🇩🇪 Germany — 2017
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
Favourable
Over 2017 the year for Germany reads favourable overall. The best month is September (strongly favourable) and the hardest February (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Government & Leadership and the one under most pressure is Defence, Security & Conflict.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2017
| 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 | August | June | In Germany's foundation chart the 10th house (government and head of state) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits exalted (at its strongest) in the 2nd house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | September | February | A lunar eclipse (11 Feb 2017) falls in Cancer, the 2nd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | September | August | A solar eclipse (21 Aug 2017) falls in Leo, the 3rd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Challenging | February | August | A lunar eclipse (7 Aug 2017) falls in Capricorn, the 8th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | September | May | Saturn transits the 7th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | December | June | In Germany's foundation chart the 1st house (the nation and its people) is ruled by Mercury, which sits exalted (at its strongest) in the 4th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Favourable | August | November | In Germany's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Mercury, which sits exalted (at its strongest) in the 4th house; Sun and Venus occupy the 4th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | October | February | A solar eclipse (26 Feb 2017) falls in Aquarius, the 9th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | April | November | In Germany's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Mercury, which sits exalted (at its strongest) in the 4th house; Sun and Venus occupy the 4th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2017 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into Germany's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 26 Jan 2017 | Saturn enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into Germany's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 6 Feb 2017 | 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. |
| 11 Feb 2017 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Cancer 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. |
| 26 Feb 2017 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Aquarius 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. |
| 1 Mar 2017 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into Germany's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 6 Apr 2017 | Saturn 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. |
| 12 Apr 2017 | Mars enters Taurus | It moves into Germany's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 26 May 2017 | Mars enters Gemini | It moves into Germany's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 9 Jun 2017 | 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. |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Saturn enters Scorpio details → | It moves into Germany's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — added pressure or sharper events around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 11 Jul 2017 | Mars enters Cancer | It moves into Germany's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 7 Aug 2017 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Capricorn 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. |
| 17 Aug 2017 | Rahu enters Cancer details → | It moves into Germany's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 17 Aug 2017 | Ketu enters Capricorn details → | It moves into Germany's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 21 Aug 2017 | Solar eclipse (total) in Leo 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. |
| 25 Aug 2017 | Saturn turns direct | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): delayed matters of military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt start moving again. |
| 26 Aug 2017 | Mars enters Leo | It moves into Germany's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 11 Sep 2017 | Jupiter enters Libra details → | It moves into Germany's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — a supportive influence on education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 13 Oct 2017 | Mars enters Virgo | It moves into Germany's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 26 Oct 2017 | Saturn enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into Germany's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 29 Nov 2017 | Mars enters Libra | It moves into Germany's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
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 – Rahu | 6 Oct 2014 → 12 Aug 2017 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
| Saturn – Jupiter | 12 Aug 2017 → 24 Feb 2020 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
Annual charts — 2017
Cast for Berlin (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.
28 Mar 2017 · Lagna Capricorn · Raja: Mars (weekday lord, in house 3)
℞ 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 2017 · Lagna Libra · Mantri: Jupiter (weekday lord, in house 11)
℞ 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?
Germany uses its Reunification chart (1990-10-03, 00:00, Berlin). 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.