🇮🇷 Iran — February 2019
Iran is a theocratic republic with large oil and gas reserves, an influential regional role and an economy strained by sanctions. Here is what its national chart, the running dasha and this month's sky say about each area of national life — and exactly why.
At a glance — February 2019
Strongly favourable Strongly favourable overall: strongest areas are Economy & Public Finance and Government & Leadership; most pressure falls on Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events and Society, Stability & Law and Order.
Area-by-area outlook
Open "Why the charts say this" under any area to see the exact chart facts behind its verdict.
🏛️ Government & Leadership
Strongly favourableGoverns the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige · Houses 10th & 1st · Natural significators: Sun
Leadership is on firm ground: decisions land, the executive carries public confidence and the country's prestige abroad is protected. A good time for major announcements, appointments and policy launches.
Why the charts say this — score +3.1 (natal +0.1 · dasha +2.9 · transit +0.1)
- dasha +1.4 — 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.)
- dasha +0.8 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 8 Aug 2019) sits in the 10th house and rules the 1st house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha +0.7 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 29 Mar 2019) rules the 10th house. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 6th house) aspects the 10th house — Jupiter brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- natal +0.3 — In Iran's foundation chart the 10th house (government and head of state) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits exalted (at its strongest) in the 2nd house; Sun and Mars and Mercury occupy the 10th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit -0.2 — Mars transits the 10th house (18% of the month); Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
💰 Economy & Public Finance
Strongly favourableGoverns the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains · Houses 2nd & 11th · Natural significators: Jupiter, Venus
Revenues, credit and confidence are supported. Growth data, bank balance sheets and the currency are more likely to surprise on the upside, and funding for public projects flows more easily.
Why the charts say this — score +3.8 (natal +1.0 · dasha +3.1 · transit -0.4)
- dasha +2.1 — 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.)
- dasha +1.0 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 29 Mar 2019) 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 pratyantardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- transit -1.0 — Rahu transits the 2nd house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- natal +0.8 — 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.
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 6th house) aspects the 2nd house — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
📈 Trade, Markets & Technology
MixedGoverns trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment · Houses 3rd & 5th · Natural significators: Mercury, Rahu
Sentiment is changeable — rallies and sharp corrections can both occur, and trade or technology news cuts both ways. Volatility rather than a clear trend.
Why the charts say this — score +0.6 (natal +0.4 · dasha +0.4 · transit -0.2)
- dasha +0.4 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 8 Aug 2019) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict
FavourableGoverns the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars
The security picture is calmer than usual: the forces are well-led and well-supplied, rivals are held in check and internal order is maintained with little drama.
Why the charts say this — score +1.2 (natal +0.4 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.8)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter transits the 6th house — Jupiter brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 8th house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- natal +0.4 — 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.
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 6th house — Mars brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances
Strongly favourableGoverns treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals · Houses 7th & 3rd · Natural significators: Venus, Mercury
Diplomacy works in the country's favour — talks make progress, alliances hold and trade or treaty agreements are easier to close.
Why the charts say this — score +2.7 (natal +0.9 · dasha +2.5 · transit -0.6)
- transit -1.5 — Saturn transits the 7th house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha +1.4 — 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.)
- transit +0.9 — Venus transits the 7th house (86% of the month) — Venus brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- natal +0.8 — In Iran's foundation chart the 7th house (foreign relations) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits exalted (at its strongest) in the 2nd house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- dasha +0.7 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 29 Mar 2019) rules the 7th house. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- dasha +0.4 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 8 Aug 2019) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
🏥 Public Health & Welfare
FavourableGoverns the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems · Houses 6th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon, Saturn
Public health holds up well: outbreaks are contained, hospitals cope and welfare programmes reach people. Health-sector reforms and campaigns are better received.
Why the charts say this — score +1.5 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.4 · transit +0.9)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter transits the 6th house — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- natal +0.4 — 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.
- dasha +0.4 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 8 Aug 2019) rules the 1st house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 6th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order
MixedGoverns the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace · Houses 4th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon
The public mood is restless in places — demonstrations, strikes or political noise are likely, but they remain manageable.
