🇦🇺 Australia — 2018
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 2018 the year for Australia reads favourable overall. The best month is November (favourable) and the hardest February (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Economy & Public Finance and the one under most pressure is Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2018
| 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 | August | July | A solar eclipse (13 Jul 2018) 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 | Strongly favourable | September | August | 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 | Mixed | December | July | A lunar eclipse (27 Jul 2018) 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 | April | February | A solar eclipse (15 Feb 2018) 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 | Strongly favourable | November | February | Mahadasha lord Venus (until 25 Jan 2031) sits in the 3rd 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.) |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | August | February | A solar eclipse (15 Feb 2018) 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 | October | April | Saturn transits the 4th house; Saturn (from the 4th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | December | July | A lunar eclipse (27 Jul 2018) falls in Capricorn, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Challenging | September | March | Saturn transits the 4th house — Saturn brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2018 | 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. |
| 31 Jan 2018 | Lunar 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. |
| 15 Feb 2018 | Solar eclipse (partial) 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. |
| 7 Mar 2018 | 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. |
| 9 Mar 2018 | Jupiter 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. |
| 18 Apr 2018 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): matters of territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 2 May 2018 | 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. |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 2nd house (national wealth): delayed matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves start moving again. |
| 13 Jul 2018 | Solar 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. |
| 27 Jul 2018 | Lunar eclipse (total) 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. |
| 11 Aug 2018 | Solar eclipse (partial) 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. |
| 6 Sep 2018 | Saturn turns direct | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): delayed matters of territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather start moving again. |
| 11 Oct 2018 | Jupiter enters Scorpio details → | It moves into Australia's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — a supportive influence on press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 5 Nov 2018 | 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. |
| 23 Dec 2018 | 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. |
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 – Mars | 25 Jan 2017 → 25 Mar 2018 | the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest |
| Venus – Rahu | 25 Mar 2018 → 25 Mar 2021 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
Annual charts — 2018
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.
18 Mar 2018 · Lagna Sagittarius · Raja: Sun (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 2018 · Lagna Gemini · Mantri: Saturn (weekday lord, in house 6)
℞ 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.