🇨🇳 China — 2011
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 2011 the year for China reads mixed overall. The best month is August (favourable) and the hardest July (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Public Health & Welfare and the one under most pressure is Justice, Religion & Education.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2011
| 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 | Mixed | October | January | In China's foundation chart the 10th house (government and head of state) is ruled by Venus, which sits in its own sign (strong) in the 10th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | April | November | A solar eclipse (25 Nov 2011) falls in Scorpio, the 11th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | April | December | A lunar eclipse (10 Dec 2011) falls in Taurus, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | August | July | A solar eclipse (1 Jul 2011) falls in Gemini, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | April | October | Mars transits the 7th house (97% of the month); Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 3rd house — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Favourable | December | July | A solar eclipse (1 Jul 2011) falls in Gemini, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | October | January | Mars (from the 1st house) aspects the 4th house; Mars transits the 1st house (77% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Challenging | November | June | A solar eclipse (1 Jun 2011) falls in Taurus, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | October | January | Antardasha lord Sun (until 20 Sep 2011) rules the 8th house. In this chart Sun is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government.) |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in China |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2011 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Sagittarius details → | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 7 Jan 2011 | 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. |
| 26 Jan 2011 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): matters of the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 15 Feb 2011 | 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. |
| 25 Mar 2011 | 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. |
| 3 May 2011 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into China's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 8 May 2011 | Jupiter enters Aries details → | It moves into China's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — a supportive influence on territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 1 Jun 2011 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Taurus details → | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 6 Jun 2011 | Rahu enters Scorpio details → | 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. |
| 6 Jun 2011 | Ketu enters Taurus details → | It moves into China's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 12 Jun 2011 | Mars enters Taurus | It moves into China's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 13 Jun 2011 | Saturn turns direct | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): delayed matters of the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy start moving again. |
| 15 Jun 2011 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Sagittarius details → | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 1 Jul 2011 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Gemini details → | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 25 Jul 2011 | Mars enters Gemini | It moves into China's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — added pressure or sharper events around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 30 Aug 2011 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): matters of territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 9 Sep 2011 | Mars enters Cancer | It moves into China's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 30 Oct 2011 | Mars enters Leo | It moves into China's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 14 Nov 2011 | Saturn enters Libra details → | It moves into China's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 25 Nov 2011 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Scorpio details → | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 10 Dec 2011 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Taurus details → | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 26 Dec 2011 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): delayed matters of territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather start moving again. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn – Sun | 8 Oct 2010 → 20 Sep 2011 | the head of state and the authority of the government |
| Saturn – Moon | 20 Sep 2011 → 20 Apr 2013 | the people, the public mood, food and water |
Annual charts — 2011
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.
4 Apr 2011 · Lagna Scorpio · Raja: Moon (weekday lord, in house 5)
℞ 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.
14 Apr 2011 · Lagna Leo · Mantri: Jupiter (weekday lord, in house 8)
℞ 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.