🇯🇵 Japan — January 2031
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.
At a glance — January 2031
Favourable Favourable overall: strongest areas are Foreign Relations & Alliances and Trade, Markets & Technology; most pressure falls on Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events and Society, Stability & Law and Order.
Area-by-area outlook
Open "Why the charts say this" under any area to see the exact chart facts behind its verdict.
🏛️ Government & Leadership
FavourableGoverns 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 +1.3 (natal +1.0 · dasha +1.0 · transit -0.6)
- transit -1.0 — Mars transits the 10th house (87% 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.
- dasha +1.0 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 21 Jan 2031) 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 +0.4 — Venus transits the 1st house (68% of the month) — Venus brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
💰 Economy & Public Finance
FavourableGoverns 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 +1.7 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.3 · transit +0.8)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 11th house — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.8 — Saturn (from the 5th house) aspects the 2nd house; Saturn (from the 5th house) aspects the 11th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- dasha +0.7 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 21 Jan 2031) 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.)
- 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.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Ketu (until 30 Jul 2035) sits in the 11th house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
- transit +0.3 — Venus transits the 2nd house (32% of the month) — Venus brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.3 — Rahu transits the 11th house while retrograde — Rahu brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
📈 Trade, Markets & Technology
FavourableGoverns 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 +1.7 (natal +1.0 · dasha +1.3 · transit -0.6)
- dasha +1.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 21 Jan 2031) 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.)
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 11th house) aspects the 3rd house; Jupiter (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Jupiter brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.9 — Saturn transits the 5th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- 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 -0.5 — Ketu transits the 5th house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict
FavourableGoverns 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 +1.0 (natal +1.0 · dasha +0.0 · 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.
🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances
FavourableGoverns 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 +2.5 (natal +0.3 · dasha +1.6 · transit +0.5)
- dasha +1.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 21 Jan 2031) 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 +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 11th house) aspects the 7th house; Jupiter (from the 11th house) aspects the 3rd house — Jupiter brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha +0.5 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 3 Feb 2031) 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.)
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 5th house) aspects the 7th house while retrograde — Saturn 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.
🏥 Public Health & Welfare
FavourableGoverns the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems · Houses 6th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon, Saturn
Public health holds up well: outbreaks are contained, hospitals cope and welfare programmes reach people. Health-sector reforms and campaigns are better received.
Why the charts say this — score +1.2 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.4 · transit +0.2)
- transit +0.4 — Venus transits the 1st house (68% of the month) — Venus brings support 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.
- dasha +0.4 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 3 Feb 2031) is a natural significator of this area. 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.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order
MixedGoverns 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 +0.5 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.4 · transit -0.1)
- transit -0.5 — Mars (from the 9th house) aspects the 4th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit +0.4 — Venus transits the 1st house (68% of the month) — Venus brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha +0.4 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 3 Feb 2031) is a natural significator of this area. 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.)
⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education
MixedGoverns the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale · Houses 9th & 5th · Natural significators: Jupiter
The judiciary and institutions are in the news — rulings that divide opinion, or reforms that need time — without a crisis of authority.
Why the charts say this — score +0.7 (natal +1.1 · dasha +1.0 · transit -1.3)
- 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 -0.9 — Saturn transits the 5th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha +0.6 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 21 Jan 2031) 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.)
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 5th house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha +0.4 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 3 Feb 2031) sits in the 9th 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.)
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Jupiter brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.3 — Mars transits the 9th house (13% of the month); Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events
MixedGoverns 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 +0.2 (natal +0.6 · dasha -0.1 · transit -0.3)
- 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 -0.5 — Mahadasha lord Ketu (until 30 Jul 2035) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
- dasha +0.4 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 3 Feb 2031) is a natural significator of this area. 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.)
