Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756–1791) was born on 1/27/1756 at 20:00 in Austria Salzburg. Based on the birth details, the Ba Zi pillars are “乙亥 (Yi Hai), 己丑 (Ji Chou), 乙丑 (Yi Chou), 丙戌 (Bing Xu)”; Day Master: 乙 (Yi) Wood; strength: Weak Day Master. In Zi Wei Dou Shu, the Life Palace is in 卯 (Mao), with Principal stars occupying the Life Palace: Chastity (Lian Zhen), Army Breaker (Po Jun) and Earth bureau 5. In Western astrology, the Sun is in Aquarius, the Moon in Sagittarius, and the Ascendant in Virgo. Comparing major life events: In 1762, Toured with his father at the age of six and displayed his remarkable talent at the courts in Munich and Vienna.; that year's Career and social standing score was 98, and the chart signal was auspicious. Below, we compare 9 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
1/27/1756 20:00 (local time)
Place of Birth
Salzburg, Austria (latitude 47.8° N, longitude 13.05° E)
Data Source
Open Gauquelin Database（mozart-wolfgang-amadeus-1756-01-27）; birth time as recorded on the birth certificate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Year of Death
1791-12-05
Ba Zi: Four Pillars of Destiny
Year Pillar乙亥Yi Hai
Month Pillar己丑Ji Chou
Day Pillar乙丑Yi Chou
Hour Pillar丙戌Bing Xu
The Day Master is 乙 (Yi), of the Wood (like trees growing upward) element, with strength assessed as Weak Day Master; the favorable and useful Five Elements are 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: Chastity (Lian Zhen), Army Breaker (Po Jun); the Body Palace is in Wealth, and the Five-Element Bureau is Earth bureau 5. The birth year's Four Transformations: Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) undergoes Hua Lu (Prosperity Transformation) and enters Health, Heavenly Beam (Tian Liang) undergoes Hua Quan (Authority Transformation) and enters Health, Purple Subtlety (Zi Wei) undergoes Hua Ke (Recognition Transformation) and enters Wealth, Moon (Tai Yin) undergoes Hua Ji (Adversity Transformation) and enters Property.
Western Astrology Natal Chart
Ascendant
Virgo
Sun
Aquarius, House 6
Moon
Sagittarius, House 4
Mercury
Aquarius, House 6
Venus
Pisces, House 7
Mars
Gemini, House 10
Jupiter
Libra, House 2
Saturn
Aquarius, House 6
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 Sagittarius, House 4: The Moon represents emotions and an inner sense of security; this placement is traditionally interpreted as: “With the Moon in the 4th house, your emotional instincts and need for safety is expressed through home, family roots, emotional security, and your inner foundation. 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
1762 (6 years old): Toured with his father at the age of six and displayed his remarkable talent at the courts in Munich and Vienna.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 戊子 (Wu Zi); yearly cycle: 壬午 (Ren Wu). This year's Career and social standing score is 98 (overall: 83).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕Yearly cycle 壬午 and ten-year luck cycle 戊子 have conflicting heavenly stems and clashing earthly branches, traditionally indicating major upheaval.; 〔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.
1770 (14 years old): At fourteen he wrote the opera Mitridate, re di Ponto for Milan, where its premiere was a success.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丁亥 (Ding Hai); yearly cycle: 庚寅 (Geng Yin). This year's Career and social standing score is 87 (overall: 79).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕Direct Officer (Zheng Guan) appearing at Heavenly Stem during Yearly Fortune is associated with advancement at work and receiving recognition.(Officer and Seven Killings stars combine with the Day Master); 〔Auspicious〕When the Day Master 乙 meets the “Peak Prosperity” stage with branch 寅 of Yearly Fortune, its influence is at its strongest, symbolizing a peak in achievement..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Sagittarius (House 4); Saturn transits Leo (House 12).
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
1778 (22 years old): Failed to find work despite searching in several places and went to Paris; his mother died there that same year.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丁亥 (Ding Hai); yearly cycle: 戊戌 (Wu Xu). This year's Career and social standing score is 86 (overall: 84).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕The favorable fortune influences of Yearly Fortune and 10-year period both converge on the natal Career Palace, suggesting that auspicious events in Career and professional standing may come at this time.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Greedy Wolf (Tan Lang) takes on a beneficial influence (Hua Lu) and enters the natal Career Palace, suggesting happy developments and gains in Career and professional standing..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Leo (House 12); Saturn transits Scorpio (House 3).
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.
