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🇯🇵 Japan — April 2027

Japan is a constitutional monarchy with parliamentary government, an advanced manufacturing and technology economy and an ageing population. Here is what its national chart, the running dasha and this month's sky say about each area of national life — and exactly why.

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At a glance — April 2027

Strongly favourable   Strongly favourable overall: strongest areas are Trade, Markets & Technology and Foreign Relations & Alliances; most pressure falls on Society, Stability & Law and Order and Public Health & Welfare.

Running dasha
Mercury – Saturn – Venus
Mahadasha until 30 Jul 2028
Saturn / Jupiter
3rd / 7th house
Pisces / Cancer
Sky events
8
no eclipse this month
National Lagna
Capricorn
Moon in Virgo, Hasta

Area-by-area outlook

Open "Why the charts say this" under any area to see the exact chart facts behind its verdict.

🏛️ Government & Leadership

Favourable

Governs the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige · Houses 10th & 1st · Natural significators: Sun

Leadership is on firm ground: decisions land, the executive carries public confidence and the country's prestige abroad is protected. A good time for major announcements, appointments and policy launches.

Why the charts say this — score +1.4 (natal +1.0 · dasha +1.0 · transit -0.6)
  • dasha +1.0 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 21 Apr 2027) rules the 10th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
  • natal +0.8 — In Japan's foundation chart the 10th house (government and head of state) is ruled by Venus, which sits exalted (at its strongest) in the 3rd house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
  • transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
  • transit -0.4 — Mars (from the 7th house) aspects the 10th house; Mars (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
  • transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
  • dasha +0.1 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 30 Jul 2028) rules the 1st house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)

💰 Economy & Public Finance

Favourable

Governs the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains · Houses 2nd & 11th · Natural significators: Jupiter, Venus

Revenues, credit and confidence are supported. Growth data, bank balance sheets and the currency are more likely to surprise on the upside, and funding for public projects flows more easily.

Why the charts say this — score +1.9 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.8 · transit +0.5)
  • dasha +0.7 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 21 Apr 2027) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
  • transit +0.5 — Venus transits the 2nd house (50% of the month) — Venus brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
  • natal +0.4 — In Japan's foundation chart the 2nd house (national wealth) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 7th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
  • transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 11th house — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
  • transit -0.4 — Mars (from the 7th house) aspects the 2nd house; Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 2nd house; Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 11th house — Mars brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
  • dasha +0.1 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 30 Jul 2028) rules the 2nd house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)

📈 Trade, Markets & Technology

Strongly favourable

Governs trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment · Houses 3rd & 5th · Natural significators: Mercury, Rahu

Commerce, media and technology are in a constructive phase; sentiment in the markets leans optimistic and trade links, telecom and logistics run smoothly.

Why the charts say this — score +4.4 (natal +1.0 · dasha +1.6 · transit +1.9)
  • dasha +1.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 21 Apr 2027) sits in the 3rd house and rules the 5th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
  • natal +0.8 — 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.
  • transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 3rd house — Jupiter brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
  • transit +0.5 — Venus transits the 3rd house (50% of the month) — Venus brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
  • transit +0.3 — Mercury transits the 3rd house (53% of the month) — Mercury brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
  • transit +0.2 — Sun transits the 3rd house (47% of the month) — Sun brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
  • dasha +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 30 Jul 2028) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)

🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict

Favourable

Governs the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars

The security picture is calmer than usual: the forces are well-led and well-supplied, rivals are held in check and internal order is maintained with little drama.

Why the charts say this — score +1.3 (natal +1.0 · dasha +0.3 · transit +0.0)
  • natal +0.6 — 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.
  • natal +0.4 — In Japan's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Mercury, which sits in a neutral sign in the 4th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
  • dasha +0.3 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 30 Jul 2028) rules the 6th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)

🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances

Strongly favourable

Governs treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals · Houses 7th & 3rd · Natural significators: Venus, Mercury

Diplomacy works in the country's favour — talks make progress, alliances hold and trade or treaty agreements are easier to close.

