🇦🇺 Australia — 1987
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
Strongly favourable
Over 1987 the year for Australia reads strongly favourable overall. The best month is February (strongly favourable) and the hardest January (favourable). Across the year the strongest area is Government & Leadership and the one under most pressure is Justice, Religion & Education.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1987
| 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 | Strongly favourable | March | January | Jupiter (from the 6th house) aspects the 10th house — Jupiter brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | October | December | Mars transits the 2nd house (94% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | November | January | Venus transits the 3rd house (97% of the month) — Venus brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | January | December | In Australia's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 4th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Strongly favourable | November | January | Mars transits the 7th house — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Favourable | March | September | A solar eclipse (23 Sep 1987) 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 | Strongly favourable | February | January | Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 26 Jan 1987) rules the 4th house and sits in the 4th house. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in its own sign (strong), so this antardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.) |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | August | April | Mars transits the 9th house — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Strongly favourable | September | December | Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 25 Jan 2004) sits in the 4th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.) |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 1987 | Jupiter enters Pisces details → | It moves into Australia's 7th house (foreign relations) — a supportive influence on treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 11 Feb 1987 | 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. |
| 27 Mar 1987 | 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 Mar 1987 | Solar 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. |
| 31 Mar 1987 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 14 Apr 1987 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) 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. |
| 11 May 1987 | 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 1987 | Jupiter enters Aries details → | It moves into Australia's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — a supportive influence on disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 26 Jun 1987 | 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. |
| 12 Aug 1987 | 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. |
| 19 Aug 1987 | Saturn turns direct | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): delayed matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states start moving again. |
| 20 Aug 1987 | Jupiter 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. |
| 23 Sep 1987 | Solar eclipse (annular) 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. |
| 28 Sep 1987 | 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. |
| 7 Oct 1987 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) 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. |
| 25 Oct 1987 | Jupiter enters Pisces details → | It moves into Australia's 7th house (foreign relations) — a supportive influence on treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 14 Nov 1987 | 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. |
| 15 Dec 1987 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 7th house (foreign relations): delayed matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners start moving again. |
| 16 Dec 1987 | Saturn enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into Australia's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 29 Dec 1987 | Mars enters Scorpio | It moves into Australia's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
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 – Jupiter | 13 Jul 1984 → 26 Jan 1987 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
| Mercury – Mercury | 25 Jan 1987 → 22 Jun 1989 | trade, media, communication, technology and young people |
Annual charts — 1987
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.
30 Mar 1987 · Lagna Sagittarius · Raja: Moon (weekday lord, in house 4)
℞ 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 1987 · Lagna Cancer · Mantri: Mars (weekday lord, in house 10)
℞ 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.