🇷🇺 Russia — November 2022
Russia is a federal semi-presidential republic and a major energy and commodity exporter with a large military establishment. Here is what its national chart, the running dasha and this month's sky say about each area of national life — and exactly why.
At a glance — November 2022
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Economy & Public Finance and Trade, Markets & Technology; most pressure falls on Justice, Religion & Education and Public Health & Welfare.
Area-by-area outlook
Open "Why the charts say this" under any area to see the exact chart facts behind its verdict.
🏛️ Government & Leadership
MixedGoverns the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige · Houses 10th & 1st · Natural significators: Sun
The government can act, but not without friction — coalition strains, court or media pushback and uneven public support are likely. Progress comes through compromise rather than force.
Why the charts say this — score +0.1 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.1 · transit -0.7)
- transit -0.7 — Mars transits the 10th house (57% of the month); 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.
- natal +0.4 — 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.
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Mercury (until 14 Dec 2022) sits in the 10th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
💰 Economy & Public Finance
FavourableGoverns the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains · Houses 2nd & 11th · Natural significators: Jupiter, Venus
Revenues, credit and confidence are supported. Growth data, bank balance sheets and the currency are more likely to surprise on the upside, and funding for public projects flows more easily.
Why the charts say this — score +1.7 (natal +0.9 · dasha +0.3 · transit +0.6)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 8th house) aspects the 2nd house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- natal +0.5 — 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.
- natal +0.4 — In Russia's foundation chart the 2nd house (national wealth) is ruled by Mercury, which sits in a neutral sign in the 10th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- dasha +0.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Mercury (until 14 Dec 2022) rules the 2nd house and rules the 11th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
📈 Trade, Markets & Technology
FavourableGoverns trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment · Houses 3rd & 5th · Natural significators: Mercury, Rahu
Commerce, media and technology are in a constructive phase; sentiment in the markets leans optimistic and trade links, telecom and logistics run smoothly.
Why the charts say this — score +1.0 (natal +0.6 · dasha -0.3 · transit +0.7)
- transit +0.5 — Ketu transits the 3rd house while retrograde — Ketu brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.5 — 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.
- natal +0.4 — 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.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Rahu (until 31 May 2024) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- transit +0.4 — Venus transits the 3rd house (37% of the month) — Venus brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit +0.3 — Sun transits the 3rd house (53% of the month) — Sun brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit +0.2 — Mercury transits the 3rd house (43% of the month) — Mercury brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict
MixedGoverns the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars
Tension simmers without necessarily boiling over: border incidents, security alerts or sharp rhetoric are possible, but the state remains in control.
Why the charts say this — score +0.7 (natal +0.4 · dasha -0.8 · transit +1.1)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 8th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- natal +0.5 — In Russia's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in its own sign (strong) in the 6th house; Moon and Rahu occupy the 6th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Rahu (until 31 May 2024) sits in the 6th house. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- dasha -0.4 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 11 May 2023) sits in the 6th house. In this chart Moon is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit +0.2 — Saturn transits the 6th house; Saturn (from the 6th house) aspects the 8th house — Saturn brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances
MixedGoverns treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals · Houses 7th & 3rd · Natural significators: Venus, Mercury
Relations are workable but uneven: some partners warm up while others cool. Negotiations drag but do not collapse.
Why the charts say this — score +0.8 (natal +0.3 · dasha +0.1 · transit +0.4)
- transit +0.3 — Ketu transits the 3rd house while retrograde — Ketu brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 6th house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit +0.2 — Venus transits the 3rd house (37% of the month) — Venus brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit +0.2 — Sun transits the 3rd house (53% of the month) — Sun brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Mercury (until 14 Dec 2022) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
🏥 Public Health & Welfare
MixedGoverns the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems · Houses 6th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon, Saturn
Mixed picture — seasonal illness, pressure on specific services or localised outbreaks, without a general breakdown.
Why the charts say this — score -0.2 (natal +0.7 · dasha -1.1 · transit +0.3)
- dasha -0.7 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 11 May 2023) sits in the 6th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit +0.5 — Saturn transits the 6th house — Saturn brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- natal +0.5 — In Russia's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in its own sign (strong) in the 6th house; Moon and Rahu occupy the 6th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Rahu (until 31 May 2024) sits in the 6th house. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house; Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 6th house while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order
MixedGoverns the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace · Houses 4th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon
The public mood is restless in places — demonstrations, strikes or political noise are likely, but they remain manageable.
