Hans Christian Andersen (Hans Christian Andersen, 1805–1875) was born on 4/2/1805 at 01:00 in Denmark Odense. Based on the birth details, the Ba Zi pillars are “乙丑 (Yi Chou), 己卯 (Ji Mao), 丁亥 (Ding Hai), 辛丑 (Xin Chou)”; Day Master: 丁 (Ding) Fire; strength: Weak Day Master. In Zi Wei Dou Shu, the Life Palace is in 卯 (Mao), with Principal stars occupying the Life Palace: Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji), Giant Gate (Ju Men) and Earth bureau 5. In Western astrology, the Sun is in Aries, the Moon in Taurus, and the Ascendant in Sagittarius. Comparing major life events: In 1822, Published his first story.; that year's Career and social standing score was 91, and the chart signal was auspicious; In 1844, The singer Jenny Lind; the Marriage and relationships score was only 19. Below, we compare 9 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
4/2/1805 01:00 (local time)
Place of Birth
Odense, Denmark (latitude 55.38° N, longitude 10.38° E)
Data Source
Open Gauquelin Database（andersen-hans-christian-1805-04-02）; birth time as recorded on the birth certificate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Year of Death
1875-08-04
Ba Zi: Four Pillars of Destiny
Year Pillar乙丑Yi Chou
Month Pillar己卯Ji Mao
Day Pillar丁亥Ding Hai
Hour Pillar辛丑Xin Chou
The Day Master is 丁 (Ding), of the Fire (like flames spreading outward) element, with strength assessed as Weak Day Master; the favorable and useful Five Elements are Wood (like trees growing upward), Fire (like flames spreading outward).
Zi Wei Dou Shu
The Life Palace is in 卯 (Mao), Principal stars: Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji), Giant Gate (Ju Men); the Body Palace is in Fortune, and the Five-Element Bureau is Earth bureau 5. The birth year's Four Transformations: Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) undergoes Hua Lu (Prosperity Transformation) and enters Life, Heavenly Beam (Tian Liang) undergoes Hua Quan (Authority Transformation) and enters Fortune, Purple Subtlety (Zi Wei) undergoes Hua Ke (Recognition Transformation) and enters Parents, Moon (Tai Yin) undergoes Hua Ji (Adversity Transformation) and enters Spouse.
Western Astrology Natal Chart
Ascendant
Sagittarius
Sun
Aries, House 5
Moon
Taurus, House 6
Mercury
Aries, House 5
Venus
Pisces, House 4
Mars
Leo, House 9
Jupiter
Sagittarius, House 1
Saturn
Libra, House 11
Houses use the Whole Sign system (the Ascendant's zodiac sign is House 1).
Rising Sagittarius: People with Sagittarius rising give a cheerful, freedom-loving first impression and long for distant places and the wider world.
Sun in Aries, House 5: The Sun represents the core self and the person one aspires to become; this placement is traditionally interpreted as: “With the Sun in the 5th house, your core identity and life will is expressed through creativity, romance, play, children, and self-expression. 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: The Moon represents emotions and an inner sense of security.
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
1822 (17 years old): Published his first story.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丁丑 (Ding Chou); yearly cycle: 壬午 (Ren Wu). This year's Career and social standing score is 91 (overall: 69).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕Direct Officer (Zheng Guan) appearing at Heavenly Stem during Yearly Fortune is associated with advancement at work and receiving recognition.(Officer and Seven Killings stars combine with the Day Master); 〔Auspicious〕For the Day Master 丁, branch 午 of Yearly Fortune brings the “Taking Office” stage; strength and standing increase, suggesting career advancement..
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
1829 (24 years old): His short travel narrative achieved great success and brought him recognition in Copenhagen's literary circles.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙子 (Bing Zi); yearly cycle: 己丑 (Ji Chou). This year's Career and social standing score is 20 (overall: 59).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Arts Star (Wen Qu) takes on the obstructive Hua Ji influence and enters the Career Palace of Yearly Fortune, indicating that Career and professional standing may face obstacles and changes of course.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Heavenly Beam (Tian Liang) takes on the Hua Ke influence and enters the Career Palace of Yearly Fortune, pointing to recognition and favorable progress in Career and professional standing..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Sagittarius (House 1), coinciding with a “Jupiter return” (approximately every 12 years; traditionally regarded as a starting point for expansion and new opportunities); Saturn transits Leo (House 9).
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.
1833 (28 years old): Received a royal travel grant and set off to travel across Europe.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙子 (Bing Zi); yearly cycle: 癸巳 (Gui Si). This year's Wealth prospects score is 26 (overall: 45).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕The “Peak Prosperity” stage arises for the Day Master 丁 in Yearly Fortune with branch 巳, traditionally indicating strong financial prospects.; 〔Take note〕The stem of the Wealth Palace in Yearly Fortune creates an obstructive Hua Ji influence that enters the Life Palace of Yearly Fortune, suggesting entanglements and pressure around Wealth..
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.
