🇷🇺 Russia — May 2029
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 — May 2029
Favourable Favourable overall: strongest areas are Economy & Public Finance and Government & Leadership; most pressure falls on Justice, Religion & Education and Society, Stability & Law and Order.
Area-by-area outlook
Open "Why the charts say this" under any area to see the exact chart facts behind its verdict.
🏛️ Government & Leadership
FavourableGoverns the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige · Houses 10th & 1st · Natural significators: Sun
Leadership is on firm ground: decisions land, the executive carries public confidence and the country's prestige abroad is protected. A good time for major announcements, appointments and policy launches.
Why the charts say this — score +2.1 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.3 · transit +1.2)
- transit +0.8 — Venus transits the 10th house (81% of the month) — Venus brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 2nd house) aspects the 10th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support 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.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 10th house (55% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- dasha +0.2 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 6 May 2031) sits in the 10th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Mercury (until 29 May 2029) 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 +2.5 (natal +0.9 · dasha +1.1 · transit +0.5)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter transits the 2nd house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -1.0 — Mars transits the 2nd house — Mars brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- dasha +0.5 — Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 31 May 2040) sits in the 11th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- 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 +0.4 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 6 May 2031) rules the 2nd house and rules the 11th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit +0.3 — Ketu transits the 11th house while retrograde — Ketu brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
📈 Trade, Markets & Technology
MixedGoverns trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment · Houses 3rd & 5th · Natural significators: Mercury, Rahu
Sentiment is changeable — rallies and sharp corrections can both occur, and trade or technology news cuts both ways. Volatility rather than a clear trend.
Why the charts say this — score -0.2 (natal +0.6 · dasha +0.5 · transit -1.3)
- transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 5th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 9th 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 +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 31 May 2040) rules the 5th house. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 2nd house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha +0.2 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 6 May 2031) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Mercury (until 29 May 2029) 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.)
🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict
FavourableGoverns the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars
The security picture is calmer than usual: the forces are well-led and well-supplied, rivals are held in check and internal order is maintained with little drama.
Why the charts say this — score +1.0 (natal +0.4 · dasha +0.2 · transit +0.4)
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 2nd house) aspects the 6th house; Jupiter (from the 2nd house) aspects the 8th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 6th house — Saturn brings pressure 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 +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 31 May 2040) rules the 8th house. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 2nd house) aspects the 8th house — Mars brings pressure 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 +0.3 (natal +0.3 · dasha +0.3 · transit -0.3)
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha +0.2 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 6 May 2031) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Mercury (until 29 May 2029) 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 +0.8 (natal +0.7 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.2)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 2nd house) aspects the 6th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 6th house — Saturn brings pressure 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.
👥 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 -0.3 (natal -0.3 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.0)
- 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.
⚖️ 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 -1.7 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.5 · transit -2.4)
- transit -1.5 — Saturn transits the 9th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 5th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha +0.5 — Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 31 May 2040) rules the 5th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- transit -0.5 — Mars (from the 2nd house) aspects the 9th house; Mars (from the 2nd house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit +0.4 — Mercury transits the 9th house (71% of the month) while retrograde — Mercury brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 9th house (45% of the month) — Sun 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 -0.1 (natal -0.6 · dasha +0.2 · transit +0.2)
- 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.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 2nd house) aspects the 8th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 31 May 2040) rules the 8th house. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 2nd house) aspects the 8th house — Mars brings pressure 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2029 | Mercury 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. |
| 3 May 2029 | Venus enters Taurus | 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. |
| 6 May 2029 | Mars turns direct | In the 2nd house (national wealth): delayed matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves start moving again. |
| 9 May 2029 | Mercury enters Aries | It moves into Russia's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — a supportive influence on the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 13 May 2029 | New Moon in Aries | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): a fresh start or new focus around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 14 May 2029 | Sun 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 May 2029 | Mercury turns direct | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): delayed matters of the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy start moving again. |
| 27 May 2029 | Full Moon in Scorpio | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 28 May 2029 | Venus enters Gemini | It moves into Russia's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — a supportive influence on the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
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 — Jupiter (31 May 2024 → 31 May 2040). Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism. In Russia's chart it rules the 5th and 8th houses (creativity, youth and markets; crisis and hidden affairs), sits in Gemini (the 11th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Jupiter's themes — prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Mercury (31 Jan 2029 → 6 May 2031). 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 — Mercury (31 Jan 2029 → 29 May 2029). 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 (31 Jan 2029 → 29 May 2029); Ketu (29 May 2029 → 16 Jul 2029).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Aries, the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) of Russia's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. Expect slow, demanding progress rather than sudden change.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Virgo (retrograde), the 2nd house (national wealth). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves — and its glance falls on the 6th, 8th, 10th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) and Ketu in the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Capricorn; Saturn is in Aries).
12-month outlook
| Area | May 29 | Jun 29 | Jul 29 | Aug 29 | Sep 29 | Oct 29 | Nov 29 | Dec 29 | Jan 30 | Feb 30 | Mar 30 | Apr 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 May 15, 2029 (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.