A new Gallup poll finds that 29% of Americans now say government itself is the country’s biggest problem. That’s a higher percentage than people who think America’s biggest problem is the economy. Or immigration. Or inflation. Think about that for a moment. The institution whose entire job is to solve problems has become, in the eyes of the public, the single biggest problem of all. https://www.zerohedge.com/political/29-americans-have-finally-figured-out-problem-71-go The February 17, 2026, solar eclipse (a New Moon eclipse) at approximately 28° Aquarius conjuncts the Sibly chart's Moon at 27°10' Aquarius very closely—within about 1° orb, which is highly significant in mundane astrology. This tight conjunction to the USA's natal Moon strongly activates themes tied to the people, the general populace, public mood, emotional undercurrents, and collective sentiment.In mundane astrology, the Moon rules the common people (often emphasizing the masses, public ...
In a huge battlefield development and significant first and setback for US forces operating against Iran, a large American military aerial refueling tanker has gone down over Western Iraq, where it was operating in connection with Operation Epic Fury. CENTCOM says there's a rescue effort ongoing, amid likely casualties. In an official statement it said: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/two-more-tankers-hit-bringing-total-six-ships-oil-tops-100-after-trump-declares-we-won In mundane astrology (the branch dealing with nations, large-scale events, governments, and collective phenomena like wars or national crises), house meanings are well-established across classical, modern, and traditional sources, though with some variations depending on the astrologer or tradition (e.g., Raphael, Charles Carter, or more contemporary interpreters). The 9th house primarily rules long-distance travel and communications, including international...