1835 (30 years old): His autobiographical novel The Improvisatore was acclaimed upon publication; his first collection of fairy tales, including The Tinderbox and The Princess and the Pea, appeared.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙子 (Bing Zi); yearly cycle: 乙未 (Yi Wei). This year's Career and social standing score is 60 (overall: 63).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) 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 丁 reaches the “Adorning the Cap” stage during Yearly Fortune with branch 未, suggesting gradually gaining recognition and being entrusted with more responsibility..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Gemini (House 7); Saturn transits Libra (House 11), 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.
1836 (31 years old): Danish reviews of his first two fairy-tale collections were unenthusiastic.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙子 (Bing Zi); yearly cycle: 丙申 (Bing Shen). This year's Career and social standing score is 88 (overall: 53).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) gains the influence of authority (Hua Quan) and enters the natal Life Palace, suggesting greater decision-making power and initiative in Career and professional standing.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Literary Star (Wen Chang) takes on the recognition-related Hua Ke influence and enters the natal Travel Palace, suggesting a good reputation and smoother progress in Career and professional standing..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Cancer (House 8); Saturn transits Libra (House 11), coinciding with a “Saturn return” (approximately every 29 years; traditionally viewed as a turning point involving tests and maturity).
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.
1837 (32 years old): The Little Mermaid and The Emperor's New Clothes were published.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙子 (Bing Zi); yearly cycle: 丁酉 (Ding You). This year's Career and social standing score is 56 (overall: 57).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕The clash between branch 酉 in Yearly Fortune and the month branch 卯 points to shaken foundations and possible career changes.; 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Giant Gate (Ju Men) takes on the obstacle-related Hua Ji influence and enters the natal Life Palace, suggesting setbacks or difficulties in Career and professional standing..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Leo (House 9); Saturn transits Scorpio (House 12).
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.
1844 (39 years old): The singer Jenny Lind, whom he loved, wrote to tell him that she regarded him only as a brother.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 乙亥 (Yi Hai); yearly cycle: 甲辰 (Jia Chen). This year's Marriage and relationships score is 19 (overall: 54).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Sun (Tai Yang) takes on the obstacle-related Hua Ji influence and enters the natal Spouse Palace, suggesting setbacks or difficulties in Marriage and romantic relationships.; 〔Take note〕When Spinning Top (Tuo Luo) appears in the Spouse Palace during Yearly Fortune, Marriage and romantic relationships may involve delays and matters that are hard to resolve..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Aries (House 5), transiting the natal Sun sign; Saturn transits Aquarius (House 3).
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
1857 (52 years old): Visited England again and met Charles Dickens.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 甲戌 (Jia Xu); yearly cycle: 丁巳 (Ding Si). This year's Career and social standing score is 57 (overall: 59).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕The two obstructive influences from Yearly Fortune and 10-year period overlap in the natal Life Palace, so matters needing extra attention in Career and professional standing may become more noticeable.; 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Giant Gate (Ju Men) takes on the obstacle-related Hua Ji influence and enters the natal Life Palace, suggesting setbacks or difficulties in Career and professional standing..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Taurus (House 6); Saturn transits Cancer (House 8).
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.
1868 (63 years old): An American children's and youth magazine offered him US$500 to write 12 new stories.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 癸酉 (Gui You); yearly cycle: 戊辰 (Wu Chen). This year's Wealth prospects score is 70 (overall: 59).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, the beneficial Hua Lu influence reaches the three connected directions of the natal Property Palace, pointing to pleasant events and gains in Wealth.; 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, the Hua Ji influence reaches the three connected directions of the natal Wealth Palace, suggesting that Wealth may encounter difficulties or interruptions..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Aries (House 5), transiting the natal Sun sign; Saturn transits Scorpio (House 12).
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ba Zi birth chart of Hans Christian Andersen?
According to the birth time recorded in the Gauquelin database (4/2/1805 01:00, Odense), the Ba Zi chart comprises the Year Pillar 乙丑 (Yi Chou), Month Pillar 己卯 (Ji Mao), Day Pillar 丁亥 (Ding Hai), and Hour Pillar 辛丑 (Xin Chou). The Day Master is 丁 (Ding) Fire, assessed as Weak Day Master, with favorable elements Wood, Fire.
What is the Life Palace in the Zi Wei Dou Shu chart of Hans Christian Andersen?
The Life Palace is in the 卯 (Mao) palace, with Principal stars occupying the Life Palace: Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji), Giant Gate (Ju Men); its Five-Element Bureau is Earth bureau 5. The Four Transformations of the birth year are: Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) undergoes Hua Lu (Prosperity Transformation) and enters Life, Heavenly Beam (Tian Liang) undergoes Hua Quan (Authority Transformation) and enters Fortune, Purple Subtlety (Zi Wei) undergoes Hua Ke (Recognition Transformation) and enters Parents, Moon (Tai Yin) undergoes Hua Ji (Adversity Transformation) and enters Spouse.
What are the Sun sign and rising sign of Hans Christian Andersen?
Sun: Aries; Moon: Taurus; Ascendant: Sagittarius.
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 Q5673 (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.
