🇮🇷 Iran — 2018
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 2018 the year for Iran reads favourable overall. The best month is December (strongly favourable) and the hardest July (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Government & Leadership and the one under most pressure is Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2018
| 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 | Favourable | December | July | A solar eclipse (13 Jul 2018) falls in Gemini, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Favourable | December | August | Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 31 Aug 2028) sits in the 2nd house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.) |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | July | November | Venus transits the 5th house — Venus brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | December | July | A lunar eclipse (27 Jul 2018) falls in Capricorn, the 8th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Favourable | January | March | Saturn transits the 7th house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | December | July | A solar eclipse (13 Jul 2018) falls in Gemini, the 1st 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 | A solar eclipse (13 Jul 2018) falls in Gemini, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Favourable | September | November | Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 31 Aug 2028) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.) |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Challenging | January | July | A lunar eclipse (27 Jul 2018) falls in Capricorn, the 8th 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 Jan 2018 | 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. |
| 31 Jan 2018 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Cancer details → | In the 2nd house (national wealth): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 15 Feb 2018 | Solar eclipse (partial) 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. |
| 7 Mar 2018 | 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. |
| 9 Mar 2018 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): matters of education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 18 Apr 2018 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 7th house (foreign relations): matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 2 May 2018 | 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. |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): delayed matters of education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets start moving again. |
| 13 Jul 2018 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Gemini details → | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around national character, vitality and public image, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 27 Jul 2018 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Capricorn details → | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 11 Aug 2018 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Cancer details → | In the 2nd house (national wealth): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 6 Sep 2018 | Saturn turns direct | In the 7th house (foreign relations): delayed matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners start moving again. |
| 11 Oct 2018 | Jupiter enters Scorpio details → | It moves into Iran's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — a supportive influence on military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 5 Nov 2018 | 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. |
| 23 Dec 2018 | 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter – Mercury | 1 May 2017 → 8 Aug 2019 | trade, media, communication, technology and young people |
Annual charts — 2018
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.
18 Mar 2018 · Lagna Leo · Raja: Sun (weekday lord, in house 7)
℞ 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 2018 · Lagna Aries · Mantri: Saturn (weekday lord, in house 9)
℞ 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.