🇺🇸 United States — 1986
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 1986 the year for United States reads mixed overall. The best month is May (mixed) and the hardest October (challenging). Across the year the strongest area is Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events and the one under most pressure is Public Health & Welfare.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1986
| 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 | July | January | 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 | Mixed | January | October | A solar eclipse (3 Oct 1986) falls in Virgo, the 11th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | January | April | A solar eclipse (9 Apr 1986) falls in Pisces, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | April | October | A lunar eclipse (17 Oct 1986) 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 | January | December | Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 7th house; Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Challenging | April | October | A lunar eclipse (17 Oct 1986) 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 | April | January | In United States's foundation chart the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house; Moon occupies the 4th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | January | April | A solar eclipse (9 Apr 1986) falls in Pisces, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Strongly favourable | February | December | Jupiter transits the 4th house; Jupiter (from the 4th house) aspects the 8th house — Jupiter brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in United States |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 1986 | 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. |
| 24 Jan 1986 | Jupiter enters Aquarius details → | It moves into United States's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — a supportive influence on territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 15 Mar 1986 | 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. |
| 19 Mar 1986 | 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. |
| 9 Apr 1986 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Pisces details → | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 24 Apr 1986 | Lunar eclipse (total) 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. |
| 12 Jul 1986 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): matters of territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 7 Aug 1986 | Saturn turns direct | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): delayed matters of national character, vitality and public image start moving again. |
| 18 Aug 1986 | Rahu 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. |
| 18 Aug 1986 | Ketu 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. |
| 26 Sep 1986 | 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. |
| 3 Oct 1986 | 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. |
| 17 Oct 1986 | Lunar eclipse (total) 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. |
| 8 Nov 1986 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): delayed matters of territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather start moving again. |
| 16 Nov 1986 | 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. |
| 30 Dec 1986 | 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Venus – Jupiter | 19 Oct 1983 → 19 Jun 1986 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
| Venus – Saturn | 19 Jun 1986 → 19 Aug 1989 | labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance |
Annual charts — 1986
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.
9 Apr 1986 · Lagna Sagittarius · Raja: Mercury (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 1986 · Lagna Virgo · Mantri: Sun (weekday lord, in house 7)
℞ 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.