The Houses and What They Govern in Mundane Astrology

1st House - Corresponds to the nation and its people, first impressions, the image of the nationand outer persona of it's people. This represents the nation or group as a whole, the country and its inhabitants and often, its physicalcondition. The sign on the cusp may be representative of its self image or its myths and nationalcharacteristics. The 1st house concerns are: interior affairs, urban population, domestic affairs,

general conditions, psychology of the masses and grassroots opinions. Planets in the 1st House areimportant and their energies add to the interpretations.

2nd House - home trade, money markets, banks and financial institutions, investments, nationalwealth and values. Represents the conditions of supply and demand, the manner in which food and other resources areproduced. It shows banks, the economy in general, stocks and bonds, the Gross NationalProduct(GNP) the treasury, currency and its circulation, consumer spending, commerce, and debtowed by the nation to others. It shows how the collective feels about the security gained from

material resources, societal values, and what society holds in high esteem.

3rd House - all forms of transportation, authors, bridges, communications, postal service,

education, media, literature. This house represents all methods of transportation and communications, ruling roads, railways,telephones, schools, newspapers, television, freedom of speech, the common language, treatiessigned by the country, neighboring nations, diplomatic messages, rumors, foreign affairs (with the

9th House).

4th House - agriculture, farming, crops, land, houses, real estate, mines, coal pits, minerals,

quarries, the weather, the opposition party in government. This house signifies the land, its values as real estate and agriculture, housing and living conditions. Itis the foundation or base of the society and its traditions. It is a place which reflects nationalism and

patriotism, it is the folk-soul of the nation. It rules underground water supplies, and indicates theweather conditions. It signifies the people versus the government, and signifies the party not inpower.

5th House - theatre, arts, places of entertainment, sports, fashion, leisure, children, games ofchance, speculative interests, linked to Stock Exchange, colonies, dependencies

This house represents enjoyment, fun, entertainment, theaters, sports and social functions. It ruleschildren and the birth rate, as well as schools (with the 3rd), and is linked to the economy throughspeculation and the Stock Exchange, although the actual stocks and bonds belong to the 2ndHouse.

6th House - public health, sanitation, food, national service, army, navy, police, civil service, tradeunions, working class.

Because of its links to service, the 6th House rules workers, the laboring classes, unions, labororganizations, wage conditions, employment and unemployment, and the civil service. It also rulesthe armed forces and the police as well as issues concerning national defense.Through itsconnection with health, the 6th House rules places serving food and drink, public health and healthworkers.

7th House - foreign relations, treaties and/or disputes, business relationships, agreements.

This house rules our relations with other societies or nations or organizations. It rules treaties,alliances, marriage and divorce issues, public relations, the balance of trade, the conditions ofwomen, and situations of overt aggression.

8th House - taxes, deaths, probate, inheritance, losses, international finance, multi-nationalcorporations and social security. This is the house of financial relations with other nations or groups, multinational or transnationalcorporations are ruled by the 8th House, as is debt owed to the nation, and foreign investment. Thishouse also rules the death rate, suicides, state funerals, interest rates, pensions and social securityand advisors to the heads of state.

9th House - foreign lands, high seas, ecclesiastical and legal professions, religious affairs andreligion, the church, justice, lawyers, higher education, overseas, publishing. This house is also connected to foreign relations and long distance travel. It indicates the type ofphilosophies the nation or group have. It rules the courts and judges, the churches and clergy,universities and professors as well as how the nation feels about higher education; science andsatellite tranmissions.

10th House - the president, prime minister, the sovereign and their government, prestige of thecountry, parliament, aristocracy. This is the house which rules the government, the leadership or ruling class. In a nation's chart itrules the national reputation and prestige, world opinion, the party in power, the chief executive,and the nations influence in the world as well as the ideals which the society tries to attain.

11th House - associations and community groups, exchequer, allies of the country, localgovernment. This house rules the institutions of government such as the legislature, Congress, Senate or theHouse of Commons or Politburo, as well as local governments. The 11th represents the nationalpurpose or purpose of the group as well as its hopes and dreams and friendships.

