Japan: the Post-War constitution chart- CLARIFICATION

January 23, 2008

Please note: the chart is set for midnight, when the consitution came

into effect.

SAMVA , Cosmologer <cosmologer wrote:

>

> Dear friends,

>

> Given the encouragement from to study the 3° 25'

Capricorn rising chart for Japan, which is based on the Post-War

constitution, I offer the following reading.

>

> In The Book of World Horoscopes by Nicholas Campion (1996 ed) it is

stated that " Horoscopes for modern Japan are also set for the revival

of the country following the defeat in the second world war in 1945,

and its occupation by the USA. One alternative is set for the coming

into effect of the post-war constitution, apparently at 0.00 hrs on 3

May 1947 in Tokyo. The constitution promulgated on 3 November 1946,

and formally presented to the Diet (parliament) by the Emperor in the

morning and marked by ceremonies in the afternoon. The chart is set

for 3 May 1947, for 12.00 noon and for Tokyo. "

>

> This suggests there may be some uncertainty with regard to the

actual time.

>

> First let's review some of the things has

written about the sign Capricorn that may have relevance in the

context of a mundane chart:

>

> " The sign Capricorn is ruled by Saturn. It is a negative, non-

human, earthy and semi-fruitful sign. Capricornians are social as

Venus rules their tenth house. They are conservative, selfish and

selective in approach. They are secretive, pensive, organised, proud

and fastidious. They are vigilant and tactful. They have

compromising nature in order to achieve leadership.

>

> The major stress area is the fluctuating status of their own

fortune as Mercury, the planet of fluctuations, rules the ninth house

of Capricornians. They long for leadership, political power, practice

of law and business. Their major pursuits in life include acquisition

of assets, partnerships and social contacts for personal benefits and

selfish ends.

>

> The significator for the soul, the Sun and significator for

morality and generosity, Jupiter, are functional malefics for

Capricornians. The strong Sun and Jupiter ensure a happy and

harmonious married life and Capricornians prefer enjoying a

comfortable life.

>

> The mooltrikona sign of Mars is in the fourth house, and the

strength of Mars in its period governs the acquisition of assets,

good education, alertness and passionate married life. One gets

happiness from long-lived mother when Mars is strong.

>

> A strong Moon assures good success in foreign policy. As stated

earlier, the major stress area is the ninth house, where mooltrikona

sign of weakness prone Mercury falls. The sign Libra of Venus plays a

major role in the life of Capricornians, as their professional

success is dependant on the good strength of Venus. "

>

> Now lets us look at the chart based on the given time. First we see

that 2nd lord Saturn is placed at 9° 34' Cancer in the 7th house of

foreign policy. The Japanes people would be concerned with foreign

policy and their place in the world. The dispositor of Saturn is the

7th lord Moon, which is placed at 17° 40' Virgo H9. This is a lucky

placement. Moreover, Moon is under aspect from exalted 10th lord

Venus at 15° 50' Pisces H3. This suggests that foreign policy is

closely connected with foreign trade. Next we consider the dispositor

of the Moon, 9th lord Mercury. It is at 3° 47' Aries H4 and thus has

75% strength. As Mercury is on the rising degree it is favourably

aspecting the 4th and 10th houses. This ties the indications of the

7th house and 10th house closer together, but is also indicates good

luck with regard to natural resources, fixed properties and social

stability on the one hand and foreign trade and executive government

on the other.

> However, given the slight weakness of Mercury in infancy, Saturn

only enjoys 75% strength on account of its strength depending on its

final dispositor, Mercury. Now we consider two additional influences

on Saturn, namely the close aspect of Ketu at 9° 30' Scorpio in the

11th house. This adds a pronounced separative influence to the status

and ties with neighboring countries. Indeed, Japan is at odds with

its closest neighbors China and Korea (both South and North), due to

hard experiences in World War II and different political systems,

notably in China. Moreover, Japan does not enjoy as active a role in

foreign policy as its population size (around 100 million people) and

significant economic power could suggest. Rather, Japan often seems

to act as a silent partner to the USA in world affairs. Finally, with

regard to Saturn, we can note that 12th lord Jupiter at 1° 02'

Scorpio in the 11th house, is on the most effective point and thus

afflicts the

> 7th house MEP, wherein Saturn resides. This adds weakness to

Saturn and adds a further separative energy to the 7th house and

notably Saturn. This helps to explain why Japan has the distinct

feature of being the furthermost " Western " power. Moreover, these

complex placements suggest the foreign policy is hampered by setbacks

or limitations. Japan has not been allowed to have a strong military

since WWII.

