🇺🇸 United States — 1956
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
Challenging
Over 1956 the year for United States reads challenging overall. The best month is October (mixed) and the hardest May (challenging). Across the year the strongest area is Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events and the one under most pressure is Foreign Relations & Alliances.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1956
| 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 | Challenging | August | December | A solar eclipse (2 Dec 1956) falls in Scorpio, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | November | April | In United States's foundation chart the 2nd house (national wealth) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits in a neutral sign in the 8th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | April | August | Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | August | November | Pratyantardasha lord Mars (until 2 Dec 1956) rules the 6th house and sits in the 8th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mars is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Mars stands for the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest.) |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Challenging | April | June | A solar eclipse (8 Jun 1956) falls in Taurus, the 7th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Challenging | October | May | A lunar eclipse (24 May 1956) falls in Scorpio, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | October | May | A lunar eclipse (24 May 1956) falls in Scorpio, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | October | August | In United States's foundation chart the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) is ruled by Moon, which sits in a neutral sign in the 4th house; Mercury and Rahu occupy the 9th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Favourable | October | September | Mars transits the 4th house while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in United States |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 1956 | Mars enters Scorpio | It moves into United States's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 18 Feb 1956 | Mars enters Sagittarius | It moves into United States's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 12 Mar 1956 | Saturn 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. |
| 14 Mar 1956 | Jupiter enters Cancer details → | It moves into United States's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — a supportive influence on the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 4 Apr 1956 | Mars enters Capricorn | It moves into United States's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 17 Apr 1956 | Jupiter 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. |
| 21 May 1956 | Jupiter enters Leo details → | It moves into United States's 10th house (government and head of state) — a supportive influence on the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 22 May 1956 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into United States's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 24 May 1956 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Scorpio 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. |
| 8 Jun 1956 | Solar eclipse (total) in Taurus 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. |
| 31 Jul 1956 | Saturn turns direct | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): delayed matters of national character, vitality and public image start moving again. |
| 2 Aug 1956 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into United States's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 18 Aug 1956 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into United States's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 28 Oct 1956 | Jupiter enters Virgo details → | It moves into United States's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — a supportive influence on the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 18 Nov 1956 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Taurus 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. |
| 21 Nov 1956 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into United States's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 2 Dec 1956 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Scorpio 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury – Sun | 13 Nov 1955 → 19 Sep 1956 | the head of state and the authority of the government |
| Mercury – Moon | 19 Sep 1956 → 19 Feb 1958 | the people, the public mood, food and water |
Annual charts — 1956
Cast for Philadelphia (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.
11 Apr 1956 · Lagna Scorpio · Raja: Mars (weekday lord, in house 2)
℞ 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 1956 · Lagna Sagittarius · Mantri: Jupiter (weekday lord, in house 8)
℞ 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?
United States uses its Declaration of Independence (Sibley chart) chart (1776-07-04, 17:10, Philadelphia). 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.