Why the charts say this — score +0.4 (natal -0.3 · dasha -0.3 · transit +1.1)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 8th house) aspects the 4th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit +0.6 — Venus transits the 4th house (63% of the month) — Venus brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- natal -0.5 — In Russia's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Mars, which sits in a neutral sign in the 8th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one.
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 11 May 2023) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit +0.3 — Mercury transits the 4th house (57% of the month) — Mercury brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 4th house (47% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education
ChallengingGoverns the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale · Houses 9th & 5th · Natural significators: Jupiter
Controversy around the courts, religious institutions or the education system is likely: disputed rulings, scandals or clashes between institutions.
Why the charts say this — score -2.5 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.0 · transit -1.2 · eclipse -1.5)
- eclipse -1.5 — 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.
- transit -1.0 — Rahu transits the 9th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 5th house; Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events
MixedGoverns weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events · Houses 4th & 8th · Natural significators: Moon, Mars, Rahu, Ketu
Weather is uneven — good in some regions and troubled in others. Local floods, heat or dry spells are possible but not widespread.
Why the charts say this — score +0.5 (natal -0.6 · dasha -0.7 · transit +1.8)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter (from the 8th house) aspects the 4th house; Jupiter transits the 8th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- transit +0.6 — Venus transits the 4th house (63% of the month) — Venus brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- natal -0.5 — In Russia's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Mars, which sits in a neutral sign in the 8th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Rahu (until 31 May 2024) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 11 May 2023) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 6th house) aspects the 8th house — Saturn brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- transit +0.3 — Mercury transits the 4th house (57% of the month) — Mercury brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 8 Nov 2022 | Full Moon in Aries | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 11 Nov 2022 | Venus enters Scorpio | It moves into Russia's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — a supportive influence on territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 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. |
| 13 Nov 2022 | Mercury enters Scorpio | It moves into Russia's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — a supportive influence on territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 16 Nov 2022 | Sun 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. |
| 23 Nov 2022 | New Moon in Scorpio | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): a fresh start or new focus around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 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. |
All upcoming eclipses and major transits, with their effect on every country →
The nation's running dasha
Vimshottari dasha counted from the national Moon (Capricorn, Shravana). The Mahadasha sets the long theme, the Antardasha the current chapter, the Pratyantardasha the month-to-month tone.
Mahadasha — Rahu (31 May 2006 → 31 May 2024). Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements. In Russia's chart it owns no house (a shadow planet that acts through its sign lord and conjunctions), sits in Capricorn (the 6th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Rahu's themes — foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Moon (11 Nov 2021 → 11 May 2023). Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water. In Russia's chart it rules the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies), sits in Capricorn (the 6th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Moon's themes — the people, the public mood, food and water — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha — Mercury (27 Sep 2022 → 14 Dec 2022). Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people. In Russia's chart it rules the 2nd and 11th houses (national wealth; parliament, allies and national income), sits in Taurus (the 10th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Mercury's themes — trade, media, communication, technology and young people — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Mercury (27 Sep 2022 → 14 Dec 2022).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Capricorn, the 6th house (armed forces and public health) of Russia's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. A dusthana placement: pressure is sharper but also forces long-needed reform.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Pisces (retrograde), the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval — and its glance falls on the 12th, 2nd, 4th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) and Ketu in the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states.
Sade Sati of the nation — Saturn is in the middle phase (Saturn over the national Moon) — the Moon is the people, so public mood, morale and living conditions feel heavier than usual.
12-month outlook
| Area | Nov 22 | Dec 22 | Jan 23 | Feb 23 | Mar 23 | Apr 23 | May 23 | Jun 23 | Jul 23 | Aug 23 | Sep 23 | Oct 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
The foundation chart — Declaration of State Sovereignty
🇷🇺 Russia is a federal semi-presidential republic and a major energy and commodity exporter with a large military establishment. Its foundation chart is cast for the Declaration of State Sovereignty — 1990-06-12, 12:00 local time, Moscow — and rises in Leo, so Sun, lord of the Lagna, is the nation's ruler: it sits in Taurus (the 10th house) in a neutral sign. The 10th-house (government) lord Venus sits in the 9th house in a neutral sign. The Moon — the people — is in Capricorn in Shravana nakshatra.
Planets at their strongest: Saturn (own sign). Concentrations: Moon, Saturn, Rahu together in Capricorn (the 6th house). These natal conditions are the permanent "base score" used in every monthly verdict.
