The Iran-Israel conflict is now taking a dangerous turn. Iran has fired around 200 missiles, and Israel has vowed to retaliate. It is expected that Israel may attack Iran at any moment. Today, October 7, marks the anniversary of the Hamas attack, which Iran allegedly instigated, leading to the massacre of more than 1,200 people in Israel. Given this, there is speculation that Israel may choose to retaliate today, though it is already engaged in operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
It is ironic that Iran was the second country to recognize Israel after the UN’s declaration of its formation. A pipeline was even constructed to supply oil and gas to Israel, and Israel supplied arms and ammunition to Iran during its wars with neighboring countries. However, after the Iranian Revolution and the rise of religious leadership, particularly during Ahmadinejad’s time, Iran shifted its stance, becoming highly critical of Israel and funding groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, turning the two nations into bitter enemies.
Analyzing Iran’s astrological chart provides insight into the current conflict. Iran has Capricorn Lagna, and its Lagna lord, exalted Moon, is placed in the eleventh house, indicating gains through resources like oil and gas and alliances. Exalted Jupiter in the Lagna (which rules the sixth house of conflicts and the ninth house of religion) signifies Iran’s engagement in religious wars and border disputes. The debilitation of Mercury, the twelfth and third house lord (signifying foreign enemies and neighboring countries), in the ninth house suggests challenges in foreign relations, particularly religious conflicts, such as those between Shia-Sunni and Shia-Jewish factions.
Venus, the fourth lord, positioned in the eighth house with Ketu, indicates hidden turmoil, internal unrest, and destruction, worsened by the aspect of retrograde Saturn and Rahu. This pattern points to prolonged instability and conflict within Iran, primarily due to external wars and internal religious tensions.
The transit of Saturn over natal Venus and Ketu in the eighth house, according to Bhrigu Nandi Nadi Sutra, signals significant losses—both of life and property. This transit will last until March 30, 2025, suggesting that the conflict could persist until then. Although the current Jupiter transit offers some relief, its upcoming retrograde—being the sixth lord—could escalate the war further. Mars in conjunction with the Sun in the ninth house forms Angarak Yog, emphasizing the ongoing missile and bomb attacks and potential bloodshed.
Overall, this period is highly unfavorable for Iran. Entering a direct war with Israel could be disastrous. In the coming years, Saturn, as the dreaded eighth lord, will continue to create severe problems, and its conjunction with Rahu in the second house (representing the nation’s people) indicates that Iranians may grow restless and start questioning the reasons behind this conflict. The religious leadership may face increasing pressure to justify the ongoing war to its own people.