>

> The key strength of Japan is the placement of its 4th lord, Mars,

at 22° 49' Pisces in the 3rd house along with exalted 10th lord

Venus. With both 4th and 10th lords in the 3rd house, Japan favours

foreign trade in high tech goods and derives considerable

satisfaction from new inititiatives. This placement suggests the

business sector is quite dynamic. This is attested by the fact that

some of the best known global brand names come from Japan, including

Toyota, Sony, Yamaha and Mitsubishi. Many nice artists, including

singers, musicians and filmmakers, hail from this country.

>

> The Sun as 8th lord, is strong at 18° 14' Aries H4 and it is

unafflicted. This suggests the leader of the country has an important

role to facilitate the social harmony. At the same time, as it is 8th

lord, there could be some obstacles to 4th house indications, such as

real estate, natural resources or social harmony. However, as Sun is

not on the most effective point on the house and is not afflicting or

afflicted in the chart, the influence is not great.

>

> As 12th lord, Jupiter is placed on the MEP of the 11th house, there

could be losses to the sources of income. This influence could also

mean that the nation has a sense of loss involving its national

aspirations (unlike e.g. the USA which has L1 Moon strong in H11 and

has a strong sense of accomplishment with respect to its

aspirations). With Ketu in the 11th house, the sources of income

would could be otherworldly. With Rahu in the 5th house, the children

would be worldly and there could be problems in this area due to

aspect of Jupiter. With Jupiter as 12th lord on H11 MEP and aspecting

H5, the phenomen of a cult of young people that tried to gas ordinary

people in the subways, comes to mind. Also, the strange fashion

trends of young Japanese adults comes to mind.

>

> Interestingly, the affliction of L2 Saturn by Ketu suggests sudden

even violent events disrupting the wealth and status of the nation.

The affliction of the 11th and 7th, 5th and 3rd house by the 12th

lord of losses subjects the country to losses in income, foreign

policy, speculation and new business enterprises. In short, the chart

seems to offer sufficient potential for explaining disruptions to the

economic life.

>

> Let´s examine a few notable events with respect to transit and

period influences.

>

> First, let's consider the stock bust that happened around the turn

of the year 1989 and 1990 and lasted for over a decade.

>

> Background: In May 1989 the Bank of Japan began to raise its

discount rate from 2.5% to counter a perceived threat of inflation.

The original rate had helped propel the Nikkei 225 index from 11,500

as recently as 1984 to about 38,900 by late 1989. On Dec 31, 1989,

the Japanese Nikkei Index peaked at 38,915 (when the DJIA was at

2753). The Nikkei index fell below 9,000 by 2002, shedding over 75%

of its peak value. The discount interest rate stood at 6.0% by the

end of 1990, which shows that the central bank of Japan was too late

in reducing the rate, when the crisis was unfolding, increasing its

severity, entrenchment and hence duration.

>

> Natal potential: L12 Jupiter in infancy afflicting the most

effective point of the 11th house and L2 Saturn is weak and severely

afflicted in the 7th house. Period incluences: the Jupiter major

period and Mars sub-period were operating. With Jupite influence

there would be losses associated with income and speculation. With

4th lord Mars placed in the 3rd house, there would be contentment

from new initiatives.

>

> Transit influences: When the market crash began, transit L12

Jupiter was in the 6th house of financial stability. Meanwhile, L2

Saturn was transiting the 12th house with 8th lord Sun. Transit Ketu

was in the 7th house exactly aspecting Mars in the 3rd house. The

streak of optimsim and faith in an ever rising income was suddenly

broken and the market crashed in the month of January - with the

Nikkei sagging for many years.

>

> Second, now let us consider the famous Kobe earthquake of 1995.

>

> Background: This earthquake, better known in Japan as the Great

Hanshin Earthquake, measured 7.2 on the Richter magnitude scale. It

struck at 5:47 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 1995 in the southern part

of Hyogo Prefecture and lasted for approximately 20 seconds. The

focus of the earthquake was located 16 km beneath its epicenter, on

the northern end of Awaji Island, 20 km away from the city of Kobe

with its population of 1.5 million. This is in the middle of the

fault zone of the Pacific, Eurasian and Philippine tectonic plates.

