🇹🇷 Turkey — July 2020
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 — July 2020
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Public Health & Welfare and Economy & Public Finance; most pressure falls on Government & Leadership and Foreign Relations & Alliances.
Area-by-area outlook
Open "Why the charts say this" under any area to see the exact chart facts behind its verdict.
🏛️ Government & Leadership
ChallengingGoverns the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige · Houses 10th & 1st · Natural significators: Sun
Pressure on the top: rifts inside the ruling group, reputational damage, leadership changes or a loss of public trust are more likely than usual. Hasty decisions are the main risk.
Why the charts say this — score -1.6 (natal -0.0 · dasha +0.0 · transit -1.6)
- transit -1.2 — Mars transits the 10th house; 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 -0.6 — Rahu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure 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.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 8th house) aspects the 10th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- 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.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Sun (until 15 Mar 2026) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Sun is functionally difficult and debilitated (weak), so this mahadasha strains the area. (Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government.)
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support 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 +1.2 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.9 · transit -0.3)
- dasha +0.5 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 3 Jan 2021) rules the 2nd house. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 8th house) aspects the 2nd house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- 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 +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 11th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- dasha +0.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Moon (until 19 Jul 2020) rules the 2nd house. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 2nd house (52% of the month) — Sun brings pressure 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 -0.9 (natal -0.3 · dasha -0.8 · transit +0.2)
- dasha -0.8 — Mahadasha lord Sun (until 15 Mar 2026) rules the 3rd house and sits in the 5th house. In this chart Sun is functionally difficult and debilitated (weak), so this mahadasha strains the area. (Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government.)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 3rd house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support 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 -0.3 — Saturn (from the 8th house) aspects the 5th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.2 — 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
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 +1.5 · dasha +0.0 · 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 — Saturn transits the 8th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- 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.
🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances
ChallengingGoverns treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals · Houses 7th & 3rd · Natural significators: Venus, Mercury
Strained relations are likely — broken talks, hostile rhetoric, sanctions or a rift with an ally. Misunderstandings escalate more easily than usual.
Why the charts say this — score -1.5 (natal -0.8 · dasha -0.3 · transit +1.1 · eclipse -1.5)
- transit +1.9 — Jupiter transits the 7th house; Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 3rd house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- eclipse -1.5 — A lunar eclipse (5 Jul 2020) falls in Sagittarius, the 7th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date.
- transit -0.8 — Ketu transits the 7th house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure 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.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Sun (until 15 Mar 2026) rules the 3rd house. In this chart Sun is functionally difficult and debilitated (weak), so this mahadasha strains the area. (Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government.)
🏥 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 +2.3 (natal +1.4 · dasha +1.0 · transit -0.1)
- 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.
- dasha +0.6 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 3 Jan 2021) sits in the 1st house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- 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.
- dasha +0.4 — Pratyantardasha lord Moon (until 19 Jul 2020) sits in the 1st house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit +0.3 — Mercury transits the 1st house — Mercury brings support 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 +0.9 (natal +0.4 · dasha +1.0 · transit -0.4)
- dasha +0.6 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 3 Jan 2021) sits in the 1st house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.5 — 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.
- 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.
- dasha +0.4 — Pratyantardasha lord Moon (until 19 Jul 2020) sits in the 1st house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit +0.3 — Mercury transits the 1st house — Mercury brings support 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 +0.2 (natal +0.9 · dasha -0.3 · transit -0.5)
- 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.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 8th house) aspects the 5th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Sun (until 15 Mar 2026) sits in the 5th house. In this chart Sun is functionally difficult and debilitated (weak), so this mahadasha strains the area. (Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government.)
- transit -0.2 — 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 -0.1 (natal +0.5 · dasha +0.6 · transit -1.2)
- transit -0.9 — Saturn transits the 8th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- 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 Moon (until 3 Jan 2021) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit -0.3 — 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 Moon (until 19 Jul 2020) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 2020 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Sagittarius details → | In the 7th house (foreign relations): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 5 Jul 2020 | Full Moon in Sagittarius | In the 7th house (foreign relations): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 12 Jul 2020 | Mercury turns direct | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): delayed matters of national character, vitality and public image start moving again. |
| 15 Jul 2020 | Sun 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. |
| 20 Jul 2020 | New Moon in Cancer | In the 2nd house (national wealth): a fresh start or new focus around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 31 Jul 2020 | Venus enters Gemini | It moves into Turkey's 1st house (the nation and its people) — a supportive influence on national character, vitality and public image. |
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 — Sun (15 Mar 2020 → 15 Mar 2026). Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government. In Turkey's chart it rules the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours), sits in Libra (the 5th house) debilitated (weak), and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Sun's themes — the head of state and the authority of the government — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Moon (3 Jul 2020 → 3 Jan 2021). Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water. In Turkey's chart it rules the 2nd house (national wealth), sits in Gemini (the 1st house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Moon's themes — the people, the public mood, food and water — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha — Moon (3 Jul 2020 → 19 Jul 2020). Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water. In Turkey's chart it rules the 2nd house (national wealth), sits in Gemini (the 1st house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Moon's themes — the people, the public mood, food and water — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Moon (3 Jul 2020 → 19 Jul 2020); Mars (19 Jul 2020 → 29 Jul 2020); Rahu (29 Jul 2020 → 26 Aug 2020).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Capricorn (retrograde), the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) of Turkey's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. A dusthana placement: pressure is sharper but also forces long-needed reform.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Sagittarius (retrograde), the 7th house (foreign relations). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners — and its glance falls on the 11th, 1st, 3rd houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 1st house (the nation and its people) and Ketu in the 7th house (foreign relations). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to national character, vitality and public image, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Gemini; Saturn is in Capricorn).
12-month outlook
| Area | Jul 20 | Aug 20 | Sep 20 | Oct 20 | Nov 20 | Dec 20 | Jan 21 | Feb 21 | Mar 21 | Apr 21 | May 21 | Jun 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 July 15, 2020 (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.