Mars on the Warpath: Is the World Entering Its Most Explosive Phase (Jan–May 2026)?
Astrological Red Flags Behind NATO Frictions, Greenland Shockwaves & Iran’s Nationwide Unrest
By Acharya Anil Aggarwala
Engineer-Turned Mundane Astrologer • Disciple of Shri K.N. Rao • 2,500+ Fulfilled Predictions
Website: astrodocanil.com
1️⃣ Global Context: Why These Headlines Matter Now
Recent developments are not isolated flashes—they align with a compressed astrological stress window I have consistently highlighted:
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End of NATO coming? Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a stern warning to Donald Trump over any notion of Greenland’s forceful takeover—an unprecedented intra-alliance shock for NATO cohesion.
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Iran unrest deepens: Protests have entered the ninth day, with 19 reported deaths and disturbances spreading to 26 provinces across Iran.
These events unfold exactly within the critical window you identified: 3 January 2026 to 14 May 2026, when Mars dominates decision-making until it reaches its Mool Trikona sign Aries.
I had also Predicted as per my research that Saturn stationary from the 28th Nov.-2nd Dec. 2025 at 1 degrees in Pisces will influence the Natal Planets in the Foundation if between 1-3 degrees there will be crucial events depending upon the Lordship of Planets. In the Case of Iran Mercury the 12th Lord and Mars the 10th Lord between 1-3 degrees in Pisces were influenced along with Sun and you can see for your self what is happening in Iran and across the World with Countries having similar Planets between 1-3 degrees if Transit Saturn aspects them
2️⃣ The Core Time Window: Jan 3 – May 14, 2026
This phase is charged by repeating triggers, not a single event:
🔴 Key Lunations & Eclipses
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Lunations: 3 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb 2026
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Eclipses: 17 Feb & 3 Mar 2026
Each lunation re-activates prior stress points, escalating unresolved conflicts rather than resolving them.
🔴 The April Flashpoint
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20 April 2026: Mars–Saturn–Mercury conjunct at ~13° Pisces
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Pisces (a watery sign) + Mars & Saturn (heavy malefics) + Mercury (signals, trade, negotiations)
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Result: Explosive releases—geopolitical shocks, market ruptures, cyber incidents, weather extremes, Earthquakes of intensity, Tsunami, and war-like escalations.
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3️⃣ Nakshatra Sanghatta Chakra: The Hidden Fuse
My Nakshatra Sanghatta Chakra analysis shows a Veda (mutual obstruction) among Mars, Saturn, and Mercury, with Ketu activating the fault line which can act as a triggering point for War escalations
This configuration historically correlates with:
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Sudden policy reversals
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Breakdowns in alliances
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Uncontrollable street unrest
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Natural + man-made calamities occurring together
4️⃣ Iran Under the Cosmic Lens (Cancer Lagna)
The Foundation chart of Iran of the 1st April 1979 15:00 hrs Tehran is Below
Iran’s chart shows multiple simultaneous stressors, explaining why unrest is spreading fast and wide:
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Eclipses on the 2/8 axis → financial shock + internal instability
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Saturn transiting the 9th over a Sun–Mercury–Mars cluster
→ a “bolt from the blue” for leadership, ideology, and external posture. -
Saturn stationary (28 Nov – 2 Dec 2025) at ~1°, with Mercury ~3°43′ and Mars ~2°
→ My research principle validated: riots, processions, and economic rupture triggered on dot.
Dasha Pressure Cooker
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Jupiter–Rahu (25 Oct 2025 – 4 Nov 2027)
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Jupiter exalted in Lagna but 6th lord (conflict) and 8th from Moon (crisis)
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Saturn Mahadasha (19 years) as 7th & 8th lord, inimical to Moon
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Jupiter Dasha Varga chart showing the Strength in the Jupiter Dasha
As per the chart above of Jupiter it has gone in the 12th house of the natal chart shows Economy Distress since the RahuKetu also placed in the Leo sign which is the 2nd House of the Natal chart Saturn and Moon Form a Vish yoga in the 9th house of the Natal chart in Pisces. Except the 10th Lord of the Natal chart Mars there is no Planet in own sign or placed well. The conjunction of Mars, Mercury and Venus in the 7th house Capricorn but the house of War and Foreign Relations. Jupiter and Mars the Yog Karka Planets are in 6/8 axis( Jupiter as the 9th Lord and Mars as the 10th Lord). The Chart is a weak one in Totality
5️⃣ Jupiter Transit: Relief or Risk? (From 2 June 2026)
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Jupiter transits Lagna, conjoining natal Jupiter
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Yet Jupiter also rules the 6th from Lagna and 8th from Moon
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Occurs near Dasha Chidra → mixed outcomes
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Temporary diplomatic openings
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But systemic challenges remain unresolved beneath the surface.
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6️⃣ NATO, Greenland & the Arctic Fault Line
The Greenland episode is symbolic and strategic:
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Challenges NATO unity
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Pulls Arctic geopolitics into the conflict matrix
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Signals multipolar fractures, with China and Russia watching closely for leverage
Astrologically, this mirrors Mars-driven expansionism meeting Saturnian resistance—a classic signature of alliances under stress.
7️⃣ Final Assessment: Will This Explode Into a Major War?
Astrological Verdict (Cautious but Clear):
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⚠️ High probability of escalation (regional wars, proxy conflicts, alliance fractures)
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⚠️ Severe volatility in geopolitics, markets, weather, and internal security
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❗ A single spark around eclipse activations or 20 April 2026 could globalize a local conflict
Whether this becomes a full-scale global war depends on human restraint—but the cosmic pressure is undeniable.
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is based on Vedic Mundane Astrology research and is intended solely for educational and analytical purposes. It does not constitute political, military, financial, or investment advice. Events may manifest differently based on free will and real-world decisions.
