🇧🇩 Bangladesh — 2004
The whole year at a glance: which months help, which hurt, the sky events that matter and the dasha periods running.
The year in brief
Mixed
Over 2004 the year for Bangladesh reads mixed overall. The best month is July (favourable) and the hardest May (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Foreign Relations & Alliances and the one under most pressure is Economy & Public Finance.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2004
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ● |
| Government & Leadership | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Economy & Public Finance | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▼ | ▼ | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ |
| Trade, Markets & Technology | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▼ | ● | ● |
| Defence, Security & Conflict | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ▲ |
| Foreign Relations & Alliances | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ | ▲ |
| Public Health & Welfare | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▼ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ |
| Society, Stability & Law and Order | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Justice, Religion & Education | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ▼ | ● | ● |
| Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
▲▲ strongly favourable · ▲ favourable · ● mixed · ▼ challenging · ▼▼ under strain. Click a month to open its full analysis.
Best and toughest months for each area
| Area | Year | Best month | Toughest month | Why it is toughest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Government & Leadership | Mixed | January | October | Antardasha lord Mars (until 30 Nov 2005) sits in the 10th house. In this chart Mars is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Mars stands for the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest.) |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | November | May | Saturn transits the 2nd house; Saturn (from the 2nd house) aspects the 11th house — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | September | October | A solar eclipse (14 Oct 2004) falls in Virgo, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | November | May | A lunar eclipse (4 May 2004) falls in Libra, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Favourable | July | October | In Bangladesh's foundation chart the 7th house (foreign relations) is ruled by Mars, which sits in a neutral sign in the 10th house; Moon and Mercury and Jupiter occupy the 7th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | November | May | A lunar eclipse (4 May 2004) falls in Libra, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | July | September | Mars transits the 4th house (53% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | September | October | A solar eclipse (14 Oct 2004) falls in Virgo, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | July | November | In Bangladesh's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Sun, which sits in a neutral sign in the 8th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2004 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): matters of territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 24 Jan 2004 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into Bangladesh's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 7 Mar 2004 | Saturn turns direct | In the 2nd house (national wealth): delayed matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves start moving again. |
| 11 Mar 2004 | Mars enters Taurus | It moves into Bangladesh's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 19 Apr 2004 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Aries details → | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 27 Apr 2004 | Mars enters Gemini | It moves into Bangladesh's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 4 May 2004 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Libra details → | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 5 May 2004 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): delayed matters of territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather start moving again. |
| 13 Jun 2004 | Mars enters Cancer | It moves into Bangladesh's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 31 Jul 2004 | Mars enters Leo | It moves into Bangladesh's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 27 Aug 2004 | Jupiter enters Virgo details → | It moves into Bangladesh's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — a supportive influence on education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 5 Sep 2004 | Saturn enters Cancer details → | It moves into Bangladesh's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 16 Sep 2004 | Mars enters Virgo | It moves into Bangladesh's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 14 Oct 2004 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Virgo details → | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 28 Oct 2004 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Aries details → | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 1 Nov 2004 | Mars enters Libra | It moves into Bangladesh's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — added pressure or sharper events around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 8 Nov 2004 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 16 Dec 2004 | Mars enters Scorpio | It moves into Bangladesh's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
Eclipses, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars sign changes, and Jupiter and Saturn stations. Open any month for the full list including Mercury, Venus and the Moon.
Dasha periods running during the year
| Mahadasha – Antardasha | From → to | Antardasha lord stands for |
|---|---|---|
| Venus – Moon | 31 Jan 2003 → 30 Sep 2004 | the people, the public mood, food and water |
| Venus – Mars | 30 Sep 2004 → 30 Nov 2005 | the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest |
Annual charts — 2004
Cast for Dhaka (Placidus, Lahiri). The weekday of the moment gives the year's ruler: Raja for the Hindu new year, Mantri for the Sun's entry into Aries.
🌙 Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Vikram Samvat New Year — VS year theme chart
The first lunar day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha — start of the Hindu lunisolar new year. The Lagna governs the character of the year; the weekday lord is the Raja (king of the year) — its dignity shapes governance. Jupiter in H1/H9/H11 → prosperous year; Saturn in H1/H4/H10 → austerity; Rahu in H1 or aspecting the Moon → mass anxiety or epidemic risk.
21 Mar 2004 · Lagna Aquarius · Raja: Moon (weekday lord, in house 2)
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)
☀️ Mesha Sankranti
Solar New Year — Sun enters sidereal Aries (0° Mesha)
The moment the Sun crosses into sidereal Aries — the most important Sankranti of the year. The Lagna shows the solar year's character; the weekday lord is the Mantri (minister) who guides strategy. Sun exalted or in a kendra → national vitality; afflicted Sun → leadership crises; Saturn's house shows where the year demands discipline.
13 Apr 2004 · Lagna Libra · Mantri: Mars (weekday lord, in house 8)
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this verdict worked out?
For each area of national life (government, economy, defence …) the page adds four things: the natal base, the running dasha, the month's transits and any eclipse on its governing houses. The total becomes the label, and the reasons behind it are listed under each area.
Which chart is used for a country?
Bangladesh uses its Victory Day (surrender at Dhaka) chart (1971-12-16, 16:31, Dhaka). Mundane charts are debated — different astrologers prefer different moments, and some founding times are approximate — so treat the analysis as one consistent lens, not a prediction.
Is this a forecast?
No. It describes which areas the sky is supporting or pressuring in a given month, using classical rules. Real events depend on people, policy and chance; read it as a weather report for tendencies, not a guarantee.
Astrology is a traditional symbolic system, not a scientific forecast. Nothing here is financial, political, medical or security advice.