🇯🇵 Japan — 2022
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 2022 the year for Japan reads mixed overall. The best month is January (favourable) and the hardest April (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Defence, Security & Conflict and the one under most pressure is Society, Stability & Law and Order.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2022
| 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 | January | October | A solar eclipse (25 Oct 2022) 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 | March | May | Saturn transits the 2nd house; Saturn (from the 2nd house) aspects the 11th house — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | May | February | In Japan's foundation chart the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house; Mars and Venus occupy the 3rd house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Favourable | July | 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 | Favourable | May | February | Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 7th house; Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | July | September | Saturn transits the 1st house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Challenging | January | April | A solar eclipse (30 Apr 2022) 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 | Favourable | October | February | In Japan's foundation chart the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) is ruled by Mercury, which sits in a neutral sign in the 4th house; Moon occupies the 9th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | February | April | A solar eclipse (30 Apr 2022) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2022 | 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. |
| 26 Feb 2022 | 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. |
| 7 Apr 2022 | 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. |
| 12 Apr 2022 | Rahu enters Aries details → | 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. |
| 12 Apr 2022 | Ketu enters Libra details → | It moves into Japan's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 13 Apr 2022 | Jupiter enters Pisces details → | It moves into Japan's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — a supportive influence on press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 28 Apr 2022 | Saturn enters Aquarius details → | It moves into Japan's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 30 Apr 2022 | Solar eclipse (partial) 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. |
| 16 May 2022 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Scorpio 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. |
| 16 May 2022 | 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. |
| 5 Jun 2022 | 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. |
| 26 Jun 2022 | 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. |
| 12 Jul 2022 | Saturn enters Capricorn details → | It moves into Japan's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 29 Jul 2022 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 10 Aug 2022 | 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. |
| 15 Oct 2022 | Mars enters Gemini | It moves into Japan'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 Oct 2022 | Saturn turns direct | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): delayed matters of national character, vitality and public image start moving again. |
| 25 Oct 2022 | Solar 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. |
| 8 Nov 2022 | Lunar eclipse (total) 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. |
| 13 Nov 2022 | 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 Nov 2022 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): delayed matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states start moving again. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury – Rahu | 27 Jan 2021 → 14 Aug 2023 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
Annual charts — 2022
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.
1 Apr 2022 · Lagna Leo · 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.
14 Apr 2022 · Lagna Cancer · Mantri: Jupiter (weekday lord, in house 8)
℞ 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.