🇮🇷 Iran — 2026
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 2026 the year for Iran reads favourable overall. The best month is November (favourable) and the hardest February (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 — 2026
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| 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 | October | December | Saturn transits the 10th house — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Strongly favourable | June | January | 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 | November | March | A lunar eclipse (3 Mar 2026) 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 | September | February | Antardasha lord Mars (until 7 Apr 2026) 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 | November | March | A lunar eclipse (3 Mar 2026) 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 | Mixed | May | December | 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. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | May | September | Mars (from the 1st house) aspects the 4th house; Mars transits the 1st house (60% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | December | August | A lunar eclipse (28 Aug 2026) 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 | Challenging | August | February | Antardasha lord Mars (until 7 Apr 2026) 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.) |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | 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. |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Solar eclipse (annular) 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. |
| 22 Feb 2026 | 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. |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Lunar eclipse (total) 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. |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): delayed matters of national character, vitality and public image start moving again. |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 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. |
| 11 May 2026 | 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. |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 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. |
| 20 Jun 2026 | 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. |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 10th house (government and head of state): matters of the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 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. |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Solar 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. |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Lunar 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. |
| 18 Sep 2026 | 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. |
| 30 Oct 2026 | 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. |
| 12 Nov 2026 | 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 Dec 2026 | Rahu enters Capricorn details → | 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. |
| 5 Dec 2026 | Ketu enters Cancer details → | It moves into Iran's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 11 Dec 2026 | Saturn turns direct | In the 10th house (government and head of state): delayed matters of the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world start moving again. |
| 13 Dec 2026 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter – Mars | 1 May 2025 → 7 Apr 2026 | the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest |
| Jupiter – Rahu | 7 Apr 2026 → 1 Sep 2028 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
Annual charts — 2026
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.
19 Mar 2026 · Lagna Aquarius · Raja: Jupiter (weekday lord, in house 5)
℞ 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 2026 · Lagna Taurus · Mantri: Mars (weekday lord, in house 11)
℞ 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.