1978-3rd Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party 1 by Wei This was a highly significant conference in the history of the Communist Party of China, marking a pivotal moment: China concluded the Cultural Revolution and initiated economic reforms and opening up. On December 18, 1978, at 10 AM, in the ancient city of Beijing where snowflakes danced in the air, the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee of the Communist Party of China commenced at the Jingxi Guesthouse. With thorough preparations for the Central Work Conference, the agenda for the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee proceeded seamlessly. The conference concluded after just five days. http://opinion.people.com.cn/BIG5/36355 ... index.html 3rd Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Plena ... nist_Party Chinese economic reform https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_economic_reform Cultural Revolution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_Revolution 1978: 1978 Dial.png Viewed 2059 times 78.12 KiB The midpoint of Pluto/Apollon symbolizes China's transition from a small to a large scale, marking a new stage of rapid economic development and modernization. The Moon/North Node manifests as unity among the people, symbolizing the collaborative efforts of the nation. Simultaneously, the combination of Jupiter/Neptune symbolizes the Chinese people's pursuit of dreams and aspirations. The presence of Venus/Kronos indicates that the government has provided assistance and support in this process, reflecting the influence of national collectivism and socialism. 1978 Dial 2.png Viewed 2059 times 67.66 KiB Saturn/Kronos (farewell to the personal worship of the past - Mao Zedong era) = Jupiter/Pluto (wealthy individuals) = Mercury/North Node (exchange of business or ideas). During the Mao Zedong era, particularly the time of the Gang of Four, a slogan circulated in China: "Better socialist grass than capitalist sprouts." After 1978, there was a shift in mindset. China aimed to make money, and not just a little, but a substantial amount. Better socialist grass than capitalist sprouts https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/宁要社会主义的草，不要资本主义的苗 Gang of Four https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang_of_Four Comparison of the charts of China's founding ceremonies in 1949: 1978 VS 1949.png Viewed 2059 times 107.6 KiB The Saturn return marks a crucial turning point in life. 1978's the Moon conjunct Jupiter in Leo, trine Mercury, and sextile the Sun of 1949. It brings inspiration and joyous moments. Quote Mon Dec 18, 2023 4:44 pm