🇫🇷 France — 1958
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 1958 the year for France reads mixed overall. The best month is February (mixed) and the hardest October (under strain). Across the year the strongest area is Trade, Markets & Technology and the one under most pressure is Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1958
| 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 | Challenging | April | January | Saturn transits the 10th house — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | May | October | Ketu transits the 2nd house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | August | April | A solar eclipse (19 Apr 1958) falls in Aries, the 3rd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | July | April | A lunar eclipse (4 Apr 1958) falls in Virgo, the 8th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | February | October | A lunar eclipse (27 Oct 1958) falls in Aries, the 3rd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | August | May | Mars transits the 1st house (90% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Challenging | July | October | In France's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Venus, which sits debilitated (weak) in the 8th house; Mars occupies the 4th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | October | May | A lunar eclipse (3 May 1958) falls in Libra, the 9th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Under strain | July | October | A solar eclipse (12 Oct 1958) falls in Virgo, 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 France |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 1958 | Mars enters Sagittarius | It moves into France's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 7 Feb 1958 | Saturn enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into France's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 15 Feb 1958 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): matters of the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 7 Mar 1958 | Mars enters Capricorn | It moves into France's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 4 Apr 1958 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Virgo 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. |
| 5 Apr 1958 | Saturn 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. |
| 17 Apr 1958 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into France's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 19 Apr 1958 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Aries details → | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 3 May 1958 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Libra details → | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 17 May 1958 | Jupiter enters Virgo details → | It moves into France's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — a supportive influence on disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 28 May 1958 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into France's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 2 Jun 1958 | Saturn enters Scorpio details → | It moves into France'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 Jun 1958 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): delayed matters of disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval start moving again. |
| 10 Jul 1958 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into France's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 21 Jul 1958 | Jupiter enters Libra details → | It moves into France's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — a supportive influence on the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 24 Aug 1958 | Saturn 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. |
| 1 Sep 1958 | Mars enters Taurus | It moves into France's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 24 Sep 1958 | Rahu enters Virgo details → | It moves into France's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 24 Sep 1958 | Ketu enters Pisces details → | It moves into France's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 12 Oct 1958 | Solar eclipse (total) in Virgo 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. |
| 27 Oct 1958 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Aries details → | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 7 Nov 1958 | Saturn enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into France's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 17 Nov 1958 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into France's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 28 Dec 1958 | Jupiter enters Scorpio details → | It moves into France's 10th house (government and head of state) — a supportive influence on the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mars – Mercury | 24 Oct 1957 → 21 Oct 1958 | trade, media, communication, technology and young people |
| Mars – Ketu | 21 Oct 1958 → 18 Mar 1959 | hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events |
Annual charts — 1958
Cast for Paris (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.
21 Mar 1958 · Lagna Gemini · Raja: Venus (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.
13 Apr 1958 · Lagna Virgo · Mantri: Sun (weekday lord, in house 7)
℞ 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?
France uses its Fifth Republic chart (1958-10-04, 18:30, Paris). 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.