🇦🇺 Australia — 1979
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 1979 the year for Australia reads mixed overall. The best month is July (favourable) and the hardest September (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Foreign Relations & Alliances and the one under most pressure is Justice, Religion & Education.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1979
| 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 | July | November | Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 10th house; Saturn transits the 1st house (90% of the month) — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | August | September | Saturn (from the 12th house) aspects the 2nd house — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | January | September | 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 | December | February | A solar eclipse (26 Feb 1979) falls in Aquarius, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Favourable | January | December | In Australia's foundation chart the 7th house (foreign relations) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits in its own sign (strong) in the 4th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | March | February | A solar eclipse (26 Feb 1979) falls in Aquarius, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | December | April | In Australia's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits in its own sign (strong) in the 4th house; Sun and Mercury and Saturn occupy the 4th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | December | September | In Australia's foundation chart the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) is ruled by Venus, which sits in a neutral sign in the 3rd house; Ketu occupies the 9th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | December | March | Pratyantardasha lord Mars (until 21 Mar 1979) rules the 8th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mars is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Mars stands for the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest.) |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 1979 | Mars enters Capricorn | It moves into Australia's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 19 Feb 1979 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into Australia's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — added pressure or sharper events around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 26 Feb 1979 | Solar eclipse (total) in Aquarius details → | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 13 Mar 1979 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Leo details → | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 26 Mar 1979 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): delayed matters of the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations start moving again. |
| 29 Mar 1979 | 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. |
| 7 May 1979 | 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. |
| 9 May 1979 | Saturn 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. |
| 16 Jun 1979 | 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. |
| 29 Jul 1979 | 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. |
| 22 Aug 1979 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Leo details → | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 29 Aug 1979 | Jupiter enters Leo details → | It moves into Australia's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 6 Sep 1979 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Aquarius details → | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 14 Sep 1979 | 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. |
| 3 Nov 1979 | Saturn 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. |
| 6 Nov 1979 | 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. |
| 26 Dec 1979 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): matters of foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn – Moon | 29 Dec 1978 → 29 Jul 1980 | the people, the public mood, food and water |
Annual charts — 1979
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.
28 Mar 1979 · Lagna Gemini · Raja: Mercury (weekday lord, in house 9)
℞ 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.
14 Apr 1979 · Lagna Gemini · Mantri: Saturn (weekday lord, in house 2)
℞ 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.