What is thema mundi?

Thema mundi is a hypothetical birth chart or horoscope that was created by early astrologers in the ancient world. It is believed to represent the astrological chart of the world or the universe at the moment of its creation. The chart is based on ancient Greek and Roman mythology and is said to have been drawn by the god Hermes.

According to the thema mundi, the ascendant or rising sign was Cancer, the sign of the Moon, while the midheaven or career point was in Aries, the sign of Mars. These two signs were believed to represent the two primary forces of life: the feminine and the masculine, the receptive and the active, and the intuitive and the rational.

The thema mundi was used as a template for studying astrology and was believed to provide insights into the cosmic order and the nature of the universe. It was also used to explore the relationships between the planets and the zodiac signs and to develop astrological techniques and interpretations.

Although the thema mundi is no longer used in modern astrology, it remains an important part of astrological history and mythology, and its symbolism is still studied and discussed by astrologers today.