🇵🇰 Pakistan — July 1981
Pakistan is a federal parliamentary republic with a large agricultural and textile economy and a young, fast-growing population. 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 1981
Favourable Favourable overall: strongest areas are Economy & Public Finance and Foreign Relations & Alliances; most pressure falls on Trade, Markets & Technology and Justice, Religion & Education.
Area-by-area outlook
Open "Why the charts say this" under any area to see the exact chart facts behind its verdict.
🏛️ Government & Leadership
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 +1.5 (natal +0.6 · dasha +2.0 · transit -1.1)
- dasha +2.0 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 29 Sep 1993) rules the 10th house and rules the 1st house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit -1.4 — Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 10th house; Saturn transits the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit -0.9 — Mars transits the 10th house (74% 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.
- transit +0.5 — Mercury transits the 10th house (94% of the month) — Mercury brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- natal +0.4 — In Pakistan's foundation chart the 10th house (government and head of state) is ruled by Mercury, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house; Moon and Mars occupy the 10th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- 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
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 +2.9 (natal +1.5 · dasha +2.6 · transit +0.8 · eclipse -2.0)
- eclipse -2.0 — A solar eclipse (31 Jul 1981) falls in Cancer, the 11th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date.
- dasha +2.0 — Antardasha lord Venus (until 22 Dec 1982) rules the 2nd house and sits in the 11th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- natal +0.9 — In Pakistan's foundation chart the 2nd house (national wealth) is ruled by Venus, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house; Jupiter occupies the 2nd house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- dasha +0.6 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 29 Sep 1993) sits in the 11th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- natal +0.6 — In Pakistan's foundation chart the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) is ruled by Moon, which sits in a neutral sign in the 10th house; Sun and Mercury and Venus and Saturn occupy the 11th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- transit +0.4 — Venus transits the 11th house (61% of the month) — Venus brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.3 — Rahu transits the 11th house while retrograde — Rahu brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
📈 Trade, Markets & Technology
ChallengingGoverns trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment · Houses 3rd & 5th · Natural significators: Mercury, Rahu
Nervous markets, trade friction and technology or communication disruptions are more likely. Sharp swings, speculative excess followed by correction, and misleading headlines are typical.
Why the charts say this — score -1.2 (natal +0.5 · dasha +0.6 · transit -0.8 · eclipse -1.5)
- eclipse -1.5 — A lunar eclipse (17 Jul 1981) falls in Capricorn, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date.
- dasha +0.9 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 29 Sep 1993) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 5th house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 1st house) aspects the 5th house — Jupiter brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- natal +0.3 — In Pakistan's foundation chart the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) is ruled by Mars, which sits in a neutral sign in the 10th house; Ketu occupies the 3rd house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 1 Aug 1981) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
🛡️ 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 +0.6 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.0)
- natal +0.4 — In Pakistan's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances
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 +1.5 (natal +0.2 · dasha +1.5 · transit -0.1)
- dasha +0.9 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 29 Sep 1993) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit -0.8 — Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 7th house; Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 1st house) aspects the 7th house — Jupiter brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha +0.6 — Antardasha lord Venus (until 22 Dec 1982) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
🏥 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 +1.4 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.8 · transit +0.0)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit -0.9 — Saturn transits the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha +0.8 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 29 Sep 1993) rules the 1st house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- natal +0.4 — In Pakistan's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
👥 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 +0.2 · dasha +0.8 · transit -0.5)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.9 — Saturn transits the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha +0.8 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 29 Sep 1993) rules the 1st house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit -0.5 — Mars (from the 9th house) aspects the 4th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education
MixedGoverns the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale · Houses 9th & 5th · Natural significators: Jupiter
The judiciary and institutions are in the news — rulings that divide opinion, or reforms that need time — without a crisis of authority.
Why the charts say this — score -0.6 (natal +0.1 · dasha +0.6 · transit +0.1 · eclipse -1.5)
- eclipse -1.5 — A lunar eclipse (17 Jul 1981) falls in Capricorn, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date.
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 1st house) aspects the 9th house; Jupiter (from the 1st house) aspects the 5th house — Jupiter brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha +0.9 — Antardasha lord Venus (until 22 Dec 1982) rules the 9th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 5th house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.4 — Mars transits the 9th house (26% of the month); Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha -0.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 1 Aug 1981) sits in the 9th house. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
🌦️ 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 -0.4 (natal +0.2 · dasha -0.2 · transit -0.3)
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 9th house) aspects the 4th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 1 Aug 1981) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1981 | New Moon in Gemini | In the 10th house (government and head of state): a fresh start or new focus around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 3 Jul 1981 | Mercury 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. |
| 8 Jul 1981 | Mars enters Gemini | It moves into Pakistan's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 15 Jul 1981 | Sun enters Cancer | It moves into Pakistan's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 17 Jul 1981 | Full Moon in Capricorn | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 17 Jul 1981 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Capricorn details → | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 19 Jul 1981 | Venus enters Leo | It moves into Pakistan's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 29 Jul 1981 | Mercury enters Cancer | It moves into Pakistan's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — a supportive influence on the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 31 Jul 1981 | Solar eclipse (total) in Cancer details → | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 31 Jul 1981 | New Moon in Cancer | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): a fresh start or new focus around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
All upcoming eclipses and major transits, with their effect on every country →
The nation's running dasha
Vimshottari dasha counted from the national Moon (Gemini, Punarvasu). The Mahadasha sets the long theme, the Antardasha the current chapter, the Pratyantardasha the month-to-month tone.
