In Mundane Astrology, natural disasters are studied through planetary alignments, aspects, house activations, and eclipses.

• Pluto, Uranus, Saturn, Mars, and Neptune are primary planets linked to extreme events.
• 4th, 6th, and 8th houses often indicate vulnerability in land, resources, and population.

By tracking transits, progressions, and eclipses, astrologers can forecast periods of increased risk for natural disasters.

🔹 Key Planetary Indicators

♅ Uranus – Sudden and Unpredictable Events

• Triggers earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, storms, and unexpected natural catastrophes.
• Often appears with outer planet aspects to amplify impact.

Example:

• 2011 Tōhoku earthquake, Japan: Uranus aspects in the national chart coincided with sudden seismic activity.

♇ Pluto – Transformation and Destruction

• Linked to massive geological changes, volcanic eruptions, and long-term environmental restructuring.
• Pluto aspects → destructive yet transformative events.

Example:

• Mount St. Helens eruption 1980: Pluto transiting critical national points → major environmental impact.

♄ Saturn – Structural Stress and Droughts

• Governs droughts, famine, or slow-building natural pressures.
• Saturn transits often indicate prolonged periods of environmental difficulty.

Example:

• 1930s Dust Bowl, USA: Saturn transit in Earth signs triggered structural agricultural collapse.

♂ Mars – Fires, Storms, and Aggressive Forces of Nature

• Mars transits → storms, wildfires, and rapid-moving natural threats.
• Activates short-term crisis periods.

Example:

• 2019–2020 Australian bushfires: Mars activation in Capricorn and outer planet aspects heightened fire risk.

♆ Neptune – Floods, Tsunamis, and Water Disasters

• Governs floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, and coastal disasters.
• Neptune transits → collective vulnerability and confusion in disaster response.

Example:

• 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Neptune aspects and eclipses activated national charts near coastal points.

🔹 Houses Indicating Disaster Potential