Read about the astrology of Pakistan and some of the famous historical horoscopes that have survived in the Islamic world. Also, planetary symbolism on artefacts and in the literature from the Islamic lands.
The unique horoscope of Baghdad shows us one of the ways astrology was used by rulers in the Islamic empire. Despite choosing the best possible time for the city’s foundation, the astrologers could still not prevent the destruction it was fated to suffer.
Relationships From the seventh house onwards the chart deals with external matters. Till the sixth house, it was more domestic and internal affairs. Seventh house is therefore the house that deals with foreign relationship, diplomacy and global relations. Trade and Business Partnerships This is the other important arena which is seen from the seventh house …
The Tree The First House is perhaps the most important house in a birth chart because it represents longevity and life force. The metaphor for this house is the tree. So it covers appearance and identity. It shows attitudes and opinions and also world views. The Chart Ruler The planet that rules the zodiac sign …
The Seed The Fourth House of the Birth Chart has a special significance. It is the foundation upon which the entire chart sits. The metaphor is that of the seed.
Fate in Pakistan’s Chart The configuration of the planets at midnight on Friday, 15th August 1947 as seen from Karachi can be considered the genetic makeup of Pakistan. That is its fate. Unchangeable. The stage is set and the characters are all given their particular role. Destiny in Pakistan’s Chart Destiny gets interesting as it …
Directionless The position of the Sun in Pakistan’s chart is severely compromised. It’s been housed in the darkest corner of the chart and sits next to Saturn, the deity of darkness, doom and gloom. What does the Sun represent? In the chart of Pakistan, the Sun represents leaders and leadership. It doesn’t have much of …
Moon is the public The Moon is very important to track in a mundane chart as it represents the masses — the people of the country. Public attitudes and opinions are seen from the Moon which very much like the Moon are changeable, waxing and waning. The planetary period of the Moon Since 2014, Pakistan …
The Beginning of a New Time Cycle Ancient Persian astrologers had devised a system of time cycles that covered seventy-five years. A cycle contains within itself a specific pattern and like all cycles, it will repeat itself. However, the repetition does not mean that the same events will happen and repeat themselves. Cycles have a …
Aries Ascendant Pakistan’s ascendant according to the sidereal zodiac is Aries. Mars as the Ruler of Pakistan’s Chart Mars as the ruler of the zodiac sign Aries is Pakistan’s Chart ruler. This means that it is Mars that directs all the other planets and dominates all areas of Pakistan’s chart. Basically, Mars calls the shots. …
