Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882–1945) was born on 1/30/1882 at 20:45 in United States Hyde Park, New York. Based on the birth details, the Ba Zi pillars are “辛巳 (Xin Si), 辛丑 (Xin Chou), 己巳 (Ji Si), 甲戌 (Jia Xu)”; Day Master: 己 (Ji) Earth; strength: Strong Day Master. In Zi Wei Dou Shu, the Life Palace is in 卯 (Mao), with Principal stars occupying the Life Palace: Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji), Giant Gate (Ju Men) and Wood bureau 3. In Western astrology, the Sun is in Aquarius, the Moon in Cancer, and the Ascendant in Virgo. Comparing major life events: In 1936, Wins reelection by one of the largest margins in U.S. history.; that year's Career and social standing score was 92, and the chart signal was auspicious; In 1920, Runs on a joint ticket as a vice-presidential candidate; the Career and social standing score was only 23. Below, we compare 10 major events in his life with the charts year by year to see how Eastern divination and Western astrology each interpret them.
Birth Details
Time of Birth
1/30/1882 20:45 (local time)
Place of Birth
Hyde Park, New York, United States (latitude 41.78° N, longitude 73.93° W)
Data Source
Open Gauquelin Database（roosevelt-franklin-delano-1882-01-30）; birth time as recorded on the birth certificate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Year of Death
1945-04-12
Ba Zi: Four Pillars of Destiny
Year Pillar辛巳Xin Si
Month Pillar辛丑Xin Chou
Day Pillar己巳Ji Si
Hour Pillar甲戌Jia Xu
The Day Master is 己 (Ji), of the Earth (like the ground supporting and holding things) element, with strength assessed as Strong Day Master; the favorable and useful Five Elements are Metal (like metal drawing inward and remaining firm), Water (like flowing water moving flexibly and seeping through), Wood (like trees growing upward).
Zi Wei Dou Shu
The Life Palace is in 卯 (Mao), Principal stars: Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji), Giant Gate (Ju Men); the Body Palace is in Wealth, and the Five-Element Bureau is Wood bureau 3. The birth year's Four Transformations: Giant Gate (Ju Men) undergoes Hua Lu (Prosperity Transformation) and enters Life, Sun (Tai Yang) undergoes Hua Quan (Authority Transformation) and enters Spouse, Arts Star (Wen Qu) undergoes Hua Ke (Recognition Transformation) and enters Siblings, Literary Star (Wen Chang) undergoes Hua Ji (Adversity Transformation) and enters Children.
Western Astrology Natal Chart
Ascendant
Virgo
Sun
Aquarius, House 6
Moon
Cancer, House 11
Mercury
Aquarius, House 6
Venus
Aquarius, House 6
Mars
Gemini, House 10
Jupiter
Taurus, House 9
Saturn
Taurus, House 9
Houses use the Whole Sign system (the Ascendant's zodiac sign is House 1).
Rising Virgo: People with Virgo rising give a careful, organized first impression and pay attention to methods and details in what they do.
Sun in Aquarius, House 6: The Sun represents the core self and the person one aspires to become; this placement is traditionally interpreted as: “With the Sun in the 6th house, your core identity and life will is expressed through daily work, health habits, service, and routine discipline. This makes you likely to clear purpose and visible confidence, while your lesson is to remember that being seen does not have to become constant self-proof.”
Moon in Cancer, House 11: The Moon represents emotions and an inner sense of security; this placement is traditionally interpreted as: “With the Moon in the 11th house, your emotional instincts and need for safety is expressed through friends, communities, ideals, group belonging, and future vision. This makes you likely to react with sincerity and strong feeling, while your lesson is to separate passing moods from lasting needs.”
Lifetime Fortune Line Chart
Dark blue line = overall fortune; gold line = career; alternating darker and lighter background = stages of the Ten-Year Luck Cycle (major periods); dots = major life events (green = positive events, red = setbacks, orange = turning points). Scores use this site's combined Zi Wei Dou Shu and Ba Zi scoring and serve only as a comparison within the culture of fate interpretation.
Major Life Events Compared with Birth Charts
1903 (21 years old): Graduates from Harvard University after three years; that same year proposes to his younger female cousin Eleanor, a distant relative.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 戊戌 (Wu Xu); yearly cycle: 癸卯 (Gui Mao). This year's Studies score is 54 (overall: 73).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕At Heavenly Stem in Yearly Fortune, Indirect Wealth: in a man’s birth chart, the star associated with a wife is clearly revealed; traditionally, this is interpreted as a sign of connections with the opposite sex.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Moon (Tai Yin) takes on the recognition-related Hua Ke influence and enters the natal Spouse Palace, suggesting a good reputation and smoother progress in Marriage and romantic relationships..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Pisces (House 7); Saturn transits Aquarius (House 6), transiting the natal Sun sign.
