🇳🇬 Nigeria — 1960
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 1960 the year for Nigeria reads favourable overall. The best month is April (favourable) and the hardest March (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Trade, Markets & Technology and the one under most pressure is Society, Stability & Law and Order.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1960
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ● |
| Government & Leadership | ● | ● | ▼ | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Economy & Public Finance | ▲ | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ● | ● | ▲ |
| Trade, Markets & Technology | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲▲ | ▲▲ | ▲▲ | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲▲ | ▲ |
| Defence, Security & Conflict | ▲▲ | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ |
| Foreign Relations & Alliances | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ● |
| Public Health & Welfare | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ● |
| Society, Stability & Law and Order | ▼ | ▼ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▼ | ▼ | ● | ▼ |
| Justice, Religion & Education | ● | ● | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▼ | ● | ● | ● |
| Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▼ | ● | ● | ● |
▲▲ strongly favourable · ▲ favourable · ● mixed · ▼ challenging · ▼▼ under strain. Click a month to open its full analysis.
Best and toughest months for each area
| Area | Year | Best month | Toughest month | Why it is toughest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Government & Leadership | Mixed | April | March | A solar eclipse (27 Mar 1960) falls in Pisces, the 10th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Favourable | May | February | Mahadasha lord Moon (until 8 Jan 1961) rules the 2nd house. 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.) |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | May | July | In Nigeria's foundation chart the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) is ruled by Venus, which sits in its own sign (strong) in the 5th house; Mercury occupies the 5th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Favourable | January | July | 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 | May | January | Saturn transits the 7th house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Favourable | January | September | Mars (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house; Mars transits the 1st house (73% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | May | September | A solar eclipse (20 Sep 1960) 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 | Mixed | March | September | A lunar eclipse (5 Sep 1960) falls in Aquarius, the 9th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | May | September | A solar eclipse (20 Sep 1960) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 1960 | 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. |
| 22 Jan 1960 | Jupiter enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into Nigeria's 7th house (foreign relations) — a supportive influence on treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 14 Feb 1960 | 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. |
| 13 Mar 1960 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Leo details → | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 24 Mar 1960 | 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. |
| 27 Mar 1960 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Pisces details → | In the 10th house (government and head of state): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 12 Apr 1960 | Rahu enters Leo details → | It moves into Nigeria's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 12 Apr 1960 | Ketu enters Aquarius details → | 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. |
| 20 Apr 1960 | Jupiter 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. |
| 27 Apr 1960 | 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. |
| 2 May 1960 | 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. |
| 10 Jun 1960 | 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. |
| 22 Jul 1960 | 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. |
| 20 Aug 1960 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 7th house (foreign relations): delayed matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners start moving again. |
| 5 Sep 1960 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Aquarius details → | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 8 Sep 1960 | Mars enters Gemini | It moves into Nigeria's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 16 Sep 1960 | Saturn turns direct | In the 7th house (foreign relations): delayed matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners start moving again. |
| 20 Sep 1960 | Solar eclipse (partial) 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. |
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 – Venus | 8 Nov 1958 → 8 Jul 1960 | diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties |
| Moon – Sun | 8 Jul 1960 → 8 Jan 1961 | the head of state and the authority of the government |
Annual charts — 1960
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.
28 Mar 1960 · Lagna Aries · Raja: Moon (weekday lord, in house 12)
℞ 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 1960 · Lagna Pisces · Mantri: Mercury (weekday lord, in house 12)
℞ 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.