In Mundane Astrology, war and conflict are analyzed through planetary positions, aspects, and house activations.

• 1st House: national identity, self-assertion, and military readiness
• 6th House: army, labor, civil service, organized conflict
• 7th House: enemies, open conflict, alliances or opposition
• Mars, Saturn, Pluto, and Uranus: key planets influencing war and conflict

By studying these factors, astrologers can forecast military engagements, national crises, revolutions, or regional conflicts.

🔹 Key Planetary Influences

♂ Mars – Aggression, Military Action, and Combat

• Mars governs battle, aggression, military strategy, and immediate conflict.
• Transits → escalation, war declarations, or tactical movements.

Example:

• Gulf War 1990–1991: Mars aspects triggered armed conflict and military mobilization in multiple nations.

♄ Saturn – Strategy, Endurance, and Structural Pressure

• Saturn transits → long-term war planning, military logistics, and pressure on resources.
• Challenging aspects → prolonged conflict, strategic stalemates.

Example:

• World War I (1914–1918): Saturn transits emphasized protracted warfare and structural strain on nations.

♇ Pluto – Transformation, Power Struggles, and Destruction

• Pluto aspects → totalitarian regimes, systemic upheaval, and transformative conflicts.
• Can indicate revolutionary wars or massive destruction.

Example:

• Russian Revolution 1917: Pluto aspects corresponded to civil unrest, regime collapse, and revolutionary conflict.

♅ Uranus – Sudden Conflicts and Rebellions

• Uranus triggers unexpected skirmishes, uprisings, and sudden military events.
• Often indicates innovative warfare or surprise attacks.

Example:

• Arab Spring 2011: Uranus aspects triggered unexpected uprisings and armed conflicts in multiple countries.

🔹 Houses in War and Conflict