🇯🇵 Japan — 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
Favourable
Over 1958 the year for Japan reads favourable overall. The best month is June (favourable) and the hardest April (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Government & Leadership 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 | Favourable | November | May | A lunar eclipse (3 May 1958) falls in Libra, the 10th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | July | May | Mars transits the 2nd house (90% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | June | September | Mahadasha lord Rahu (until 30 Jul 1976) sits in the 5th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.) |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Favourable | August | May | In Japan's foundation chart the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) is ruled by Sun, which sits exalted (at its strongest) in the 4th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | June | February | Antardasha lord Moon (until 30 Jul 1958) rules the 7th house. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.) |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Favourable | July | December | Jupiter (from the 10th house) aspects the 6th house — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | February | April | A solar eclipse (19 Apr 1958) falls in Aries, the 4th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | June | October | A solar eclipse (12 Oct 1958) falls in Virgo, the 9th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | May | April | A solar eclipse (19 Apr 1958) falls in Aries, 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 Japan |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 1958 | Mars enters Sagittarius | It moves into Japan's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 7 Feb 1958 | Saturn enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into Japan's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 15 Feb 1958 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 10th house (government and head of state): matters of the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 7 Mar 1958 | Mars enters Capricorn | It moves into Japan's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 4 Apr 1958 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Virgo 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. |
| 5 Apr 1958 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): matters of foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 17 Apr 1958 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into Japan's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 19 Apr 1958 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Aries 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. |
| 3 May 1958 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Libra 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. |
| 17 May 1958 | Jupiter enters Virgo details → | It moves into Japan's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — a supportive influence on the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 28 May 1958 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into Japan's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 2 Jun 1958 | Saturn enters Scorpio details → | It moves into Japan's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 19 Jun 1958 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): delayed matters of the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy start moving again. |
| 10 Jul 1958 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into Japan's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 21 Jul 1958 | Jupiter enters Libra details → | It moves into Japan's 10th house (government and head of state) — a supportive influence on the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 24 Aug 1958 | Saturn turns direct | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): delayed matters of the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations start moving again. |
| 1 Sep 1958 | Mars enters Taurus | It moves into Japan'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 | Rahu enters Virgo details → | It moves into Japan's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — added pressure or sharper events around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 24 Sep 1958 | Ketu enters Pisces details → | It moves into Japan's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 12 Oct 1958 | Solar eclipse (total) in Virgo 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. |
| 27 Oct 1958 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Aries 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. |
| 7 Nov 1958 | Saturn enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into Japan's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 17 Nov 1958 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into Japan's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 28 Dec 1958 | Jupiter enters Scorpio details → | It moves into Japan's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — a supportive influence on the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
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 – Moon | 30 Dec 1957 → 30 Jul 1958 | the people, the public mood, food and water |
| Rahu – Rahu | 30 Jul 1958 → 11 Apr 1961 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
Annual charts — 1958
Cast for Tokyo (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 Virgo · Raja: Venus (weekday lord, in house 5)
℞ 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 Capricorn · Mantri: Moon (weekday lord, in house 1)
℞ 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?
Japan uses its Post-war Constitution chart (1947-05-03, 00:00, Tokyo). 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.