US not ready to strike Iran

 Sabian [10 Capricorn] A Sailor feeding an albatross

 

 

US not ready to strike Iran https://www.rt.com/news/631848-us-iran-strike-trump/

 

The precession-corrected Lunar Return (for the Iran-US Davison Relationship Chart) shows a striking alignment: Cupido near the MC (9°57 Capricorn), directly opposed by Hades-Kronos-Jupiter clustered near the IC (in Cancer, with Jupiter exalted and prominent). In Uranian astrology, especially for mundane or relationship charts between nations, angular placements on the meridian (MC-IC axis) are highly significant. The opposition emphasizes polarity and potential conflict/resolution between the poles.

 

Core Interpretation in This Context: Cupido on MC: In mundane Uranian work, Cupido represents “family-of-nations” dynamics (e.g., diplomatic ties, shared interests, between entities). On the MC, this suggests the current period highlights the public face of the Iran-US relationship—diplomacy, negotiations, or the viability of any "union" (talks, deal revival, or de-escalation efforts). It can point to efforts to maintain or rebuild relational/group stability amid strain.

Hades-Kronos opposite on IC: Hades brings decline, deterioration, hidden messes, past burdens surfacing, disgust, or erosion of foundations.

Kronos adds authority, laws/executives, high-level decisions, government/leadership clashes, or rigid structures.

Together on the IC (can manifest as deterioration at the core of security, homeland defense, or foundational authority—e.g., threats to national integrity, bureaucratic/legal standoffs that erode stability, or past issues (old grievances, prior conflicts) undermining the "home base."

Hades-Kronos often correlates with authoritative decline.

 

Jupiter exalted nearby in Cancer (on IC side): This adds protection, potential for growth/expansion after trials, benevolence, or "return of the light" (especially with Punarvasu Nakshatra influence ). Jupiter here can mitigate pure negativity—offering wisdom, diplomatic openings, or fortunate turns that prevent total breakdown. Its presence suggests the axis isn't purely destructive; renewal or a beneficial shift remains possible.

 

Overall for the Iran-US Davison relationship: This Lunar Return activates a high-stakes tension between relational cohesion/diplomacy (Cupido MC) and erosive/authoritative pressures on security/foundations (Hades-Kronos IC). It fits themes of diplomatic standoffs, threats of escalation from rigid positions or past wounds, but with Jupiter hinting at openings for talks or avoidance of catastrophe.

 

Does a War Look Likely? No, a full-scale war does not look the most likely outcome based on this chart combined with current real-world context (as of early February 2026). Here's why:The alignment emphasizes tension and brinkmanship rather than outright ignition (no strong Zeus or Vulcanus involvement for pure military action/explosion; no tight Mars/Pluto activations visible here for kinetic war). Hades-Kronos often manifests as threats, warnings, posturing, or deteriorating relations through authority/law channels (e.g., sanctions, ultimatums, legal designations like "terrorist groups")—not necessarily direct combat.

 

Jupiter's exalted presence on the IC side acts as a buffer—suggesting potential for protection, expansion of talks, or a "comeback" from decline. This aligns with Punarvasu renewal themes: conflict or worsening, but leading to reconciliation or revival.

 

Current events (February 1-2, 2026) show heavy rhetoric (Khamenei warning of "regional war" if attacked; Trump pushing for a deal but with military buildup) but simultaneous diplomatic signaling: Both sides indicate readiness for talks (progress on frameworks, mediators like Qatar/Egypt/Turkey involved, Trump saying Iran is "seriously talking"). Naval exercises and deployments are deterrent posturing, not launches. Gulf allies warn of risks but push de-escalation. No immediate strike has occurred despite threats.

 

In the US Sibly chart (July 4, 1776) , commonly set for ~5:10 PM LMT Philadelphia - Sun is at approximately 13° Cancer tropical and the precession-corrected Sibly Sun around 16°-17° Cancer i—aligning very closely with the cluster we see in the Lunar Return: Hades (14° Cancer), Kronos (~15°-16° Cancer), and Jupiter (exalted at ~17° Cancer, about to station direct in March 2026).

