Mangalyaan launch – the time is good.

Mangalyaan  launch on a Tuesday at

(1)    a fixed lagna with lagna lord in the 9^th in exaltation,

(2)    the 9^th lord Venus in 11^th (9^th from 3^rd, house of longevity),

(3)    2^nd lord Jupiter in purva punya sthan and aspecting the lagna,  lagna lord and the 9^th lord,

(4)    Mars, as 10^th lord in 7^th aspecting the lagna and the 10^th house,

(5)    Moon in the star of lagna lord Saturn, who is a karak for longevity

Are good signs for the success of the Mission Mangalyaan.

However there are worries in the form of 8^th lord Mercury in retrogression in Rahu's star and Rahu and Mercury are in the same star within 3 degrees and a debilitated Saturn in the 12^th house in Navamsa. The above factors make lagna lord Saturn on a strong wicket than the 8^th lord ensuring a successful launch, but further success of the mission is a cause for concern. Rahu's interference shows some concern for electrical systems functioning.

My heart wishes for a JAIHO for MANGALYAAN!