Historical astrology is the study of planetary and stellar influence upon the processes of world events. For example, on 9 August 1974, when the planet Saturn was conjunct the natal Sun of the US chart (July 4, 1776), the president of the United States resigned from office. That was the influence of the planet Saturn on history. This site deals with and explains astrological influence on the historical process.
Historical astrology is not a be all and end all; it is not a final determiner of fate. Think of it as more a tool, a mechanism that carries out the laws of Nature and of Nature’s God. Using our example above, when some twenty nine and a half years later Saturn again crossed the natal Saturn of the Declaration chart (July 4, 1776), the only event to occur was the passing of President Ronald Reagan (June 5, 2004), a dignified and quiet funeral. Yet the wheel of karma turned.
The influence is eternal, the event that manifests is different, always.
Historical astrology has more to do with the study of influence and meaning, rather than the prediction of specific events. Someone gifted with true prophesy can possibly predict the future. Nostradamus predicted Louis XIV and Hitler (who he called “Hister”); Daniel in ancient Babylon predicted the rise and fall of civilizations. These kinds of prophesy are rare and almost useless to the historian. Even true prophesy can be changed by the mind of man and prayer: Witness the Cayce prophetic work. Historical astrology must humble itself before prophesy, and should never attempt it. It concerns only the assessing and measuring of influence; prophesy comes from a higher order and arrangement called revelation.
Some of the topical subjects on this site are:
Of deep interest is the planet Eris, newly discovered, and we discuss that here, though it could be discussed more.
Then there is America’s Sun/Jupiter/Venus which is being opposed by the planet Pluto for years. Interesting! Go here for that.
We discuss the Declaration Chart extensively. Every major event in American history can be referenced back to this chart.
Then there is Pluto opposed the Sun, when the next president takes office.
And Pluto and corruption. How this is handled historically.
And Pluto by itself, how it influences the processes of history.
So here we will weigh and evaluate planetary and stellar influence as they influence the historical process.
by Doug Walker