Lagna is Virgo on 1st January 2010 at 00:00:00, Delhi. Saturn is placed in lagna being 5th & 6th lord of the New Year chart & a yogkarak planet in the independence chart of India. The coming year can take the nation to Glory. India will emerge as a big player on the world platform. Despite several odds, the New Year 2010 will be comparatively peaceful. But the mud-slinging will continue as usual among the political parties and their leaders. Though India’s stature on the international forum will rise tremendously, tensions on the
border with neighbors will mount.

The First house in the Horoscope is most important of the twelve and all issues connected with the first house – the house of the common people, general condition of the country and the states – is very important. The placement of Saturn in the 1st house indicates that people will be desirous of radical constitutional changes and expect the executive to be tough. With P Chidambaram at the helms of affairs in the ministry of Home Affairs, this task of providing security would be better. The poor of the country will get new schemes for their upliftment particularly in North India.

The 2nd house in mundane astrology has special reference to the financial condition of the nation. The placement of 2nd lord in 4th house and the aspect of Jupiter means that nation will have several different sources of income. There may be rise in banking industry, increased trade and gain in stock markets. But due to aspect of Ketu in 2nd house there will be more financial crimes as well. These crimes will be on the rise. The Rupee will continue to be firm. Our GDP and per capita income will continue to move upward. The Saturn aspect on the 3rd house and aspect of Jupiter after May 2010 is good for IT, Commerce, Railways, Transport, sports and Communication ministries. But the placement of 3rd lord in debilitated condition shows that revenue in these departments will not be sufficient to provide proper support to the government. But Indian economy will improve despite gloomy world scenario. The Petroleum and oil prices will break all barriers and rise tremendously. The world will have to look for other options. Due to price rise in petroleum and oil products, the general life will of the people will become more expensive in India. The public will be in a sorry state due to the rising prices on the one hand and recession world-over on the other. The 4th house is on Rahu-Ketu axis & Sun loses its directional
strength in this house. The real estate prices would be volatile initially but firm up further in the 2nd quarter of the year. The other Opposition parties will also undergo changes during this period.

The BJP is already under-going this process and others will be following this process. The placement of 5th lord in lagna is very well placed. This House is normally connected with the ministries of education, children, moral values and the like. India’s educational universities will be on the global map and students will perform excellently and will enhance prestige of the country. Among other things, Indian values, rituals, Yoga gurus, spiritualism etc will gain world-wide. The Placement of Jupiter in the 6th house is good. This house normally relates to the ministries of Defence, War Management etc. All these will perform well. The armed forces will do well during this period and people of the country will be proud of their performance.

The 7th house depicts performance in foreign affairs. However, this is sending confusing signals. It depicts a positive but confusing picture. The placement of 7th lord in the 6th house and aspect of Saturn shows lack of confidence and clarity in our external policies. The Ministry of External ffairs has a tough task and deal on many fronts. While people of Indian origin may find positions all over the world and make a name including the World Bank, UN and reputed companies of global standing, India as a country will have a tough time. The neighbours including China will be a very tricky one and some treaties and understandings would not help the country. The dispute regarding Kashmir may crop up in a big way once again and relations will China will create problems for the Country. The 8th house denotes natural disasters, famine, epidemic, mortality rate, scientific organizations, foreign debts, black money and huge public expenditure, heavy doze of taxes, levies, penalties etc. Though the mortality rate will remain normal, increase in death on account of calamity, accident and suicides may be a cause concern. The 9th house stands for Supreme Court, judges, lawyers, international diplomacy, foreign politics and world wide contacts. The Judiciary may be taking some radical steps and pass controversial judgments. The Administration of justice might witness radical changes leading to speedy disposal of matters. The projects involving foreign collaborations are likely to have a smoother sailing. The influence and role of foreign powers may increase as the country integrates itself further into the global economic order.. The country's relations with the significant global powers are likely to remain on an even keel, not much scope of improving though. There is a likelihood of a new direction in the foreign policy of the nation. The government may be charged of working under pressure of the foreign powers.

The 10th house signifies the Governance of the country. The 10th house is under the influence of 6 planets - both benefic and malefic planets. This house represents the king, royalty, government, ruling powers, and the upper classes of the society. The Government will complete its full term. This period may witness the emergence of a new political situation in which many of the veterans may not remain on the scene and some of the coalition constituents may switch sides. The possibility of having quiet changes in the configuration of the Cabinet as well as bureaucracy is not ruled out. However, the year 2010 will be politically peaceful to some extent. However, the mud slinging behavior will continue among the political leaders. Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, born in Capricorn and Saturn Lagna will be much stronger. She will be famous at global level. Her status will rise in
India as well as abroad.

The 11th lord Moon occupying 10th house promotes the significance of this house. The 11th house lord is under the influence of 5 planets. These factors augur well for this house strengthen the nation through reform process. It means some Constitutional reforms may take place. India’s contribution in global economy may increase significantly. Investor’s confidence in country’s economy will grow. There will be remarkable progress in reducing the trade deficit. The Parliament may not get adequate support from allies on some crucial issues.

The 12th house represents war, secret enemies, labor unions, strikes, organized crimes, hospitals, asylums, jail, prison, charitable institutions, poverty, suicides, prostitution, underworld, oil wells, losses and expenditure. Placement of 12th lord in 4th house is favorable placement. So unlawful activities will come down. The crime rate will come down and ministry of home affairs will do well. During the year 2010, there is no prospects of a war. The companies relating to oil and gas will prosper.