12th House - hospitals, prisons, institutions and any place of confinement or detention, charities,secret groups, secret government entities and enemies within. This house rules things that are hidden or secret. It rules hospitals, terrorist activities, hostagesituations. behind the scenes manipulation, slavery, human rights issues, criminals and crime,prisons, charitable institutions, third world nations, spies and secret enemies, covert aggression orconditions of exile.

The Planets and what they rule in Mundane Astrology

Sun - Keywords: The monarch, Prime Minister, President or other leadingauthority, government

In the natal chart of a country or organization, the Sun shows the national identity and pride, or itslack.. The Sun's placement by sign, aspect and house will mirror much of the character of the nationor organization. It will show the type of government and its administration.

The condition of the leader of the nation as indicated by the Sun often reflects the well-being of thenation itself. Difficult aspects to the Sun show internal tensions and are an indicator of the nation'sprime adversaries. It can show the manner in which a nation expresses itself and the way in which itis seen by foreigners. The Sun rules the entertainment industry as a whole, films, theater, tourism,gold mining, solar power and to some extent, politics as a profession.

In an Ingress, Lunation or Eclipse chart the Sun represents the executive head of the nation, or in

monarchies, the crowned head. It indicates the person in charge of any undertaking large or small.The Sun rules influential business and political leaders, heads of corporations and popular publicfigures.

Moon - Keywords: General public and their opinions, families, community, women,

agriculture

The Moon signifies the people, the masses, commoners and the population as a whole, as well asthe entire concept of democracy. It especially rules women in the nation state or organization aswell as the manner in which the collective regards its female members. In general, it represents thepopular opinion and mass idealologies. In a natal chart of a country, the Moon governs foodsupplies, or their lack and is one indicator of the natural resources of the nation. It is an indicator ofthe quality of life within the country and also rules internal security issues.

If afflicted either natally or in transit charts, the Moon can indicate famine, ethnic and racial discordand general unrest among the people. It can also indicate a lack of birth control, food, rationing or

inflated food prices. Water pollution or the repression of women and welfare abuse.

When well aspected, the Moon promotes peace, promises abundant harvests, and indicates

conditions of well-being for the population.

In the Ingress, Lunation or Eclipse charts the Moon signifies the population as a whole and rulespublic opinion. It denotes women in general, and any occupation connected with water or common

public needs. Public Utilities such as water and power and their distribution are Moon ruled.

Mercury - Keyords: Education, communication, literature, media, advertising

Mercury represents the means by which individuals in a country or organization communicate with

one another, therefore all forms of communication and travel by rail, sea, air, road, mail, speech,writing newspapers, magazines etc are Mercury ruled. Mercury also governs education and

intellectual movements and trends, as well as schools, political announcements and media events ofall kinds. Mercury is the voice of national opinion. It rules youth in general and denotes science,

documents and treaties.

In the natal chart of a nation Mercury indicates the literacy rates, information and propaganda,bureaucracy and how well communication is developed within the country, as well as the condition

of the system of roads and highways. A well aspected Mercury is indicative of high literacy rates,educational systems that are modern and well attended, as well as information which is easily

available and uncensored.

In the Ingress, Lunation or Eclipse charts an afflicted Mercury can bring censorship, student orteacher strikes, problems with young people, illiteracy, high rates of traffic fatalities or

transportation accidents, air pollution, gas leaks and (when in a human sign) epidemics.

Venus - Keywords: The arts, music, theatre, pleasures, fashion, cinema

In a nation state Venus represents everything that is pleasant and enjoyable such as the arts,entertainment, music and other social pleasures, as well as diplomacy, protocol and ceremonial

functions.. It is associated with both peace (soft aspects) and with war - especially when a war isbeing fought to right wrongs or change a balance of power, or involvement with negotiations leading

to peace. It rules fashion and glamour, artists and the feminine archetype as well as the aestheticsand cultural areas.. It is connected with the nations resources and finances through bankers,

financial institutions and farming. Venus signifies young women, courtship and marriage. In a natalchart Venus signifies bronze, copper, textiles, apparel manufacture, artists and the recording

industry.

In an Ingress, Lunation or Eclipse chart an afflicted Venus may indicate cultural or artisticsuppression, or censure.

