🇫🇷 France — 2016
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 2016 the year for France reads mixed overall. The best month is January (mixed) and the hardest March (challenging). Across the year the strongest area is Trade, Markets & Technology and the one under most pressure is Society, Stability & Law and Order.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2016
| 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 | Challenging | January | March | A solar eclipse (9 Mar 2016) falls in Aquarius, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | April | September | A lunar eclipse (16 Sep 2016) falls in Pisces, the 2nd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | May | November | In France's foundation chart the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) is ruled by Mars, which sits in a neutral sign in the 4th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Favourable | July | March | A lunar eclipse (23 Mar 2016) falls in Virgo, the 8th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | January | September | A solar eclipse (1 Sep 2016) falls in Leo, the 7th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | July | March | A solar eclipse (9 Mar 2016) falls in Aquarius, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Challenging | October | March | A solar eclipse (9 Mar 2016) falls in Aquarius, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | October | January | Mars transits the 9th house — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Challenging | October | March | In France's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Venus, which sits debilitated (weak) in the 8th house; Mars occupies the 4th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in France |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2016 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 7th house (foreign relations): matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 29 Jan 2016 | Rahu enters Leo details → | It moves into France's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 29 Jan 2016 | Ketu enters Aquarius details → | It moves into France's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 20 Feb 2016 | Mars enters Scorpio | It moves into France's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 9 Mar 2016 | Solar eclipse (total) in Aquarius details → | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around national character, vitality and public image, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 23 Mar 2016 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Virgo details → | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 25 Mar 2016 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 10th house (government and head of state): matters of the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 9 May 2016 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 7th house (foreign relations): delayed matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners start moving again. |
| 17 Jun 2016 | Mars enters Libra | It moves into France's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — added pressure or sharper events around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 12 Jul 2016 | Mars enters Scorpio | It moves into France's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 11 Aug 2016 | Jupiter enters Virgo details → | It moves into France's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — a supportive influence on disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 13 Aug 2016 | Saturn 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. |
| 1 Sep 2016 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Leo details → | In the 7th house (foreign relations): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 16 Sep 2016 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Pisces 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. |
| 17 Sep 2016 | Mars enters Sagittarius | It moves into France's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 31 Oct 2016 | Mars enters Capricorn | It moves into France's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 11 Dec 2016 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into France's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury – Mercury | 24 Apr 2014 → 21 Sep 2016 | trade, media, communication, technology and young people |
| Mercury – Ketu | 21 Sep 2016 → 18 Sep 2017 | hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events |
Annual charts — 2016
Cast for Paris (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.
8 Apr 2016 · Lagna Cancer · Raja: Venus (weekday lord, in house 9)
℞ 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 2016 · Lagna Leo · Mantri: Mercury (weekday lord, in house 9)
℞ 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?
France uses its Fifth Republic chart (1958-10-04, 18:30, Paris). 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.