Carl Jung (Carl Jung, 1875–1961) was born on 7/26/1875 at 19:20 in Switzerland Kesswil. Based on the birth details, the Ba Zi pillars are “乙亥 (Yi Hai), 癸未 (Gui Wei), 己丑 (Ji Chou), 甲戌 (Jia Xu)”; Day Master: 己 (Ji) Earth; strength: Rather strong. In Zi Wei Dou Shu, the Life Palace is in 酉 (You), with Principal stars occupying the Life Palace: Military Song (Wu Qu), Seven Killings (Qi Sha) and Water bureau 2. In Western astrology, the Sun is in Leo, the Moon in Taurus, and the Ascendant in Capricorn. Comparing major life events: In 1909, Travels to the United States with Freud to give lectures.; that year's Career and social standing score was 99, and the chart signal was auspicious. Below, we compare 10 major events in his life with the charts year by year to see how Eastern divination and Western astrology each interpret them.
Birth Details
Time of Birth
7/26/1875 19:20 (local time)
Place of Birth
Kesswil, Switzerland (latitude 47.55° N, longitude 9.3° E)
Data Source
Open Gauquelin Database（jung-carl-gustav-1875-07-26）; birth time as recorded on the birth certificate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Year of Death
1961-06-06
Ba Zi: Four Pillars of Destiny
Year Pillar乙亥Yi Hai
Month Pillar癸未Gui Wei
Day Pillar己丑Ji Chou
Hour Pillar甲戌Jia Xu
The Day Master is 己 (Ji), of the Earth (like the ground supporting and holding things) element, with strength assessed as Rather strong; the favorable and useful Five Elements are Metal (like metal drawing inward and remaining firm), Water (like flowing water moving flexibly and seeping through), Wood (like trees growing upward).
Zi Wei Dou Shu
The Life Palace is in 酉 (You), Principal stars: Military Song (Wu Qu), Seven Killings (Qi Sha); the Body Palace is in Wealth, and the Five-Element Bureau is Water bureau 2. The birth year's Four Transformations: Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) undergoes Hua Lu (Prosperity Transformation) and enters Property, Heavenly Beam (Tian Liang) undergoes Hua Quan (Authority Transformation) and enters Siblings, Purple Subtlety (Zi Wei) undergoes Hua Ke (Recognition Transformation) and enters Career, Moon (Tai Yin) undergoes Hua Ji (Adversity Transformation) and enters Health.
Western Astrology Natal Chart
Ascendant
Capricorn
Sun
Leo, House 8
Moon
Taurus, House 5
Mercury
Cancer, House 7
Venus
Cancer, House 7
Mars
Sagittarius, House 12
Jupiter
Libra, House 10
Saturn
Aquarius, House 2
Houses use the Whole Sign system (the Ascendant's zodiac sign is House 1).
Rising Capricorn: People with Capricorn rising give a steady, disciplined first impression; they have clear goals and are willing to work toward them over time.
Sun in Leo, House 8: The Sun represents the core self and the person one aspires to become; this placement is traditionally interpreted as: “With the Sun in the 8th house, your core identity and life will is expressed through deep transformation, shared resources, mortality themes, and psychological depth. This makes you likely to clear purpose and visible confidence, while your lesson is to remember that being seen does not have to become constant self-proof.”
Moon in Taurus, House 5: The Moon represents emotions and an inner sense of security; this placement is traditionally interpreted as: “With the Moon in the 5th house, your emotional instincts and need for safety is expressed through creativity, romance, play, children, and self-expression. This makes you likely to react with sincerity and strong feeling, while your lesson is to separate passing moods from lasting needs.”
Lifetime Fortune Line Chart
Dark blue line = overall fortune; gold line = career; alternating darker and lighter background = stages of the Ten-Year Luck Cycle (major periods); dots = major life events (green = positive events, red = setbacks, orange = turning points). Scores use this site's combined Zi Wei Dou Shu and Ba Zi scoring and serve only as a comparison within the culture of fate interpretation.
Major Life Events Compared with Birth Charts
1895 (20 years old): Entered the University of Basel to study medicine with the support of a scholarship.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 辛巳 (Xin Si); yearly cycle: 乙未 (Yi Wei). This year's Studies score is 50 (overall: 62).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, the Hua Ji influence reaches the three connected directions of the natal Parents Palace, suggesting that Studies and examinations may encounter difficulties or interruptions..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Cancer (House 7); Saturn transits Scorpio (House 11).
