🇮🇷 Iran — 2002
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 2002 the year for Iran reads mixed overall. The best month is September (favourable) and the hardest January (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 — 2002
| 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 | May | January | Jupiter transits the 1st house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Favourable | September | February | In Iran's foundation chart the 2nd house (national wealth) is ruled by Moon, which sits exalted (at its strongest) in the 12th house; Jupiter occupies the 2nd house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | September | January | Mahadasha lord Rahu (until 31 Aug 2012) sits in the 3rd house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.) |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | November | May | A lunar eclipse (26 May 2002) falls in Scorpio, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | July | June | A lunar eclipse (24 Jun 2002) falls in Sagittarius, the 7th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | November | May | A lunar eclipse (26 May 2002) falls in Scorpio, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | August | July | In Iran's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Mercury, which sits debilitated (weak) in the 10th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | October | July | Antardasha lord Saturn (until 13 Aug 2002) rules the 9th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.) |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | August | June | Mars (from the 1st house) aspects the 4th house; Mars (from the 1st house) aspects the 8th house — Mars 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2002 | 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. |
| 8 Feb 2002 | Saturn turns direct | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): delayed matters of foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury start moving again. |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Rahu enters Taurus details → | 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. |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Ketu enters Scorpio details → | 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. |
| 20 Feb 2002 | 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. |
| 4 Apr 2002 | 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. |
| 18 May 2002 | 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. |
| 26 May 2002 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Scorpio details → | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 10 Jun 2002 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Taurus details → | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 24 Jun 2002 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Sagittarius details → | In the 7th house (foreign relations): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 3 Jul 2002 | 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. |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 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. |
| 22 Jul 2002 | Saturn enters Gemini details → | It moves into Iran's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 19 Aug 2002 | 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. |
| 5 Oct 2002 | 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. |
| 11 Oct 2002 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): matters of national character, vitality and public image slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 20 Nov 2002 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Taurus details → | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 21 Nov 2002 | 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. |
| 4 Dec 2002 | 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. |
| 4 Dec 2002 | Solar eclipse (total) in Scorpio details → | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt, building for weeks either side of the date. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu – Saturn | 7 Oct 1999 → 13 Aug 2002 | labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance |
| Rahu – Mercury | 13 Aug 2002 → 2 Mar 2005 | trade, media, communication, technology and young people |
Annual charts — 2002
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.
13 Apr 2002 · Lagna Scorpio · Raja: Saturn (weekday lord, in house 6)
℞ 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 2002 · Lagna Aquarius · Mantri: Sun (weekday lord, in house 2)
℞ 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.