🇷🇺 Russia — 2021
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 2021 the year for Russia reads mixed overall. The best month is October (favourable) and the hardest December (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Public Health & Welfare and the one under most pressure is Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2021
| 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 | May | November | A lunar eclipse (19 Nov 2021) falls in Taurus, the 10th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Favourable | August | September | Mars transits the 2nd house (83% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | November | March | Saturn (from the 6th 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 | February | June | Pratyantardasha lord Saturn (until 14 Jul 2021) rules the 6th house and sits in the 6th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in its own sign (strong), so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.) |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Favourable | May | January | Saturn (from the 6th house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Favourable | February | June | Pratyantardasha lord Saturn (until 14 Jul 2021) rules the 6th house and sits in the 6th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in its own sign (strong), so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.) |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Challenging | October | December | A solar eclipse (4 Dec 2021) falls in Scorpio, the 4th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | April | February | Mars transits the 9th house (75% of the month); Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Challenging | October | December | A solar eclipse (4 Dec 2021) falls in Scorpio, the 4th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2021 | 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. |
| 5 Apr 2021 | 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. |
| 13 Apr 2021 | 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. |
| 23 May 2021 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): matters of military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 26 May 2021 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Scorpio 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. |
| 1 Jun 2021 | 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. |
| 10 Jun 2021 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Taurus 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. |
| 20 Jun 2021 | 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. |
| 20 Jul 2021 | 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. |
| 5 Sep 2021 | 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. |
| 14 Sep 2021 | 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. |
| 11 Oct 2021 | Saturn 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. |
| 18 Oct 2021 | 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. |
| 21 Oct 2021 | 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. |
| 19 Nov 2021 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Taurus 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. |
| 20 Nov 2021 | 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. |
| 4 Dec 2021 | Solar eclipse (total) in Scorpio 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. |
| 4 Dec 2021 | 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. |
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 – Sun | 18 Dec 2020 → 11 Nov 2021 | the head of state and the authority of the government |
| Rahu – Moon | 11 Nov 2021 → 11 May 2023 | the people, the public mood, food and water |
Annual charts — 2021
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.
12 Apr 2021 · Lagna Pisces · Raja: Moon (weekday lord, in house 1)
℞ 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 2021 · Lagna Scorpio · Mantri: Mars (weekday lord, in house 7)
℞ 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.