🇨🇳 China — November 2019
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 — November 2019
Favourable Favourable overall: strongest areas are Defence, Security & Conflict and Public Health & Welfare; most pressure falls on Economy & Public Finance and Society, Stability & Law and Order.
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 +0.3 (natal +1.0 · dasha +0.0 · transit -0.6)
- 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 -0.8 — Mars transits the 10th house (67% of the month); Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit +0.4 — Mercury transits the 10th house (77% of the month) while retrograde — Mercury brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 10th house (53% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
💰 Economy & Public Finance
MixedGoverns the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains · Houses 2nd & 11th · Natural significators: Jupiter, Venus
Gains and strains sit side by side — good headline numbers can be offset by inflation, debt costs or uneven sectors. Selective rather than broad strength.
Why the charts say this — score -0.8 (natal -0.7 · dasha +0.0 · transit -0.1)
- 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 -0.5 — Saturn (from the 12th house) aspects the 2nd house — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.4 — Venus transits the 11th house (70% of the month) — Venus 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 +0.9 (natal +0.4 · dasha +0.7 · transit -0.2)
- 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.
- dasha +0.3 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 17 Oct 2036) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha +0.2 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 14 Mar 2022) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Mercury (until 19 Feb 2020) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict
Strongly favourableGoverns the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars
The security picture is calmer than usual: the forces are well-led and well-supplied, rivals are held in check and internal order is maintained with little drama.
Why the charts say this — score +3.0 (natal +1.2 · dasha +0.9 · transit +0.9)
- 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 (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house; Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 8th house — Jupiter brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit +0.5 — Rahu transits the 6th house while retrograde — Rahu brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house — Saturn brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- dasha +0.4 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 17 Oct 2036) rules the 6th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha +0.3 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 14 Mar 2022) rules the 6th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha +0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Mercury (until 19 Feb 2020) rules the 6th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
🤝 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 +0.5 (natal -0.1 · dasha +0.7 · transit +0.0)
- dasha +0.3 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 17 Oct 2036) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha +0.2 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 14 Mar 2022) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Mercury (until 19 Feb 2020) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
🏥 Public Health & Welfare
Strongly favourableGoverns the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems · Houses 6th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon, Saturn
Public health holds up well: outbreaks are contained, hospitals cope and welfare programmes reach people. Health-sector reforms and campaigns are better received.
Why the charts say this — score +2.7 (natal +1.2 · dasha +0.9 · 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 +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit +0.5 — Rahu transits the 6th house while retrograde — Rahu brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha +0.4 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 17 Oct 2036) rules the 6th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha +0.3 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 14 Mar 2022) rules the 6th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha +0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Mercury (until 19 Feb 2020) rules the 6th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
👥 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 -0.3 (natal -0.4 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.1)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 4th house — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.4 — Mars (from the 9th house) aspects the 4th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure 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.
⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education
FavourableGoverns the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale · Houses 9th & 5th · Natural significators: Jupiter
The courts, universities and religious institutions command respect; landmark rulings and education initiatives are received well and the national mood is hopeful.
Why the charts say this — score +1.4 (natal +0.7 · dasha +1.7 · transit -0.9)
- dasha +0.7 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 17 Oct 2036) rules the 9th house and sits in the 9th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha +0.6 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 14 Mar 2022) rules the 9th house and sits in the 9th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- 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 -0.5 — Saturn (from the 12th house) aspects the 9th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.5 — Mars transits the 9th house (33% of the month); Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha +0.4 — Pratyantardasha lord Mercury (until 19 Feb 2020) rules the 9th house and sits in the 9th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
🌦️ 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 +0.1 (natal -0.5 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.6)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 4th house; Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 8th house — Jupiter brings support 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 — Mars (from the 9th house) aspects the 4th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in China |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2019 | Jupiter enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into China's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 7 Nov 2019 | Mercury enters Libra | It moves into China's 10th house (government and head of state) — a supportive influence on the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 10 Nov 2019 | Mars enters Libra | 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. |
| 12 Nov 2019 | Full Moon in Aries | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 16 Nov 2019 | Sun 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. |
| 21 Nov 2019 | Mercury turns direct | In the 10th house (government and head of state): delayed matters of the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world start moving again. |
| 21 Nov 2019 | Venus enters Sagittarius | It moves into China's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 26 Nov 2019 | New Moon in Scorpio | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): a fresh start or new focus around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
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 — Mercury (17 Oct 2019 → 17 Oct 2036). Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people. In China's chart it rules the 6th and 9th houses (armed forces and public health; law, religion and higher learning), sits in Virgo (the 9th house) exalted (at its strongest), and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Mercury's themes — trade, media, communication, technology and young people — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Mercury (17 Oct 2019 → 14 Mar 2022). Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people. In China's chart it rules the 6th and 9th houses (armed forces and public health; law, religion and higher learning), sits in Virgo (the 9th house) exalted (at its strongest), and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Mercury's themes — trade, media, communication, technology and young people — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha — Mercury (17 Oct 2019 → 19 Feb 2020). Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people. In China's chart it rules the 6th and 9th houses (armed forces and public health; law, religion and higher learning), sits in Virgo (the 9th house) exalted (at its strongest), and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Mercury's themes — trade, media, communication, technology and young people — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Mercury (17 Oct 2019 → 19 Feb 2020).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Sagittarius, the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) of China's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. A dusthana placement: pressure is sharper but also forces long-needed reform.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Sagittarius, the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury — and its glance falls on the 4th, 6th, 8th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 6th house (armed forces and public health) and Ketu in the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury.
Sade Sati of the nation — Saturn is in the first phase (Saturn one sign before the national Moon) — the Moon is the people, so public mood, morale and living conditions feel heavier than usual.
12-month outlook
| Area | Nov 19 | Dec 19 | Jan 20 | Feb 20 | Mar 20 | Apr 20 | May 20 | Jun 20 | Jul 20 | Aug 20 | Sep 20 | Oct 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 November 15, 2019 (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.