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
1905 (23 years old): Marries Eleanor despite his mother's opposition.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 戊戌 (Wu Xu); yearly cycle: 乙巳 (Yi Si). This year's Marriage and relationships score is 53 (overall: 65).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Moon (Tai Yin) takes on the obstacle-related Hua Ji influence and enters the natal Spouse Palace, suggesting setbacks or difficulties in Marriage and romantic relationships.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) takes on the beneficial Hua Lu influence and enters the Spouse Palace of Yearly Fortune, indicating welcome developments and benefits in Marriage and romantic relationships..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Taurus (House 9), coinciding with a “Jupiter return” (approximately every 12 years; traditionally regarded as a starting point for expansion and new opportunities); Saturn transits Pisces (House 7).
The birth-chart indicators do not fully align with the direction of this event—astrological interpretation offers a cultural perspective for comparison, while personal choices and the circumstances of the times are equally important.
1910 (28 years old): Is elected to the New York State Senate.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 戊戌 (Wu Xu); yearly cycle: 庚戌 (Geng Xu). This year's Career and social standing score is 40 (overall: 50).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Hurting Officer (Shang Guan) at Heavenly Stem is said to clash with Direct Officer, suggesting friction with people in authority.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, the beneficial Hua Lu influence reaches the three connected directions of the natal Career Palace, pointing to pleasant events and gains in Career and professional standing..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Libra (House 2); Saturn transits Taurus (House 9), coinciding with a “Saturn return” (approximately every 29 years; traditionally viewed as a turning point involving tests and maturity).
The birth-chart indicators do not fully align with the direction of this event—astrological interpretation offers a cultural perspective for comparison, while personal choices and the circumstances of the times are equally important.
1913 (31 years old): Becomes Assistant Secretary of the Navy in the Wilson administration.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丁酉 (Ding You); yearly cycle: 癸丑 (Gui Chou). This year's Career and social standing score is 83 (overall: 82).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Giant Gate (Ju Men) gains the influence of authority (Hua Quan) and enters the natal Life Palace, suggesting greater decision-making power and initiative in Career and professional standing.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Moon (Tai Yin) takes on the Hua Ke influence and enters the Life Palace of Yearly Fortune, pointing to recognition and favorable progress in Career and professional standing..
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
1920 (38 years old): Runs on a joint ticket as a vice-presidential candidate, but loses the election.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丁酉 (Ding You); yearly cycle: 庚申 (Geng Shen). This year's Career and social standing score is 23 (overall: 58).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Hurting Officer (Shang Guan) at Heavenly Stem is said to clash with Direct Officer, suggesting friction with people in authority.; 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Hurting Officer (Shang Guan) at dominant energy of the Earthly Branch is said to clash with Direct Officer, suggesting friction with people in authority..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Leo (House 12); Saturn transits Virgo (House 1).
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
1928 (46 years old): Returns to politics with his wife's encouragement and is elected governor of New York.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙申 (Bing Shen); yearly cycle: 戊辰 (Wu Chen). This year's Career and social standing score is 24 (overall: 51).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) takes on the obstacle-related Hua Ji influence and enters the natal Life Palace, suggesting setbacks or difficulties in Career and professional standing.; 〔Take note〕For the Day Master 己, the “Decline” stage appears with branch 辰 in Yearly Fortune, indicating that its strength is beginning to weaken..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Taurus (House 9), coinciding with a “Jupiter return” (approximately every 12 years; traditionally regarded as a starting point for expansion and new opportunities); Saturn transits Sagittarius (House 4).
The birth-chart indicators do not fully align with the direction of this event—astrological interpretation offers a cultural perspective for comparison, while personal choices and the circumstances of the times are equally important.
1932 (50 years old): Defeats Hoover in a landslide and is elected president of the United States.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙申 (Bing Shen); yearly cycle: 壬申 (Ren Shen). This year's Career and social standing score is 71 (overall: 86).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Left Assistant (Zuo Fu) takes on the recognition-related Hua Ke influence and enters the natal Life Palace, suggesting a good reputation and smoother progress in Career and professional standing.; 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Military Song (Wu Qu) takes on the obstructive Hua Ji influence and enters the Career Palace of Yearly Fortune, indicating that Career and professional standing may face obstacles and changes of course..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Leo (House 12); Saturn transits Aquarius (House 6), transiting the natal Sun sign.
