🇦🇺 Australia — 1968
The whole year at a glance: which months help, which hurt, the sky events that matter and the dasha periods running.
The year in brief
Mixed
Over 1968 the year for Australia reads mixed overall. The best month is January (mixed) and the hardest April (challenging). Across the year the strongest area is Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events and the one under most pressure is Foreign Relations & Alliances.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1968
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ● | ● | ▼ | ▼ | ▼ | ▼ | ▼ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Government & Leadership | ● | ● | ● | ▼ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ |
| Economy & Public Finance | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Trade, Markets & Technology | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▼ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▲ |
| Defence, Security & Conflict | ● | ● | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Foreign Relations & Alliances | ● | ▼ | ▼▼ | ● | ▼ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▼ | ● | ● |
| Public Health & Welfare | ● | ● | ● | ▼▼ | ▼ | ▼ | ▼ | ● | ▼ | ● | ▼ | ● |
| Society, Stability & Law and Order | ▲ | ● | ● | ▼ | ▼ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Justice, Religion & Education | ● | ▼ | ▼ | ▼ | ▼ | ▼ | ▼ | ▼ | ▼ | ● | ● | ● |
| Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
▲▲ strongly favourable · ▲ favourable · ● mixed · ▼ challenging · ▼▼ under strain. Click a month to open its full analysis.
Best and toughest months for each area
| Area | Year | Best month | Toughest month | Why it is toughest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Government & Leadership | Mixed | October | April | A lunar eclipse (13 Apr 1968) falls in Virgo, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | October | April | Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 2nd house; Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 11th house — Mars brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | December | July | Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 25 Jan 1987) rules the 5th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.) |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | March | August | Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house; Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 8th house — Jupiter brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Challenging | August | March | A solar eclipse (28 Mar 1968) falls in Pisces, the 7th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Challenging | January | April | A lunar eclipse (13 Apr 1968) falls in Virgo, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | January | April | A lunar eclipse (13 Apr 1968) falls in Virgo, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Challenging | December | May | Mars transits the 9th house — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | January | July | Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 4th house; Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 8th house — Jupiter brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 1968 | Rahu enters Pisces details → | It moves into Australia's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 11 Jan 1968 | Ketu enters Virgo details → | It moves into Australia's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 8 Feb 1968 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into Australia's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 18 Mar 1968 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into Australia's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 28 Mar 1968 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Pisces details → | In the 7th house (foreign relations): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 13 Apr 1968 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Virgo details → | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around national character, vitality and public image, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 22 Apr 1968 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): delayed matters of foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury start moving again. |
| 29 Apr 1968 | Mars enters Taurus | It moves into Australia's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — added pressure or sharper events around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 11 Jun 1968 | Mars enters Gemini | It moves into Australia's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 16 Jun 1968 | Saturn enters Aries details → | It moves into Australia's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 26 Jul 1968 | Mars enters Cancer | It moves into Australia's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 7 Aug 1968 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): matters of disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 11 Sep 1968 | Mars enters Leo | It moves into Australia's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 22 Sep 1968 | Solar eclipse (total) in Virgo details → | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around national character, vitality and public image, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 27 Sep 1968 | Saturn enters Pisces details → | It moves into Australia's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 6 Oct 1968 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Pisces details → | In the 7th house (foreign relations): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 11 Oct 1968 | Jupiter enters Virgo details → | It moves into Australia's 1st house (the nation and its people) — a supportive influence on national character, vitality and public image. |
| 29 Oct 1968 | Mars enters Virgo | It moves into Australia's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 18 Dec 1968 | Mars enters Libra | It moves into Australia's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 21 Dec 1968 | Saturn turns direct | In the 7th house (foreign relations): delayed matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners start moving again. |
Eclipses, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars sign changes, and Jupiter and Saturn stations. Open any month for the full list including Mercury, Venus and the Moon.
Dasha periods running during the year
| Mahadasha – Antardasha | From → to | Antardasha lord stands for |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter – Rahu | 1 Sep 1965 → 26 Jan 1968 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
| Saturn – Saturn | 25 Jan 1968 → 28 Jan 1971 | labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance |
Annual charts — 1968
Cast for Sydney (Placidus, Lahiri). The weekday of the moment gives the year's ruler: Raja for the Hindu new year, Mantri for the Sun's entry into Aries.
🌙 Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Vikram Samvat New Year — VS year theme chart
The first lunar day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha — start of the Hindu lunisolar new year. The Lagna governs the character of the year; the weekday lord is the Raja (king of the year) — its dignity shapes governance. Jupiter in H1/H9/H11 → prosperous year; Saturn in H1/H4/H10 → austerity; Rahu in H1 or aspecting the Moon → mass anxiety or epidemic risk.
29 Mar 1968 · Lagna Aries · Raja: Saturn (weekday lord, in house 11)
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)
☀️ Mesha Sankranti
Solar New Year — Sun enters sidereal Aries (0° Mesha)
The moment the Sun crosses into sidereal Aries — the most important Sankranti of the year. The Lagna shows the solar year's character; the weekday lord is the Mantri (minister) who guides strategy. Sun exalted or in a kendra → national vitality; afflicted Sun → leadership crises; Saturn's house shows where the year demands discipline.
13 Apr 1968 · Lagna Virgo · Mantri: Saturn (weekday lord, in house 7)
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this verdict worked out?
For each area of national life (government, economy, defence …) the page adds four things: the natal base, the running dasha, the month's transits and any eclipse on its governing houses. The total becomes the label, and the reasons behind it are listed under each area.
Which chart is used for a country?
Australia uses its Federation chart (1901-01-01, 00:00, Sydney). Mundane charts are debated — different astrologers prefer different moments, and some founding times are approximate — so treat the analysis as one consistent lens, not a prediction.
Is this a forecast?
No. It describes which areas the sky is supporting or pressuring in a given month, using classical rules. Real events depend on people, policy and chance; read it as a weather report for tendencies, not a guarantee.
Astrology is a traditional symbolic system, not a scientific forecast. Nothing here is financial, political, medical or security advice.