Why the charts say this — score +2.7 (natal +0.3 · dasha +1.4 · transit +1.0)
  • transit +1.9 — Jupiter transits the 7th house; Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 3rd house — Jupiter brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
  • dasha +1.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 21 Apr 2027) sits in the 3rd house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
  • transit -0.9 — Mars transits the 7th house (83% of the month); Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 3rd house — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
  • transit -0.8 — Ketu transits the 7th house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
  • natal +0.4 — 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.
  • transit +0.3 — Venus transits the 3rd house (50% of the month) — Venus brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
  • transit +0.3 — Saturn transits the 3rd house — Saturn brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.

🏥 Public Health & Welfare

Mixed

Governs the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems · Houses 6th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon, Saturn

Mixed picture — seasonal illness, pressure on specific services or localised outbreaks, without a general breakdown.

Why the charts say this — score +0.7 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.5 · transit -0.4)
  • transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
  • natal +0.4 — In Japan's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Mercury, which sits in a neutral sign in the 4th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
  • transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
  • dasha +0.3 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 30 Jul 2028) rules the 6th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
  • transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
  • dasha +0.1 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 30 Jul 2028) rules the 1st house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)

👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order

Mixed

Governs the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace · Houses 4th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon

The public mood is restless in places — demonstrations, strikes or political noise are likely, but they remain manageable.

Why the charts say this — score +0.1 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.3 · transit -0.4)
  • transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
  • transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
  • dasha +0.3 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 30 Jul 2028) sits in the 4th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
  • transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 4th house (53% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
  • transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
  • transit +0.1 — Mercury transits the 4th house (30% of the month) — Mercury brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
  • dasha +0.1 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 30 Jul 2028) rules the 1st house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)

⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education

Favourable

Governs the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale · Houses 9th & 5th · Natural significators: Jupiter

The courts, universities and religious institutions command respect; landmark rulings and education initiatives are received well and the national mood is hopeful.

Why the charts say this — score +1.2 (natal +1.1 · dasha +0.9 · transit -0.8)
  • natal +0.9 — 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.
  • transit -0.8 — Saturn (from the 3rd house) aspects the 9th house; Saturn (from the 3rd house) aspects the 5th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
  • dasha +0.6 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 21 Apr 2027) rules the 5th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
  • dasha +0.3 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 30 Jul 2028) rules the 9th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)

🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events

Mixed

Governs weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events · Houses 4th & 8th · Natural significators: Moon, Mars, Rahu, Ketu

Weather is uneven — good in some regions and troubled in others. Local floods, heat or dry spells are possible but not widespread.

Why the charts say this — score +0.8 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.3 · transit -0.1)
  • natal +0.6 — 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.
  • dasha +0.3 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 30 Jul 2028) sits in the 4th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
  • transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 4th house (53% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
  • transit +0.1 — Mercury transits the 4th house (30% of the month) — Mercury brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.

Sky events this month and what they touch

DateEventWhat it touches in Japan
5 Apr 2027Mercury enters PiscesIt moves into Japan's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — a supportive influence on press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states.
6 Apr 2027New Moon in PiscesIn the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): a fresh start or new focus around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states.
13 Apr 2027Jupiter turns directIn the 7th house (foreign relations): delayed matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners start moving again.
14 Apr 2027Sun enters AriesIt 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.
15 Apr 2027Venus enters PiscesIt moves into Japan's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — a supportive influence on press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states.
20 Apr 2027Full Moon in LibraIn the 10th house (government and head of state): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world.
21 Apr 2027Mercury enters AriesIt moves into Japan's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — a supportive influence on territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather.
25 Apr 2027Mars enters LeoIt moves into Japan's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval.