The birth-chart indicators do not fully align with the direction of this event—astrological interpretation offers a cultural perspective for comparison, while personal choices and the circumstances of the times are equally important.
1900 (25 years old): Went to Burghölzli Hospital in Zurich to study psychiatry under Eugen Bleuler.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 庚辰 (Geng Chen); yearly cycle: 庚子 (Geng Zi). This year's Career and social standing score is 28 (overall: 59).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Hurting Officer (Shang Guan) at Heavenly Stem is said to clash with Direct Officer, suggesting friction with people in authority.; 〔Take note〕The Day Master 己 reaches the “Extinction” stage (a phase of strength) through branch 子 of Yearly Fortune, pointing to a sharp turning point or a break in continuity..
The birth-chart indicators do not fully align with the direction of this event—astrological interpretation offers a cultural perspective for comparison, while personal choices and the circumstances of the times are equally important.
1903 (28 years old): Married Emma.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 庚辰 (Geng Chen); yearly cycle: 癸卯 (Gui Mao). This year's Marriage and relationships score is 87 (overall: 68).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕At Heavenly Stem in Yearly Fortune, Indirect Wealth: in a man’s birth chart, the star associated with a wife is clearly revealed; traditionally, this is interpreted as a sign of connections with the opposite sex.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Army Breaker (Po Jun) takes on the beneficial Hua Lu influence and enters the Spouse Palace of Yearly Fortune, indicating welcome developments and benefits in Marriage and romantic relationships..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Pisces (House 3); Saturn transits Aquarius (House 2), coinciding with a “Saturn return” (approximately every 29 years; traditionally viewed as a turning point involving tests and maturity).
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
1905 (30 years old): Was promoted to senior physician at the hospital and taught at the medical faculty of the University of Zurich.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 庚辰 (Geng Chen); yearly cycle: 乙巳 (Yi Si). This year's Career and social standing score is 85 (overall: 68).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕When the Day Master 己 meets the “Peak Prosperity” stage with branch 巳 of Yearly Fortune, its influence is at its strongest, symbolizing a peak in achievement.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Purple Subtlety (Zi Wei) takes on the recognition-related Hua Ke influence and enters the natal Career Palace, suggesting a good reputation and smoother progress in Career and professional standing..
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
1907 (32 years old): Met Freud for the first time in Vienna, and the two immediately hit it off.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 己卯 (Ji Mao); yearly cycle: 丁未 (Ding Wei). This year's Career and social standing score is 63 (overall: 48).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕The Day Master 己 reaches the “Adorning the Cap” stage during Yearly Fortune with branch 未, suggesting gradually gaining recognition and being entrusted with more responsibility.; 〔Take note〕With Fire Star (Huo Xing) in the Life Palace during Yearly Fortune, impatience or sudden changes may affect Career and professional standing..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Cancer (House 7); Saturn transits Pisces (House 3).
The birth-chart indicators do not fully align with the direction of this event—astrological interpretation offers a cultural perspective for comparison, while personal choices and the circumstances of the times are equally important.
1909 (34 years old): Travels to the United States with Freud to give lectures.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 己卯 (Ji Mao); yearly cycle: 己酉 (Ji You). This year's Career and social standing score is 99 (overall: 60).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Military Song (Wu Qu) takes on a beneficial influence (Hua Lu) and enters the natal Life Palace, suggesting happy developments and gains in Career and professional standing.; 〔Auspicious〕The Day Master 己 meets the “Birth” stage with branch 酉 during Yearly Fortune: fortune is beginning to grow and may gradually improve..
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
1910 (35 years old): Freud nominates him as lifetime president of the International Psychoanalytical Association.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 己卯 (Ji Mao); yearly cycle: 庚戌 (Geng Xu). This year's Career and social standing score is 56 (overall: 46).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Hurting Officer (Shang Guan) at Heavenly Stem is said to clash with Direct Officer, suggesting friction with people in authority.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Sun (Tai Yang) takes on the beneficial Hua Lu influence and enters the Life Palace of Yearly Fortune, indicating welcome developments and benefits in Career and professional standing..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Libra (House 10), coinciding with a “Jupiter return” (approximately every 12 years; traditionally regarded as a starting point for expansion and new opportunities); Saturn transits Taurus (House 5).
