Regime Change Riots In Iran Fail Faster Than Expected

 

Just two days ago I opined that the riots in Iran would lead nowhere. Iran Shrugs Off Another Round Of U.S./Israel Sponsored Regime Change Riots – MoA, Jan 10 2026. I especially pointed out that the U.S. had delivered Starlink satellite terminals to organizers of the riots – 40,000 of them is a rumored number – but that the Iranian government had acquired the means to detect them and to shut down their traffic. https://www.moonofalabama.org/

The Solar Return chart for Iran (set for January 31, 2026, in Tehran) is striking in the context of the ongoing events, particularly the recent wave of protests/riots that began in late December 2025 and their rapid suppression.The standout feature is Trans-Neptunian Point (TNP) Admetus conjunct Uranus, tightly placed on the Midheaven (MC). In Uranian astrology (Hamburg School), Admetus symbolizes blockages, obstructions and things coming to a standstill or being forced underground. It often manifests as resistance, deep-seated obstacles, or the "brick wall" effect—something that halts progress or condenses energy into a confined, immovable state. Uranus, by contrast, represents sudden rebellion, upheaval, breakthroughs, shocks, freedom, and modern technology (including internet/satellite communications like Starlink). The conjunction of these two on the MC ( government authority, status quo, leadership) creates a powerful tension: Uranian revolutionary impulses meet Admetus-style blockages right at the point of national visibility and power. 

This configuration resonates very strongly with: 

(a) Use of Starlink by the rebels — Uranus classically governs advanced tech and sudden, disruptive connectivity. Starlink (satellite internet) became a key tool for protesters to bypass domestic blackouts, coordinate, and share information/videos during the early days of the unrest (around January 8–10, 2026). Reports indicate tens of thousands of smuggled terminals were in use, allowing some uncensored access despite regime efforts. The conjunction captures this "rebellious tech breakthrough" energy

 

.(b) Successful government shutdown of internet traffic — Admetus embodies the "blockage" and "compression" that countered it. The regime imposed a near-total nationwide internet blackout (dropping traffic to near zero), jammed communications, disrupted phone lines, and specifically targeted Starlink with military-grade jamming (causing high packet loss, up to 80–90% in areas). This created inertia and obstruction—exactly Admetus themes—halting the Uranian "rebellion via connectivity." The government effectively "compressed" and "blocked" the revolutionary flow, forcing it underground or to a standstill.The placement in Gemini (a sign of communication, information exchange, media, and dualistic conflict) amplifies this. Gemini rules everyday information flow, media, and "revolutionary" messaging—perfect for protests coordinated via apps, social media, and satellite links.The Sabian Symbol for the degree (Gemini 5°: "A REVOLUTIONARY MAGAZINE ASKING FOR ACTION") is remarkably on-point. It evokes urgent calls to action through media/communication channels, pushing beyond established limits, and demanding change—mirroring the protest wave's rapid spread via digital means and the explicit calls for regime change. The symbol suggests explosive, repressed energy seeking release through information, but the Admetus-Uranus tie adds the "blockage" that curtailed it faster than in prior uprisings (e.g., 2022 lasted months; this round collapsed in about two weeks).From reports (including Moon of Alabama's analysis), these protests—framed as externally sponsored regime-change attempts—failed quicker than expected due to swift internet control, lack of elite defections, pro-government counter-mobilization, and effective suppression tech (possibly aided by Russian/Chinese tools). The chart's MC emphasis highlights how the regime's authority (MC) withstood the shock (Uranus) through deep obstruction (Admetus).

 

Overall, this alignment fits the events almost uncannily well: a technological rebellion (Uranus) met with profound, enduring blockage (Admetus) in the realm of communication (Gemini), at the pinnacle of national power (MC), with the Sabian symbol encapsulating the call-to-action media dynamic. It underscores the regime's ability to "shut down" the uprising's momentum, aligning with the observed rapid failure of the riots. Mundane astrologers would see this as a year of intense tension between revolutionary sparks and immovable control, with the government prevailing through restriction.