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, o...
The theme of the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos (the 56th edition, scheduled for January 19–23, 2026) is "A Spirit of Dialogue". The New Moon chart for January 18, 2026, cast for Davos (just before the WEF Annual Meeting begins on January 19) presents a fascinating and tense astrological setup, especially in the context of the forum's theme "A Spirit of Dialogue" and the anticipated presence of Donald Trump. The MC at Gemini 8° carries the Sabian symbol "Aroused strikers surround a factory", which powerfully evokes themes of industrial unrest, rebellion against exploitation, and the disruptive force of ambitious or frustrated minds clashing with established structures. This is a classic warning of potential conflict between "haves" and "have-nots," where collective grievances boil over into action or violence if underlying inequalities remain unaddressed. In the WEF setting—often critiqued as ...