🇮🇱 Israel — 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
Favourable
Over 2008 the year for Israel reads favourable overall. The best month is April (favourable) and the hardest August (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Government & Leadership 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 | Favourable | November | August | Mahadasha lord Moon (until 17 Feb 2016) rules the 10th house and sits in the 10th house. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in its own sign (strong), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.) |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | January | December | Mars transits the 2nd house (58% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | November | August | A lunar eclipse (16 Aug 2008) falls in Aquarius, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | April | October | In Israel's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits in its own sign (strong) in the 3rd house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Favourable | May | December | Jupiter (from the 3rd house) aspects the 7th house; Jupiter transits the 3rd house (29% of the month) — Jupiter brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Favourable | April | June | Mahadasha lord Moon (until 17 Feb 2016) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in its own sign (strong), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.) |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | December | October | Mahadasha lord Moon (until 17 Feb 2016) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in its own sign (strong), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.) |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | July | February | Mars transits the 9th house — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | December | October | Mahadasha lord Moon (until 17 Feb 2016) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in its own sign (strong), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.) |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Israel |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2008 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Capricorn details → | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 21 Feb 2008 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Leo details → | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 28 Apr 2008 | Mars enters Cancer | It moves into Israel's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 30 Apr 2008 | Rahu enters Capricorn details → | It moves into Israel's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 30 Apr 2008 | Ketu enters Cancer details → | It moves into Israel's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 3 May 2008 | Saturn 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. |
| 9 May 2008 | Jupiter 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. |
| 21 Jun 2008 | Mars enters Leo | It moves into Israel's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 1 Aug 2008 | Solar eclipse (total) in Cancer details → | In the 10th house (government and head of state): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 9 Aug 2008 | Mars enters Virgo | It moves into Israel's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 16 Aug 2008 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Aquarius 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. |
| 8 Sep 2008 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): delayed matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states start moving again. |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Mars enters Libra | It moves into Israel's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 7 Nov 2008 | Mars enters Scorpio | It moves into Israel's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 9 Dec 2008 | Jupiter enters Capricorn details → | It moves into Israel's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — a supportive influence on territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 18 Dec 2008 | Mars enters Sagittarius | It moves into Israel's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 31 Dec 2008 | Saturn 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moon – Rahu | 17 Jul 2007 → 17 Jan 2009 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
Annual charts — 2008
Cast for Tel Aviv (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 Aries · Raja: Sun (weekday lord, in house 12)
℞ 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 Leo · Mantri: Sun (weekday lord, in house 8)
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)
Other countries
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?
Israel uses its Declaration of Independence chart (1948-05-14, 16:00, Tel Aviv). 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.