🇦🇺 Australia — 2014
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
Favourable
Over 2014 the year for Australia reads favourable overall. The best month is February (strongly favourable) and the hardest July (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Foreign Relations & Alliances and the one under most pressure is Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2014
| 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 | February | November | Antardasha lord Sun (until 25 May 2015) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Sun is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government.) |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | November | April | Mahadasha lord Venus (until 25 Jan 2031) rules the 2nd house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.) |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | November | July | Jupiter (from the 11th house) aspects the 3rd house; Jupiter (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Jupiter brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | February | July | Pratyantardasha lord Mars (until 3 Aug 2014) 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 | Strongly favourable | February | October | A lunar eclipse (8 Oct 2014) 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 | Mixed | February | December | Rahu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | February | July | Antardasha lord Sun (until 25 May 2015) sits in the 4th house. In this chart Sun is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government.) |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Favourable | March | December | Mahadasha lord Venus (until 25 Jan 2031) rules the 9th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.) |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | February | April | A solar eclipse (29 Apr 2014) falls in Aries, the 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2014 | 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. |
| 2 Mar 2014 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 2nd house (national wealth): matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 6 Mar 2014 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 10th house (government and head of state): delayed matters of the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world start moving again. |
| 24 Mar 2014 | 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. |
| 15 Apr 2014 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Libra details → | In the 2nd house (national wealth): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 29 Apr 2014 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Aries details → | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 18 Jun 2014 | Jupiter enters Cancer details → | It moves into Australia's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — a supportive influence on the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 12 Jul 2014 | Rahu 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. |
| 12 Jul 2014 | Ketu 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. |
| 13 Jul 2014 | 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 Jul 2014 | Saturn turns direct | In the 2nd house (national wealth): delayed matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves start moving again. |
| 4 Sep 2014 | 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. |
| 8 Oct 2014 | 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. |
| 18 Oct 2014 | Mars enters Sagittarius | 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. |
| 23 Oct 2014 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Libra details → | In the 2nd house (national wealth): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 2 Nov 2014 | Saturn enters Scorpio details → | 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. |
| 27 Nov 2014 | 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 Dec 2014 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): matters of the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Venus – Venus | 25 Jan 2011 → 25 May 2014 | diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties |
| Venus – Sun | 25 May 2014 → 25 May 2015 | the head of state and the authority of the government |
Annual charts — 2014
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.
31 Mar 2014 · Lagna Aquarius · Raja: Mars (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.
14 Apr 2014 · Lagna Gemini · Mantri: Moon (weekday lord, in house 3)
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)
Other countries
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.