🇵🇰 Pakistan — July 2024
Pakistan is a federal parliamentary republic with a large agricultural and textile economy and a young, fast-growing 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 — July 2024
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Economy & Public Finance and Justice, Religion & Education; most pressure falls on Foreign Relations & Alliances and Government & Leadership.
Area-by-area outlook
Open "Why the charts say this" under any area to see the exact chart facts behind its verdict.
🏛️ Government & Leadership
MixedGoverns the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige · Houses 10th & 1st · Natural significators: Sun
The government can act, but not without friction — coalition strains, court or media pushback and uneven public support are likely. Progress comes through compromise rather than force.
Why the charts say this — score -0.4 (natal +0.6 · dasha -0.9 · transit -0.1)
- dasha -0.9 — Mahadasha lord Sun (until 29 Sep 2026) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Sun is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government.)
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- natal +0.4 — In Pakistan's foundation chart the 10th house (government and head of state) is ruled by Mercury, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house; Moon and Mars occupy the 10th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit +0.2 — Venus transits the 10th house (19% 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 (48% of the month) — Sun brings pressure 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 +2.0 (natal +1.5 · dasha -0.1 · transit +0.6)
- natal +0.9 — In Pakistan's foundation chart the 2nd house (national wealth) is ruled by Venus, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house; Jupiter occupies the 2nd house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- dasha +0.7 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 16 Jul 2024) sits in the 2nd house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- dasha -0.6 — Mahadasha lord Sun (until 29 Sep 2026) sits in the 11th house. In this chart Sun is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government.)
- natal +0.6 — In Pakistan's foundation chart the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) is ruled by Moon, which sits in a neutral sign in the 10th house; Sun and Mercury and Venus and Saturn occupy the 11th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- transit +0.5 — Venus transits the 11th house (81% of the month) — Venus brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.2 — 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 -0.2 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 16 Jul 2024) sits in the 11th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
📈 Trade, Markets & Technology
MixedGoverns trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment · Houses 3rd & 5th · Natural significators: Mercury, Rahu
Sentiment is changeable — rallies and sharp corrections can both occur, and trade or technology news cuts both ways. Volatility rather than a clear trend.
Why the charts say this — score +0.5 (natal +0.5 · dasha -0.2 · transit +0.2)
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house; Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 5th house — Jupiter brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 6th house) aspects the 3rd house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 3rd house; Mars (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- natal +0.3 — In Pakistan's foundation chart the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) is ruled by Mars, which sits in a neutral sign in the 10th house; Ketu occupies the 3rd house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- dasha -0.2 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 16 Jul 2024) rules the 5th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict
MixedGoverns the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars
Tension simmers without necessarily boiling over: border incidents, security alerts or sharp rhetoric are possible, but the state remains in control.
Why the charts say this — score +0.2 (natal +0.6 · dasha -0.4 · transit -0.0)
- natal +0.4 — In Pakistan's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- dasha -0.4 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 16 Jul 2024) rules the 6th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars transits the 8th house (39% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit +0.2 — Saturn transits the 6th house; Saturn (from the 6th house) aspects the 8th house while retrograde — Saturn brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances
MixedGoverns treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals · Houses 7th & 3rd · Natural significators: Venus, Mercury
Relations are workable but uneven: some partners warm up while others cool. Negotiations drag but do not collapse.
Why the charts say this — score -0.5 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.5 · transit -1.1)
- transit -1.0 — Rahu transits the 7th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha +0.5 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 16 Jul 2024) rules the 7th house. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house — Jupiter brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 6th house) aspects the 3rd house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 3rd house; Mars (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house — Mars 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 +0.3 (natal +0.6 · dasha -0.7 · transit +0.4)
- dasha -0.7 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 16 Jul 2024) rules the 6th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- transit +0.5 — Saturn transits the 6th house while retrograde — Saturn brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- natal +0.4 — In Pakistan's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 1st house — Jupiter brings support 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 +0.5 · transit -0.3)
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha +0.5 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 16 Jul 2024) rules the 4th house. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 9th house) aspects the 4th 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 +1.5 (natal +0.1 · dasha +0.1 · transit +1.3)
- transit +1.9 — Jupiter transits the 9th house; Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 5th house — Jupiter brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.6 — Mars transits the 9th house (61% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha +0.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 16 Jul 2024) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- dasha -0.2 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 16 Jul 2024) rules the 5th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
🌦️ 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 -0.0 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.5 · transit -0.7)
- dasha +0.5 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 16 Jul 2024) rules the 4th house. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- transit -0.4 — Mars transits the 8th house (39% of the month); Mars (from the 9th house) aspects the 4th house — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 6th house) aspects the 8th house while retrograde — Saturn 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 Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 2024 | New Moon in Gemini | In the 10th house (government and head of state): a fresh start or new focus around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 6 Jul 2024 | Venus enters Cancer | It moves into Pakistan's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — a supportive influence on the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 12 Jul 2024 | Mars enters Taurus | It moves into Pakistan's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — added pressure or sharper events around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 15 Jul 2024 | Sun enters Cancer | It moves into Pakistan's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 19 Jul 2024 | Mercury enters Leo | It moves into Pakistan's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 21 Jul 2024 | Full Moon in Capricorn | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 31 Jul 2024 | Venus enters Leo | It moves into Pakistan's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
All upcoming eclipses and major transits, with their effect on every country →
The nation's running dasha
Vimshottari dasha counted from the national Moon (Gemini, Punarvasu). The Mahadasha sets the long theme, the Antardasha the current chapter, the Pratyantardasha the month-to-month tone.
