Holding Light for Aryānām
Azadi Tower, Tehran (image: Magic Murals) As we move out of 2025 into 2026, the energies in Iran are entering a period of heightened transformation and visibility, extending far beyond what is shown in media and social networks. The patterns born in 1979 continue to unfold, reflecting both the nation’s internal dynamics and its role on the world stage. The Islamic Republic, founded on April 1, 1979, emerged from decades of modernization under the Shah amid social upheaval, ideological realignment, and a profound search for national identity. Over the years, I have used several astrological charts for the IRI depending on context and focus of inquiry. For the current moment, I am using the 1 April 1979 founding chart. It indicates a Leo Ascendant, giving the nation a proud and highly visible presence; a Sun in Aries in the 8th house, tying identity to crisis, transformation, and shared resources; and a Moon in Gemini in the 10th house, highlighting the central role of public perce...