On 12 June 2025, tragedy struck when Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787‑8, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick. The devastating accident claimed the lives of 241 onboard and 28 on the ground, leaving only a single survivor—a British national in seat 11A .
The tail section of Air India Flight AI171 seen lodged in a residential building in Ahmedabad’s Meghani Nagar area after the crash on June 12, 2025. Photo credit: Al Jazeera / AFP
Astrological Snapshot: Mula Nakshatra & the Ketu‑Mars Conjunction
The crash occurred under Mula nakshatra, which is ruled by Ketu—the lunar node strongly linked with travel, disruption, and karmic influences. Astrologically, Mula represents uprooting and sudden endings, making it a highly sensitive time for any journey.
Moreover, cosmic charts reveal a conjunction of Ketu and Mars (Mangal) in Leo, persisting from 6 June to 28 July. This conjunction, situated in Leo (a sign of authority and action), often signals abrupt events or conflicts tied to movement and technology—making travel especially risky at this time.
Why This Alignment Spells Caution in Travel
Ketu governs travel, spiritual awakenings, and unexpected shifts—often manifesting as sudden disruptions.
Mars brings aggression, urgency, and mechanical failure.
Their fusion in a fixed fire sign like Leo during Mula nakshatra intensifies the potential for abrupt, dramatic incidents—particularly involving vehicles or journeys.
Astrologers had flagged this period as perilous for travel. One Prashna Jyotish analysis even hinted at hidden sabotage or technical failure rooted in the Mula–Ketu axis.
Historical Pattern: Transit Warnings in Astrology
Astrologically, Ketu–Mangal periods are notorious for transit mishaps. From June 6, the cosmic vibration had shifted into an accident‑sensitive zone—long before the crash. A viral prediction by astrologer Astro Sharmistha had warned on 5 June of an aviation disaster in 2025—widely shared online shortly before the crash.
Travel Advisory (June 12–late July)
strologers recommend avoiding all long-distance travel between 6 June and 28 July, especially under Mula nakshatra. If travel is unavoidable, increase spiritual precautions—chanting Ganesha mantras, offering remedies for Ketu, and carrying protective talismans aligned with Mars energy.