🇹🇷 Turkey — 2013
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
Mixed
Over 2013 the year for Turkey reads mixed overall. The best month is January (favourable) and the hardest May (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Public Health & Welfare and the one under most pressure is Trade, Markets & Technology.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2013
| 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 | Mixed | June | March | Mars transits the 10th house (87% 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 | Mixed | April | May | A solar eclipse (10 May 2013) falls in Aries, the 11th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Challenging | August | April | A lunar eclipse (25 Apr 2013) falls in Libra, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Favourable | January | May | A lunar eclipse (25 May 2013) 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 | Mixed | November | February | In Turkey's foundation chart the 7th house (foreign relations) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits in a neutral sign in the 6th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Favourable | October | May | A lunar eclipse (25 May 2013) 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 | Favourable | September | March | Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 4th house — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | January | April | A lunar eclipse (25 Apr 2013) falls in Libra, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | February | July | In Turkey's foundation chart the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) is ruled by Saturn, which sits exalted (at its strongest) in the 5th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2013 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into Turkey's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — added pressure or sharper events around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 30 Jan 2013 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): delayed matters of foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury start moving again. |
| 18 Feb 2013 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): matters of education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 4 Mar 2013 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into Turkey's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 12 Apr 2013 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into Turkey's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 25 Apr 2013 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Libra 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. |
| 10 May 2013 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Aries 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. |
| 22 May 2013 | Mars enters Taurus | It moves into Turkey's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 25 May 2013 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) 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. |
| 30 May 2013 | Jupiter enters Gemini details → | It moves into Turkey's 1st house (the nation and its people) — a supportive influence on national character, vitality and public image. |
| 4 Jul 2013 | Mars enters Gemini | It moves into Turkey's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 8 Jul 2013 | Saturn turns direct | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): delayed matters of education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets start moving again. |
| 18 Aug 2013 | Mars enters Cancer | It moves into Turkey's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 5 Oct 2013 | Mars enters Leo | It moves into Turkey's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 18 Oct 2013 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Aries 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. |
| 3 Nov 2013 | Solar eclipse (total) in Libra 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. |
| 7 Nov 2013 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): matters of national character, vitality and public image slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 26 Nov 2013 | Mars enters Virgo | It moves into Turkey's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Venus – Jupiter | 15 May 2010 → 15 Jan 2013 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
| Venus – Saturn | 15 Jan 2013 → 15 Mar 2016 | labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance |
Annual charts — 2013
Cast for Ankara (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.
11 Apr 2013 · Lagna Cancer · Raja: Jupiter (weekday lord, in house 11)
℞ 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 2013 · Lagna Scorpio · Mantri: Saturn (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?
Turkey uses its Proclamation of the Republic chart (1923-10-29, 20:30, Ankara). 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.