On November 1, 1755 (All Saints' Day), a powerful earthquake devastates Lisbon, Portugal. The initial quake is followed by fires and a tsunami. An estimated 30,000-60,000 people die (10-15% of Lisbon's population). The city is largely destroyed. The disaster prompts philosophical and theological questioning about divine justice (Leibniz vs. Voltaire debate). It leads to modern earthquake-resistant architectural design.
Pluto in Sagittarius creates catastrophic loss of life and philosophical transformation through cosmic disaster. Sagittarius rules faith, philosophy, and religion. The earthquake (Pluto death force) on All Saints' Day triggers deep questioning of religious faith and divine justice. Pluto's death meets Sagittarian philosophy. The disaster transforms European thought about natural disasters and divine will.
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