🇹🇷 Turkey — February 2014
Turkey is a presidential republic spanning Europe and Asia, with strong manufacturing, tourism and a large military. 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 2014
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Public Health & Welfare and Society, Stability & Law and Order; 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
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 -0.0 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.9)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 1st house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- natal -0.5 — In Turkey's foundation chart the 10th house (government and head of state) 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.
- natal +0.5 — In Turkey's foundation chart the 1st house (the nation and its people) is ruled by Mercury, which sits in a neutral sign in the 5th house; Moon occupies the 1st house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
💰 Economy & Public Finance
MixedGoverns the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains · Houses 2nd & 11th · Natural significators: Jupiter, Venus
Gains and strains sit side by side — good headline numbers can be offset by inflation, debt costs or uneven sectors. Selective rather than broad strength.
Why the charts say this — score +0.4 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.5 · transit -0.7)
- transit -0.8 — Saturn (from the 5th house) aspects the 2nd house; Saturn (from the 5th house) aspects the 11th house — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- dasha +0.5 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 15 Mar 2020) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in its own sign (strong), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- natal +0.4 — In Turkey's foundation chart the 2nd house (national wealth) is ruled by Moon, which sits in a neutral sign in the 1st house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- transit +0.3 — Ketu transits the 11th house while retrograde — Ketu brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 4th house) aspects the 11th house; Mars (from the 5th house) aspects the 11th house — Mars brings pressure 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 -1.5 (natal -0.3 · dasha +0.4 · transit -1.6)
- transit -0.9 — Saturn transits the 5th house — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha +0.7 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 15 Mar 2020) rules the 5th house and sits in the 5th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in its own sign (strong), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 5th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.5 — Mars transits the 5th house (86% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- natal -0.5 — In Turkey's foundation chart the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) is ruled by Sun, which sits debilitated (weak) in the 5th house; Rahu occupies the 3rd house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 1st house) aspects the 5th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 15 Mar 2016) sits in the 5th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this antardasha strains 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 +0.9 (natal +1.5 · dasha -0.4 · transit -0.2)
- natal +0.9 — In Turkey's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Mars, which sits in a neutral sign in the 4th house; Jupiter occupies the 6th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- natal +0.6 — 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.
- dasha -0.4 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 15 Mar 2016) rules the 8th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this antardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 5th house) aspects the 8th house — Mars brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
🤝 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 +0.8 (natal -0.8 · dasha +0.5 · transit +1.1)
- transit +0.9 — Venus transits the 7th house (89% of the month) — Venus brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 1st house) aspects the 7th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- natal -0.5 — 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.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 5th house) aspects the 7th house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha +0.5 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 15 Mar 2020) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in its own sign (strong), so this mahadasha 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 +1.8 (natal +1.4 · dasha -0.5 · transit +0.9)
- natal +0.9 — In Turkey's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Mars, which sits in a neutral sign in the 4th house; Jupiter occupies the 6th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 1st house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha -0.5 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 15 Mar 2016) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this antardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- natal +0.5 — In Turkey's foundation chart the 1st house (the nation and its people) is ruled by Mercury, which sits in a neutral sign in the 5th house; Moon occupies the 1st house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order
FavourableGoverns the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace · Houses 4th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon
The public mood is steady and optimistic; protests, if any, stay peaceful, and the opposition has little traction. Social harmony and routine order prevail.
Why the charts say this — score +1.2 (natal +0.4 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.9)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 1st house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- natal +0.5 — In Turkey's foundation chart the 1st house (the nation and its people) is ruled by Mercury, which sits in a neutral sign in the 5th house; Moon occupies the 1st house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
⚖️ 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 -0.4 (natal +0.9 · dasha -0.5 · transit -0.9)
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 1st house) aspects the 9th house; Jupiter (from the 1st house) aspects the 5th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha -1.0 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 15 Mar 2016) rules the 9th house and sits in the 5th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this antardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- transit -0.9 — Saturn transits the 5th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- natal +0.7 — In Turkey's foundation chart the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) is ruled by Saturn, which sits exalted (at its strongest) in the 5th house; Ketu occupies the 9th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- dasha +0.7 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 15 Mar 2020) rules the 5th house and sits in the 5th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in its own sign (strong), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 5th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.5 — Mars transits the 5th house (86% of the month) — 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 -0.4 (natal +0.5 · dasha -0.6 · transit -0.3)
- natal +0.6 — 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.
- dasha -0.4 — Antardasha lord Saturn (until 15 Mar 2016) rules the 8th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and exalted (at its strongest), so this antardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- transit -0.3 — Mars transits the 4th house (14% of the month); Mars (from the 5th house) aspects the 8th house — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Ketu (until 6 Mar 2014) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2014 | Mars enters Libra | It moves into Turkey's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 7 Feb 2014 | Mercury turns retrograde | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): matters of the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 12 Feb 2014 | Sun 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. |
| 14 Feb 2014 | 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. |
| 18 Feb 2014 | Mercury enters Capricorn | It moves into Turkey's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — a supportive influence on disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 25 Feb 2014 | Venus enters Capricorn | It moves into Turkey's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — a supportive influence on disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 28 Feb 2014 | Mercury turns direct | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): delayed matters of disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval start moving again. |
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, Ardra). The Mahadasha sets the long theme, the Antardasha the current chapter, the Pratyantardasha the month-to-month tone.
