Campaign Discipline and Media Blitz (Feb-Mar)

This quiet phase ends abruptly. From February 22 to April 1, an exalted Mars transit signals a period of ruthless campaign discipline, a powerful media blitz, and potential legal actions against detractors. A concurrent Mercury retrograde (Feb 27–Mar 21) warns that all facts must be double-checked to avoid public retractions.

Constructive Progress and Decisive Action (May-Aug)

In April, the focus shifts to domestic affairs, including potential bureaucracy changes and a focus on internal security. A significant astrological shift on April 7 suggests a notable rise in the leader's public warmth and personal outreach. The period from May 10 is highly constructive. An exalted Jupiter transit accelerates progress on judicial, academic, and foreign trade tracks. This is a time for locking in new policy ideas, framed under a public narrative of "principled growth."

From June 19 to August 1, the focus is on decisive action. A 6th-house Mars transit indicates a time for addressing adversaries, litigation, or union issues, alongside a sprint in government service delivery. Health requires attention during this push. A Mercury retrograde in this window may force operational re-work.

Volatility and Rebound (Aug-Dec)

August sees an intensification of bilateral international relations. However, a Saturn retrograde from August 2 may expose difficult tradeoffs and cause legislative calendars to slip. A significant volatility window is indicated from September 17 to November 10. This period, marked by overlapping Mercury and Venus retrogrades, is high-risk for exposés, security events, or market nerves. Foreign policy agreements may stall and require revision.

This turbulence is followed by a strong rebound. From late October, powerful transits of Jupiter and Mars to the 10th house signal a return to command-style announcements and structural reshuffles. Popularity is expected to rebound after the choppy autumn.

The Rāhu Mahādaśā: A New Era of Governance

A major astrological shift occurs on November 7 with the start of a new Rāhu Mahādaśā. This inaugurates a new long-term governance style, likely to be bolder, more tech-centric, and with messaging aimed at the youth. The year closes with a fresh executive tempo, finalizing old deals as Venus retrograde ends and pushing this new, energetic agenda.