>

> Natal potential: Sun as 8th lord is placed in the 4th house of real

estate. Ketu afflicts closely the 2nd lord of wealth Saturn, also a

general indicator of structures.

>

> Period: Saturn major period and Saturn sub-period were operating.

>

> Transit influences: transit Ketu was closely conjunct 8th lord Sun,

while transit Rahu was closely aspecting transit Saturn in the 2nd

house. Transit 8th lord Sun was exactly conjunct the most effective

point of the 1st house. Transit Moon in 7th house was under close

aspect of natal 12th lord Jupiter. Meanwhile transit Jupiter in the

11th house was closely conjunct 10th lord Venus. Last but not least,

4th lord Mars was transiting the 8th house of obstacles.

>

> In view of the above indications of natal potential and the match

with two major events in the modern history of Japan, the study of

this chart certainly begins with promise.

>

> In closing, let me comment on the present period and transit

influences in the chart. The Saturn major period and Rahu sub-period

are running. Rahu is strong and unafflicted and unafflicting in the

chart. This suggests there would be worldly progress with regard to

5th house indications. The transits at the present time are, however

not easy. Rahu is stationary conjunct the most effective point of the

2nd house of wealth and status, while afflicting the 6th house of

financial stability, 8th house of obstacles and 10th house of foreign

trade. Meanwhile Ketu is afflicting the 8th house, 12th house, 2nd

house and 4th house. The transit station of the nodes would be

especially difficult as 2nd lord Saturn is now transiting the 8th

house of obstacles. Hence, we would expect to see setbacks to the 2nd

house indications. Indeed, the Nikkei average has in recent weeks

fallen very steeply. As the nodes will remain stationary until late

March, the situation

> would be expected to remain especially difficult for Japan during

this time. Adding to the strain is transit of 4th lord Mars through

Gemini and 6th house under affliction now by Rahu in the 2nd house.

Moreover, the transit of 10th lord Venus through the 12th house, also

currently under the aspect of Ketu in the 8th house, would suggest a

setback for foreign trade. Finally, as Jupiter is in its own 12th

house, there would be less problems in foreign countries at the

present time. In recent days, the situation would also have been

aggravated by the transit of 8th lord Sun in Capricorn into the

aspect of natal Rahu in the 5th house.

