🇯🇵 Japan — November 2038
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 — November 2038
Strongly favourable Strongly favourable overall: strongest areas are Trade, Markets & Technology and Foreign Relations & Alliances; most pressure falls on Public Health & Welfare 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
Strongly 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 +3.5 (natal +1.0 · dasha +3.3 · transit -0.8)
- dasha +1.9 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 30 Jul 2055) rules the 10th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- dasha +1.4 — Antardasha lord Venus (until 30 Nov 2038) rules the 10th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this antardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- transit -0.9 — Mars transits the 10th house (77% 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.
- 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 +0.3 — Venus transits the 10th house (33% of the month) — Venus brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 10th house (53% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
💰 Economy & Public Finance
Strongly 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 +3.8 (natal +0.6 · dasha +2.2 · transit +1.0)
- dasha +1.3 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 30 Jul 2055) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- dasha +1.0 — Antardasha lord Venus (until 30 Nov 2038) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this antardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 8th house) aspects the 2nd house — Jupiter 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 — Venus transits the 11th house (67% of the month) — Venus brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 11th house — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.3 — Mercury transits the 11th house (93% of the month) while retrograde — Mercury brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
📈 Trade, Markets & Technology
Strongly 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 +4.9 (natal +1.0 · dasha +4.7 · transit -0.7)
- dasha +2.7 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 30 Jul 2055) sits in the 3rd house and rules the 5th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- dasha +2.0 — Antardasha lord Venus (until 30 Nov 2038) sits in the 3rd house and rules the 5th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this antardasha 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 -0.5 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 5th house; Mars (from the 11th 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 +1.9 (natal +1.0 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.9)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 8th house — Jupiter brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- 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.
- transit +0.5 — Rahu transits the 6th house while retrograde — Rahu brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 6th house — Saturn brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- 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
Strongly 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 +3.9 (natal +0.3 · dasha +3.9 · transit -0.3)
- dasha +2.2 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 30 Jul 2055) 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 mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- dasha +1.7 — Antardasha lord Venus (until 30 Nov 2038) 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 antardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- 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 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
🏥 Public Health & Welfare
MixedGoverns 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 +0.4 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.0 · transit -0.2)
- transit +0.5 — Rahu transits the 6th house while retrograde — Rahu brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 6th house — Saturn 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 -0.2 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house; Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 6th 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 +0.4 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.2)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 8th house) aspects the 4th house — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.4 — 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.
⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education
FavourableGoverns 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 +1.4 (natal +1.1 · dasha +2.0 · transit -1.7)
- transit -1.5 — Saturn transits the 9th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha +1.1 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 30 Jul 2055) rules the 5th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- 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.
- dasha +0.9 — Antardasha lord Venus (until 30 Nov 2038) rules the 5th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this antardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 5th house; Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events
FavourableGoverns weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events · Houses 4th & 8th · Natural significators: Moon, Mars, Rahu, Ketu
Weather and crops are comparatively kind: adequate water, good harvest prospects and few severe natural events.
Why the charts say this — score +1.7 (natal +0.6 · dasha -0.2 · transit +1.3)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter (from the 8th house) aspects the 4th house; Jupiter transits the 8th house — Jupiter brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- 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.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Ketu (until 28 Nov 2038) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2038 | Venus enters Scorpio | It moves into Japan's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — a supportive influence on the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 11 Nov 2038 | Full Moon in Aries | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 12 Nov 2038 | Mercury turns retrograde | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): matters of the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 16 Nov 2038 | Sun enters Scorpio | 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. |
| 23 Nov 2038 | Mars enters Scorpio | 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. |
| 26 Nov 2038 | New Moon in Scorpio | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): a fresh start or new focus around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 28 Nov 2038 | Mercury enters Libra | 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. |
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 — Venus (30 Jul 2035 → 30 Jul 2055). 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.
Antardasha — Venus (30 Jul 2035 → 30 Nov 2038). 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 — Ketu (18 Sep 2038 → 28 Nov 2038). 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.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Ketu (18 Sep 2038 → 28 Nov 2038).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Virgo, the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) of Japan's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. Expect slow, demanding progress rather than sudden change.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Leo, the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval — and its glance falls on the 12th, 2nd, 4th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 6th house (armed forces and public health) and Ketu in the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury.
Sade Sati of the nation — Saturn is in the middle phase (Saturn over the national Moon) — the Moon is the people, so public mood, morale and living conditions feel heavier than usual.
12-month outlook
| Area | Nov 38 | Dec 38 | Jan 39 | Feb 39 | Mar 39 | Apr 39 | May 39 | Jun 39 | Jul 39 | Aug 39 | Sep 39 | Oct 39 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 November 15, 2038 (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.