Why the charts say this — score -0.4 (natal -0.6 · dasha +0.9 · transit -0.8)
- dasha +0.9 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 8 Aug 2019) rules the 4th house and rules the 1st house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit -0.8 — Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 4th house; Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- natal -0.4 — 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
FavourableGoverns the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale · Houses 9th & 5th · Natural significators: Jupiter
The courts, universities and religious institutions command respect; landmark rulings and education initiatives are received well and the national mood is hopeful.
Why the charts say this — score +1.1 (natal +0.2 · dasha +1.5 · transit -0.6)
- dasha +1.0 — 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.)
- dasha +0.5 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 29 Mar 2019) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 9th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit +0.3 — Mercury transits the 9th house (64% of the month) — Mercury brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 9th house (57% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events
MixedGoverns weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events · Houses 4th & 8th · Natural significators: Moon, Mars, Rahu, Ketu
Weather is uneven — good in some regions and troubled in others. Local floods, heat or dry spells are possible but not widespread.
Why the charts say this — score -0.8 (natal -0.4 · dasha +0.6 · transit -1.0)
- dasha +0.6 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 8 Aug 2019) rules the 4th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 4th house — Saturn brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 8th house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- natal -0.4 — 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.
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2019 | New Moon in Capricorn | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): a fresh start or new focus around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 5 Feb 2019 | 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. |
| 6 Feb 2019 | Mercury enters Aquarius | It moves into Iran's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — a supportive influence on the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 12 Feb 2019 | Sun 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. |
| 19 Feb 2019 | Full Moon in Leo | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 24 Feb 2019 | Mercury enters Pisces | It moves into Iran's 10th house (government and head of state) — a supportive influence on the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 24 Feb 2019 | Venus enters Capricorn | It moves into Iran's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — a supportive influence on disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
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The nation's running dasha
Vimshottari dasha counted from the national Moon (Taurus, Rohini). The Mahadasha sets the long theme, the Antardasha the current chapter, the Pratyantardasha the month-to-month tone.
Mahadasha — Jupiter (31 Aug 2012 → 31 Aug 2028). Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism. In Iran's chart it rules the 7th and 10th houses (foreign relations; government and head of state), sits in Cancer (the 2nd house) exalted (at its strongest), and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Jupiter's themes — prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Mercury (1 May 2017 → 8 Aug 2019). Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people. In Iran's chart it rules the 1st and 4th houses (the nation and its people; land, masses and domestic peace), sits in Pisces (the 10th house) debilitated (weak), and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Mercury's themes — trade, media, communication, technology and young people — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha — Jupiter (9 Dec 2018 → 29 Mar 2019). Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism. In Iran's chart it rules the 7th and 10th houses (foreign relations; government and head of state), sits in Cancer (the 2nd house) exalted (at its strongest), and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Jupiter's themes — prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Jupiter (9 Dec 2018 → 29 Mar 2019).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Sagittarius, the 7th house (foreign relations) of Iran's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. Expect slow, demanding progress rather than sudden change.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Scorpio, the 6th house (armed forces and public health). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt — and its glance falls on the 10th, 12th, 2nd houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 2nd house (national wealth) and Ketu in the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Taurus; Saturn is in Sagittarius).
12-month outlook
| Area | Feb 19 | Mar 19 | Apr 19 | May 19 | Jun 19 | Jul 19 | Aug 19 | Sep 19 | Oct 19 | Nov 19 | Dec 19 | Jan 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
The foundation chart — Islamic Republic proclaimed (time approximate)
🇮🇷 Iran is a theocratic republic with large oil and gas reserves, an influential regional role and an economy strained by sanctions. Its foundation chart is cast for the Islamic Republic proclaimed (time approximate) — 1979-04-01, 12:00 local time, Tehran — and rises in Gemini, so Mercury, lord of the Lagna, is the nation's ruler: it sits in Pisces (the 10th house) debilitated (weak). The 10th-house (government) lord Jupiter sits in the 2nd house exalted (at its strongest). The Moon — the people — is in Taurus in Rohini nakshatra.
Planets at their strongest: Moon (exalted), Jupiter (exalted). Planets under strain by sign: Mercury (debilitated). Concentrations: Sun, Mars, Mercury together in Pisces (the 10th house). These natal conditions are the permanent "base score" used in every monthly verdict.
