is influenced by Mars (retrograde), while the 3rd House is under the influence of the Moon, Rahu, Saturn, and the Sun.With the support of four or more planets influencing the 3rd Lord and the 3rd House, this alignment strongly pushes the Indian team towards hard work and valor in the upcoming matches.
Focusing on the Solar Ingress Chart for 15th December 2024, Leo Lagna was rising, with the Lord of Leo, the Sun (representing focus), placed in the 5th House. The Sun aspects the 11th House, which is further influenced by the Moon (the 12th Lord) from the 11th House. This alignment suggests a strong focus on achieving goals and gaining support, especially in the realm of sports. The 3rd Lord, Venus (representing sports), is placed in the 6th House of competition and conflict, in the 5th Navamsa (which is very potent) and Pushkar Navamsa (which is highly auspicious). This positioning enhances the potential for success in sports. Additionally, Venus is under the benefic aspect of Mars (the 9th Lord of luck and the 4th Lord of emotional intelligence), the Yogakaraka planet, which infuses energy and vitality. Mars, associated with fire and energy, also aspects the 3rd House of sports, reinforcing the importance of determination, luck, and vigorous effort in the upcoming matches.
Furthermore, the 3rd Lord Venus is also under the aspect of Jupiter, the 5th Lord (representing intelligence), and the 8th Lord (representing obstacles and challenges). This combination suggests that the Indian team will rely on both intelligence and strategy to overcome challenges and navigate obstacles, guided by the influence of the 5th Lord Jupiter and the Yogakaraka Mars. This alignment strongly points to a victorious outcome for the team.
In the Navamsa Chart, the 3rd Lord Mercury is again positioned with the Lagna and the 8th Lord Mars, under the aspect of the Sun (representing focus and intelligence). The influence of Mars on the 3rd Lord, both in the Rashi and Navamsa Charts, as well as its aspect on the 3rd House in the Rashi Chart, clearly indicates fierce fast bowling with strategic intelligence by the Indian bowlers.
The Lagna Lord, Sun, is also under a Nakshatra exchange with Ketu in the 2nd House, which places Sun indirectly under the aspect of the 5th Lord, Jupiter. This alignment further suggests a mature and intelligent performance by the Indian team, highlighting the strategic approach and wisdom that will guide them through the upcoming challenges.
Conclusion: Comparing the Full Moon and Solar Ingress Charts suggests that Australia’s spin bowling will outperform India’s, as benefic planets influence the 3rd Lord (Sports) Moon in the Full Moon Chart. The benefic Moon also aspects the 3rd House, while retrograde Mercury aspects the 3rd Lord Jupiter in the Solar Ingress Chart, confirming this. However, Australia’s fielding, particularly catching, may be erratic. The Indian team, under pressure, will rely on intelligence, discipline, and luck. India’s fast bowlers, especially in seam bowling, are expected to perform better. The Solar Ingress Chart reveals Venus (representing technique), the 3rd Lord (symbolizing sports), positioned in auspicious degrees and influenced by benefic Mars and Jupiter for Leo Lagna, granting India a significant advantage in the remaining tests. The senior players of the Indian team will undoubtedly contribute, showcasing their strong technique, based on the combination of stars in both charts. A deeper analysis of both the Indian and Australian captains' charts could provide a clearer and more definitive conclusion. To conclude this article, I’m sharing an insightful quotation by Rumi:“Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.”
Written and Researched by Sunil Dutt
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