* The New Dehli-based India Post newspaper asked an astrologer to take a look at the Illinois governor’s race because the paper claims there’s intense interest about the race among Indian-Americans here. According to the article, Jatin Patel predicted Donald Trump would defeat Hillary Clinton. Patel uses what’s called the “Vedic systems approach” (click here to learn more). I kid you not…

Mr. Pritzker birth (natal) planets has exalted (extreme power) of Rahu and Ketu which has given him abundance of drive. His Sun and Saturn are well-placed. This has given him limelight and opportunity to pursue politics, later in his career.

Saturn rules masses of people, which gives him people skills and is liked by others. Sun rules government, the combination of the two and transit Saturn on the day of election touches his natal Saturn making people (masses) like him. His natal Moon is strong giving him status, and a nurturing nature.

Mr. Rauner’s natal planets have strong Saturn, Venus, and Mars which give him good life, energy and success in businesses ventures. Venus giving him interest in arts and good support from wife, also making him helping others. He has many interests in life, outdoors for example. Mars gives him success in real estate and strict in decision making. It is sitting in its own house.

Both candidates have strong charts, but the transit of planets should be a very decisive factor for the ultimate outcome.

On November 6, 2018, the big difference of Saturn close to natal Saturn of Mr. Pritzer and exalted Rahu and Ketu at birth give him the edge. Mr. Pritzker in my opinion would prevail.

And there you have it.