🇦🇺 Australia — 2009
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 2009 the year for Australia reads mixed overall. The best month is March (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 — 2009
| 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 | March | December | A lunar eclipse (31 Dec 2009) falls in Gemini, the 10th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | November | February | A lunar eclipse (9 Feb 2009) falls in Cancer, the 11th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | December | January | A solar eclipse (26 Jan 2009) falls in Capricorn, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | June | September | Pratyantardasha lord Mars (until 5 Oct 2009) 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.) |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Favourable | March | September | 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 | November | Saturn transits the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | March | July | A lunar eclipse (7 Jul 2009) falls in Sagittarius, the 4th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | December | August | Jupiter (from the 5th house) aspects the 9th house; Jupiter transits the 5th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | April | July | A lunar eclipse (7 Jul 2009) falls in Sagittarius, the 4th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2009 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Capricorn details → | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 27 Jan 2009 | 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. |
| 9 Feb 2009 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Cancer details → | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 7 Mar 2009 | 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. |
| 14 Apr 2009 | 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. |
| 1 May 2009 | Jupiter enters Aquarius details → | It moves into Australia's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — a supportive influence on military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 17 May 2009 | 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. |
| 23 May 2009 | 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. |
| 15 Jun 2009 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): matters of military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 3 Jul 2009 | 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. |
| 7 Jul 2009 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Sagittarius details → | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 22 Jul 2009 | Solar eclipse (total) in Cancer details → | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 30 Jul 2009 | Jupiter enters Capricorn details → | It moves into Australia's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — a supportive influence on education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 6 Aug 2009 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Capricorn details → | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 16 Aug 2009 | 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. |
| 9 Sep 2009 | 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. |
| 4 Oct 2009 | 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. |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): delayed matters of education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets start moving again. |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Rahu 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. |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Ketu enters Gemini details → | 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. |
| 19 Dec 2009 | Jupiter enters Aquarius details → | It moves into Australia's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — a supportive influence on military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 31 Dec 2009 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Gemini details → | In the 10th house (government and head of state): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world, building for weeks either side of the date. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ketu – Saturn | 19 Dec 2008 → 29 Jan 2010 | labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance |
Annual charts — 2009
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.
27 Mar 2009 · Lagna Capricorn · Raja: Saturn (weekday lord, in house 8)
℞ 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 2009 · Lagna Pisces · Mantri: Mars (weekday lord, in house 12)
℞ 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.