🇬🇧 United Kingdom — 1956
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
Strongly favourable
Over 1956 the year for United Kingdom reads strongly favourable overall. The best month is November (strongly favourable) and the hardest May (favourable). Across the year the strongest area is Trade, Markets & Technology and the one under most pressure is Justice, Religion & Education.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1956
| 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 | Strongly favourable | November | February | Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 25 Dec 1962) rules the 10th house and rules the 1st house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.) |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Favourable | January | October | In United Kingdom'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; Jupiter occupies the 11th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Strongly favourable | November | May | Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 25 Dec 1962) sits in the 3rd house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.) |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | September | April | In United Kingdom's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 12th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Strongly favourable | February | December | A solar eclipse (2 Dec 1956) falls in Scorpio, the 3rd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | November | April | Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 25 Dec 1962) rules the 1st house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.) |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Favourable | November | March | Mars transits the 4th house — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Challenging | December | June | A solar eclipse (8 Jun 1956) falls in Taurus, the 9th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Favourable | January | April | In United Kingdom's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits exalted (at its strongest) in the 11th house; Sun occupies the 4th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 1956 | Mars enters Scorpio | It moves into United Kingdom's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 18 Feb 1956 | Mars enters Sagittarius | It moves into United Kingdom's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 12 Mar 1956 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 14 Mar 1956 | Jupiter enters Cancer details → | It moves into United Kingdom's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — a supportive influence on the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 4 Apr 1956 | Mars enters Capricorn | It moves into United Kingdom's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 17 Apr 1956 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): delayed matters of the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations start moving again. |
| 21 May 1956 | Jupiter enters Leo details → | It moves into United Kingdom's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 22 May 1956 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into United Kingdom's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — added pressure or sharper events around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 24 May 1956 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Scorpio 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. |
| 8 Jun 1956 | Solar eclipse (total) in Taurus 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. |
| 31 Jul 1956 | Saturn turns direct | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): delayed matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states start moving again. |
| 2 Aug 1956 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into United Kingdom's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 18 Aug 1956 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into United Kingdom's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — added pressure or sharper events around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 28 Oct 1956 | Jupiter enters Virgo details → | It moves into United Kingdom's 1st house (the nation and its people) — a supportive influence on national character, vitality and public image. |
| 18 Nov 1956 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Taurus 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. |
| 21 Nov 1956 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into United Kingdom's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 2 Dec 1956 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Scorpio 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury – Rahu | 22 Jun 1955 → 9 Jan 1958 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
Annual charts — 1956
Cast for London (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.
11 Apr 1956 · Lagna Capricorn · Raja: Mercury (weekday lord, in house 2)
℞ 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 1956 · Lagna Pisces · Mantri: Venus (weekday lord, in house 2)
℞ 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?
United Kingdom uses its Act of Union chart (1801-01-01, 00:00, London). 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.