1781 (25 years old): Broke with his employers in Salzburg and was dismissed; remained in Vienna as a freelance musician.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙戌 (Bing Xu); yearly cycle: 辛丑 (Xin Chou). This year's Career and social standing score is 18 (overall: 55).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕A clash in Yearly Fortune between stem 辛 and Day Master 乙 involves the Officer or Seven Killings stars, suggesting pressures affecting Career and professional standing.; 〔Take note〕For the Day Master 乙, the “Decline” stage appears with branch 丑 in Yearly Fortune, indicating that its strength is beginning to weaken..
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.
1782 (26 years old): Married Constanze; his opera The Abduction from the Seraglio premiered to great acclaim.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙戌 (Bing Xu); yearly cycle: 壬寅 (Ren Yin). This year's Marriage and relationships score is 61 (overall: 83).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕When Direct Resource appears at Heavenly Stem in Yearly Fortune, its protective influence is associated with guidance and support from helpful people.; 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Military Song (Wu Qu) takes on the obstacle-related Hua Ji influence and enters the natal Career Palace, suggesting setbacks or difficulties in Career and professional standing..
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.
1786 (30 years old): His opera The Marriage of Figaro had a successful premiere in Vienna.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙戌 (Bing Xu); yearly cycle: 丙午 (Bing Wu). This year's Career and social standing score is 56 (overall: 72).
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, Chastity (Lian Zhen) takes on the obstacle-related Hua Ji influence and enters the natal Life Palace, suggesting setbacks or difficulties in Career and professional standing..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Taurus (House 9); Saturn transits Aquarius (House 6), coinciding with a “Saturn return” (approximately every 29 years; traditionally viewed as a turning point involving tests and maturity), transiting the natal Sun sign.
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.
1787 (31 years old): Don Giovanni received acclaim at its Prague premiere; by year's end he finally secured a permanent court position, and his father died that same year.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙戌 (Bing Xu); yearly cycle: 丁未 (Ding Wei). This year's Career and social standing score is 31 (overall: 63).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕The clash between branch 未 in Yearly Fortune and the month branch 丑 points to shaken foundations and possible career changes.; 〔Take note〕With Fire Star (Huo Xing) in the Life Palace during Yearly Fortune, impatience or sudden changes may affect Career and professional standing..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Gemini (House 10); Saturn transits Aquarius (House 6), coinciding with a “Saturn return” (approximately every 29 years; traditionally viewed as a turning point involving tests and maturity), transiting the natal Sun sign.
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.
1788 (32 years old): His income fell by two-thirds from its peak, leaving him in financial difficulty.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙戌 (Bing Xu); yearly cycle: 戊申 (Wu Shen). This year's Wealth prospects score is 93 (overall: 86).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Direct Wealth (Zheng Cai) appears at Heavenly Stem, traditionally indicating steadier earnings and a gradual rise in regular income.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Moon (Tai Yin) gains the influence of authority (Hua Quan) and enters the natal Property Palace, suggesting greater decision-making power and initiative in Wealth..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Cancer (House 11); 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.
1790 (34 years old): His financial circumstances finally began to improve after having caused him anxiety.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 乙酉 (Yi You); yearly cycle: 庚戌 (Geng Xu). This year's Wealth prospects score is 71 (overall: 69).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Heavenly Unity (Tian Tong) takes on the obstacle-related Hua Ji influence and enters the natal Property Palace, suggesting setbacks or difficulties in Wealth.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Moon (Tai Yin) takes on the recognition-related Hua Ke influence and enters the natal Property Palace, suggesting a good reputation and smoother progress in Wealth..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Leo (House 12); Saturn transits Aries (House 8).
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ba Zi birth chart of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
According to the birth time recorded in the Gauquelin database (1/27/1756 20:00, Salzburg), the Ba Zi chart comprises the Year Pillar 乙亥 (Yi Hai), Month Pillar 己丑 (Ji Chou), Day Pillar 乙丑 (Yi Chou), and Hour Pillar 丙戌 (Bing Xu). The Day Master is 乙 (Yi) Wood, assessed as Weak Day Master, with favorable elements Water, Wood.
What is the Life Palace in the Zi Wei Dou Shu chart of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
The Life Palace is in the 卯 (Mao) palace, with Principal stars occupying the Life Palace: Chastity (Lian Zhen), Army Breaker (Po Jun); its Five-Element Bureau is Earth bureau 5. The Four Transformations of the birth year are: Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) undergoes Hua Lu (Prosperity Transformation) and enters Health, Heavenly Beam (Tian Liang) undergoes Hua Quan (Authority Transformation) and enters Health, Purple Subtlety (Zi Wei) undergoes Hua Ke (Recognition Transformation) and enters Wealth, Moon (Tai Yin) undergoes Hua Ji (Adversity Transformation) and enters Property.
What are the Sun sign and rising sign of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
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 Q254 (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.
