🇮🇱 Israel — July 1978
Israel is a parliamentary democracy with a strong technology and defence sector, set in a volatile region. 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 — July 1978
Favourable Favourable overall: strongest areas are Justice, Religion & Education and Trade, Markets & Technology; 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
MixedGoverns the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige · Houses 10th & 1st · Natural significators: Sun
The government can act, but not without friction — coalition strains, court or media pushback and uneven public support are likely. Progress comes through compromise rather than force.
Why the charts say this — score +0.8 (natal +0.4 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.4)
- natal +0.5 — In Israel's foundation chart the 10th house (government and head of state) is ruled by Moon, which sits in its own sign (strong) in the 10th house; Saturn occupies the 10th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit +0.3 — Mercury transits the 10th house (61% of the month) — Mercury brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Ketu (until 17 Feb 1980) sits in the 1st house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
- transit +0.2 — Venus transits the 10th house (19% of the month) — Venus brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 10th house (48% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
💰 Economy & Public Finance
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 +1.0 (natal +0.1 · dasha +0.1 · transit +0.8)
- transit +0.5 — Venus transits the 11th house (81% of the month) — Venus brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- natal +0.4 — In Israel's foundation chart the 2nd house (national wealth) is ruled by Mars, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- natal -0.3 — In Israel's foundation chart the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) is ruled by Sun, which sits in a neutral sign in the 8th house; Mars occupies the 11th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one.
- transit +0.3 — Saturn transits the 11th house — Saturn brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 12 Aug 1978) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
📈 Trade, Markets & Technology
FavourableGoverns trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment · Houses 3rd & 5th · Natural significators: Mercury, Rahu
Commerce, media and technology are in a constructive phase; sentiment in the markets leans optimistic and trade links, telecom and logistics run smoothly.
Why the charts say this — score +1.4 (natal +0.8 · dasha +0.1 · transit +0.5)
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house; Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 5th house — Jupiter brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- natal +0.6 — In Israel's foundation chart the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits in its own sign (strong) in the 3rd house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house; Mars (from the 12th house) aspects the 3rd house — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha +0.1 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 20 Feb 1979) rules the 5th house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict
MixedGoverns the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars
Tension simmers without necessarily boiling over: border incidents, security alerts or sharp rhetoric are possible, but the state remains in control.
Why the charts say this — score +0.8 (natal +0.8 · dasha +0.1 · transit -0.1)
- natal +0.6 — In Israel's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits in its own sign (strong) in the 3rd house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- transit +0.5 — Ketu transits the 6th house while retrograde — Ketu brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 6th house; Mars (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house — Mars brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 8th house — Saturn brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 12 Aug 1978) rules the 8th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances
MixedGoverns treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals · Houses 7th & 3rd · Natural significators: Venus, Mercury
Relations are workable but uneven: some partners warm up while others cool. Negotiations drag but do not collapse.
Why the charts say this — score +0.7 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.1 · transit +0.4)
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house — Jupiter brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 12 Aug 1978) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
🏥 Public Health & Welfare
MixedGoverns the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems · Houses 6th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon, Saturn
Mixed picture — seasonal illness, pressure on specific services or localised outbreaks, without a general breakdown.
Why the charts say this — score +0.8 (natal +0.5 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.3)
- natal +0.6 — In Israel's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits in its own sign (strong) in the 3rd house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- transit +0.5 — Ketu transits the 6th house while retrograde — Ketu brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 6th house; Mars (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house — Mars brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Ketu (until 17 Feb 1980) sits in the 1st house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
- dasha +0.1 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 20 Feb 1979) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
👥 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 +0.5 (natal +0.4 · dasha +0.1 · transit +0.1)
- natal +0.4 — In Israel's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 10th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Ketu (until 17 Feb 1980) sits in the 1st house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
- dasha +0.2 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 20 Feb 1979) rules the 4th house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 12 Aug 1978) rules the 1st house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
⚖️ 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 +1.9 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.3 · transit +1.4)
- transit +1.9 — Jupiter transits the 9th house; Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 5th house — Jupiter brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 9th house (52% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha +0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 12 Aug 1978) sits in the 9th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- dasha +0.1 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 20 Feb 1979) rules the 5th house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
🌦️ 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 +0.3 (natal +0.6 · dasha -0.1 · transit -0.3)
- natal +0.4 — In Israel's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 10th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Ketu (until 17 Feb 1980) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 8th house — Saturn brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha +0.2 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 20 Feb 1979) rules the 4th house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 12 Aug 1978) rules the 8th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Israel |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 1978 | New Moon in Gemini | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): a fresh start or new focus around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 6 Jul 1978 | Venus enters Leo | It moves into Israel's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — a supportive influence on the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 16 Jul 1978 | Sun enters Cancer | It moves into Israel's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 19 Jul 1978 | Mercury enters Leo | It moves into Israel's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — a supportive influence on the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 20 Jul 1978 | Full Moon in Capricorn | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 24 Jul 1978 | Mars enters Virgo | It moves into Israel's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
All upcoming eclipses and major transits, with their effect on every country →
The nation's running dasha
Vimshottari dasha counted from the national Moon (Cancer, Pushya). The Mahadasha sets the long theme, the Antardasha the current chapter, the Pratyantardasha the month-to-month tone.