KP (Placidus) chart for Moscow at the founding moment, Lahiri ayanamsa — the same layout as the KP tab. The right-hand chart overlays the planets of November 15, 2022 (the 15th of the month) as "G·" (Gochar).
| Planet | Sign | Sign° | Abs° | House | Nakshatra | Inds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As | Leo (Le) | 24°59′ | 144°59′ | H1 | Purva Phalguni P4 | |
| Su | Taurus (Ta) | 27°25′ | 57°25′ | H10 | Mrigashira P2 | |
| Mo | Capricorn (Cp) | 11°23′ | 281°23′ | H5 | Shravana P1 | ☾ |
| Ma | Pisces (Pi) | 15°04′ | 345°04′ | H8 | Uttara Bhadrapada P4 | |
| Me | Taurus (Ta) | 6°50′ | 36°50′ | H9 | Krittika P4 | |
| Ju | Gemini (Ge) | 21°29′ | 81°29′ | H10 | Punarvasu P1 | |
| Ve | Aries (Ar) | 21°23′ | 21°23′ | H9 | Bharani P3 | |
| Sa | Capricorn (Cp) | 0°29′ | 270°29′ | H5 | Uttara Ashadha P2 | ℞ |
| Ra | Capricorn (Cp) | 16°08′ | 286°08′ | H5 | Shravana P2 | ℞ |
| Ke | Cancer (Ca) | 16°08′ | 106°08′ | H11 | Pushya P4 | ℞ |
| House | Sign | Sign° | Nakshatra | NL | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | Leo (Le) | 24°59′ | Purva Phalguni P4 | Ve | — |
| H2 | Virgo (Vi) | 16°15′ | Hasta P2 | Mo | — |
| H3 | Libra (Li) | 14°24′ | Swati P3 | Ra | — |
| H4 | Scorpio (Sc) | 20°39′ | Jyeshtha P2 | Me | — |
| H5 | Sagittarius (Sg) | 29°16′ | Uttara Ashadha P1 | Su | Mo, Sa, Ra |
| H6 | Aquarius (Aq) | 0°40′ | Dhanishtha P3 | Ma | — |
| H7 | Aquarius (Aq) | 24°59′ | Purva Bhadrapada P2 | Ju | — |
| H8 | Pisces (Pi) | 16°15′ | Uttara Bhadrapada P4 | Sa | Ma |
| H9 | Aries (Ar) | 14°24′ | Bharani P1 | Ve | Me, Ve |
| H10 | Taurus (Ta) | 20°39′ | Rohini P4 | Mo | Su, Ju |
| H11 | Gemini (Ge) | 29°16′ | Punarvasu P3 | Ju | Ke |
| H12 | Leo (Le) | 0°40′ | Magha P1 | Ke | — |
Key house domains
Lunation and eclipse charts this month
Each chart is cast for Moscow at the exact moment of the event — so you can see which house of the local chart it lights up.
How these verdicts are built
- Foundation chart. A country's chart is cast for its founding moment (sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsa, whole-sign houses counted from the rising sign). The 1st house is the nation, the 10th its government, the 2nd its wealth, the 7th its foreign relations, and so on.
- Areas and houses. Each area has governing houses and natural planets: for example Defence uses the 6th and 8th houses and Mars; the Economy uses the 2nd and 11th houses with Jupiter and Venus.
- Natal base. The lord of each governing house is checked for dignity (exalted, own sign, debilitated) and placement (kendra/trikona versus 6th/8th/12th), and benefic or malefic planets sitting in the house itself are counted.
- Dasha. The Mahadasha, Antardasha and Pratyantardasha lords are scored by whether they rule, occupy or naturally signify the area, multiplied by how functionally benefic or difficult they are in this particular chart and how strong they are.
- Transits. Every slow planet is placed by house from the national Lagna for each day of the month. Jupiter and Venus support the houses they pass through; Saturn, Mars and the nodes pressure them (except in the 3rd, 6th and 11th, where malefics help); Jupiter's, Saturn's and Mars's aspects are added, all weighted by how many days they spend there.
- Eclipses. A solar or lunar eclipse on a governing house is a strong negative for that area in the surrounding weeks.
- Label. The four totals add up to a score from −5 to +5, shown as Strongly favourable, Favourable, Mixed, Challenging or Under strain. The "Overall" figure is a weighted average of the nine areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.