🇮🇳 India — 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 India reads mixed overall. The best month is August (favourable) and the hardest October (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Public Health & Welfare 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 | Mixed | July | May | Mars transits the 10th house (90% of the month); Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | August | February | Jupiter (from the 6th house) aspects the 2nd house — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | August | October | A solar eclipse (12 Oct 1958) falls in Virgo, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Favourable | January | May | A lunar eclipse (3 May 1958) falls in Libra, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | December | January | Saturn transits the 7th house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Favourable | November | May | A lunar eclipse (3 May 1958) falls in Libra, 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 | December | October | Mars (from the 1st house) aspects the 4th house; Mars transits the 1st house while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | June | October | A solar eclipse (12 Oct 1958) falls in Virgo, 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 | February | Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 4th house; Saturn transits the 8th house (75% of the month) — 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 India |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 1958 | Mars enters Sagittarius | It moves into India's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 7 Feb 1958 | Saturn enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into India's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 15 Feb 1958 | 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. |
| 7 Mar 1958 | Mars enters Capricorn | It moves into India's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — added pressure or sharper events around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 4 Apr 1958 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Virgo 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. |
| 5 Apr 1958 | Saturn 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. |
| 17 Apr 1958 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into India'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 Apr 1958 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Aries details → | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 3 May 1958 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Libra 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. |
| 17 May 1958 | Jupiter enters Virgo details → | It moves into India's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — a supportive influence on education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 28 May 1958 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into India's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 2 Jun 1958 | Saturn enters Scorpio details → | It moves into India's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 19 Jun 1958 | 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. |
| 10 Jul 1958 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into India's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 21 Jul 1958 | Jupiter enters Libra details → | It moves into India's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — a supportive influence on military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 24 Aug 1958 | Saturn turns direct | In the 7th house (foreign relations): delayed matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners start moving again. |
| 1 Sep 1958 | Mars enters Taurus | It moves into India's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 24 Sep 1958 | Rahu enters Virgo details → | It moves into India's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 24 Sep 1958 | Ketu enters Pisces details → | It moves into India's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 12 Oct 1958 | Solar eclipse (total) in Virgo 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 Oct 1958 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Aries details → | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 7 Nov 1958 | Saturn enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into India's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 17 Nov 1958 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into India's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 28 Dec 1958 | Jupiter enters Scorpio details → | It moves into India's 7th house (foreign relations) — a supportive influence on 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn – Moon | 15 Aug 1957 → 15 Mar 1959 | the people, the public mood, food and water |
Annual charts — 1958
Cast for New Delhi (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 Cancer · Raja: Venus (weekday lord, in house 6)
℞ 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 Scorpio · Mantri: Sun (weekday lord, in house 5)
℞ 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?
India uses its Independence chart (1947-08-15, 00:00, New Delhi). 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.