🇷🇺 Russia — 2026
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 2026 the year for Russia reads mixed overall. The best month is January (mixed) and the hardest August (challenging). Across the year the strongest area is Economy & Public Finance and the one under most pressure is Public Health & Welfare.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2026
| 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 | December | March | A lunar eclipse (3 Mar 2026) 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 | May | October | Saturn (from the 8th house) aspects the 2nd house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | November | June | 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 | January | November | Antardasha lord Saturn (until 31 Jan 2029) 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 antardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.) |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | January | August | A lunar eclipse (28 Aug 2026) 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 | January | September | Antardasha lord Saturn (until 31 Jan 2029) 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 antardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.) |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | July | March | A lunar eclipse (3 Mar 2026) 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 | Mixed | April | June | Mars transits the 9th house (67% 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 | Mixed | September | November | Saturn transits the 8th house while retrograde — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | 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. |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Solar eclipse (annular) 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. |
| 22 Feb 2026 | 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. |
| 3 Mar 2026 | 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. |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): delayed matters of the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations start moving again. |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 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. |
| 11 May 2026 | 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. |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Jupiter enters Cancer details → | It moves into Russia's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 20 Jun 2026 | 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. |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Saturn 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. |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 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. |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 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. |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 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. |
| 18 Sep 2026 | 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 Oct 2026 | Jupiter enters Leo details → | It moves into Russia's 1st house (the nation and its people) — a supportive influence on national character, vitality and public image. |
| 12 Nov 2026 | 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 Dec 2026 | 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. |
| 5 Dec 2026 | 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. |
| 11 Dec 2026 | Saturn 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. |
| 13 Dec 2026 | Jupiter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter – Jupiter | 31 May 2024 → 19 Jul 2026 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
| Jupiter – Saturn | 19 Jul 2026 → 31 Jan 2029 | labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance |
Annual charts — 2026
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.
19 Mar 2026 · Lagna Sagittarius · Raja: Jupiter (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.
14 Apr 2026 · Lagna Taurus · Mantri: Mars (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.