🇵🇰 Pakistan — December 2026
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 — December 2026
Favourable Favourable overall: strongest areas are Economy & Public Finance and Defence, Security & Conflict; most pressure falls on Foreign Relations & Alliances and Justice, Religion & Education.
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 +0.5 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.2 · transit -0.3)
- 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 -0.3 — Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- dasha +0.1 — Mahadasha lord Moon (until 29 Sep 2036) sits in the 10th house. In this chart Moon is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- dasha +0.1 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 29 Jul 2027) sits in the 10th house. In this chart Moon is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
💰 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 +2.9 (natal +1.5 · dasha +0.2 · transit +1.3)
- transit +1.0 — Venus transits the 2nd house — Venus brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- 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.
- 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 +0.3 — Ketu transits the 11th house (84% of the month) while retrograde — Ketu brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- dasha +0.1 — Mahadasha lord Moon (until 29 Sep 2036) rules the 11th house. In this chart Moon is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- dasha +0.1 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 29 Jul 2027) rules the 11th house. In this chart Moon is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
📈 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 -0.0 (natal +0.5 · dasha -0.2 · transit -0.3)
- transit -0.5 — Rahu transits the 5th house (84% of the month) while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 12th house) aspects the 3rd house — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit +0.3 — Mercury transits the 3rd house (61% of the month) — Mercury brings support 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 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 26 Dec 2026) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- transit +0.2 — Sun transits the 3rd house (48% of the month) — Sun brings support 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 +1.3 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.7)
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house; Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 8th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- 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 -0.3 — Mars (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house — Mars brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances
ChallengingGoverns treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals · Houses 7th & 3rd · Natural significators: Venus, Mercury
Strained relations are likely — broken talks, hostile rhetoric, sanctions or a rift with an ally. Misunderstandings escalate more easily than usual.
Why the charts say this — score -1.7 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.0 · transit -1.8)
- transit -1.5 — Saturn transits the 7th house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit -0.5 — Mars (from the 12th house) aspects the 7th house; Mars (from the 12th house) aspects the 3rd house — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit +0.2 — Mercury transits the 3rd house (61% of the month) — Mercury brings support 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 +0.8 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.2 · transit +0.0)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support 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 -0.3 — Mars (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house — Mars brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha +0.1 — Mahadasha lord Moon (until 29 Sep 2036) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- dasha +0.1 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 29 Jul 2027) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
👥 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 +0.2 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.2 · transit -0.2)
- transit -0.8 — Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 4th house; Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 4th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 4th house (52% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit +0.2 — Mercury transits the 4th house (32% of the month) — Mercury brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha +0.1 — Mahadasha lord Moon (until 29 Sep 2036) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- dasha +0.1 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 29 Jul 2027) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is neutral in function 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
ChallengingGoverns the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale · Houses 9th & 5th · Natural significators: Jupiter
Controversy around the courts, religious institutions or the education system is likely: disputed rulings, scandals or clashes between institutions.
Why the charts say this — score -1.2 (natal +0.1 · dasha -0.3 · transit -1.0)
- transit -0.5 — Rahu transits the 5th house (84% of the month) while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 9th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha -0.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 26 Dec 2026) sits in the 9th house. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
🌦️ 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 +0.7 (natal +0.2 · dasha -0.0 · transit +0.5)
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 4th house; Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 8th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 4th house — Saturn brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 26 Dec 2026) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 4th house (52% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- transit +0.2 — Mercury transits the 4th house (32% of the month) — Mercury brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha +0.1 — Mahadasha lord Moon (until 29 Sep 2036) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- dasha +0.1 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 29 Jul 2027) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2026 | Mercury enters Scorpio | It moves into Pakistan's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — a supportive influence on press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 5 Dec 2026 | Rahu enters Capricorn details → | It moves into Pakistan's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 5 Dec 2026 | Ketu enters Cancer details → | 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. |
| 9 Dec 2026 | New Moon in Scorpio | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): a fresh start or new focus around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 11 Dec 2026 | Saturn turns direct | In the 7th house (foreign relations): delayed matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners start moving again. |
| 13 Dec 2026 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): matters of foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 15 Dec 2026 | Sun enters Sagittarius | It moves into Pakistan's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 21 Dec 2026 | Mercury enters Sagittarius | It moves into Pakistan's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — a supportive influence on territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Full Moon in Gemini | In the 10th house (government and head of state): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around 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 (Gemini, Punarvasu). The Mahadasha sets the long theme, the Antardasha the current chapter, the Pratyantardasha the month-to-month tone.
Mahadasha — Moon (29 Sep 2026 → 29 Sep 2036). Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water. In Pakistan's chart it rules the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income), sits in Gemini (the 10th house) in a neutral sign, and is neutral in function 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.
Antardasha — Moon (29 Sep 2026 → 29 Jul 2027). Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water. In Pakistan's chart it rules the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income), sits in Gemini (the 10th house) in a neutral sign, and is neutral in function 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 — Rahu (11 Nov 2026 → 26 Dec 2026). Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements. In Pakistan's chart it owns no house (a shadow planet that acts through its sign lord and conjunctions), sits in Taurus (the 9th house) exalted (at its strongest), and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Rahu's themes — foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Rahu (11 Nov 2026 → 26 Dec 2026); Jupiter (26 Dec 2026 → 5 Feb 2027).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Pisces, the 7th house (foreign relations) of Pakistan's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. Expect slow, demanding progress rather than sudden change.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Leo (retrograde), the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury — and its glance falls on the 4th, 6th, 8th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) and Ketu in the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Gemini; Saturn is in Pisces).
12-month outlook
| Area | Dec 26 | Jan 27 | Feb 27 | Mar 27 | Apr 27 | May 27 | Jun 27 | Jul 27 | Aug 27 | Sep 27 | Oct 27 | Nov 27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 December 15, 2026 (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.