🇮🇷 Iran — 1978
The whole year at a glance: which months help, which hurt, the sky events that matter and the dasha periods running.
The year in brief
Mixed
Over 1978 the year for Iran reads mixed overall. The best month is June (favourable) and the hardest October (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Economy & Public Finance and the one under most pressure is Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1978
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ |
| Government & Leadership | ● | ● | ▲ | ▼ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▼ | ● | ● | ● |
| Economy & Public Finance | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲▲ | ▲ | ▲▲ | ▲▲ | ▲▲ | ▲▲ | ▲▲ |
| Trade, Markets & Technology | ● | ● | ▲ | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ▲ |
| Defence, Security & Conflict | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▼ | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ● |
| Foreign Relations & Alliances | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● |
| Public Health & Welfare | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ |
| Society, Stability & Law and Order | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▼ | ▼ | ▼▼ | ● | ● |
| Justice, Religion & Education | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | ● | ● | ▼ | ● | ● | ● | ▼ | ▼ | ▼ | ▼▼ | ● | ● |
▲▲ strongly favourable · ▲ favourable · ● mixed · ▼ challenging · ▼▼ under strain. Click a month to open its full analysis.
Best and toughest months for each area
| Area | Year | Best month | Toughest month | Why it is toughest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Government & Leadership | Mixed | March | September | A lunar eclipse (16 Sep 1978) falls in Pisces, the 10th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Favourable | August | January | Mars transits the 2nd house while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | July | January | Jupiter (from the 1st house) aspects the 5th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | November | July | Antardasha lord Mars (until 1 Feb 1979) rules the 6th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mars is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Mars stands for the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest.) |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Favourable | January | December | Mars transits the 7th house (90% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Favourable | May | October | Antardasha lord Mars (until 1 Feb 1979) rules the 6th house. In this chart Mars is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Mars stands for the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest.) |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | May | October | A solar eclipse (2 Oct 1978) falls in Virgo, the 4th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | June | November | Saturn (from the 3rd house) aspects the 9th house; Saturn (from the 3rd house) aspects the 5th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Challenging | December | October | A solar eclipse (2 Oct 1978) falls in Virgo, the 4th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 1978 | Mars enters Gemini | It moves into Iran's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 20 Feb 1978 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): delayed matters of national character, vitality and public image start moving again. |
| 17 Mar 1978 | Mars enters Cancer | It moves into Iran's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 24 Mar 1978 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Virgo details → | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 7 Apr 1978 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Pisces details → | In the 10th house (government and head of state): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 25 Apr 1978 | Saturn turns direct | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): delayed matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states start moving again. |
| 1 Jun 1978 | Mars enters Leo | It moves into Iran's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 24 Jul 1978 | Mars enters Virgo | It moves into Iran's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 4 Aug 1978 | Jupiter enters Cancer details → | It moves into Iran's 2nd house (national wealth) — a supportive influence on treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 9 Sep 1978 | Mars enters Libra | It moves into Iran's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 16 Sep 1978 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Pisces details → | In the 10th house (government and head of state): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 2 Oct 1978 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Virgo details → | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 23 Oct 1978 | Mars enters Scorpio | It moves into Iran's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — added pressure or sharper events around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 17 Nov 1978 | Rahu enters Leo details → | It moves into Iran's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 17 Nov 1978 | Ketu enters Aquarius details → | It moves into Iran's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — added pressure or sharper events around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 26 Nov 1978 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 2nd house (national wealth): matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 3 Dec 1978 | Mars enters Sagittarius | It moves into Iran's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 25 Dec 1978 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
Eclipses, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars sign changes, and Jupiter and Saturn stations. Open any month for the full list including Mercury, Venus and the Moon.
Dasha periods running during the year
| Mahadasha – Antardasha | From → to | Antardasha lord stands for |
|---|---|---|
| Moon – Moon | 31 Aug 1977 → 1 Jul 1978 | the people, the public mood, food and water |
| Moon – Mars | 1 Jul 1978 → 1 Feb 1979 | the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest |
Annual charts — 1978
Cast for Tehran (Placidus, Lahiri). The weekday of the moment gives the year's ruler: Raja for the Hindu new year, Mantri for the Sun's entry into Aries.
🌙 Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Vikram Samvat New Year — VS year theme chart
The first lunar day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha — start of the Hindu lunisolar new year. The Lagna governs the character of the year; the weekday lord is the Raja (king of the year) — its dignity shapes governance. Jupiter in H1/H9/H11 → prosperous year; Saturn in H1/H4/H10 → austerity; Rahu in H1 or aspecting the Moon → mass anxiety or epidemic risk.
8 Apr 1978 · Lagna Virgo · Raja: Saturn (weekday lord, in house 10)
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)
☀️ Mesha Sankranti
Solar New Year — Sun enters sidereal Aries (0° Mesha)
The moment the Sun crosses into sidereal Aries — the most important Sankranti of the year. The Lagna shows the solar year's character; the weekday lord is the Mantri (minister) who guides strategy. Sun exalted or in a kendra → national vitality; afflicted Sun → leadership crises; Saturn's house shows where the year demands discipline.
13 Apr 1978 · Lagna Sagittarius · Mantri: Venus (weekday lord, in house 4)
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this verdict worked out?
For each area of national life (government, economy, defence …) the page adds four things: the natal base, the running dasha, the month's transits and any eclipse on its governing houses. The total becomes the label, and the reasons behind it are listed under each area.
Which chart is used for a country?
Iran uses its Islamic Republic proclaimed (time approximate) chart (1979-04-01, 12:00, Tehran). Mundane charts are debated — different astrologers prefer different moments, and some founding times are approximate — so treat the analysis as one consistent lens, not a prediction.
Is this a forecast?
No. It describes which areas the sky is supporting or pressuring in a given month, using classical rules. Real events depend on people, policy and chance; read it as a weather report for tendencies, not a guarantee.
Astrology is a traditional symbolic system, not a scientific forecast. Nothing here is financial, political, medical or security advice.