Mundane Astrology works through four fundamental pillars — Nations, Leaders, Cities, and World Events.
Each of these acts as a symbolic “entity” whose chart reflects collective dynamics. Understanding how these pillars interact is the key to reading the fate of nations and global cycles.

1️⃣ Nations and States

Every country has a birth chart, calculated for the exact date and time it officially came into existence — for example, its independence, constitution signing, or revolution.

• The national chart represents the soul of the nation — its values, culture, and destiny.
• The Ascendant shows the national character and public image.
• The Sun describes leadership and vitality.
• The Moon reflects the people’s mood and collective psychology.

Examples:

• USA (July 4, 1776) → Sagittarius rising: freedom, expansion, optimism.
• France (September 22, 1792) → Libra Sun: ideals of equality and diplomacy.
• Turkey (October 29, 1923) → Scorpio Sun: resilience, secrecy, transformation.

Each nation’s chart evolves through transits and progressions, showing economic booms, crises, or changes in power.

2️⃣ Leaders and Rulers

A country’s fate is deeply connected to its leader’s natal chart and how it aligns with the national horoscope.

• When a leader’s Sun or Ascendant activates key points in the national chart, their influence becomes dominant.
• The interaction between the leader’s chart and the national chart reveals whether the period brings stability or conflict.

Example:

• In 2016, the U.S. experienced major Pluto transits to its national chart while Donald Trump’s natal planets activated the same points — symbolizing deep power struggles and transformation.

When the ruler’s chart is harmonized with the nation’s chart, the country experiences coherence and progress. When the alignment is tense, political turmoil or crisis often follows.

3️⃣ Cities and Regions

Cities and provinces also have their own charts — often set for their founding, incorporation, or first governance event.

• These charts show how local energy functions within the nation.
• Mundane astrologers use them to forecast regional elections, earthquakes, economic performance, and public sentiment.

Example:

• The chart of New York City (1624) reflects Gemini energy — trade, media, duality, and constant motion.
• London’s Leo emphasis mirrors its royal and cultural centrality.

Urban horoscopes are especially useful when comparing multiple regions within a country to identify where social or economic pressure is rising.

4️⃣ World Events and Global Cycles

The final pillar examines collective planetary cycles — moments when the same celestial energies affect many nations at once.

• Outer planet conjunctions (like Saturn–Pluto, Uranus–Neptune, Jupiter–Saturn) mark eras of historical transformation.
• These cycles often correspond to wars, revolutions, pandemics, and major economic shifts.

Examples:

• Saturn–Pluto (2020) → global lockdowns, power restructuring, pandemic crisis.
• Uranus–Neptune (1993) → internet revolution and new world order.
• Jupiter–Saturn (1980 & 2000) → political realignments and economic reforms.

World event astrology works best when synchronized with national charts, revealing which countries will lead, resist, or suffer during a global transition.

Summary

The Four Pillars create the full framework of Mundane Astrology:

• Nations → identity and destiny
• Leaders → power and governance
• Cities → local energy and development
• Global Cycles → collective change and historical evolution

Understanding these interconnections allows astrologers to interpret the complex web of human civilization as it moves through time.