Mahadasha — Mercury (29 Sep 1976 → 29 Sep 1993). Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people. In Pakistan's chart it rules the 1st and 10th houses (the nation and its people; government and head of state), sits in Cancer (the 11th house) in a neutral sign, 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.
Antardasha — Venus (22 Feb 1980 → 22 Dec 1982). Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties. In Pakistan's chart it rules the 2nd and 9th houses (national wealth; law, religion and higher learning), sits in Cancer (the 11th 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 — Rahu (27 Feb 1981 → 1 Aug 1981). Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements. In Pakistan's chart it owns no house (a shadow planet that acts through its sign lord and conjunctions), sits in Taurus (the 9th house) exalted (at its strongest), and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Rahu's themes — foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Rahu (27 Feb 1981 → 1 Aug 1981).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Virgo, the 1st house (the nation and its people) of Pakistan's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means national character, vitality and public image. Expect slow, demanding progress rather than sudden change.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Virgo, the 1st house (the nation and its people). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — national character, vitality and public image — and its glance falls on the 5th, 7th, 9th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) and Ketu in the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Gemini; Saturn is in Virgo).
12-month outlook
| Area | Jul 81 | Aug 81 | Sep 81 | Oct 81 | Nov 81 | Dec 81 | Jan 82 | Feb 82 | Mar 82 | Apr 82 | May 82 | Jun 82 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 — Independence
🇵🇰 Pakistan is a federal parliamentary republic with a large agricultural and textile economy and a young, fast-growing population. Its foundation chart is cast for the Independence — 1947-08-14, 09:30 local time, Islamabad — and rises in Virgo, so Mercury, lord of the Lagna, is the nation's ruler: it sits in Cancer (the 11th house) in a neutral sign. The 10th-house (government) lord Mercury sits in the 11th house in a neutral sign. The Moon — the people — is in Gemini in Punarvasu nakshatra.
Concentrations: Sun, Mercury, Venus, Saturn together in Cancer (the 11th house). These natal conditions are the permanent "base score" used in every monthly verdict.
KP (Placidus) chart for Islamabad at the founding moment, Lahiri ayanamsa — the same layout as the KP tab. The right-hand chart overlays the planets of July 15, 1981 (the 15th of the month) as "G·" (Gochar).
| Planet | Sign | Sign° | Abs° | House | Nakshatra | Inds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As | Virgo (Vi) | 10°55′ | 160°55′ | H1 | Hasta P1 | |
| Su | Cancer (Ca) | 27°24′ | 117°24′ | H11 | Ashlesha P4 | |
| Mo | Gemini (Ge) | 24°53′ | 84°53′ | H10 | Punarvasu P2 | ☾ |
| Ma | Gemini (Ge) | 7°03′ | 67°03′ | H9 | Ardra P1 | |
| Me | Cancer (Ca) | 12°35′ | 102°35′ | H11 | Pushya P3 | |
| Ju | Libra (Li) | 25°49′ | 205°49′ | H2 | Vishakha P2 | |
| Ve | Cancer (Ca) | 21°48′ | 111°48′ | H11 | Ashlesha P2 | |
| Sa | Cancer (Ca) | 20°23′ | 110°23′ | H11 | Ashlesha P2 | |
| Ra | Taurus (Ta) | 5°06′ | 35°06′ | H8 | Krittika P3 | ℞ |
| Ke | Scorpio (Sc) | 5°06′ | 215°06′ | H2 | Anuradha P1 | ℞ |
| House | Sign | Sign° | Nakshatra | NL | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | Virgo (Vi) | 10°55′ | Hasta P1 | Mo | — |
| H2 | Libra (Li) | 8°23′ | Swati P1 | Ra | Ju, Ke |
| H3 | Scorpio (Sc) | 8°55′ | Anuradha P2 | Sa | — |
| H4 | Sagittarius (Sg) | 11°16′ | Mula P4 | Ke | — |
| H5 | Capricorn (Cp) | 13°35′ | Shravana P2 | Mo | — |
| H6 | Aquarius (Aq) | 13°57′ | Shatabhisha P3 | Ra | — |
| H7 | Pisces (Pi) | 10°55′ | Uttara Bhadrapada P3 | Sa | — |
| H8 | Aries (Ar) | 8°23′ | Ashwini P3 | Ke | Ra |
| H9 | Taurus (Ta) | 8°55′ | Krittika P4 | Su | Ma |
| H10 | Gemini (Ge) | 11°16′ | Ardra P2 | Ra | Mo |
| H11 | Cancer (Ca) | 13°35′ | Pushya P4 | Sa | Su, Me, Ve, Sa |
| H12 | Leo (Le) | 13°57′ | Purva Phalguni P1 | Ve | — |
Key house domains
Lunation and eclipse charts this month
Each chart is cast for Islamabad 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.
Pakistan uses its Independence chart (1947-08-14, 09:30, Islamabad). 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.