Mars - Keywords: Armies, military force, engineering, public vitality, aggression

and violence, war

A prominent Mars may represent aggression or aggressiveness in some form, nations with military

governments or governments who use the threat of war or force as a way of controlling theirpeople. In a natal chart Mars rules the military, the police and the industrial labor force, and can

indicate the physical fitness of the people or their involvement with sports. It shows the criminal

element and violent people in general, militants and agitators.

In the Ingress, Lunation or Eclipse chart Mars can be said to be the chief troublemaker of the

zodiac. Its position by aspect, signs and houses will show the areas which are under stress, and inan Ingress chart Mars is used as the timer to the action of what is indicated in the chart as a whole.

Mars rules males and signifies all who dispute or fight. It indicates war and rules the armed forces.Awell aspected Ingress Mars signifies a balanced use of power, peacetime uses of the military, and a

well coordinated labor force with readily available employment. It tends to promote the application

of competitive energy into athletic sports and favors manufacturing.

Jupiter - Keywords: Religion, priests and anything connected. Law, courts and

justice, aristocracy, publishing, overseas travel

Globally, Jupiter is about tolerance/intolerance, liberalism, a strong sense of morality, paternalism,benevolence, optimism, imperialistic attitudes, feelings of superiority, social awareness, and the

capitalistic force in finance and trade relations. It governs borders between countries and treatiesbetween nations.

In a national chart Jupiter rules religion, the clergy, judges and the high courts, the laws of the land,

credit institutions and bankers, all ruling bodies that ratify treaties, how diplomatic and traderelations are developed. The Senate, the Politburo, the Diet, Knesset, House of Lords and other

national equivalents are all ruled by Jupiter.

In an Ingress, Lunation or Eclipse chart, Jupiter’s good aspects promote peace, indicate increase

or gain, and lead to the establishment of diplomatic relations or ambassadorial missions. An afflictedJupiter can bring an overabundance of natural elements, religious suppression, international crises,

border disputes, import or export problems.

Saturn - Keywords: Traditions, history, authority, order, stability, mines, deaths

Globally Saturn seeks control, order and structure, material security, imposition of law, and can beintolerant, extremist and isolationist.

In a national chart it rules senior citizens, landowners, farmers, and miners. It denotes quarries,

mines and the land in general. In a business sense it governs the Stock Exchanges. Saturn rules

corporations, state-run businesses, law enforcement agencies, monopolies, heavy industry andconglomerates. Saturn indicates the conservative side of society and governs law, justice, order,

systems and prudence.

In the natal chart of a country Saturn indicates the balance of power between civilians and military,

or its lack. It shows tendencies of the nation to be regimented or standardized; it also shows anytendency to stagnation of social structures, or the oppressive nature of the ruling body.

In an Ingress, Lunation or Eclipse chart Saturn is generally an index to misfortune, lack, or need,

especially when afflicted or angular. Under stress it can bring defeat or indicate survival of thefittest. It can indicate severe extremes of weather, famine or disasters. A well-aspected Saturn

stabilizes and strengthens a chart and promotes safety, economy and protective measures, pointingto conservative thought and action, and attitudes of responsibility and duty.

Uranus - Keywords: Changes, revolutions, anarchy, innovations, technology,

earthquakes

Globally, Uranus is the planet of independence and individualism, and encourages free enterprise. It

is liable to rebellion and revolution, and tends towards either the right wing or the fascist left-wing.

Once in power it can be totalitarian and autocratic.

Nationally Uranus indicates the ideological foundations of a government. Uranus also rules

inventions, technology, electricity, high frequency communications, aeronautics and the Air Force,Space programs, civil air travel and participation in international organizations. It is also a measure

of the level of freedom that exists within a country and a mark of its progressive tendencies, as wellas how the individual is accepted within the nation state. Well aspected, Uranus indicates a high

degree of literacy and freedom of expression.

In the Ingress, Lunation and Eclipse charts an afflicted Uranus can bring upheavals, revolution,anarchy, plane crashes, train derailments, explosions, hurricanes, typhoons, earthquakes, tornadoes

and severe lightning storms with high winds. It can also indicate strikes and riots, and seems to besimilar to Mars in this respect.

