🇨🇳 China — March 2016
China is a single-party state and the world's manufacturing and export powerhouse, with a very large domestic market. 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 — March 2016
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Defence, Security & Conflict and Public Health & Welfare; most pressure falls on Economy & Public Finance 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 +0.8 (natal +1.0 · dasha +0.1 · transit -0.3)
- natal +1.0 — 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.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th 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 Saturn (until 17 Oct 2019) rules the 1st house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
💰 Economy & Public Finance
ChallengingGoverns the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains · Houses 2nd & 11th · Natural significators: Jupiter, Venus
Strain on public finances, banks or the currency is likely: slowing income, rising costs, funding gaps or a loss of confidence. Austerity talk and budget disputes are typical.
Why the charts say this — score -1.5 (natal -0.7 · dasha +0.1 · transit +1.0 · eclipse -2.0)
- eclipse -2.0 — A solar eclipse (9 Mar 2016) falls in Aquarius, the 2nd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date.
- transit -0.8 — Ketu transits the 2nd house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.8 — Venus transits the 2nd house (77% of the month) — Venus brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 8th house) aspects the 2nd house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- natal -0.5 — In China's foundation chart the 2nd house (national wealth) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 8th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one.
- transit +0.3 — Saturn transits the 11th house — Saturn brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.3 — Mercury transits the 2nd house (55% of the month) — Mercury brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
📈 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 -0.1 (natal +0.4 · dasha -0.6 · transit +0.0)
- dasha -0.6 — Antardasha lord Rahu (until 4 Apr 2017) sits in the 3rd house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- natal +0.5 — In China's foundation chart the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) 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.
- transit +0.3 — Sun transits the 3rd house (58% of the month) — Sun brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit +0.2 — Mercury transits the 3rd house (42% of the month) — Mercury brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict
MixedGoverns the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars
Tension simmers without necessarily boiling over: border incidents, security alerts or sharp rhetoric are possible, but the state remains in control.
Why the charts say this — score +0.9 (natal +1.2 · dasha +0.1 · transit -0.3)
- natal +1.2 — 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.
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 8th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 8th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 6th house — Mars brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 8th house — Saturn brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- dasha +0.1 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 17 Oct 2019) sits in the 8th house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances
MixedGoverns treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals · Houses 7th & 3rd · Natural significators: Venus, Mercury
Relations are workable but uneven: some partners warm up while others cool. Negotiations drag but do not collapse.
Why the charts say this — score -0.1 (natal -0.1 · dasha -0.2 · transit +0.2)
- dasha -0.2 — Antardasha lord Rahu (until 4 Apr 2017) sits in the 3rd house. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- transit +0.2 — Sun transits the 3rd house (58% of the month) — Sun 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 +1.2 · dasha +0.2 · transit -0.6)
- natal +1.2 — 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.
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 11th 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 11th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 17 Oct 2019) rules the 1st house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
👥 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 +0.0 (natal -0.4 · dasha +0.1 · transit +0.4)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 8th house) aspects the 4th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- natal -0.4 — In China's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Mars, which sits debilitated (weak) in the 7th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha +0.1 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 17 Oct 2019) rules the 1st house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
⚖️ 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 -1.5 (natal +0.7 · dasha -0.2 · transit -0.5 · eclipse -1.5)
- eclipse -1.5 — A lunar eclipse (23 Mar 2016) falls in Virgo, the 9th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date.
- natal +0.5 — In China's foundation chart the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) 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.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Ketu (until 27 Mar 2016) sits in the 9th house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
🌦️ 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 -0.2 (natal -0.5 · dasha -0.4 · transit +0.7)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter (from the 8th house) aspects the 4th house; Jupiter transits the 8th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 8th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- natal -0.4 — In China's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Mars, which sits debilitated (weak) in the 7th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 8th house — Saturn brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Rahu (until 4 Apr 2017) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Ketu (until 27 Mar 2016) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
- dasha +0.1 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 17 Oct 2019) sits in the 8th house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in China |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2016 | Mercury enters Aquarius | It moves into China's 2nd house (national wealth) — a supportive influence on treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 7 Mar 2016 | Venus enters Aquarius | It moves into China's 2nd house (national wealth) — a supportive influence on treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 9 Mar 2016 | New Moon in Aquarius | In the 2nd house (national wealth): a fresh start or new focus around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 9 Mar 2016 | Solar eclipse (total) in Aquarius details → | In the 2nd house (national wealth): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 13 Mar 2016 | Sun 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. |
| 18 Mar 2016 | Mercury enters Pisces | It moves into China's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — a supportive influence on press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 23 Mar 2016 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) 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. |
| 23 Mar 2016 | Full Moon in Virgo | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 25 Mar 2016 | 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. |
| 31 Mar 2016 | Venus enters Pisces | It moves into China's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — a supportive influence on press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
All upcoming eclipses and major transits, with their effect on every country →
The nation's running dasha
Vimshottari dasha counted from the national Moon (Capricorn, Uttara Ashadha). The Mahadasha sets the long theme, the Antardasha the current chapter, the Pratyantardasha the month-to-month tone.
