🇷🇺 Russia — 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 Russia reads mixed overall. The best month is September (mixed) and the hardest February (challenging). Across the year the strongest area is Justice, Religion & Education and the one under most pressure is Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events.
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 | August | February | A lunar eclipse (21 Feb 2008) falls in Leo, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Favourable | June | August | Mars transits the 2nd house (71% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | October | December | Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | December | February | A solar eclipse (7 Feb 2008) falls in Capricorn, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | October | August | A lunar eclipse (16 Aug 2008) falls in Aquarius, the 7th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | December | February | A solar eclipse (7 Feb 2008) falls in Capricorn, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Challenging | August | February | A lunar eclipse (21 Feb 2008) falls in Leo, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Favourable | May | December | Jupiter (from the 5th house) aspects the 9th house; Jupiter transits the 5th house (29% of the month) — Jupiter brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Challenging | April | December | Mars transits the 4th house (58% of the month); Mars (from the 5th house) aspects the 8th house — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2008 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Capricorn 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. |
| 21 Feb 2008 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Leo 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. |
| 28 Apr 2008 | Mars enters Cancer | It moves into Russia'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 | Rahu enters Capricorn details → | It moves into Russia'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 | Ketu enters Cancer details → | It moves into Russia's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 3 May 2008 | Saturn turns direct | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): delayed matters of national character, vitality and public image start moving again. |
| 9 May 2008 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): matters of education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 21 Jun 2008 | Mars enters Leo | It moves into Russia's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 1 Aug 2008 | Solar eclipse (total) in Cancer 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. |
| 9 Aug 2008 | Mars enters Virgo | It moves into Russia's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 16 Aug 2008 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Aquarius 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. |
| 8 Sep 2008 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): delayed matters of education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets start moving again. |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Mars enters Libra | It moves into Russia's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 7 Nov 2008 | Mars enters Scorpio | It moves into Russia's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 9 Dec 2008 | Jupiter enters Capricorn details → | It moves into Russia's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — a supportive influence on military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 18 Dec 2008 | Mars enters Sagittarius | It moves into Russia's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 31 Dec 2008 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): matters of national character, vitality and public image 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu – Rahu | 31 May 2006 → 11 Feb 2009 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
Annual charts — 2008
Cast for Moscow (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)
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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?
Russia uses its Declaration of State Sovereignty chart (1990-06-12, 12:00, Moscow). 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.