KP (Placidus) chart for Tehran at the founding moment, Lahiri ayanamsa — the same layout as the KP tab. The right-hand chart overlays the planets of February 15, 2019 (the 15th of the month) as "G·" (Gochar).
| Planet | Sign | Sign° | Abs° | House | Nakshatra | Inds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As | Gemini (Ge) | 29°05′ | 89°05′ | H1 | Punarvasu P3 | |
| Su | Pisces (Pi) | 17°27′ | 347°27′ | H10 | Revati P1 | |
| Mo | Taurus (Ta) | 12°07′ | 42°07′ | H11 | Rohini P1 | ☽ |
| Ma | Pisces (Pi) | 1°59′ | 331°59′ | H9 | Purva Bhadrapada P4 | |
| Me | Pisces (Pi) | 3°45′ | 333°45′ | H9 | Uttara Bhadrapada P1 | ℞ |
| Ju | Cancer (Ca) | 5°30′ | 95°30′ | H1 | Pushya P1 | |
| Ve | Aquarius (Aq) | 10°16′ | 310°16′ | H8 | Shatabhisha P2 | |
| Sa | Leo (Le) | 14°44′ | 134°44′ | H3 | Purva Phalguni P1 | ℞ |
| Ra | Leo (Le) | 22°52′ | 142°52′ | H3 | Purva Phalguni P3 | ℞ |
| Ke | Aquarius (Aq) | 22°52′ | 322°52′ | H9 | Purva Bhadrapada P1 | ℞ |
| House | Sign | Sign° | Nakshatra | NL | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | Gemini (Ge) | 29°05′ | Punarvasu P3 | Ju | Ju |
| H2 | Cancer (Ca) | 20°15′ | Ashlesha P2 | Me | — |
| H3 | Leo (Le) | 14°50′ | Purva Phalguni P1 | Ve | Sa, Ra |
| H4 | Virgo (Vi) | 15°08′ | Hasta P2 | Mo | — |
| H5 | Libra (Li) | 20°54′ | Vishakha P1 | Ju | — |
| H6 | Scorpio (Sc) | 27°09′ | Jyeshtha P4 | Me | — |
| H7 | Sagittarius (Sg) | 29°05′ | Uttara Ashadha P1 | Su | — |
| H8 | Capricorn (Cp) | 20°15′ | Shravana P4 | Mo | Ve |
| H9 | Aquarius (Aq) | 14°50′ | Shatabhisha P3 | Ra | Ma, Me, Ke |
| H10 | Pisces (Pi) | 15°08′ | Uttara Bhadrapada P4 | Sa | Su |
| H11 | Aries (Ar) | 20°54′ | Bharani P3 | Ve | Mo |
| H12 | Taurus (Ta) | 27°09′ | Mrigashira P2 | Ma | — |
Key house domains
Lunation and eclipse charts this month
Each chart is cast for Tehran at the exact moment of the event — so you can see which house of the local chart it lights up.
How these verdicts are built
- Foundation chart. A country's chart is cast for its founding moment (sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsa, whole-sign houses counted from the rising sign). The 1st house is the nation, the 10th its government, the 2nd its wealth, the 7th its foreign relations, and so on.
- Areas and houses. Each area has governing houses and natural planets: for example Defence uses the 6th and 8th houses and Mars; the Economy uses the 2nd and 11th houses with Jupiter and Venus.
- Natal base. The lord of each governing house is checked for dignity (exalted, own sign, debilitated) and placement (kendra/trikona versus 6th/8th/12th), and benefic or malefic planets sitting in the house itself are counted.
- Dasha. The Mahadasha, Antardasha and Pratyantardasha lords are scored by whether they rule, occupy or naturally signify the area, multiplied by how functionally benefic or difficult they are in this particular chart and how strong they are.
- Transits. Every slow planet is placed by house from the national Lagna for each day of the month. Jupiter and Venus support the houses they pass through; Saturn, Mars and the nodes pressure them (except in the 3rd, 6th and 11th, where malefics help); Jupiter's, Saturn's and Mars's aspects are added, all weighted by how many days they spend there.
- Eclipses. A solar or lunar eclipse on a governing house is a strong negative for that area in the surrounding weeks.
- Label. The four totals add up to a score from −5 to +5, shown as Strongly favourable, Favourable, Mixed, Challenging or Under strain. The "Overall" figure is a weighted average of the nine areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.