An Astrological Analysis of the India-Pakistan Relationship
Based on my formula for calculating the zodiacal sign of a place, India's capital, New Delhi (28N37, 77E13), is governed by the sign Capricorn and the Sravana Nakshatra. Conversely, Pakistan's capital, Islamabad (33N43, 73E04), is governed by Aries and the Ashwini Nakshatra. An astrological examination of these signatures reveals a relationship of innate and perpetual hostility.
The foundational ideology of Pakistan, centered on its separation from Hindustan based on religion and the ambition to establish an Islamic rule, is the root cause of this enmity, standing in direct contrast to India's identity, which is primarily based on Hinduism. The cells of this conflict are thus embedded in the very fabric of Pakistan's origin, and its political future often depends on reinforcing this foundational theme. Consequently, relations between the two countries will likely never be normalized, with an untold war perpetually simmering on their boundaries since the date of Pakistan's formation.
The Foundational Astrological Relationship
Zodiacal Sign and Planetary Rulers: The signs of the two countries, Capricorn and Aries, form a hostile 4-10 square aspect. Their respective ruling planets, Saturn (for India) and Mars (for Pakistan), are natural and bitter enemies in Vedic astrology, representing structure versus aggression, and endurance versus impatience.
The Nakshatra (Tara Kuta) Relationship: The dynamic between the ruling Nakshatras is critically imbalanced:
India's Perspective: From India's Sravana Nakshatra, Pakistan's Ashwini is the 7th star. This falls in the Vadha Tara group, which signifies danger and destruction. This suggests that interactions initiated by Pakistan are perceived as a direct threat to India's existence.
Pakistan's Perspective: From Pakistan's Ashwini Nakshatra, India's Sravana is the 22nd star. When divided by 9, the remainder is 4, placing it in the Kshema Tara group, signifying well-being and security. This starkly different perspective suggests that India, from its position, is astrologically inclined to act with restraint and can never be truly ruthless towards Pakistan, as the interaction does not fundamentally threaten it in the same way.
House Disposition: From Pakistan's sign (Aries), India's sign (Capricorn) falls in the benefic 10th house of status, career, and public standing. Conversely, from India's sign (Capricorn), Pakistan's sign (Aries) falls in the 4th house of domestic affairs, property, and inner stability, a placement that can be malefic when occupied by an enemy.
Exaltation and Debilitation Dynamics: This is perhaps the most telling factor. Mars, the aggressive ruler of Pakistan, achieves its maximum strength (exaltation) in Capricorn, the sign of India. At the same time, Saturn, the disciplined ruler of India, suffers its maximum weakness (debilitation) in Aries, the sign of Pakistan.
Conclusion on Bilateral Relations: This powerful astrological dynamic suggests that any interaction, whether hostile or friendly, tends to energize Pakistan's position (Mars exalted in India's sign) while simultaneously challenging or weakening India's core stability (Saturn debilitated in Pakistan's sign). Pakistan, therefore, seems to "shine" or gain impetus from its relationship with India, whereas India consistently risks a loss of status or stability. From this perspective, it would be astrologically wise for India to avoid developing deep or dependent relations with Pakistan.
Astrological Dynamics with Other Neighbors
Astrologically, a country's worst enemies often emerge from the direction opposite to its natal sign. For Pakistan (Aries, ruling the East), the opposite direction is West.
Afghanistan (ruled by Taurus) and Iran (ruled by Scorpio) are situated to Pakistan's west. The sign Scorpio (Iran) falls in the challenging 8th house (transformation, crisis, death) from Pakistan's natal sign of Aries. However, if their Nakshatra relationship falls in a benefic Tara, the impact would be moderated. This suggests that Iran might be positioned to "teach a lesson" to Pakistan, but not really, as Iran Anuradha is in a benefic group of Tara from Ashwani Islamabad. The author posits that, from this framework, other Western nations with Airy and Watery signs are also astrologically positioned to exert transformative pressure on the region.
China (Beijing, ruled by Taurus and Krittika Nakshatra) is situated to the east of Islamabad, aligning with the direction of Pakistan's own sign. This suggests a generally supportive relationship. Beijing's sign, Taurus, is the 2nd house (finance, resources) from Islamabad's Aries, reflecting China's role as a financial supporter. However, the Nakshatra relationship tells a different story. China's Krittika star falls in an evil Tara group from Pakistan's Ashwini, suggesting that this long-term relationship will ultimately prove frustrating and detrimental. In this light, China acts as a slow poison to Pakistan.
The Crisis of Identity: A Socio-Astrological Perspective
A nation, like an individual, requires a self-identity to lead a respectful existence—an identity formed from its culture, history, and language. The nation is not merely a parcel of land. Pakistan's inherent astrological conflict with its geographical and historical roots is reflected in its societal challenges. By largely rejecting the indigenous culture, language, and history of the land upon which it was formed (for instance, the historical figure Bhagat Singh has no place in its history books) in favor of an adopted Arab or Afghan identity, Pakistan faces a great crisis of identity.
This self-deceptive attempt to graft the culture and language of other lands onto itself creates a fundamental instability. The leadership, to distract the general populace from these deficiencies, finds it necessary to perpetually remain in a state of dispute with India. This external conflict serves to mask the internal crisis of identity that is written in its very astrological signature.