Mahadasha — Ketu (17 Feb 1973 → 17 Feb 1980). Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events. In Israel's chart it owns no house (a shadow planet that acts through its sign lord and conjunctions), sits in Libra (the 1st house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Ketu's themes — hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Saturn (11 Jan 1978 → 20 Feb 1979). Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance. In Israel's chart it rules the 4th and 5th houses (land, masses and domestic peace; creativity, youth and markets), sits in Cancer (the 10th house) in a neutral sign, and is neutral in function for this chart. While this period runs, Saturn's themes — labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha — Venus (5 Jun 1978 → 12 Aug 1978). Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties. In Israel's chart it rules the 1st and 8th houses (the nation and its people; crisis and hidden affairs), sits in Gemini (the 9th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Venus's themes — diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Venus (5 Jun 1978 → 12 Aug 1978).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Leo, the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) of Israel's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. An upachaya (growing) house: Saturn works constructively here over time.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Gemini, the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy — and its glance falls on the 1st, 3rd, 5th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) and Ketu in the 6th house (armed forces and public health). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt.
Sade Sati of the nation — Saturn is in the last phase (Saturn one sign after the national Moon) — the Moon is the people, so public mood, morale and living conditions feel heavier than usual.
12-month outlook
| Area | Jul 78 | Aug 78 | Sep 78 | Oct 78 | Nov 78 | Dec 78 | Jan 79 | Feb 79 | Mar 79 | Apr 79 | May 79 | Jun 79 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 — Declaration of Independence
🇮🇱 Israel is a parliamentary democracy with a strong technology and defence sector, set in a volatile region. Its foundation chart is cast for the Declaration of Independence — 1948-05-14, 16:00 local time, Tel Aviv — and rises in Libra, so Venus, lord of the Lagna, is the nation's ruler: it sits in Gemini (the 9th house) in a neutral sign. The 10th-house (government) lord Moon sits in the 10th house in its own sign (strong). The Moon — the people — is in Cancer in Pushya nakshatra.
Planets at their strongest: Moon (own sign), Jupiter (own sign). These natal conditions are the permanent "base score" used in every monthly verdict.
KP (Placidus) chart for Tel Aviv at the founding moment, Lahiri ayanamsa — the same layout as the KP tab. The right-hand chart overlays the planets of July 15, 1978 (the 15th of the month) as "G·" (Gochar).
| Planet | Sign | Sign° | Abs° | House | Nakshatra | Inds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As | Libra (Li) | 0°20′ | 180°20′ | H1 | Chitra P3 | |
| Su | Taurus (Ta) | 0°31′ | 30°31′ | H8 | Krittika P2 | |
| Mo | Cancer (Ca) | 11°13′ | 101°13′ | H10 | Pushya P3 | ☽ |
| Ma | Leo (Le) | 5°10′ | 125°10′ | H11 | Magha P2 | |
| Me | Taurus (Ta) | 17°13′ | 47°13′ | H8 | Rohini P3 | |
| Ju | Sagittarius (Sg) | 4°30′ | 244°30′ | H3 | Mula P2 | ℞ |
| Ve | Gemini (Ge) | 11°39′ | 71°39′ | H9 | Ardra P2 | |
| Sa | Cancer (Ca) | 23°17′ | 113°17′ | H10 | Ashlesha P2 | |
| Ra | Aries (Ar) | 20°33′ | 20°33′ | H7 | Bharani P3 | ℞ |
| Ke | Libra (Li) | 20°33′ | 200°33′ | H1 | Vishakha P1 | ℞ |
| House | Sign | Sign° | Nakshatra | NL | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | Libra (Li) | 0°20′ | Chitra P3 | Ma | Ke |
| H2 | Libra (Li) | 28°51′ | Vishakha P3 | Ju | — |
| H3 | Scorpio (Sc) | 29°47′ | Jyeshtha P4 | Me | Ju |
| H4 | Capricorn (Cp) | 2°19′ | Uttara Ashadha P2 | Su | — |
| H5 | Aquarius (Aq) | 4°41′ | Dhanishtha P4 | Ma | — |
| H6 | Pisces (Pi) | 4°29′ | Uttara Bhadrapada P1 | Sa | — |
| H7 | Aries (Ar) | 0°20′ | Ashwini P1 | Ke | Ra |
| H8 | Aries (Ar) | 28°51′ | Krittika P1 | Su | Su, Me |
| H9 | Taurus (Ta) | 29°47′ | Mrigashira P2 | Ma | Ve |
| H10 | Cancer (Ca) | 2°19′ | Punarvasu P4 | Ju | Mo, Sa |
| H11 | Leo (Le) | 4°41′ | Magha P2 | Ke | Ma |
| H12 | Virgo (Vi) | 4°29′ | Uttara Phalguni P3 | Su | — |
Key house domains
Lunation and eclipse charts this month
Each chart is cast for Tel Aviv 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.
Israel uses its Declaration of Independence chart (1948-05-14, 16:00, Tel Aviv). 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.