All upcoming eclipses and major transits, with their effect on every country →

The nation's running dasha

Vimshottari dasha counted from the national Moon (Virgo, Hasta). The Mahadasha sets the long theme, the Antardasha the current chapter, the Pratyantardasha the month-to-month tone.

Mahadasha — Mercury (30 Jul 2011 → 30 Jul 2028). Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people. In Japan's chart it rules the 6th and 9th houses (armed forces and public health; law, religion and higher learning), sits in Aries (the 4th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Mercury's themes — trade, media, communication, technology and young people — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.

Antardasha — Saturn (20 Nov 2025 → 30 Jul 2028). Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance. In Japan's chart it rules the 1st and 2nd houses (the nation and its people; national wealth), sits in Cancer (the 7th house) in a neutral sign, and is neutral in function for this chart. While this period runs, Saturn's themes — labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.

Pratyantardasha — Venus (8 Nov 2026 → 21 Apr 2027). Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties. In Japan's chart it rules the 5th and 10th houses (creativity, youth and markets; government and head of state), sits in Pisces (the 3rd house) exalted (at its strongest), and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Venus's themes — diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.

Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Venus (8 Nov 2026 → 21 Apr 2027); Sun (21 Apr 2027 → 9 Jun 2027).

Where the slow planets stand

♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Pisces, the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) of Japan's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. An upachaya (growing) house: Saturn works constructively here over time.

♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Cancer, the 7th house (foreign relations). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners — and its glance falls on the 11th, 1st, 3rd houses as well.

☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 1st house (the nation and its people) and Ketu in the 7th house (foreign relations). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to national character, vitality and public image, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners.

Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Virgo; Saturn is in Pisces).

12-month outlook

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▲▲ strongly favourable · ▲ favourable · ● mixed · ▼ challenging · ▼▼ under strain. Click a month to open its full analysis.

The foundation chart — Post-war Constitution

🇯🇵 Japan is a constitutional monarchy with parliamentary government, an advanced manufacturing and technology economy and an ageing population. Its foundation chart is cast for the Post-war Constitution — 1947-05-03, 00:00 local time, Tokyo — and rises in Capricorn, so Saturn, lord of the Lagna, is the nation's ruler: it sits in Cancer (the 7th house) in a neutral sign. The 10th-house (government) lord Venus sits in the 3rd house exalted (at its strongest). The Moon — the people — is in Virgo in Hasta nakshatra.

Planets at their strongest: Sun (exalted), Venus (exalted). These natal conditions are the permanent "base score" used in every monthly verdict.

KP (Placidus) chart for Tokyo at the founding moment, Lahiri ayanamsa — the same layout as the KP tab. The right-hand chart overlays the planets of April 15, 2027 (the 15th of the month) as "G·" (Gochar).

