🇳🇬 Nigeria — 1958
The whole year at a glance: which months help, which hurt, the sky events that matter and the dasha periods running.
The year in brief
Favourable
Over 1958 the year for Nigeria reads favourable overall. The best month is January (strongly favourable) and the hardest April (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Defence, Security & Conflict and the one under most pressure is Foreign Relations & Alliances.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1958
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ▲▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ▲ |
| Government & Leadership | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ● |
| Economy & Public Finance | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ▲ |
| Trade, Markets & Technology | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲▲ | ▲▲ |
| Defence, Security & Conflict | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ |
| Foreign Relations & Alliances | ▲ | ▼ | ● | ▼ | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Public Health & Welfare | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ |
| Society, Stability & Law and Order | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▼ | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▼ |
| Justice, Religion & Education | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ▼ | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲▲ | ▲ |
| Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▼ | ● | ▲▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ▼ | ● | ● |
▲▲ strongly favourable · ▲ favourable · ● mixed · ▼ challenging · ▼▼ under strain. Click a month to open its full analysis.
Best and toughest months for each area
| Area | Year | Best month | Toughest month | Why it is toughest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Government & Leadership | Favourable | January | December | In Nigeria's foundation chart the 10th house (government and head of state) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits in its own sign (strong) in the 7th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | August | April | A solar eclipse (19 Apr 1958) falls in Aries, the 11th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | November | May | A lunar eclipse (3 May 1958) falls in Libra, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Favourable | January | April | In Nigeria's foundation chart the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 7th house; Moon occupies the 8th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | January | February | Saturn (from the 6th house) aspects the 3rd house; Saturn transits the 7th house (75% of the month) — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Favourable | January | May | Mahadasha lord Moon (until 8 Jan 1961) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.) |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | January | April | A lunar eclipse (4 Apr 1958) falls in Virgo, the 4th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Favourable | November | May | A lunar eclipse (3 May 1958) falls in Libra, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | June | April | A lunar eclipse (4 Apr 1958) falls in Virgo, 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 Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 1958 | Mars enters Sagittarius | It moves into Nigeria's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 7 Feb 1958 | Saturn enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into Nigeria's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 15 Feb 1958 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): matters of education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 7 Mar 1958 | Mars enters Capricorn | It moves into Nigeria's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 4 Apr 1958 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Virgo 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. |
| 5 Apr 1958 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 7th house (foreign relations): matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 17 Apr 1958 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into Nigeria's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — added pressure or sharper events around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 19 Apr 1958 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Aries 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. |
| 3 May 1958 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Libra details → | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 17 May 1958 | Jupiter enters Virgo details → | It moves into Nigeria's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — a supportive influence on territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 28 May 1958 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into Nigeria's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 2 Jun 1958 | Saturn enters Scorpio details → | It moves into Nigeria's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — added pressure or sharper events around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 19 Jun 1958 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): delayed matters of territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather start moving again. |
| 10 Jul 1958 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into Nigeria's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 21 Jul 1958 | Jupiter enters Libra details → | It moves into Nigeria's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — a supportive influence on education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 24 Aug 1958 | Saturn turns direct | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): delayed matters of military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt start moving again. |
| 1 Sep 1958 | Mars enters Taurus | It moves into Nigeria's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 24 Sep 1958 | Rahu enters Virgo details → | It moves into Nigeria's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 24 Sep 1958 | Ketu enters Pisces details → | It moves into Nigeria's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 12 Oct 1958 | Solar eclipse (total) in Virgo 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. |
| 27 Oct 1958 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Aries 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. |
| 7 Nov 1958 | Saturn enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into Nigeria's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 17 Nov 1958 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into Nigeria's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 28 Dec 1958 | Jupiter enters Scorpio details → | It moves into Nigeria's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — a supportive influence on military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moon – Mercury | 8 Nov 1956 → 8 Apr 1958 | trade, media, communication, technology and young people |
| Moon – Ketu | 8 Apr 1958 → 8 Nov 1958 | hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events |
| Moon – Venus | 8 Nov 1958 → 8 Jul 1960 | diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties |
Annual charts — 1958
Cast for Lagos (Placidus, Lahiri). The weekday of the moment gives the year's ruler: Raja for the Hindu new year, Mantri for the Sun's entry into Aries.
🌙 Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Vikram Samvat New Year — VS year theme chart
The first lunar day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha — start of the Hindu lunisolar new year. The Lagna governs the character of the year; the weekday lord is the Raja (king of the year) — its dignity shapes governance. Jupiter in H1/H9/H11 → prosperous year; Saturn in H1/H4/H10 → austerity; Rahu in H1 or aspecting the Moon → mass anxiety or epidemic risk.
21 Mar 1958 · Lagna Taurus · Raja: Venus (weekday lord, in house 9)
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)
☀️ Mesha Sankranti
Solar New Year — Sun enters sidereal Aries (0° Mesha)
The moment the Sun crosses into sidereal Aries — the most important Sankranti of the year. The Lagna shows the solar year's character; the weekday lord is the Mantri (minister) who guides strategy. Sun exalted or in a kendra → national vitality; afflicted Sun → leadership crises; Saturn's house shows where the year demands discipline.
13 Apr 1958 · Lagna Virgo · Mantri: Sun (weekday lord, in house 7)
℞ 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?
Nigeria uses its Independence chart (1960-10-01, 00:00, Lagos). 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.