Jules Verne (Jules Verne, 1828–1905) was born on 2/8/1828 at 12:00 in France Nantes. Based on the birth details, the Ba Zi pillars are “戊子 (Wu Zi), 甲寅 (Jia Yin), 甲午 (Jia Wu), 庚午 (Geng Wu)”; Day Master: 甲 (Jia) Wood; strength: Rather strong. In Zi Wei Dou Shu, the Life Palace is in 未 (Wei), with Principal stars occupying the Life Palace: Heavenly Unity (Tian Tong), Giant Gate (Ju Men) and Water bureau 2. In Western astrology, the Sun is in Aquarius, the Moon in Scorpio, and the Ascendant in Gemini. Comparing major life events: In 1863, Publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel published his first novel; that year's Career and social standing score was 97, and the chart signal was auspicious. 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
2/8/1828 12:00 (local time)
Place of Birth
Nantes, France (latitude 47.21725° N, longitude 1.55336° W)
Data Source
Open Gauquelin Database（verne-jules-1828-02-08）; birth time as recorded on the birth certificate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Year of Death
1905-03-24
Ba Zi: Four Pillars of Destiny
Year Pillar戊子Wu Zi
Month Pillar甲寅Jia Yin
Day Pillar甲午Jia Wu
Hour Pillar庚午Geng Wu
The Day Master is 甲 (Jia), of the Wood (like trees growing upward) element, with strength assessed as Rather strong; the favorable and useful Five Elements are Fire (like flames spreading outward), Earth (like the ground supporting and holding things), Metal (like metal drawing inward and remaining firm).
Zi Wei Dou Shu
The Life Palace is in 未 (Wei), Principal stars: Heavenly Unity (Tian Tong), Giant Gate (Ju Men); the Body Palace is in Life, and the Five-Element Bureau is Water bureau 2. The birth year's Four Transformations: Moon (Tai Yin) undergoes Hua Lu (Prosperity Transformation) and enters Spouse, Heavenly Unity (Tian Tong) undergoes Hua Quan (Authority Transformation) and enters Life, Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) undergoes Hua Ke (Recognition Transformation) and enters Career, Giant Gate (Ju Men) undergoes Hua Ji (Adversity Transformation) and enters Life.
Western Astrology Natal Chart
Ascendant
Gemini
Sun
Aquarius, House 9
Moon
Scorpio, House 6
Mercury
Aquarius, House 9
Venus
Pisces, House 10
Mars
Sagittarius, House 7
Jupiter
Scorpio, House 6
Saturn
Cancer, House 2
Houses use the Whole Sign system (the Ascendant's zodiac sign is House 1).
Rising Gemini: People with Gemini rising seem quick-witted and easy to talk to at first; they are curious and respond quickly.
Sun in Aquarius, House 9: The Sun represents the core self and the person one aspires to become; this placement is traditionally interpreted as: “With the Sun in the 9th house, your core identity and life will is expressed through beliefs, philosophy, long-distance travel, higher education, and worldview. 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 Scorpio: 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
1847 (19 years old): His father sent him to Paris to study law; that same year his younger female cousin, whom he loved, married someone else.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丙辰 (Bing Chen); yearly cycle: 丁未 (Ding Wei). This year's Marriage and relationships score is 93 (overall: 86).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕Hurting Officer (Shang Guan) at Heavenly Stem during Yearly Fortune symbolizes opportunities to put personal talents to use.; 〔Auspicious〕In Yearly Fortune, branch 未 combines with the day branch 午 (the spouse position), traditionally indicating harmony in relationships..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Cancer (House 2); Saturn transits Pisces (House 10).
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.
1848 (20 years old): Another young woman he loved was also promised by her family in marriage to a wealthy landowner.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丁巳 (Ding Si); yearly cycle: 戊申 (Wu Shen). This year's Marriage and relationships score is 89 (overall: 58).
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, Greedy Wolf (Tan Lang) 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 Cancer (House 2); Saturn transits Pisces (House 10).
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.
1852 (24 years old): His father wanted him to return to Nantes and take over the law practice; Verne chose to remain in Paris and write.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丁巳 (Ding Si); yearly cycle: 壬子 (Ren Zi). This year's Career and social standing score is 64 (overall: 64).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕When Direct Resource appears at dominant energy of the Earthly Branch in Yearly Fortune, its protective influence is associated with guidance and support from helpful people.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, the beneficial Hua Lu influence reaches the three connected directions of the natal Travel Palace, pointing to pleasant events and gains in Career and professional standing..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Scorpio (House 6), coinciding with a “Jupiter return” (approximately every 12 years; traditionally regarded as a starting point for expansion and new opportunities); Saturn transits Taurus (House 12).
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.