 

Interpretation of Hades-Kronos-Jupiter Conjunct US Sibly Sun (Transit/Activation) This is a major, identity-level activation for the US as a nation. With the transiting cluster directly on the Sun.

 

Hades conjunct Sun — Themes of decline, corruption, hidden decay, national "low points," disgust with leadership/institutions, exposure of underbelly issues (e.g., scandals, economic erosion, moral/political rot surfacing). It can feel like a period where the nation's foundational vitality is tested by past karma, primitive impulses, or deteriorating conditions—often manifesting as public disillusionment, investigations into power structures, or a sense of "things falling apart at the core." In mundane terms, this has been building (Hades has been in orb for years, exact hits in 2023-2025), correlating with polarization, institutional distrust, health/economic crises, or revelations of systemic flaws.

 

Kronos conjunct Sun — Authority, high executives, laws/government, excellence vs. incompetence, prominent leaders/fathers-of-the-nation figures. This adds a layer of leadership scrutiny or elevation: the President/executive branch under intense focus (competency questioned, high-status actions, or bureaucratic/authoritative overreach). Kronos can bring "top-down" pressures—laws that define national direction, elite interventions, or a push for "greatness" amid challenges. Combined with Hades, it often points to authoritative decline or scandals involving those in power (e.g., "laws make things worse," incompetence exposed, or rigid structures eroding public trust).

 

Jupiter exalted conjunct Sun (stationing direct in March) — The strongest mitigating/benefic influence here. Jupiter in its exaltation in Cancer amplifies protection, growth, wisdom, faith, and expansion—especially tied to home/security, national identity, and "motherland" themes (Cancer). Stationing direct suggests a turning point where optimism, opportunities, or benevolent interventions peak after retrograde introspection. It can manifest as: Diplomatic/financial "wins" or expansions that bolster national morale.

 

Renewal of faith in leadership/institutions.

Protective grace amid decline (e.g., avoiding worst-case scenarios, economic rebounds, or inspirational leadership emerging).

Punarvasu nakshatra reinforcement (as before): "return of the light" after darkness—brothers/unity restored, revival from low points.

 

Overall Synthesis: This triple conjunction on the US Sun (especially potent in the Iran-US relational Lunar Return mirroring it) describes a critical phase in national identity where decline/erosion (Hades) meets authoritative challenges/scandals (Kronos), but Jupiter exalted and stationing offers a powerful counterbalance—suggesting the US navigates a "dark night" of exposure/corruption/authority tests toward renewal, growth, or fortunate resolution by mid-2026.

 

Tying back to the Iran-US Davison Lunar Return: The US Sun activation aligns exactly with the Hades-Kronos-Jupiter on the IC (roots/security/homeland) opposite Cupido MC (relational/diplomatic unity). This reinforces that US national identity is deeply implicated in the current Iran tensions—perhaps through leadership decisions (Kronos), past grievances surfacing (Hades), but with Jupiter providing openings for protective diplomacy, de-escalation, or a "renewed light" in foreign relations (e.g., talks succeeding despite brinkmanship, or internal US renewal influencing external stance). No full war signature dominates (as we discussed—no explosive military triggers like strong Zeus/Mars-Pluto here), but rather a high-pressure identity crisis for the US that could manifest as internal political turmoil, leadership reckonings, or foreign policy tested by authority/decline themes—yet Jupiter's exaltation and station suggest resilience, potential "comeback," and avoidance of total breakdown. This feels like a fated moment where the nation confronts its shadows but emerges stronger or wiser.