Neptune -Keywords: Reform, ideals, trends, arts, films that effect the masses

Globally, Neptune represents our universal and utopian tendencies, communistic ideas andcollective values as well as democratic political movements. Neptune can be unrealistic and may

wish to avoid confrontation. It can also symbolize devious, subversive or underhanded tactics. It

denotes the fluctuations of popular opinion, sensationalism and illusions when it comes to passingpopularity. It also indicates the conditions of the oppressed or impoverished.

Nationally, a well-aspected Neptune represents a nation which enjoys a comfortable relationshipwith the sea, and with shipping or boat-building. It may indicate a nation with strong ties to faith or

religion, an acceptance of different lifestyles and an interest in the establishment of social safety-nets. Neptune rules oceans, natural gas, oil and oil refineries, petroleum, synthetics, kerosene,

platinum, alcohol, tobacco, photography, the film industry, pharmaceuticals and drugs which

produces unconsciousness

In the Ingress, Lunation and Eclipse charts an afflicted Neptune indicates marine disasters, dam

breaks, tidal waves, gas leaks, vermin infestations, contagion, political instability, fraud, corruption

and other elements of distortion.

Pluto -Keywords: The underworld, gangsters, detectives, disruption, destruction,decline, power, Plutocracy, regeneration, upheaval

Globally, Pluto signifies the power of the masses, compulsive collective pressures, regeneration,

fanaticism and obsession, disintegration and transformation. The placement of Pluto can showwhere there is a capacity for reorganization. Pluto rules the concept of evolution and the natural

balance of life. Aspects of and to Pluto often show times when major sociological upheavals will

occur.

In a national chart Pluto indicates the ability of people to regenerate after war or disaster, and rules

the ecological conscience of the nation. Pluto is the index to a nation’s security and investigative

agencies. Pluto rules propaganda and psychological warfare as well as conspiracy. Pluto rules

nuclear power, plutonium, radium, zinc, tungsten, nickel, infrared rays and lasers. Tungsten is anextraordinarily sturdy mineral which keeps a shiny, polished finish forever. People with Pluto as

their planet can benefit from wearing tungsten rings or other jewelry manufactured from the metal.

A well aspected natal Pluto can indicate sophisticated views of medicine, technology and alternate

energy sources.

In an Ingress, Lunation or Eclipse chart stressful aspects to Pluto produce volcanoes, earthquakes,

oil spills, fires, war, mudslide, avalanches, erosion and anything which involves widespread death

and destruction. Power struggles and obsessions with power as well as terrorism, corruption andguerilla warfare may also be found.

Here are the ten pairs of cycles with which mundane astrologers are usually concerned:

Neptune-Pluto – approximately a 492 year cycle (last conjunction 1892 @ 7 Gemini) Uranus-Neptune – approximately a 172 year cycle ( last conjunction 1993 @17 Capricorn)

Uranus-Pluto – approximately a 127 year cycle (last conjunction 1966 @ 16 Virgo)

Saturn-Uranus – approximately a 45 year cycle (last conjunction 1988 @ 28 Sagittarius)

Saturn-Neptune - approximately a 36 year cycle (last conjunction 1989 @ 11 Capricorn) Saturn-Pluto – approximately a 33 year cycle (last conjunction 1982 @ 27 Libra)

Jupiter-Saturn - approximately a 20 year cycle (last conjunction 2000 @ 22 Taurus)

Jupiter-Uranus - approximately a 14 year cycle (last conjunction 1997 @ 5 Aquarius)

Jupiter-Neptune - approximately a 13 year cycle (last conjunction 1997 @ 5 Aquarius)

Jupiter-Pluto - approximately a 12 year cycle (last conjunction 1994 @ 28 Scorpio)

Leyla Rael Rudhyar devised a valuable way of thinking about these cycles.

She divided them into three classes:

1.Neptune-Pluto, Uranus-Neptune, Uranus-Pluto cycles These she felt ‘sound the low-frequency tones of evolutionary epoch and their cycles develop their transformative themes.'

2. Saturn-Uranus, Saturn-Neptune, Saturn-Pluto cycles These she sees as mid-frequency harmonies (or rather, discords) resulting from the interplay or

clash of transformative Class 1 and the conservative or inertial forces of Saturn.

3.The four Jupiter cycles she sees as the higher frequency melodies of new discoveries, visions,

ideals and social trends.