🇨🇳 China — 1986
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
Mixed
Over 1986 the year for China reads mixed overall. The best month is February (favourable) and the hardest April (challenging). Across the year the strongest area is Defence, Security & Conflict and the one under most pressure is Society, Stability & Law and Order.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1986
| 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 | Favourable | December | April | A lunar eclipse (24 Apr 1986) falls in Libra, the 10th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | February | January | Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 14 Mar 1986) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in its own sign (strong), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.) |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | March | April | A solar eclipse (9 Apr 1986) falls in Pisces, the 3rd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Favourable | June | March | In China's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Mercury, which sits exalted (at its strongest) in the 9th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | January | April | A solar eclipse (9 Apr 1986) falls in Pisces, the 3rd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Favourable | June | October | In China's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Mercury, which sits exalted (at its strongest) in the 9th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Challenging | December | October | A lunar eclipse (17 Oct 1986) falls in Aries, the 4th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | January | October | A solar eclipse (3 Oct 1986) falls in Virgo, the 9th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Challenging | December | October | A lunar eclipse (17 Oct 1986) falls in Aries, 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 China |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 1986 | Mars enters Scorpio | It moves into China's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 24 Jan 1986 | Jupiter enters Aquarius details → | It moves into China's 2nd house (national wealth) — a supportive influence on treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 15 Mar 1986 | Mars enters Sagittarius | It moves into China's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 19 Mar 1986 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): matters of the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 9 Apr 1986 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Pisces 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 Apr 1986 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Libra 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 Jul 1986 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 2nd house (national wealth): matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 7 Aug 1986 | Saturn 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. |
| 18 Aug 1986 | Rahu enters Pisces details → | It moves into China's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 18 Aug 1986 | Ketu enters Virgo details → | It moves into China's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — added pressure or sharper events around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 26 Sep 1986 | Mars enters Capricorn | It moves into China's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 3 Oct 1986 | Solar eclipse (total) in Virgo 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. |
| 17 Oct 1986 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Aries 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. |
| 8 Nov 1986 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 2nd house (national wealth): delayed matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves start moving again. |
| 16 Nov 1986 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into China's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 30 Dec 1986 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into China's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter – Jupiter | 17 Oct 1984 → 5 Dec 1986 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
| Jupiter – Saturn | 5 Dec 1986 → 17 Jun 1989 | labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance |
Annual charts — 1986
Cast for Beijing (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.
9 Apr 1986 · Lagna Leo · Raja: Mercury (weekday lord, in house 8)
℞ 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 1986 · Lagna Pisces · Mantri: Moon (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?
China uses its Proclamation of the People's Republic chart (1949-10-01, 15:01, Beijing). 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.