D1 Natal
10 CpI 3°18′As 3°18′11 AqII 15°35′Ve 15°52′ (Pi)12 PiIII 24°12′Ma 22°49′ (Pi)Me 3°47′ (Ar)1 ArIV 23°41′Su 18°14′ (Ar)Ra℞ 10°35′ (Ta)2 TaV 17°12′3 GeVI 8°56′4 CaVII 3°18′Sa 9°34′ (Ca)5 LeVIII 15°35′Mo☽ 17°40′ (Vi)6 ViIX 24°12′7 LiX 23°41′Ju℞ 1°02′ (Sc)Ke℞ 10°35′ (Sc)8 ScXI 17°12′9 SgXII 8°56′
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)
PlanetSignSign°Abs°HouseNakshatraInds
AsCapricorn (Cp)3°18′273°18′H1Uttara Ashadha P2
SuAries (Ar)18°14′18°14′H4Bharani P2
MoVirgo (Vi)17°40′167°40′H8Hasta P3 ☽
MaPisces (Pi)22°49′352°49′H3Revati P2
MeAries (Ar)3°47′3°47′H3Ashwini P2
JuScorpio (Sc)1°02′211°02′H10Vishakha P4℞
VePisces (Pi)15°52′345°52′H2Uttara Bhadrapada P4
SaCancer (Ca)9°34′99°34′H7Pushya P2
RaTaurus (Ta)10°35′40°35′H4Rohini P1℞
KeScorpio (Sc)10°35′220°35′H10Anuradha P3℞
D1 + Gochar overlay
10 CpI 3°18′As 3°18′G·Ra℞ 23°05′ (Cp)11 AqII 15°35′Ve 15°52′ (Pi)G·Me 16°50′ (Pi)G·Ve 29°50′ (Aq)12 PiIII 24°12′Ma 22°49′ (Pi)Me 3°47′ (Ar)G·Su 0°50′ (Ar)G·Sa 24°22′ (Pi)1 ArIV 23°41′Su 18°14′ (Ar)Ra℞ 10°35′ (Ta)2 TaV 17°12′3 GeVI 8°56′4 CaVII 3°18′Sa 9°34′ (Ca)G·Mo 18°06′ (Ca)G·Ma 27°46′ (Ca)G·Ju 22°46′ (Ca)G·Ke℞ 23°05′ (Ca)5 LeVIII 15°35′Mo☽ 17°40′ (Vi)6 ViIX 24°12′7 LiX 23°41′Ju℞ 1°02′ (Sc)Ke℞ 10°35′ (Sc)8 ScXI 17°12′9 SgXII 8°56′
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)
HouseSignSign°NakshatraNLPlanets
H1Capricorn (Cp)3°18′Uttara Ashadha P2Su—
H2Aquarius (Aq)15°35′Shatabhisha P3RaVe
H3Pisces (Pi)24°12′Revati P3MeMa, Me
H4Aries (Ar)23°41′Bharani P4VeSu, Ra
H5Taurus (Ta)17°12′Rohini P3Mo—
H6Gemini (Ge)8°56′Ardra P1Ra—
H7Cancer (Ca)3°18′Punarvasu P4JuSa
H8Leo (Le)15°35′Purva Phalguni P1VeMo
H9Virgo (Vi)24°12′Chitra P1Ma—
H10Libra (Li)23°41′Vishakha P2JuJu, Ke
H11Scorpio (Sc)17°12′Jyeshtha P1Me—
H12Sagittarius (Sg)8°56′Mula P3Ke—
⏳ Vimshottari Dasha
📊 Divisional charts — D4 · D9 · D10 · D12 · D24 Property · Dharma · Governance · Heritage · Education
D4 – Chaturthamsha
Land · Infrastructure · Natural Resources
10 CpIAs11 AqIIKe 12°22′12 PiIIIMo 10°42′1 ArIVMe 15°09′2 TaV3 GeVI4 CaVII5 LeVIIIRa 12°22′6 ViIXVe↓ 3°28′7 LiXSu↓ 12°59′Sa↑ 8°17′8 ScXIJu 4°11′9 SgXIIMa 1°19′
↑ Exalted   ↓ Debilitated
Mundane guidelines
Lagna (D4): Character of the nation's land/territory. Earthy sign → agrarian; fiery → mineral-rich; airy → trade routes; watery → coastal/rivers.
Mars: Military use of land, border disputes. H7 → open border conflicts; H8 → covert territorial operations; H4 → domestic land violence.
Saturn: Real estate cycles, infrastructure timelines. Own/exalted → disciplined long-term infrastructure; H8/H12 → delays, corruption in the land sector.
Key houses: H4 = agricultural land/housing; H2 = national land wealth; H8 = underground resources (oil/minerals); H11 = new territory; H12 = territory loss.
D9 – Navamsha
National Dharma · Destiny · Karmic Soul
10 CpIAsMa↑ 25°28′11 AqII12 PiIII1 ArIVRa 5°19′2 TaVMe 4°05′3 GeVIMo 9°06′4 CaVIIJu↑ 9°24′5 LeVIII6 ViIXSu 14°13′Sa 26°09′7 LiXKe 5°19′8 ScXIVe 22°49′9 SgXII
↑ Exalted   ↓ Debilitated
Mundane guidelines
Lagna (D9): The nation's deeper spiritual identity and long-term dharmic destiny — what it is evolving towards, not what it presents today.
Sun: The true moral quality of national leadership across generations. Strong D9 Sun → a lineage of dharmic rulers; afflicted → leadership karmic debt.