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
1936 (54 years old): Wins reelection by one of the largest margins in U.S. history.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 乙未 (Yi Wei); yearly cycle: 丙子 (Bing Zi). This year's Career and social standing score is 92 (overall: 66).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕In Yearly Fortune, branch 子 combines with the month branch 丑, suggesting stronger foundations and support for career matters.; 〔Auspicious〕When Direct Resource appears at Heavenly Stem in Yearly Fortune, its protective influence is associated with guidance and support from helpful people..
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
1940 (58 years old): Is elected president for a third time.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 乙未 (Yi Wei); yearly cycle: 庚辰 (Geng Chen). This year's Career and social standing score is 5 (overall: 52).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Hurting Officer (Shang Guan) at Heavenly Stem is said to clash with Direct Officer, suggesting friction with people in authority.; 〔Take note〕For the Day Master 己, the “Decline” stage appears with branch 辰 in Yearly Fortune, indicating that its strength is beginning to weaken..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Taurus (House 9), coinciding with a “Jupiter return” (approximately every 12 years; traditionally regarded as a starting point for expansion and new opportunities); Saturn transits Taurus (House 9), coinciding with a “Saturn return” (approximately every 29 years; traditionally viewed as a turning point involving tests and maturity).
The birth-chart indicators do not fully align with the direction of this event—astrological interpretation offers a cultural perspective for comparison, while personal choices and the circumstances of the times are equally important.
1941 (59 years old): Japan launches a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor; the United States declares war on Japan, Germany and Italy.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 乙未 (Yi Wei); yearly cycle: 辛巳 (Xin Si). This year's Career and social standing score is 93 (overall: 84).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Giant Gate (Ju Men) takes on a beneficial influence (Hua Lu) and enters the natal Life Palace, suggesting happy developments and gains in Career and professional standing.; 〔Auspicious〕When the Day Master 己 meets the “Peak Prosperity” stage with branch 巳 of Yearly Fortune, its influence is at its strongest, symbolizing a peak in achievement..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Gemini (House 10); Saturn transits Taurus (House 9), coinciding with a “Saturn return” (approximately every 29 years; traditionally viewed as a turning point involving tests and maturity).
This year marked a turning point, with both auspicious and adverse signs appearing in the birth chart, echoing the ups and downs of the events.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ba Zi birth chart of Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
According to the birth time recorded in the Gauquelin database (1/30/1882 20:45, Hyde Park, New York), the Ba Zi chart comprises the Year Pillar 辛巳 (Xin Si), Month Pillar 辛丑 (Xin Chou), Day Pillar 己巳 (Ji Si), and Hour Pillar 甲戌 (Jia Xu). The Day Master is 己 (Ji) Earth, assessed as Strong Day Master, with favorable elements Metal, Water, Wood.
What is the Life Palace in the Zi Wei Dou Shu chart of Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
The Life Palace is in the 卯 (Mao) palace, with Principal stars occupying the Life Palace: Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji), Giant Gate (Ju Men); its Five-Element Bureau is Wood bureau 3. The Four Transformations of the birth year are: Giant Gate (Ju Men) undergoes Hua Lu (Prosperity Transformation) and enters Life, Sun (Tai Yang) undergoes Hua Quan (Authority Transformation) and enters Spouse, Arts Star (Wen Qu) undergoes Hua Ke (Recognition Transformation) and enters Siblings, Literary Star (Wen Chang) undergoes Hua Ji (Adversity Transformation) and enters Children.
What are the Sun sign and rising sign of Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
Sun: Aquarius; Moon: Cancer; Ascendant: Virgo.
Are these birth-chart interpretations accurate?
This page compares and shares perspectives from traditional divination culture: it places publicly documented life events alongside birth charts to show how traditional systems interpret them. Divination is not prediction, and we make no claims about accuracy rates. In some years, the chart indicators agree with events; in others they do not. We present both outcomes as they are.
Cultural Exchange Notice
The Hundred Years Book of Fate is a cultural-exchange website that uses divination traditions and psychological tests as a medium. This page places publicly documented life events alongside birth charts, illustrating how Eastern divination systems and Western astrology interpret them in their own ways. It is not a prediction, nor does it mean that divination can explain someone's achievements or experiences. Life events are drawn only from public, verifiable sources and do not concern health.
Birth data: Open Gauquelin Database (CC BY-SA 4.0). Biographical data and life events: Wikidata Q8007 (CC0) , Wikipedia. Chart calculations: The Hundred Years Book of Fate engine; lunar calendar dates before 1900 are extended using astronomical calculations. Last updated: 2026-10-30.
