Aspects for the week beginning 8 March 2026

Iranian War

“Maybe it’s just possible that a few people missed a chance to prevent America bombing Iran”

~ John Crace

With the first week of an Iranian War coming to a close, today I will be looking at the charts of a few of the players and their countries’ charts, to look at where they are psychologically and materially at this point in time.  I think back to the first Gulf War and its heart stopping and breath holding effect at the time, and I think back to the second, the Iraq War, and its visions on our screen of Rageh Omaar standing in front of bombing skylines every night for three weeks, truly heart-crushing.

Keir Starmer

Is he in or out of the war?  This is still being debated now.  In current transits, Keir has Pluto trine his natal Mercury, perfect for making a profound stand, which he is doing in the face of a capricious world leader in Donald Trump.  But Keir is being accused of being indecisive, as distinct from measured.  He was clear, as a lawyer, about the principle of upholding international law. Though we need to stand up to the world wide bully that is Trump, we also need to take into account that we are dealing with someone with undeniable mental health issues.  There is much speculation about Trump’s physical health due to visible signs on his person, but I would like to see more articles in the press from Psychiatrists analysing Trump’s mental state, and how others can be constructively dealing with it.

However, Neptune is quincunx Keir Starmer’s natal Uranus at the same time, making his situation exceptionally complex, almost unfathomable.

“Only 6% agree with the Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch, that the UK should join the US-Israeli military action.  Although the prime minister remains deeply unpopular, there has been a 7-point improvement in his net approval rating”

~ Rachel Sylvester, The Observer

Hence he has voices on both sides of the fence, calling him to wage war (Badenoch and Farage) and desist (Davey and Polanski), not to mention the division of opinions within his own party.  He has to find his own authentic way through.  If he can find that inner core, he may be able to follow through in other aspects of government too.  He has been praised by many for his statesmanship on the world stage, but his reputation (especially in the right wing press) is on the line domestically, if not in tatters.  The “Daily Mail” (or as it is often nicknamed “Daily Fail”) plastered the adjectives “Desperate and Deluded” in referring to him this week on their front page.

Future Trends

An important transit Keir has coming up is the transit of the North Node on his Chiron/Jupiter.  The timing on this is again nebulous, because ephemerides detail the True and Mean Nodes, which are not exactly the same.   Close in time, next Thursday (12^th) looks to be tricky for him, with the Mean North Node on his Chiron (timing is difficult to pinpoint due to the Nodal Axis and Chiron being involved).  This may affect his health, or his determination to solve a problem.

The Mean North Node will then transit his natal Jupiter around 30^th March, where credit may be due karmically.

But it coincides with the opposition of Chiron to his Venus, so if he is feeling very discouraged at that time, he could be considering resignation.  Chiron will be opposing Starmer’s natal Venus (ephemerides vary too much to pinpoint a time) which may bring out a personal or health crisis for him.  Being a Prime Minister can be a strain, and that constitutes a possible breaking point, or a crisis from which he emerges stronger, my own astrological calculations depict such a crisis around 31^st March.  Don’t get me wrong, I am going against the grain in declaring that I sincerely hope he succeeds and finds a way through!

The True North Node puts these events later, in April: the transit to his Chiron occurring around 4^th/5^th April, and to his Jupiter around 20^th/21^st April, when he is likely to be on the campaign trail.

U.K. Chart

The transits at this time for the U.K. chart (I use the 1922 version) are as follows:-

Uranus squares its Mars in Aquarius in 9^th House – dealing with explosions abroad!

North Node trine its natal Jupiter in Scorpio in its 5^th House – good luck in keeping out of harm’s way!

Pluto trine its natal Midheaven in Aquarius in 8^th House – a strong position, despite Trump’s labelling

“Britain faced no present danger.  Instead, Starmer was asked to contribute to an unannounced, unsanctioned attack on Iran by a president who can barely even iterate the objective of his intervention.”

~ Philip Collins, The Observer

Donald Trump

Through the turbulent changes of the outer planets this last year and a half, Donald Trump has had a free ride, partly because his planets are not near the cusps of the signs.  The North Node is currently trine his ruling planet Mercury, so he may be feeling mentally that his is on the right track, without knowing if he isn’t (who is keeping his karmic ledger?)

Future Trends

Chiron squares his natal Venus in 11^th House around 4^th April, a crisis similar to that faced by Keir Starmer a few days earlier.  The two crises may therefore be linked, or reflect a crisis in their personal relationship(s).