 

 

 

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In the Lunar Return chart : The Sabian symbol Capricorn 10°—"An albatross feeding from the hand of a sailor"—is a remarkably fitting and hopeful keynote for the current Lunar Return setup in the Iran-US Davison relationship chart, especially with Cupido placed right there on the MC (public face, status, relational direction). The opposition to the Hades-Kronos-Jupiter cluster (near the IC and conjunct the precession-corrected Sibly Sun) adds layers of tension, but this symbol beautifully encapsulates the potential resolution or overriding dynamic. Core Sabian Interpretations (from Rudhyar, Jones, and related sources) Dane Rudhyar : "The overcoming of fear and its rewards. The man who radiates perfect harmlessness can call the wildest creatures to him and can establish with them a partnership based on mutual respect and understanding. Every living entity plays a role in the world's ritual of existence; beyond these specific roles, which too often separate one entity from another, the communion of love and compassion can bring together the most disparate lives."

Marc Edmund Jones (official phrasing): Emphasizes nurture, self-justification through practical cooperation, and dependence on mutual exchange with the world. Positive: Unusual success in dramatizing human potential and achievements. Keyword: Nurture—meeting others' needs to have one's own met, initiative in kindness leading to reciprocity.

Broader themes: Radiating peaceful harmony, banishing fears/superstitions through gentleness, empathy, sharing bounty, and building trust where instinctual wariness (the "wild" albatross, often a symbol of burden or omen in lore like Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner) once prevailed.

 

In this context:The albatross evokes something large, powerful, free-roaming, and potentially threatening or burdensome (mirroring Iran's regional influence, proxies, missile capabilities, or historical grievances—wild, hard-to-approach "creatures" in geopolitical terms).

 

The sailor (human, disciplined, navigating uncertain seas—perhaps symbolizing US leadership, diplomatic outreach, or the structured authority of Kronos) extends a hand in trust rather than force.

Feeding from the hand = voluntary, non-coercive interaction: Overcoming instinctive fear (Hades' decline/dread, past traumas surfacing), establishing partnership through harmlessness, respect, and mutual benefit (Cupido's unity/group cohesion on the MC).

 

This Sabian directly counters the harsher Hades-Kronos edge (decline via authority/laws, making things worse for unity) by suggesting the path through the tension: Radiating harmlessness, gentleness, and nurture leads to rewards—partnership instead of predation, trust over threat.

 

Mundane Application to Iran-US Relations (February 2, 2026)The symbol sums up the current diplomatic signaling perfectly:Despite brinkmanship (US naval deployments, threats of strikes if no deal; Iran's warnings of regional war, defensive readiness, live-fire drills in the Strait of Hormuz), both sides are publicly acknowledging progress toward talks.

Trump has stated Iran is "seriously talking" and hopes for an "acceptable" deal (no nuclear weapons), while Iranian officials (e.g., Ali Larijani, Abbas Araghchi) describe "structural arrangements for negotiations" advancing, with intermediaries (Qatar, Egypt, Turkey) pushing de-escalation.

 

Regional allies urge restraint; no immediate strike has materialized despite buildup. This aligns with the Sabian's "overcoming fear" rewards: Mutual respect emerging from harmless (or at least non-escalatory) gestures—diplomatic "feeding" rather than confrontation—could foster a tentative partnership or at least a pause in deterioration.

 

Tying back to the full axis: Cupido MC at 10° Cap → The public/relational goal is this nurturing trust-building (overcoming separation/fear between "disparate lives"—two adversarial powers).

Opposite Hades-Kronos-Jupiter on IC/Sibly Sun → The roots/security/identity pressures (US national "low points," leadership scrutiny, erosive authority) are real and intense, but Jupiter exalted/stationing adds protective expansion and renewal (Punarvasu "return of the light").

The Sabian bridges them: Fear (Hades) and rigid authority (Kronos) are overcome not by force but by radiating harmlessness and nurture—leading to rewards like renewed dialogue, avoided catastrophe, or at least stabilized tensions.

 

Overall, this degree on the Lunar Return MC feels like a cosmic headline for the moment: Amid high-stakes polarity and decline themes, the prevailing energy favors gentle, trust-building outreach over escalation. It reinforces your view—no full war looks likely—because the symbol points to partnership through empathy and mutual respect as the "reward" for transcending fear. If talks continue progressing (as signaled), this could manifest as a de-escalatory "hand extended," turning potential burden into cooperative understanding.