>

> Best wishes,

>

> Thor

>

> Japan Post-war Constitution

> May 3, 1947 12:00 AM -09:00

> Tokyo Longitude: 139E45 Latitude: 35N40

> Lahiri Ayanamsha: 23:07 Current Period: SA/RA/VE

>

> Planet Deg Sign Speed SA Nakshatra Lord

> ================================================

> Asc 03:25 Cap U.Shadya Su

> Sun 18:14 Ari +00:58:11 FM Bharani Ve

> Moon 17:40 Vir +13:07:43 WK Hasta Mo

> Mars 22:49 Pis +00:45:54 ST Revati Me

> Merc 03:47 Ari +01:52:36 WK Aswini Ke

> JuptR 01:02 Sco -00:07:14 FM Vishakha Ju

> Ven 15:52 Pis +01:12:00 ST U.Bhadra Sa

> Sat 09:34 Can +00:03:02 WK Pushya Sa

> Rahu 09:30 Tau -00:03:09 FM Krittika Su

> Ketu 09:30 Sco -00:03:09 FM Anuradha Sa

>

> True Node 365.25 Day Year - Internet Time: 667 beats

> Day: Saturday Sunrise: 4:50 AM

> Tithi: Shukla Trayodashi

> Yoga Pt: 9:14 Cp Yogi:Su AviYogi:Sa Dup Yogi: Sa

> Dagha Rashis: Tau Leo

>

> Sytems Approach Analysis

> ========================

> Sun Good Placement,

> Moon Good Placement, Weak Dispositor, Bright,

> Mars Good Placement,

> Mercury Good Placement, In Infancy: 24%,

> Jupiter Good Placement, In Infancy: 79%,

> Venus Good Placement,

> Saturn Good Placement, Weak Dispositor,

> Rahu Good Placement,

> Ketu Good Placement,

>

> Rashi Chart

> *******************************************************

> ** 11 * * 9 **

> *12* * * * *

> * * * * * *

> *VE 15:52 * * * * JUR01:02*

> *MA 22:49 * 10 AS 03:25 * 8 KE 09:30*

> * * * * * *

> ** ME 03:47 * * **

> *1 SU 18:14 * 7 *

> ** * * **

> *2 * * * * *

> * * * * * *

> *RA 09:30 * 4 SA 09:34 * 6 MO 17:40*

> * * * * * *

> ** 3 * * 5 **

> *******************************************************

>

> Navamsha

> *******************************************************

> ** 12 * * 10 **

> *1 * * * * *

> * * * * * *

> * RA * MA * *

> * * * * * *

> * * 11 AS * 9 *

> * * * * * *

> ** * * **

> *2 ME * 8 VE *

> ** * * **

> *3 * * * * *

> * * * * * *

> *MO * 5 * 7 *

> * * * * * *

> * * * SU * *

> * * JUR * * SA * *

> * * * * KE * *

> * * * * * *

> ** 4 * * 6 **

> *******************************************************

>

> Vimshottari Dasha/Buktis (Contemporary)

> =======================================

> Mo/Mo 31.7.1941

> Mo/Ma 31.5.1942

> Mo/Ra 30.12.1942

> Mo/Ju 30.6.1944

> Mo/Sa 30.10.1945

> Mo/Me 1.6.1947

> Mo/Ke 30.10.1948

> Mo/Ve 31.5.1949

> Mo/Su 30.1.1951

> Ma/Ma 1.8.1951

> Ma/Ra 28.12.1951

> Ma/Ju 14.1.1953

> Ma/Sa 21.12.1953

> Ma/Me 30.1.1955

> Ma/Ke 27.1.1956

> Ma/Ve 24.6.1956

> Ma/Su 24.8.1957

> Ma/Mo 30.12.1957

> Ra/Ra 31.7.1958

> Ra/Ju 12.4.1961

> Ra/Sa 6.9.1963

> Ra/Me 13.7.1966

> Ra/Ke 29.1.1969

> Ra/Ve 17.2.1970

> Ra/Su 17.2.1973

> Ra/Mo 11.1.1974

> Ra/Ma 13.7.1975

> Ju/Ju 31.7.1976

> Ju/Sa 18.9.1978

> Ju/Me 31.3.1981

> Ju/Ke 7.7.1983

> Ju/Ve 12.6.1984

> Ju/Su 11.2.1987

> Ju/Mo 30.11.1987

> Ju/Ma 31.3.1989

> Ju/Ra 7.3.1990

> Sa/Sa 31.7.1992

> Sa/Me 4.8.1995

> Sa/Ke 13.4.1998

> Sa/Ve 22.5.1999

> Sa/Su 22.7.2002

> Sa/Mo 4.7.2003

> Sa/Ma 1.2.2005

> Sa/Ra 13.3.2006

> Sa/Ju 17.1.2009

> Me/Me 31.7.2011

> Me/Ke 27.12.2013

> Me/Ve 24.12.2014

> Me/Su 24.10.2017

> Me/Mo 31.8.2018

> Me/Ma 30.1.2020

> Me/Ra 26.1.2021

> Me/Ju 16.8.2023

> Me/Sa 21.11.2025

> Ke/Ke 31.7.2028

> Ke/Ve 27.12.2028

> Ke/Su 26.2.2030

> Ke/Mo 4.7.2030

> Ke/Ma 2.2.2031

> Ke/Ra 1.7.2031

> Ke/Ju 19.7.2032

> Ke/Sa 24.6.2033

> Ke/Me 3.8.2034

> Ve/Ve 1.8.2035

> Ve/Su 30.11.2038

> Ve/Mo 30.11.2039

> Ve/Ma 31.7.2041

> Ve/Ra 30.9.2042

> Ve/Ju 30.9.2045

> Ve/Sa 31.5.2048

> Ve/Me 1.8.2051

> Ve/Ke 31.5.2054

> Su/Su 1.8.2055

> Su/Mo 18.11.2055

> Su/Ma 19.5.2056

> Su/Ra 24.9.2056

> Su/Ju 18.8.2057

> Su/Sa 6.6.2058

> Su/Me 19.5.2059

> Su/Ke 25.3.2060

> Su/Ve 31.7.2060

>

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January 27, 2008

Dear Friends:

If you get a chance, I highly recommend you go through this email from Thor

very carefully.

Construct the chart for Japan and follow the logic and chart analysis.

It is quite a good demonstration of Systems' Approach principles.

Great work, Thor!

David Hawthorne

SAMVA [sAMVA ] On Behalf Of

cosmologer

Wednesday, January 23, 2008 3:04 PM

SAMVA

Re: Japan: the Post-War constitution chart- CLARIFICATION