1856 (28 years old): Had a fierce argument with a magazine editor and stopped contributing to the magazine thereafter.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丁巳 (Ding Si); yearly cycle: 丙辰 (Bing Chen). This year's Career and social standing score is 66 (overall: 78).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Heavenly Unity (Tian Tong) takes on a beneficial influence (Hua Lu) and enters the natal Life Palace, suggesting happy developments and gains in Career and professional standing.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) gains the influence of authority (Hua Quan) and enters the natal Career Palace, suggesting greater decision-making power and initiative in Career and professional standing..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Aries (House 11); Saturn transits Cancer (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 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.
1857 (29 years old): As his finances became more stable, he married Honorine.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 丁巳 (Ding Si); yearly cycle: 丁巳 (Ding Si). This year's Marriage and relationships score is 63 (overall: 59).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Moon (Tai Yin) takes on a beneficial influence (Hua Lu) and enters the natal Spouse Palace, suggesting happy developments and gains in Marriage and romantic relationships.; 〔Auspicious〕The appearance of Left Assistant (Zuo Fu) in the Spouse Palace during Yearly Fortune suggests that support may be available in Marriage and romantic relationships..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Taurus (House 12); Saturn transits Cancer (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.
1863 (35 years old): Publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel published his first novel, Five Weeks in a Balloon, launching the Extraordinary Voyages series.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 戊午 (Wu Wu); yearly cycle: 癸亥 (Gui Hai). This year's Career and social standing score is 97 (overall: 86).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕In Yearly Fortune, branch 亥 combines with the month branch 寅, suggesting stronger foundations and support for career matters.; 〔Auspicious〕When Direct Resource appears at Heavenly Stem in Yearly Fortune, its protective influence is associated with guidance and support from helpful people..
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
1867 (39 years old): As his finances improved, he bought a small boat called the Saint-Michel.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 戊午 (Wu Wu); yearly cycle: 丁卯 (Ding Mao). This year's Wealth prospects score is 75 (overall: 66).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕The “Peak Prosperity” stage arises for the Day Master 甲 in Yearly Fortune with branch 卯, traditionally indicating strong financial prospects.; 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Rob Wealth (Jie Cai) at dominant energy of the Earthly Branch is seen as taking away wealth, a traditional sign of possible financial loss..
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
1886 (58 years old): Was shot by his nephew; that same year, his longtime publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel died, and his works took on a darker tone.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 庚申 (Geng Shen); yearly cycle: 丙戌 (Bing Xu). This year's Career and social standing score is 72 (overall: 82).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Heavenly Unity (Tian Tong) takes on a beneficial influence (Hua Lu) and enters the natal Life Palace, suggesting happy developments and gains in Career and professional standing.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) gains the influence of authority (Hua Quan) and enters the natal Career Palace, suggesting greater decision-making power and initiative in Career and professional standing..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Virgo (House 4); Saturn transits Cancer (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 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.
1888 (60 years old): Entered politics and was elected to Amiens City Council, where he served for 15 years.
Ba Zi: Ten-Year Luck Cycle: 辛酉 (Xin You); yearly cycle: 戊子 (Wu Zi). This year's Career and social standing score is 80 (overall: 80).
Birth-chart indicators: 〔Take note〕During Yearly Fortune, Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) takes on the obstacle-related Hua Ji influence and enters the natal Career Palace, suggesting setbacks or difficulties in Career and professional standing.; 〔Auspicious〕During Yearly Fortune, Right Helper (You Bi) 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..
Western Astrology: Jupiter transits Scorpio (House 6), coinciding with a “Jupiter return” (approximately every 12 years; traditionally regarded as a starting point for expansion and new opportunities); Saturn transits Leo (House 3).
The birth-chart indicators align with the direction of this event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ba Zi birth chart of Jules Verne?
According to the birth time recorded in the Gauquelin database (2/8/1828 12:00, Nantes), the Ba Zi chart comprises the Year Pillar 戊子 (Wu Zi), Month Pillar 甲寅 (Jia Yin), Day Pillar 甲午 (Jia Wu), and Hour Pillar 庚午 (Geng Wu). The Day Master is 甲 (Jia) Wood, assessed as Rather strong, with favorable elements Fire, Earth, Metal.
What is the Life Palace in the Zi Wei Dou Shu chart of Jules Verne?
The Life Palace is in the 未 (Wei) palace, with Principal stars occupying the Life Palace: Heavenly Unity (Tian Tong), Giant Gate (Ju Men); its Five-Element Bureau is Water bureau 2. The Four Transformations of the birth year are: Moon (Tai Yin) undergoes Hua Lu (Prosperity Transformation) and enters Spouse, Heavenly Unity (Tian Tong) undergoes Hua Quan (Authority Transformation) and enters Life, Heavenly Mechanism (Tian Ji) undergoes Hua Ke (Recognition Transformation) and enters Career, Giant Gate (Ju Men) undergoes Hua Ji (Adversity Transformation) and enters Life.
What are the Sun sign and rising sign of Jules Verne?
Sun: Aquarius; Moon: Scorpio; Ascendant: Gemini.
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 Q33977 (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.
