In Mundane Astrology, trade, commerce, and industry relations are analyzed through planetary positions, aspects, and house activations.

• 2nd House: domestic trade, local commerce, national economic resources
• 7th House: international trade agreements, treaties, partnerships
• 10th House: governmental trade policy, economic diplomacy, industrial regulation
• Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Mars: key planets influencing commerce and industrial relations

By tracking transits, progressions, and eclipses, astrologers can forecast trade expansions, market negotiations, commercial disputes, and industrial cooperation.

🔹 Key Planetary Influences

♃ Jupiter – Trade Expansion and Prosperity

• Jupiter governs growth in trade, wealth creation, and global commercial opportunities.
• Positive aspects → economic agreements, export growth, favorable trade deals.
• Challenging aspects → market disputes, trade imbalance, or inflation.

Example:

• Formation of the European Union internal market 1993: Jupiter aspects supported trade expansion and commercial cooperation.

☿ Mercury – Commerce, Negotiation, and Logistics

• Mercury governs contract negotiations, trade communications, and industrial coordination.
• Retrograde periods → delays in agreements, miscommunication, or logistical disruptions.

Example:

• NAFTA negotiations 1992–1994: Mercury transits reflected complex communication and coordination between nations.

♀ Venus – Economic Diplomacy and Partnership Appeal

• Venus influences commercial relationships, favorable trade terms, and economic collaboration.
• Positive aspects → smooth negotiations, attractive partnerships.
• Challenging aspects → disputes, failed agreements, or economic tension.

Example:

• ASEAN trade partnerships 2000s: Venus aspects enhanced mutual economic trust and cooperation.

♄ Saturn – Regulation, Industrial Planning, and Policy

• Saturn governs trade laws, industrial regulation, and long-term economic strategy.
• Challenging aspects → bureaucratic delays, regulatory hurdles, or protectionist policies.

Example:

• US Steel Tariff policies 2002: Saturn aspects reflected regulatory intervention and industrial policy impact.

♂ Mars – Industrial Negotiations and Trade Conflict

• Mars triggers commercial competition, industrial rivalry, and negotiation disputes.
• Combined with Saturn → structured negotiation or regulatory tension.

Example:

• Trade wars 2018–2019: Mars aspects reflected aggressive tariff policies and commercial competition between nations.

🔹 Houses in Trade, Commerce, and Industry Relations