🇷🇺 Russia — 2022
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 2022 the year for Russia reads mixed overall. The best month is November (mixed) and the hardest May (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Economy & Public Finance and the one under most pressure is Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2022
| 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 | June | December | Mars transits the 10th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Favourable | October | January | In Russia's foundation chart the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) is ruled by Mercury, which sits in a neutral sign in the 10th house; Jupiter occupies the 11th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | November | October | A solar eclipse (25 Oct 2022) falls in Libra, the 3rd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | March | July | Pratyantardasha lord Saturn (until 27 Sep 2022) 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 | Mixed | March | May | Saturn transits the 7th house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | March | July | Pratyantardasha lord Saturn (until 27 Sep 2022) 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 | Mixed | November | May | A lunar eclipse (16 May 2022) 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 | January | November | A lunar eclipse (8 Nov 2022) falls in Aries, the 9th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Challenging | November | February | Ketu transits the 4th house while retrograde — Ketu 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2022 | 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. |
| 26 Feb 2022 | 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. |
| 7 Apr 2022 | 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. |
| 12 Apr 2022 | Rahu enters Aries details → | 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. |
| 12 Apr 2022 | Ketu enters Libra details → | 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. |
| 13 Apr 2022 | Jupiter enters Pisces details → | It moves into Russia's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — a supportive influence on disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 28 Apr 2022 | Saturn enters Aquarius details → | It moves into Russia's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 30 Apr 2022 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Aries details → | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 16 May 2022 | 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. |
| 16 May 2022 | 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. |
| 5 Jun 2022 | 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. |
| 26 Jun 2022 | 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. |
| 12 Jul 2022 | Saturn 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. |
| 29 Jul 2022 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): matters of disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 10 Aug 2022 | 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. |
| 15 Oct 2022 | 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 Oct 2022 | 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. |
| 25 Oct 2022 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Libra details → | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 8 Nov 2022 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Aries details → | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 13 Nov 2022 | 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. |
| 24 Nov 2022 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): delayed matters of disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval start moving again. |
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 – Moon | 11 Nov 2021 → 11 May 2023 | the people, the public mood, food and water |
Annual charts — 2022
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.
1 Apr 2022 · Lagna Gemini · Raja: Venus (weekday lord, in house 10)
℞ 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.
14 Apr 2022 · Lagna Aries · Mantri: Jupiter (weekday lord, in house 12)
℞ 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.