Mahadasha — Sun (29 Sep 2020 → 29 Sep 2026). Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government. In Pakistan's chart it rules the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies), sits in Cancer (the 11th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Sun's themes — the head of state and the authority of the government — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Saturn (4 Aug 2023 → 16 Jul 2024). Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance. In Pakistan's chart it rules the 5th and 6th houses (creativity, youth and markets; armed forces and public health), sits in Cancer (the 11th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally difficult 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 — Jupiter (31 May 2024 → 16 Jul 2024). Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism. In Pakistan's chart it rules the 4th and 7th houses (land, masses and domestic peace; foreign relations), sits in Libra (the 2nd house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Jupiter's themes — prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Jupiter (31 May 2024 → 16 Jul 2024).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Aquarius (retrograde), the 6th house (armed forces and public health) of Pakistan's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. A dusthana placement: pressure is sharper but also forces long-needed reform.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Taurus, the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy — and its glance falls on the 1st, 3rd, 5th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 7th house (foreign relations) and Ketu in the 1st house (the nation and its people). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to national character, vitality and public image.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Gemini; Saturn is in Aquarius).
12-month outlook
| Area | Jul 24 | Aug 24 | Sep 24 | Oct 24 | Nov 24 | Dec 24 | Jan 25 | Feb 25 | Mar 25 | Apr 25 | May 25 | Jun 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 — Independence
🇵🇰 Pakistan is a federal parliamentary republic with a large agricultural and textile economy and a young, fast-growing population. Its foundation chart is cast for the Independence — 1947-08-14, 09:30 local time, Islamabad — and rises in Virgo, so Mercury, lord of the Lagna, is the nation's ruler: it sits in Cancer (the 11th house) in a neutral sign. The 10th-house (government) lord Mercury sits in the 11th house in a neutral sign. The Moon — the people — is in Gemini in Punarvasu nakshatra.
Concentrations: Sun, Mercury, Venus, Saturn together in Cancer (the 11th house). These natal conditions are the permanent "base score" used in every monthly verdict.
KP (Placidus) chart for Islamabad at the founding moment, Lahiri ayanamsa — the same layout as the KP tab. The right-hand chart overlays the planets of July 15, 2024 (the 15th of the month) as "G·" (Gochar).
| Planet | Sign | Sign° | Abs° | House | Nakshatra | Inds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As | Virgo (Vi) | 10°55′ | 160°55′ | H1 | Hasta P1 | |
| Su | Cancer (Ca) | 27°24′ | 117°24′ | H11 | Ashlesha P4 | |
| Mo | Gemini (Ge) | 24°53′ | 84°53′ | H10 | Punarvasu P2 | ☾ |
| Ma | Gemini (Ge) | 7°03′ | 67°03′ | H9 | Ardra P1 | |
| Me | Cancer (Ca) | 12°35′ | 102°35′ | H11 | Pushya P3 | |
| Ju | Libra (Li) | 25°49′ | 205°49′ | H2 | Vishakha P2 | |
| Ve | Cancer (Ca) | 21°48′ | 111°48′ | H11 | Ashlesha P2 | |
| Sa | Cancer (Ca) | 20°23′ | 110°23′ | H11 | Ashlesha P2 | |
| Ra | Taurus (Ta) | 5°06′ | 35°06′ | H8 | Krittika P3 | ℞ |
| Ke | Scorpio (Sc) | 5°06′ | 215°06′ | H2 | Anuradha P1 | ℞ |
| House | Sign | Sign° | Nakshatra | NL | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | Virgo (Vi) | 10°55′ | Hasta P1 | Mo | — |
| H2 | Libra (Li) | 8°23′ | Swati P1 | Ra | Ju, Ke |
| H3 | Scorpio (Sc) | 8°55′ | Anuradha P2 | Sa | — |
| H4 | Sagittarius (Sg) | 11°16′ | Mula P4 | Ke | — |
| H5 | Capricorn (Cp) | 13°35′ | Shravana P2 | Mo | — |
| H6 | Aquarius (Aq) | 13°57′ | Shatabhisha P3 | Ra | — |
| H7 | Pisces (Pi) | 10°55′ | Uttara Bhadrapada P3 | Sa | — |
| H8 | Aries (Ar) | 8°23′ | Ashwini P3 | Ke | Ra |
| H9 | Taurus (Ta) | 8°55′ | Krittika P4 | Su | Ma |
| H10 | Gemini (Ge) | 11°16′ | Ardra P2 | Ra | Mo |
| H11 | Cancer (Ca) | 13°35′ | Pushya P4 | Sa | Su, Me, Ve, Sa |
| H12 | Leo (Le) | 13°57′ | Purva Phalguni P1 | Ve | — |
Key house domains
Lunation and eclipse charts this month
Each chart is cast for Islamabad 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.
Pakistan uses its Independence chart (1947-08-14, 09:30, Islamabad). 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.