🇮🇷 Iran — 2021
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 2021 the year for Iran reads favourable overall. The best month is February (strongly favourable) and the hardest May (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 — 2021
| 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 | May | Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 31 Aug 2028) rules the 10th house. 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.) |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Strongly favourable | February | June | 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 | Mixed | August | October | Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 21 Nov 2021) 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 pratyantardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.) |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | October | May | A lunar eclipse (26 May 2021) 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 | Strongly favourable | December | March | Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 31 Aug 2028) rules the 7th house. 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.) |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | October | May | A lunar eclipse (26 May 2021) 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 | May | Mars (from the 1st house) aspects the 4th house; Mars transits the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Favourable | December | October | 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 | Mixed | February | May | Saturn transits the 8th house — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2021 | 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. |
| 5 Apr 2021 | Jupiter enters Aquarius details → | It moves into Iran's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — a supportive influence on the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 13 Apr 2021 | 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. |
| 23 May 2021 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): matters of disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 26 May 2021 | Lunar 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. |
| 1 Jun 2021 | 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. |
| 10 Jun 2021 | 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. |
| 20 Jun 2021 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): matters of the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 20 Jul 2021 | 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 Sep 2021 | 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. |
| 14 Sep 2021 | Jupiter enters Capricorn details → | It moves into Iran's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — a supportive influence on disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 11 Oct 2021 | Saturn turns direct | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): delayed matters of disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval start moving again. |
| 18 Oct 2021 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): delayed matters of disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval start moving again. |
| 21 Oct 2021 | 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. |
| 19 Nov 2021 | Lunar eclipse (partial) 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. |
| 20 Nov 2021 | Jupiter enters Aquarius details → | It moves into Iran's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — a supportive influence on the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 4 Dec 2021 | 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. |
| 4 Dec 2021 | 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. |
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 – Venus | 14 Jul 2020 → 14 Mar 2023 | diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties |
Annual charts — 2021
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.
12 Apr 2021 · Lagna Aries · Raja: Moon (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.
13 Apr 2021 · Lagna Sagittarius · Mantri: Mercury (weekday lord, in house 3)
℞ 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.