Jupiter: Whether national growth is dharmic or exploitative. H9/H1 → just expansion; H8/H12 → expansion through hidden or unethical means.
Rahu / Ketu: Rahu = the karmic frontier the nation must explore (foreign, technological). Ketu = the wisdom already mastered (spiritual, traditional arts).
Key houses: H9 = higher national purpose/dharma; H12 = collective spiritual liberation or sacrifice; H5 = creative destiny and merit; H1 = dharmic self-expression.
D10 – Dashamsha
Government · Executive Power · World Reputation
7 LiIAsSu↓ 2°28′Mo 26°47′Ke 15°55′8 ScII9 SgIII10 CpIV11 AqV12 PiVI1 ArVIIVe 8°42′Ra 15°55′2 TaVIIIMe 7°52′3 GeIXMa 18°18′Sa 5°44′4 CaXJu↑ 10°27′5 LeXI6 ViXII
↑ Exalted   ↓ Debilitated
Mundane guidelines
Lagna (D10): The natural style of the most effective government for this nation. Cardinal → active executive-led; Fixed → institution-heavy bureaucracy; Dual → coalition/federal model.
Sun: The head of state's actual karmic power. H1/H5/H10 → strong, dharmic leadership; H6/H8/H12 → leadership under siege, scandal or external threat.
Saturn: Bureaucracy and civil-service quality. Own sign or exalted → efficient governance machinery; afflicted → systemic corruption, institutional decay.
Key houses: H10 = executive power; H9 = constitutional/judicial; H6 = military/civil service; H3 = policy communication/diplomacy; H8 = secret state apparatus.
D12 – Dwadashamsha
Historical Legacy · Ancestral Karma · Heritage
11 AqIAs12 PiIIKe 7°06′1 ArIIIMo 2°08′2 TaIVMe 15°27′3 GeV4 CaVI5 LeVII6 ViVIIIVe↓ 10°26′Ra 7°06′7 LiIXSa↑ 24°53′8 ScXSu 8°57′Ju 12°33′9 SgXIMa 3°58′10 CpXII
↑ Exalted   ↓ Debilitated
Mundane guidelines
Lagna (D12): The civilisational character inherited from earlier historical eras — the ancestral karma the nation carries into the present.
Sun: Legacy of past rulers and dynasties. H9 → noble ruler lineage; H10 → strong governance tradition; H8 → turbulent or hidden dynastic history.
Saturn: Multi-generational institutional burdens. H10 → heavy karmic duty of governance; H4 → burdens on land and people; H8 → debt cycles repeating through history.
Key houses: H9 = philosophical/religious legacy; H4 = cultural/homeland roots; H12 = hidden/suppressed history; H2 = ancestral wealth; H8 = recurring historical trauma.
D24 – Chaturvimshamsha
Education · Knowledge Institutions · Innovation
6 ViIAsMo 4°17′7 LiIISu↓ 17°55′8 ScIIIMe 0°54′9 SgIV10 CpVMa↑ 7°56′11 AqVISa 19°46′12 PiVIIRa 14°12′Ke 14°12′1 ArVIII2 TaIX3 GeX4 CaXIJu↑ 25°06′Ve 20°52′5 LeXII
↑ Exalted   ↓ Debilitated
Mundane guidelines
Lagna (D24): The character of the national education system. Fire → competitive, excellence-driven; Earth → vocational/practical; Air → liberal arts/research; Water → creative/intuitive.
Jupiter: Quality and reach of higher education. H4 → strong traditional universities; H9 → dharmic/philosophical learning; H11 → broad access and gains from knowledge.
Mercury: Communication, media literacy and information infrastructure. H3/H11 → strong digital/media ecosystem; H12 → restricted information flow.
Key houses: H4 = primary/basic education; H9 = universities/higher learning; H5 = creative/technical education; H3 = media training; H11 = knowledge-economy gains.