Mahadasha — Venus (15 Mar 2000 → 15 Mar 2020). Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties. In Turkey's chart it rules the 5th and 12th houses (creativity, youth and markets; losses and hidden enemies), sits in Libra (the 5th house) in its own sign (strong), 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.
Antardasha — Saturn (15 Jan 2013 → 15 Mar 2016). Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance. In Turkey's chart it rules the 8th and 9th houses (crisis and hidden affairs; law, religion and higher learning), sits in Libra (the 5th house) exalted (at its strongest), and is functionally difficult 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 — Ketu (28 Dec 2013 → 6 Mar 2014). Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events. In Turkey's chart it owns no house (a shadow planet that acts through its sign lord and conjunctions), sits in Aquarius (the 9th 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.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Ketu (28 Dec 2013 → 6 Mar 2014).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Libra, the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) of Turkey's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. Expect slow, demanding progress rather than sudden change.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Gemini (retrograde), 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 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) and Ketu in the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Gemini; Saturn is in Libra).
12-month outlook
| Area | Feb 14 | Mar 14 | Apr 14 | May 14 | Jun 14 | Jul 14 | Aug 14 | Sep 14 | Oct 14 | Nov 14 | Dec 14 | Jan 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 — Proclamation of the Republic
🇹🇷 Turkey is a presidential republic spanning Europe and Asia, with strong manufacturing, tourism and a large military. Its foundation chart is cast for the Proclamation of the Republic — 1923-10-29, 20:30 local time, Ankara — and rises in Gemini, so Mercury, lord of the Lagna, is the nation's ruler: it sits in Libra (the 5th house) in a neutral sign. The 10th-house (government) lord Jupiter sits in the 6th house in a neutral sign. The Moon — the people — is in Gemini in Ardra nakshatra.
Planets at their strongest: Venus (own sign), Saturn (exalted). Planets under strain by sign: Sun (debilitated). Concentrations: Sun, Mercury, Venus, Saturn together in Libra (the 5th house). These natal conditions are the permanent "base score" used in every monthly verdict.
KP (Placidus) chart for Ankara at the founding moment, Lahiri ayanamsa — the same layout as the KP tab. The right-hand chart overlays the planets of February 15, 2014 (the 15th of the month) as "G·" (Gochar).
| Planet | Sign | Sign° | Abs° | House | Nakshatra | Inds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As | Gemini (Ge) | 14°59′ | 74°59′ | H1 | Ardra P3 | |
| Su | Libra (Li) | 12°30′ | 192°30′ | H5 | Swati P2 | |
| Mo | Gemini (Ge) | 7°08′ | 67°08′ | H12 | Ardra P1 | ☾ |
| Ma | Virgo (Vi) | 14°36′ | 164°36′ | H4 | Hasta P2 | |
| Me | Libra (Li) | 1°39′ | 181°39′ | H5 | Chitra P3 | |
| Ju | Scorpio (Sc) | 1°29′ | 211°29′ | H5 | Vishakha P4 | |
| Ve | Libra (Li) | 25°24′ | 205°24′ | H5 | Vishakha P2 | |
| Sa | Libra (Li) | 1°45′ | 181°45′ | H5 | Chitra P3 | |
| Ra | Leo (Le) | 15°34′ | 135°34′ | H3 | Purva Phalguni P1 | ℞ |
| Ke | Aquarius (Aq) | 15°34′ | 315°34′ | H9 | Shatabhisha P3 | ℞ |
| House | Sign | Sign° | Nakshatra | NL | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | Gemini (Ge) | 14°59′ | Ardra P3 | Ra | — |
| H2 | Cancer (Ca) | 4°48′ | Pushya P1 | Sa | — |
| H3 | Cancer (Ca) | 26°32′ | Ashlesha P3 | Me | Ra |
| H4 | Leo (Le) | 23°32′ | Purva Phalguni P4 | Ve | Ma |
| H5 | Virgo (Vi) | 28°36′ | Chitra P2 | Ma | Su, Me, Ju, Ve, Sa |
| H6 | Scorpio (Sc) | 8°54′ | Anuradha P2 | Sa | — |
| H7 | Sagittarius (Sg) | 14°59′ | Purva Ashadha P1 | Ve | — |
| H8 | Capricorn (Cp) | 4°48′ | Uttara Ashadha P3 | Su | — |
| H9 | Capricorn (Cp) | 26°32′ | Dhanishtha P1 | Ma | Ke |
| H10 | Aquarius (Aq) | 23°32′ | Purva Bhadrapada P2 | Ju | — |
| H11 | Pisces (Pi) | 28°36′ | Revati P4 | Me | — |
| H12 | Taurus (Ta) | 8°54′ | Krittika P4 | Su | Mo |
Key house domains
Lunation and eclipse charts this month
Each chart is cast for Ankara 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.
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.
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.