🇷🇺 Russia — 2024
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 2024 the year for Russia reads mixed overall. The best month is August (favourable) and the hardest April (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Government & Leadership and the one under most pressure is Foreign Relations & Alliances.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2024
| 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 | June | March | In Russia's foundation chart the 10th house (government and head of state) is ruled by Venus, which sits in a neutral sign in the 9th house; Sun and Mercury occupy the 10th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | June | March | A lunar eclipse (25 Mar 2024) falls in Virgo, the 2nd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | February | May | In Russia's foundation chart the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) is ruled by Venus, which sits in a neutral sign in the 9th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | February | September | A lunar eclipse (18 Sep 2024) falls in Pisces, the 8th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Challenging | March | November | Saturn transits the 7th house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | February | October | Pratyantardasha lord Saturn (until 14 Jan 2025) 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 | October | July | Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 4th house; Saturn (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | February | June | Mars transits the 9th house (97% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Challenging | October | April | A solar eclipse (8 Apr 2024) falls in Pisces, the 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2024 | 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. |
| 15 Mar 2024 | 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. |
| 25 Mar 2024 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Virgo details → | In the 2nd house (national wealth): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 8 Apr 2024 | Solar eclipse (total) in Pisces details → | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 22 Apr 2024 | 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 2024 | Jupiter enters Taurus details → | It moves into Russia's 10th house (government and head of state) — a supportive influence on the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 1 Jun 2024 | 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. |
| 30 Jun 2024 | 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. |
| 12 Jul 2024 | 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. |
| 26 Aug 2024 | 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. |
| 18 Sep 2024 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Pisces details → | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 2 Oct 2024 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Virgo details → | In the 2nd house (national wealth): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 9 Oct 2024 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 10th house (government and head of state): matters of the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 20 Oct 2024 | 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. |
| 15 Nov 2024 | Saturn turns direct | In the 7th house (foreign relations): delayed matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners 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 – Mars | 11 May 2023 → 30 May 2024 | the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest |
| Jupiter – Jupiter | 31 May 2024 → 19 Jul 2026 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
Annual charts — 2024
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.
9 Apr 2024 · Lagna Libra · Raja: Mars (weekday lord, in house 4)
℞ 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 2024 · Lagna Virgo · Mantri: Saturn (weekday lord, in house 5)
℞ 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.