🇧🇷 Brazil — 2008
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 2008 the year for Brazil reads mixed overall. The best month is May (favourable) and the hardest August (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Defence, Security & Conflict and the one under most pressure is Justice, Religion & Education.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2008
| 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 | October | August | A lunar eclipse (16 Aug 2008) falls in Aquarius, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Favourable | April | August | Jupiter transits the 11th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | July | January | Jupiter (from the 11th house) aspects the 3rd house; Jupiter (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Jupiter brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Favourable | July | August | A solar eclipse (1 Aug 2008) falls in Cancer, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | August | February | A lunar eclipse (21 Feb 2008) falls in Leo, the 7th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | July | August | A solar eclipse (1 Aug 2008) falls in Cancer, 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 | June | August | A lunar eclipse (16 Aug 2008) falls in Aquarius, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | September | January | In Brazil's foundation chart the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) is ruled by Venus, which sits in a neutral sign in the 6th house; Mars occupies the 9th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | June | February | In Brazil's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Venus, which sits in a neutral sign in the 6th house; Moon and Jupiter occupy the 4th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2008 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Capricorn 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. |
| 21 Feb 2008 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Leo details → | In the 7th house (foreign relations): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 28 Apr 2008 | Mars enters Cancer | It moves into Brazil's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — added pressure or sharper events around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 30 Apr 2008 | Rahu enters Capricorn details → | It moves into Brazil's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 30 Apr 2008 | Ketu enters Cancer details → | It moves into Brazil's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — added pressure or sharper events around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 3 May 2008 | Saturn turns direct | In the 7th house (foreign relations): delayed matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners start moving again. |
| 9 May 2008 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): matters of the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 21 Jun 2008 | Mars enters Leo | It moves into Brazil's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 1 Aug 2008 | Solar eclipse (total) in Cancer 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. |
| 9 Aug 2008 | Mars enters Virgo | It moves into Brazil's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 16 Aug 2008 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Aquarius details → | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around national character, vitality and public image, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 8 Sep 2008 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): delayed matters of the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations start moving again. |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Mars enters Libra | It moves into Brazil's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — added pressure or sharper events around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 7 Nov 2008 | Mars enters Scorpio | It moves into Brazil's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 9 Dec 2008 | Jupiter enters Capricorn details → | It moves into Brazil's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 18 Dec 2008 | Mars enters Sagittarius | It moves into Brazil's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 31 Dec 2008 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 7th house (foreign relations): matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn – Jupiter | 14 Dec 2005 → 26 Jun 2008 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
| Mercury – Mercury | 25 Jun 2008 → 21 Nov 2010 | trade, media, communication, technology and young people |
Annual charts — 2008
Cast for São Paulo (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.
6 Apr 2008 · Lagna Capricorn · Raja: Sun (weekday lord, in house 3)
℞ 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 2008 · Lagna Taurus · Mantri: Sun (weekday lord, in house 11)
℞ 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?
Brazil uses its Declaration of Independence chart (1822-09-07, 16:30, São Paulo). 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.