The birth-chart indicators do not fully align with the direction of this event—astrological interpretation offers a cultural perspective for comparison, while personal choices and the circumstances of the times are equally important.
1913 (38 years old): Breaks completely with Freud; many friends and colleagues turn away from him.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 己卯 (Ji Mao); yearly cycle: 癸丑 (Gui Chou). This year's Career and social standing score is 48 (overall: 54).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕The clash between branch 丑 in Yearly Fortune and the month branch 未 points to shaken foundations and possible career changes.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Army Breaker (Po Jun) takes on a beneficial influence (Hua Lu) and enters the natal Career Palace, suggesting happy developments and gains in Career and professional standing..
The birth-chart indicators do not fully align with the direction of this event—astrological interpretation offers a cultural perspective for comparison, while personal choices and the circumstances of the times are equally important.
1936 (61 years old): Returns to the United States and receives an honorary degree from Harvard University.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙子 (Bing Zi); yearly cycle: 丙子 (Bing Zi). This year's Career and social standing score is 87 (overall: 87).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕When Direct Resource appears at Heavenly Stem in Yearly Fortune, its protective influence is associated with guidance and support from helpful people.; 〔Take note〕The Day Master 己 reaches the “Extinction” stage (a phase of strength) through branch 子 of Yearly Fortune, pointing to a sharp turning point or a break in continuity..
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
1939 (64 years old): Resigns as president of the International Society for Psychotherapy to resist its Nazification.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙子 (Bing Zi); yearly cycle: 己卯 (Ji Mao). This year's Career and social standing score is 99 (overall: 60).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕The favorable fortune influences of Yearly Fortune and 10-year period both converge on the natal Life Palace, suggesting that auspicious events in Career and professional standing may come at this time.; 〔Auspicious〕In Yearly Fortune, branch 卯 joins the natal chart in the 亥卯未 three-harmony combination of Wood. As this is a favorable element, it traditionally suggests progress in Career and professional standing..
This year marked a turning point, with both auspicious and adverse signs appearing in the birth chart, echoing the ups and downs of the events.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ba Zi birth chart of Carl Jung?
According to the birth time recorded in the Gauquelin database (7/26/1875 19:20, Kesswil), the Ba Zi chart comprises the Year Pillar 乙亥 (Yi Hai), Month Pillar 癸未 (Gui Wei), Day Pillar 己丑 (Ji Chou), and Hour Pillar 甲戌 (Jia Xu). The Day Master is 己 (Ji) Earth, assessed as Rather strong, with favorable elements Metal, Water, Wood.
What is the Life Palace in the Zi Wei Dou Shu chart of Carl Jung?
The Life Palace is in the 酉 (You) palace, with Principal stars occupying the Life Palace: Military Song (Wu Qu), Seven Killings (Qi Sha); its Five-Element Bureau is Water bureau 2. The Four Transformations of the birth year are: Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) undergoes Hua Lu (Prosperity Transformation) and enters Property, Heavenly Beam (Tian Liang) undergoes Hua Quan (Authority Transformation) and enters Siblings, Purple Subtlety (Zi Wei) undergoes Hua Ke (Recognition Transformation) and enters Career, Moon (Tai Yin) undergoes Hua Ji (Adversity Transformation) and enters Health.
What are the Sun sign and rising sign of Carl Jung?
Sun: Leo; Moon: Taurus; Ascendant: Capricorn.
Are these birth-chart interpretations accurate?
This page compares and shares perspectives from traditional divination culture: it places publicly documented life events alongside birth charts to show how traditional systems interpret them. Divination is not prediction, and we make no claims about accuracy rates. In some years, the chart indicators agree with events; in others they do not. We present both outcomes as they are.
Cultural Exchange Notice
The Hundred Years Book of Fate is a cultural-exchange website that uses divination traditions and psychological tests as a medium. This page places publicly documented life events alongside birth charts, illustrating how Eastern divination systems and Western astrology interpret them in their own ways. It is not a prediction, nor does it mean that divination can explain someone's achievements or experiences. Life events are drawn only from public, verifiable sources and do not concern health.
Birth data: Open Gauquelin Database (CC BY-SA 4.0). Biographical data and life events: Wikidata Q41532 (CC0) , Wikipedia. Chart calculations: The Hundred Years Book of Fate engine; lunar calendar dates before 1900 are extended using astronomical calculations. Last updated: 2026-10-30.