19^th April may see him overconfident, with a square to his natal Jupiter in his financial House from transiting Jupiter – he could lose out economically at that time (whatever the spin may be at the time).

However, something totally untoward may happen when Uranus transits his 10^th House cusp and squares his Ascendant, and that may be a health and safety situation.  That astrological event is scheduled for 24^th April.

A long term transit coming up, Pluto trines his Neptune at 5 degrees of Aquarius and Libra respectively.  Far from curtailing his march, it may signal the peak of it, for psychologically he may be at the full power of his bamboozling effect. Its influence comes close this year, up to 6^th May when Pluto turns Retrograde.  Strangely, that’s around the U.K. General Election time, so maybe he will be trying to interfere, with some choice adjectives.

The transit of Pluto trine his natal Neptune as described takes place 17/18 February next year (2027) but maybe he will be long gone before then, through a health or safety condition.   If so, he will have left his mark on the world, but is unlikely to have earned the Nobel Peace prize.

U.S. Chart

The transits for the U.S. at the moment are amazingly karmic!  The Nodal Axis lines up exactly in square with its natal Ascendant/Uranus.  It is literally a karmic reckoning of sorts (Nodal Axis), and one of shock and awe (Uranus), reflecting the catalytic nature of its actions.  Its Venus in 1^st House is currently being squared by the Saturn/Neptune conjunction, a lack of comfort and ease.  Uranus trines its natal Pluto in 8^th House, bringing danger, but also showing the resilience needed.  Chiron squares its natal Mercury, mental stress and worry being a marked current condition.

Future Trend

There will be a feeling of rallying and recovery when Jupiter reaches its natal Mercury in 2^nd House around 2^nd/3^rd June this year, with some brighter economic news.  That may be relative or temporary, if the predicted economic effect of this war does its worst.

Benjamin Nethanyahu

Nethanyahu, like the chart of the U.S.A., is about to have the Nodal Axis square his natal Ascendant, which is also conjunct his Chiron.  This fact also shows his strong link with the U.S. natally.  With Chiron on his Ascendant, he constantly finds solutions to his problems, slipping through various nets and escape routes.  There was footage this week showing him smiling!  With all the chaos that he and Trump have unleashed this week, he can smile?!  How is that level of callousness possible, given all the lives that have been lost?  He practised in Gaza, now he is using those skills in Iran…

Future Trends

The more precise timings for the Nodal transits are:-

1^st April (for the Mean Node) squaring his natal Chiron

2^nd April for the True Node square to his Chiron

13^th April for the Mean and Nodal Axis square his Ascendant.  He may be caught out at that time, for without the distraction of war, he does not have to face his criminal charges domestically.

2^nd May for the True Nodal Axis square to his Ascendant, which would be the same effects, or the fortnight or so in between may be a continuous process.

Israel Chart

Pluto is currently opposite the Moon of Israel’s chart in its 10^th House of Reputation.  That is a disturbing vibration both for its citizens psychologically, and its reputation.  This came to its first peak at the end of February, just before the war broke out on 28^th.  Chiron is sextile Israel’s Uranus in 9^th House (employing the power of surprise) but at the same time square its Midheaven/I.C. Axis (shaking to the core).  Fighting this war on at least two fronts (Iran and Lebanon) must be involving so much of its population: manpower, womanpower and families.

Ali Khamenei

The assassinated ruler of Iran, Ali Khamenei had Mercury, Saturn, the Moon and Sun in Aries, the sign of the Warrior.  He was likely born on a New Moon in Aries, which is one way he may have survived the 36 years or so ruling his regime.

His demise came on 1^st March, last Sunday: at the time Jupiter opposed his natal Mars, and Chiron was possibly transiting his natal Moon.  Assassinations usually involve Mars or Pluto.  It is still not clear who will succeed him: Donald Trump wants to have a say in this, but apparently has killed some of his favoured contenders.  The late Shah’s son, Reza Pahlavi, is 64 years old and resides in the United States.  He thinks Iran should remain a republic.  In an interview this week, he said Iran should retain its territorial integrity, there should be a separation of religion and state, equality of citizens and individual liberties; democratic elections should take place for deciding its future.

