🇮🇷 Iran — 1979
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
Favourable
Over 1979 the year for Iran reads favourable overall. The best month is May (strongly favourable) and the hardest August (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Economy & Public Finance and the one under most pressure is Justice, Religion & Education.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1979
| 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 | June | December | Saturn (from the 4th house) aspects the 10th house; Saturn (from the 4th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Strongly favourable | May | October | Mars transits the 2nd house — Mars brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | October | March | A lunar eclipse (13 Mar 1979) falls in Leo, the 3rd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | March | September | In Iran's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Mars, which sits in a neutral sign in the 10th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Favourable | December | August | A solar eclipse (22 Aug 1979) falls in Leo, the 3rd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Favourable | January | September | Mahadasha lord Moon (until 31 Aug 1987) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.) |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | October | December | Saturn transits the 4th house; Saturn (from the 4th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Challenging | December | February | A solar eclipse (26 Feb 1979) falls in Aquarius, the 9th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | June | November | Saturn transits the 4th house (90% of the month) — Saturn brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 1979 | Mars enters Capricorn | It moves into Iran's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 19 Feb 1979 | Mars enters Aquarius | 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 Feb 1979 | Solar eclipse (total) in Aquarius details → | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 13 Mar 1979 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Leo details → | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 26 Mar 1979 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 2nd house (national wealth): delayed matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves start moving again. |
| 29 Mar 1979 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into Iran's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 7 May 1979 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into Iran's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 9 May 1979 | 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. |
| 16 Jun 1979 | Mars enters Taurus | It moves into Iran's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 29 Jul 1979 | 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. |
| 22 Aug 1979 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Leo details → | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 29 Aug 1979 | Jupiter enters Leo details → | It moves into Iran's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — a supportive influence on press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 6 Sep 1979 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Aquarius details → | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 14 Sep 1979 | 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. |
| 3 Nov 1979 | Saturn enters Virgo details → | 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. |
| 6 Nov 1979 | 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. |
| 26 Dec 1979 | Jupiter 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 – Mars | 1 Jul 1978 → 1 Feb 1979 | the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest |
| Moon – Rahu | 1 Feb 1979 → 1 Aug 1980 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
Annual charts — 1979
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.
28 Mar 1979 · Lagna Pisces · Raja: Mercury (weekday lord, in house 12)
℞ 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.
14 Apr 1979 · Lagna Aries · Mantri: Saturn (weekday lord, in house 5)
℞ 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.