🇷🇺 Russia — 2009
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 2009 the year for Russia reads mixed overall. The best month is February (favourable) and the hardest July (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Economy & Public Finance and the one under most pressure is Society, Stability & Law and Order.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2009
| 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 | July | Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 10th house; Saturn transits the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Favourable | August | December | 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 | November | July | A lunar eclipse (7 Jul 2009) falls in Sagittarius, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Favourable | February | August | A lunar eclipse (6 Aug 2009) 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 | May | March | Mars transits the 7th house (77% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | February | August | A lunar eclipse (6 Aug 2009) 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 | Mixed | December | February | Saturn transits the 1st house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | April | July | A lunar eclipse (7 Jul 2009) falls in Sagittarius, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | February | October | Saturn (from the 2nd house) aspects the 4th house; Saturn (from the 2nd house) aspects the 8th house — Saturn 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2009 | 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. |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Mars enters Capricorn | 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. |
| 9 Feb 2009 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) 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. |
| 7 Mar 2009 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into Russia's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 14 Apr 2009 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into Russia's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 1 May 2009 | Jupiter enters Aquarius details → | It moves into Russia's 7th house (foreign relations) — a supportive influence on treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 17 May 2009 | Saturn turns direct | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): delayed matters of national character, vitality and public image start moving again. |
| 23 May 2009 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into Russia's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — added pressure or sharper events around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 15 Jun 2009 | Jupiter 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. |
| 3 Jul 2009 | Mars enters Taurus | It moves into Russia's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 7 Jul 2009 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Sagittarius 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. |
| 22 Jul 2009 | 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. |
| 30 Jul 2009 | 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. |
| 6 Aug 2009 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) 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. |
| 16 Aug 2009 | Mars enters Gemini | It moves into Russia's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 9 Sep 2009 | Saturn enters Virgo details → | It moves into Russia's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 4 Oct 2009 | 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. |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): delayed matters of military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt start moving again. |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Rahu enters Sagittarius details → | 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. |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Ketu enters Gemini details → | It moves into Russia's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 19 Dec 2009 | Jupiter enters Aquarius details → | It moves into Russia's 7th house (foreign relations) — a supportive influence on treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 31 Dec 2009 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Gemini 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. |
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 |
| Rahu – Jupiter | 11 Feb 2009 → 5 Jul 2011 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
Annual charts — 2009
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.
27 Mar 2009 · Lagna Virgo · Raja: Venus (weekday lord, in house 7)
℞ 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 2009 · Lagna Libra · Mantri: Moon (weekday lord, in house 1)
℞ 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.