April 27, 1998

Dilip Bobb

From Dhirendra Brahmachari to Chandraswami, godmen have had a major soothsay in what political leaders do. The insecurity of current political life has increased their hold and all indications are that godmen still have politicians in the palms of their hands. The power elite's latest, mysterious godman is from Mumbai, which may explain why he's called Bandraswamy. Here's his predictions for the future.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: His moon is in the seventh house so he should avoid moving into 7 Race Course Road till all the obstacles are cleared and the signs are favourable. The most crucial sign will be on the dotted line when a mysterious woman, whose name begins with J, may make unreasonable demands. Needs to avoid falling asleep at crucial moments lest he meet the same fate as the last two occupants of the house he will be shifting to. Romance: Beware of women who come bearing gifts, like expensive silk shawls.

Sonia Gandhi: From the years of the tortoise, is now entering the Taurus phase, which means taking the bull by the horns. Those used to quiet domesticity may find the sudden change of focus leaves them speechless. Old friends must be discarded for new ones if the new enterprise is to be successful. Those inheriting a family business will have a tough time identifying the real threat. It may not be from without, but within. Help will come from unexpected quarters, since the new phase means that the sun in law is in the ascendancy.

Sharad Pawar: Like many Geminis, his failure to answer the door when opportunity came knocking has kept him from realising his dream, even when his star had entered the eleventh business house. Luck has been against him. Everytime he reaches for the top, someone raises the ceiling. Now that his stars are entering the 34th House, he needs to keep on the good side of the leader of the Opposition, even though he is the leader of the Opposition.

L.K. Advani: His fortune has been on the slide ever since he returned to the house and found it a Home. His ascendancy has been further cut short by losing the presidency, so instead of calling the shots, he is perpetually on call for shots with him sitting next to the PM. But photo-ops are no substitute. In trying to relive past history, he could meet the same fate.

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