The birth chart of Catherine the Great of Russia compared to the astrogeographical position of Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg.
Related articles: Queen Elizabeth I`s astrological constellation at Windsor Castle, King Louis XIV`s constellation at Versailles Palace, The heirs to the British Throne in astrogeography, British Kings & Queens in astrogeography, The Presidents of France in Astrogeography. Astrogeographical aspects of US Presidents at the White House, 10, Downing Street,
Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg
The Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg served as the official residence of the House of Romanov from 1732 to 1917. Today` s palace building was constructed by Tsar Elisabeth (29 Dec 1709 – 5 Jan 1762) between 1754 and 1762 in baroque style architecture.

Astrogeographical positions of the Winter Palace located in Libra
Compare my articles: LIBRA AS THE SIGN OF SYMMETRY AND PALACE ARCHITECTURE, The Moscow Kremlin in Libra – Capricorn, 10 Downing Street in Libra – Leo,
Among the twelve astrological principles Libra is to be seen as the sign that represents the ideals of aristrocracy: balance, social justice, openness, service to the people and aesthetic appeal. In this sense the constellation of the site is quite ideal for a palace although not for a fortress, as Libra the sign of opening up would not support defense, protection and stability like for example Capricorn, Scorpio or Aries would.
- Field level 1 (larger regions, global level of resonance): St. Petersburg is located at 3°Aquarius and 2°Aries
- Field Level 2 (town, part of big city): The larger area in which the town center of Saint Petersburg lies is located in the combination of Taurus with Aries.
- Field Level 3 (surrounding area of the building – field size ca 1 km x 1.4 km): the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg is located at a site where both the astrogeographical coordinates fall in aristocratic air sign Libra the sign of royal courts, justice and the appeal for high culture.
- Libra is THE astrogeographical resonance factor for palace architecture – especially regarding symmetry, decoration and the appeal to formal ideals of beauty. Its is symptomatic of the position of palaces of justice – which in ancient times representd an important function of royal courts. Among the examples of seats of governemts located in Libra are: The Moscao Kremlin. The formalism of the aestethic ideals of baroque style arhcitecture and design may be explored as symptomatic of the reflexes of Libra as well. This position in Libra could therefore be found to qualify the Winter Palace as an epitome of baroque style.
Examples for government seats located in Libra:
- The White House in Washington in Libra with Gemini
- Hofburg Palace and Chancellery in Vienna: Libra with Gemini
- Kremlin of Moscow: Libra with Capricorn
- Zhongnanhai, Beijing: Libra with Virgo
- 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi: Libra with Leo/Virgo
- Kantei, Tokyo: Libra with Capricorn
- 10, Downing Street, London: Libra with Leo
Catherine the Great`s individual astrological aspects at Winter Palace

Catherine II also called “the Great” was the longest-ruling female Empress of Russia. Like in the cases of other female leaders like the Queens Elisabeth I and Victoria of England and Maria Theresia of Habsburg her reign marked an important turning point in the history of her country as it represents one of the most successful eras for the nation.

- Both resonance coordinates of the site of Winter Palace in Libra support the seventh house in Catherine´s birth chart indicating that her position here was one of standing and living on a stage like in the case of an actor.
- House 7 is highly stimulative of our readiness to open up to the requirements, topics, expectations at places in an attitude dedicated to service.
- This also implies that Catherine tended to see and calculate any of her moves as a performance meant to impress the audience and the public.
- The seventh house stands for the capacity and impulse for personal relationship. After having led an uprising aginst her husband Peter III, which ended in the killing of the Tsar the way was free for her to live her love life freely and openly just like a regular male king.
- The constellation does not describe her situation as being rooted in the traditions of the place and the royal family or for feeling at home like in one´s own territory.
- The seventh house aspect relates to service professions indicating that a place in this constellation requires permanent attention for other people from a person living here. This is why it is not to be seen as suitable for a retreat.
- The seventh house aspect at their residences can be explored as a particular reason or even condition for the success and fame of kings and queens.
- Compare the examples of: Louis XIV at Versailles Palace, Queen Elisabeth II at Buckingham Palace