Mahadasha — Saturn (17 Oct 2000 → 17 Oct 2019). Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance. In China's chart it rules the 1st and 2nd houses (the nation and its people; national wealth), sits in Leo (the 8th house) in a neutral sign, and is neutral in function for this chart. While this period runs, Saturn's themes — labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Rahu (29 May 2014 → 4 Apr 2017). Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements. In China's chart it owns no house (a shadow planet that acts through its sign lord and conjunctions), sits in Pisces (the 3rd house) in a neutral sign, 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 — Ketu (26 Jan 2016 → 27 Mar 2016). Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events. In China's chart it owns no house (a shadow planet that acts through its sign lord and conjunctions), sits in Virgo (the 9th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Ketu's themes — hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Ketu (26 Jan 2016 → 27 Mar 2016); Venus (27 Mar 2016 → 16 Sep 2016).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Scorpio, the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) of China's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. An upachaya (growing) house: Saturn works constructively here over time.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Leo (retrograde), the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval — and its glance falls on the 12th, 2nd, 4th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) and Ketu in the 2nd house (national wealth). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Capricorn; Saturn is in Scorpio).
12-month outlook
| Area | Mar 16 | Apr 16 | May 16 | Jun 16 | Jul 16 | Aug 16 | Sep 16 | Oct 16 | Nov 16 | Dec 16 | Jan 17 | Feb 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 — Proclamation of the People's Republic
🇨🇳 China is a single-party state and the world's manufacturing and export powerhouse, with a very large domestic market. Its foundation chart is cast for the Proclamation of the People's Republic — 1949-10-01, 15:01 local time, Beijing — and rises in Capricorn, so Saturn, lord of the Lagna, is the nation's ruler: it sits in Leo (the 8th house) in a neutral sign. The 10th-house (government) lord Venus sits in the 10th house in its own sign (strong). The Moon — the people — is in Capricorn in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra.
Planets at their strongest: Mercury (exalted), Jupiter (own sign), Venus (own sign). Planets under strain by sign: Mars (debilitated). Concentrations: Sun, Mercury, Ketu together in Virgo (the 9th house). These natal conditions are the permanent "base score" used in every monthly verdict.
KP (Placidus) chart for Beijing at the founding moment, Lahiri ayanamsa — the same layout as the KP tab. The right-hand chart overlays the planets of March 15, 2016 (the 15th of the month) as "G·" (Gochar).
| Planet | Sign | Sign° | Abs° | House | Nakshatra | Inds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As | Capricorn (Cp) | 8°24′ | 278°24′ | H1 | Uttara Ashadha P4 | |
| Su | Virgo (Vi) | 14°36′ | 164°36′ | H8 | Hasta P2 | |
| Mo | Capricorn (Cp) | 9°54′ | 279°54′ | H1 | Uttara Ashadha P4 | ☽ |
| Ma | Cancer (Ca) | 21°43′ | 111°43′ | H7 | Ashlesha P2 | |
| Me | Virgo (Vi) | 20°01′ | 170°01′ | H8 | Hasta P4 | ℞ |
| Ju | Sagittarius (Sg) | 29°26′ | 269°26′ | H12 | Uttara Ashadha P1 | |
| Ve | Libra (Li) | 26°17′ | 206°17′ | H9 | Vishakha P2 | |
| Sa | Leo (Le) | 19°59′ | 139°59′ | H7 | Purva Phalguni P2 | |
| Ra | Pisces (Pi) | 23°49′ | 353°49′ | H2 | Revati P3 | ℞ |
| Ke | Virgo (Vi) | 23°49′ | 173°49′ | H8 | Chitra P1 | ℞ |
| House | Sign | Sign° | Nakshatra | NL | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | Capricorn (Cp) | 8°24′ | Uttara Ashadha P4 | Su | Mo |
| H2 | Aquarius (Aq) | 24°27′ | Purva Bhadrapada P2 | Ju | Ra |
| H3 | Aries (Ar) | 2°56′ | Ashwini P1 | Ke | — |
| H4 | Taurus (Ta) | 0°34′ | Krittika P2 | Su | — |
| H5 | Taurus (Ta) | 22°35′ | Rohini P4 | Mo | — |
| H6 | Gemini (Ge) | 13°32′ | Ardra P3 | Ra | — |
| H7 | Cancer (Ca) | 8°24′ | Pushya P2 | Sa | Ma, Sa |
| H8 | Leo (Le) | 24°27′ | Purva Phalguni P4 | Ve | Su, Me, Ke |
| H9 | Libra (Li) | 2°56′ | Chitra P3 | Ma | Ve |
| H10 | Scorpio (Sc) | 0°34′ | Vishakha P4 | Ju | — |
| H11 | Scorpio (Sc) | 22°35′ | Jyeshtha P2 | Me | — |
| H12 | Sagittarius (Sg) | 13°32′ | Purva Ashadha P1 | Ve | Ju |
Key house domains
Lunation and eclipse charts this month
Each chart is cast for Beijing 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.
Other countries
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.
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.
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.