🇺🇸 United States — 1958
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 1958 the year for United States reads challenging overall. The best month is February (mixed) and the hardest October (under strain). Across the year the strongest area is Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events and the one under most pressure is Government & Leadership.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1958
| 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 | February | October | Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 10th house; Saturn transits the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Challenging | June | April | Saturn transits the 2nd house; Saturn (from the 2nd house) aspects the 11th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | February | October | 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 | January | October | A lunar eclipse (27 Oct 1958) falls in Aries, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | March | September | Mars transits the 7th house (97% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | February | October | A lunar eclipse (27 Oct 1958) falls in Aries, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | February | May | Mars transits the 4th house (90% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | May | December | Ketu transits the 5th house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Favourable | January | May | Mars transits the 4th house (90% of the month); Mars (from the 5th house) aspects the 8th house — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 1958 | 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. |
| 7 Feb 1958 | Saturn enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into United States's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 15 Feb 1958 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): matters of foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 7 Mar 1958 | 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. |
| 4 Apr 1958 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Virgo details → | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 5 Apr 1958 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 2nd house (national wealth): matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 17 Apr 1958 | 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. |
| 19 Apr 1958 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Aries details → | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 3 May 1958 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Libra 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. |
| 17 May 1958 | 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. |
| 28 May 1958 | 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 Jun 1958 | Saturn enters Scorpio details → | 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. |
| 19 Jun 1958 | 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. |
| 10 Jul 1958 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into United States's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — added pressure or sharper events around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 21 Jul 1958 | Jupiter enters Libra details → | It moves into United States's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 24 Aug 1958 | Saturn turns direct | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): delayed matters of national character, vitality and public image start moving again. |
| 1 Sep 1958 | Mars enters Taurus | It moves into United States's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 24 Sep 1958 | Rahu enters Virgo details → | It moves into United States's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 24 Sep 1958 | Ketu enters Pisces details → | 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. |
| 12 Oct 1958 | Solar eclipse (total) in Virgo details → | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 27 Oct 1958 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Aries details → | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 7 Nov 1958 | Saturn enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into United States's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 17 Nov 1958 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into United States's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — added pressure or sharper events around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 28 Dec 1958 | Jupiter enters Scorpio details → | It moves into United States's 1st house (the nation and its people) — a supportive influence on national character, vitality and public image. |
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 – Moon | 19 Sep 1956 → 19 Feb 1958 | the people, the public mood, food and water |
| Mercury – Mars | 19 Feb 1958 → 16 Feb 1959 | the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest |
Annual charts — 1958
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.
21 Mar 1958 · Lagna Aquarius · Raja: Venus (weekday lord, in house 12)
℞ 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 1958 · Lagna Cancer · Mantri: Sun (weekday lord, in house 10)
℞ 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.