Key house domains

H1 the nation and its people
national character, vitality and public image
H2 national wealth
treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves
H3 communication, media and neighbours
press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states
H4 land, masses and domestic peace
territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather
H5 creativity, youth and markets
education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets
H6 armed forces and public health
military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt
H7 foreign relations
treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners
H8 crisis and hidden affairs
disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval
H9 law, religion and higher learning
the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy
H10 government and head of state
the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world
H11 parliament, allies and national income
the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations
H12 losses and hidden enemies
foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury

Lunation and eclipse charts this month

Each chart is cast for Tokyo at the exact moment of the event — so you can see which house of the local chart it lights up.

New Moon in Pisces — 6 Apr 2027
2 TaI 26°01′As 26°01′3 GeII 18°02′4 CaIII 9°51′Ma 26°52′ (Ca)Ju℞ 22°49′ (Ca)Ke℞ 23°31′ (Ca)5 LeIV 5°14′6 ViV 7°41′7 LiVI 17°20′8 ScVII 26°01′9 SgVIII 18°02′10 CpIX 9°51′Ra℞ 23°31′ (Cp)11 AqX 5°14′Me 2°29′ (Pi)Ve 19°49′ (Aq)12 PiXI 7°41′Su 22°42′ (Pi)Mo☌☾ 22°41′ (Pi)Sa☌ 23°20′ (Pi)1 ArXII 17°20′
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)
Full Moon in Libra — 20 Apr 2027
2 TaI 20°26′As 20°26′3 GeII 13°06′4 CaIII 4°47′Ju 22°51′ (Ca)Ke℞ 22°47′ (Ca)4 CaIV 29°27′Ma 28°47′ (Ca)6 ViV 0°55′Mo☾ 6°24′ (Li)7 LiVI 10°27′8 ScVII 20°26′9 SgVIII 13°06′10 CpIX 4°47′Ra℞ 22°47′ (Cp)10 CpX 29°27′12 PiXI 0°55′Me 27°39′ (Pi)Ve 6°42′ (Pi)Sa 25°05′ (Pi)1 ArXII 10°27′Su 6°23′ (Ar)
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)

How these verdicts are built

  1. Foundation chart. A country's chart is cast for its founding moment (sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsa, whole-sign houses counted from the rising sign). The 1st house is the nation, the 10th its government, the 2nd its wealth, the 7th its foreign relations, and so on.
  2. Areas and houses. Each area has governing houses and natural planets: for example Defence uses the 6th and 8th houses and Mars; the Economy uses the 2nd and 11th houses with Jupiter and Venus.
  3. Natal base. The lord of each governing house is checked for dignity (exalted, own sign, debilitated) and placement (kendra/trikona versus 6th/8th/12th), and benefic or malefic planets sitting in the house itself are counted.
  4. Dasha. The Mahadasha, Antardasha and Pratyantardasha lords are scored by whether they rule, occupy or naturally signify the area, multiplied by how functionally benefic or difficult they are in this particular chart and how strong they are.
  5. Transits. Every slow planet is placed by house from the national Lagna for each day of the month. Jupiter and Venus support the houses they pass through; Saturn, Mars and the nodes pressure them (except in the 3rd, 6th and 11th, where malefics help); Jupiter's, Saturn's and Mars's aspects are added, all weighted by how many days they spend there.
  6. Eclipses. A solar or lunar eclipse on a governing house is a strong negative for that area in the surrounding weeks.
  7. Label. The four totals add up to a score from −5 to +5, shown as Strongly favourable, Favourable, Mixed, Challenging or Under strain. The "Overall" figure is a weighted average of the nine areas.

Other countries

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.