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 9th house) aspects the 4th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2031 | Mars enters Libra | 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. |
| 7 Jan 2031 | Mercury enters Sagittarius | It moves into Japan's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 8 Jan 2031 | Full Moon in Gemini | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 14 Jan 2031 | Sun 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. |
| 21 Jan 2031 | Venus enters Aquarius | It moves into Japan's 2nd house (national wealth) — a supportive influence on treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 23 Jan 2031 | New Moon in Capricorn | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): a fresh start or new focus around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 28 Jan 2031 | Mercury enters Capricorn | It moves into Japan's 1st house (the nation and its people) — a supportive influence on national character, vitality and public image. |
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 — Ketu (30 Jul 2028 → 30 Jul 2035). Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events. In Japan's chart it owns no house (a shadow planet that acts through its sign lord and conjunctions), sits in Scorpio (the 11th house) exalted (at its strongest), and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Ketu's themes — hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Moon (3 Jul 2030 → 3 Feb 2031). Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water. In Japan's chart it rules the 7th house (foreign relations), sits in Virgo (the 9th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Moon's themes — the people, the public mood, food and water — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha — Venus (17 Dec 2030 → 21 Jan 2031). 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 (17 Dec 2030 → 21 Jan 2031); Sun (21 Jan 2031 → 1 Feb 2031).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Taurus (retrograde), the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) of Japan's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. Expect slow, demanding progress rather than sudden change.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Scorpio, the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations — and its glance falls on the 3rd, 5th, 7th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) and Ketu in the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Virgo; Saturn is in Taurus).
12-month outlook
| Area | Jan 31 | Feb 31 | Mar 31 | Apr 31 | May 31 | Jun 31 | Jul 31 | Aug 31 | Sep 31 | Oct 31 | Nov 31 | Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 January 15, 2031 (the 15th of the month) as "G·" (Gochar).
| Planet | Sign | Sign° | Abs° | House | Nakshatra | Inds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As | Capricorn (Cp) | 3°18′ | 273°18′ | H1 | Uttara Ashadha P2 | |
| Su | Aries (Ar) | 18°14′ | 18°14′ | H4 | Bharani P2 | |
| Mo | Virgo (Vi) | 17°40′ | 167°40′ | H8 | Hasta P3 | ☽ |
| Ma | Pisces (Pi) | 22°49′ | 352°49′ | H3 | Revati P2 | |
| Me | Aries (Ar) | 3°47′ | 3°47′ | H3 | Ashwini P2 | |
| Ju | Scorpio (Sc) | 1°02′ | 211°02′ | H10 | Vishakha P4 | ℞ |
| Ve | Pisces (Pi) | 15°52′ | 345°52′ | H2 | Uttara Bhadrapada P4 | |
| Sa | Cancer (Ca) | 9°34′ | 99°34′ | H7 | Pushya P2 | |
| Ra | Taurus (Ta) | 10°35′ | 40°35′ | H4 | Rohini P1 | ℞ |
| Ke | Scorpio (Sc) | 10°35′ | 220°35′ | H10 | Anuradha P3 | ℞ |
| House | Sign | Sign° | Nakshatra | NL | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | Capricorn (Cp) | 3°18′ | Uttara Ashadha P2 | Su | — |
| H2 | Aquarius (Aq) | 15°35′ | Shatabhisha P3 | Ra | Ve |
| H3 | Pisces (Pi) | 24°12′ | Revati P3 | Me | Ma, Me |
| H4 | Aries (Ar) | 23°41′ | Bharani P4 | Ve | Su, Ra |
| H5 | Taurus (Ta) | 17°12′ | Rohini P3 | Mo | — |
| H6 | Gemini (Ge) | 8°56′ | Ardra P1 | Ra | — |
| H7 | Cancer (Ca) | 3°18′ | Punarvasu P4 | Ju | Sa |
| H8 | Leo (Le) | 15°35′ | Purva Phalguni P1 | Ve | Mo |
| H9 | Virgo (Vi) | 24°12′ | Chitra P1 | Ma | — |
| H10 | Libra (Li) | 23°41′ | Vishakha P2 | Ju | Ju, Ke |
| H11 | Scorpio (Sc) | 17°12′ | Jyeshtha P1 | Me | — |
| H12 | Sagittarius (Sg) | 8°56′ | Mula P3 | Ke | — |
Key house domains
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.
How these verdicts are built
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Eclipses. A solar or lunar eclipse on a governing house is a strong negative for that area in the surrounding weeks.
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.