Iran

The current regime up to now, despite the assassination of its leader, is still standing firm, and still has the capability of striking other nations, therefore currently going nowhere.  The regime itself dates back to 1979, when the Shah was deposed.  Pluto is at the moment almost square its Chiron, so mirroring the current devastation.  Donald Trump promised its people freedom, many died in January for the cause, and there is much internal conflict.  Pluto on its 11^th House of Friendship cusp currently denotes a “friend” causing upheaval (Pluto)!

Future Trends

The end of March seems important for Keir Starmer and Benjamin Nethanyahu, but also it seems for the chart of Iran.  Some unity may come when Chiron trines its natal Venus in 9^th House (of Foreigners) around 28^th March.

It is to be hoped that the destruction will soon come to an end, but the Pluto to natal Chiron square culminates around 30^th March.

13^th May may be helpful, when Jupiter trines the natal Uranus in 8^th House – it may begin some sort of rebirth.

It’s rich, hearing from Tony Blair this morning that the U.K. should have been more pro-active, considering that the Iraq War ruined Tony Blair’s reputation and created mass destruction (when they didn’t find weapons of mass destruction).  There are so many ordinary civilians already impacted, in Tehran and all over the Middle East, never mind the aftermath if it resembles the Iraq War.  In the meantime, who is rebuilding Gaza?  And who is supporting Ukraine?

“We think we’re being so clever and so brilliant in wading into countries about which our governments often seem to know very little, plunging in and firing missiles and staging coups and all the rest of it but we don’t think of the long-term outcomes, those long-term consequences and the absolutely catastrophic effects that they can have many decades down the line.”

~ George Monbiot

Aspects

A rather subdued aspect for today: that of Venus conjunct Saturn, at 2 degrees Aries.  You may experience it as a personal matter, or deflation at the knowledge that this Iranian War has lasted for a week! (or both)

This is not an easy prospect in terms of relationships or economics.  You will be looking more seriously at your close relationships, and evaluating what is important to you.  The care of the elderly may be a particular preoccupation.  The optimum condition for this conjunction would be loyalty and commitment, but there may need to be some letting go before that can be arrived at.  Finance too will be a cause for concern – economic prognostigations are more gloomy as a result of the war.

For tomorrow (Monday 9^th), you’ve had your pessimism day, now tackle your optimism day, though the issues may be different.  Mercury trines Jupiter before dawn, which can restore sanity and optimism.  Maybe you experience a hopeful dream before you wake.  This aspect can bring good news, which is welcome at any time.  It can bring productivity, and good conversation.  Mercury trine Jupiter expands our minds and philosophies.  This is an upbeat vibe mentally, and can bring opportunities.  It is also helpful for writing projects and studying, so you may make progress on such projects.

The aspect for Tuesday (10^th) is also upbeat, and occurs around daybreak.  Venus sextile Pluto brings a more introverted set of qualities: it’s an aspect which encourages soul-searching and arriving at deeper concepts and perceptions.  You can add extra artistry and harmony to your current projects.  You can also experience profound connections between people, and it’s a good time for evaluating what people mean to you. You may experience a volcanic eruption of creativity!  A good day for philosophical and psychological enquiries.

One of the good news stories of this week is Stationary Jupiter prior to going Direct, which occurs in the early hours of Wednesday (11^th) in the U.K.  You may find this to be a welcome turning point.  It’s a light at the end of the tunnel. That might bring a breath of fresh air to your day’s plans, peppering them with promise.  Something may lift you, and point the way to your next direction.  You at least get to the stage of seeing a new goal, or resuming an earlier goal.

No general aspects for Thursday (12^th), but look out for a possible effect from a personal transit to Keir Starmer’s chart as detailed in the main blog:

“Close in time, next Thursday (12^th) looks to be tricky for him, with the Mean North Node on his Chiron (timing is difficult to pinpoint due to the Nodal Axis and Chiron being involved).  This may affect his health, or his determination to solve a problem.”

Back to the aspects: Mars conjoins the North Node on Friday (13^th), indicating a strong focus on war.  The warmakers may be in no mood to compromise, but as this is a karmic aspect, the consequences will count.  In personal lives, try to take the heat out of events, and choose the more peaceful option, I would say.  With Mars conjunct the North Node, we see the karmic results of our actions straight away, giving us the wisdom of knowing, instant-karma style, whether or not we are doing things the right way and learning the right lessons, including the way to conduct our own Inner Warrior.

The week  in bullet points:

• Today – some sadness
• Tomorrow – some happiness
• Tuesday – valuable soul-searching
• Wednesday – joy returning
• Friday – karmic battleground