Mundane
Astrology
Mastery
Mundane astrology is the oldest branch of astrology and is still very relevant today.
Rather than focusing on an individual’s disposition, behavior and potential influences as natal astrology does, mundane astrology deals with large-scale events that affect nations, governments, cultures and societies.
Mundane astrology is concerned with understanding collective dynamics and patterns instead of individual destinies.
Today’s world feels more chaotic than ever, and mundane astrology offers a way to understand things from a wider, more philosophical perspective.
Just as natal astrology reveals a person’s inner workings, mundane astrology helps us “pull back the curtain” on world events, which in turn can provide a greater sense of agency during challenging times.
Photo by Ollie Craig
Why Learn Mundane Astrology?
Acquire a wider perspective on the larger forces shaping world events, from shifting political landscapes to economic cycles
Gain deeper insight into world affairs, the key players and the unfolding of history
Become more competent at predicting the outcome of events like elections, wars, natural disasters and social movements
Expand your predictive abilities by working with long-term planetary transits and collective energies
Sharpen your skills in interpreting planetary influences on a grander scale
Prepare for or take advantage of opportunities that broader situations present
Deepen your philosophical or spiritual understanding of how humanity is collectively moving through time
Mundane astrology gives you a reliable tool not only for forecasting but for understanding the patterns and rhythms guiding human history and progress.
A little history…
Mundane astrology was first practiced thousands of years ago in Mesopotamia, whose most famous city was Babylon, a center of culture, politics and architecture in the ancient world.
From here—the “cradle of civilization”—mundane astrology carried forward through ancient Egypt and was further developed in Hellenistic astrology. Most rulers consulted astrologers for significant weather events and to determine what major actions to take.
The word mundane comes from the Latin word mundus, meaning world, which indicates its focus on the broader, worldly concerns that affect large groups of people.
Just as an individual’s chart is derived from their day, time and place of birth, mundane astrology looks at planetary positions at key moments (like the establishment of a nation), a ruler’s natal chart, the outset of a significant event and the timing of subsequent events.
Meet Your Teacher
I will be hosting this live workshop led by Henry Seltzer, a professional astrologer for 30-plus years who’s also a frequent speaker at international conferences. Henry created the popular TimePassages astrology software program and wrote its acclaimed interpretations. His primary research for the past decade has been the archetypal meanings of new planetary discoveries from this century, notably Eris, Makemake and Haumea. His most recent book is The Tenth Planet: Revelations from the Astrological Eris. Henry holds graduate degrees from NYU and UCSD, and has a private astrological counseling practice in Santa Cruz, CA.
When & Where
Live on Zoom
Sunday, November 3, 1-4pm EST
Cost: $47
What you will learn
in this workshop:
How mundane astrology differs from natal astrology (and how to apply the principles to your astrological knowledge base)
How to interpret the planets and houses from a mundane perspective
The role of asteroid Chiron and more recently discovered Kuiper Belt planets in global affairs
Using actual “current events” charts, you will see exactly what to focus on in a mundane reading and how to work with the planetary meanings
There will also be plenty of time for your questions