🇺🇸 United States — 1996
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 1996 the year for United States reads mixed overall. The best month is May (favourable) and the hardest September (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events and the one under most pressure is Trade, Markets & Technology.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1996
| 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 | Mixed | October | January | Mahadasha lord Sun (until 19 Aug 1999) rules the 10th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Sun is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government.) |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Favourable | January | October | A solar eclipse (12 Oct 1996) 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 | Challenging | January | September | A lunar eclipse (27 Sep 1996) 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 | Favourable | May | April | A solar eclipse (17 Apr 1996) 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 | September | In United States's foundation chart the 7th house (foreign relations) is ruled by Venus, which sits in a neutral sign in the 8th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | March | January | Saturn (from the 4th house) aspects the 6th house; Saturn (from the 4th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | April | February | Saturn transits the 4th house (55% of the month); Saturn (from the 4th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | February | September | A lunar eclipse (27 Sep 1996) 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 | Favourable | April | February | 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. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in United States |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 1996 | 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. |
| 16 Feb 1996 | Saturn 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. |
| 16 Mar 1996 | 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. |
| 4 Apr 1996 | Lunar 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 Apr 1996 | Solar eclipse (partial) 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. |
| 24 Apr 1996 | 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. |
| 4 May 1996 | Jupiter 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. |
| 3 Jun 1996 | 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. |
| 16 Jul 1996 | Mars enters Gemini | It moves into United States's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 19 Jul 1996 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): matters of education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 30 Aug 1996 | Mars enters Cancer | It moves into United States's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — added pressure or sharper events around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 3 Sep 1996 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 2nd house (national wealth): delayed matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves start moving again. |
| 27 Sep 1996 | Lunar eclipse (total) 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. |
| 12 Oct 1996 | Solar eclipse (partial) 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. |
| 19 Oct 1996 | Mars enters Leo | It moves into United States's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 3 Dec 1996 | Saturn turns direct | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): delayed matters of education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets start moving again. |
| 17 Dec 1996 | Mars enters Virgo | 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. |
| 25 Dec 1996 | Jupiter enters Capricorn details → | It moves into United States's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — a supportive influence on press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sun – Jupiter | 7 Sep 1995 → 25 Jun 1996 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
| Sun – Saturn | 25 Jun 1996 → 7 Jun 1997 | labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance |
Annual charts — 1996
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.
20 Mar 1996 · Lagna Aquarius · Raja: Mercury (weekday lord, in house 1)
℞ 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 1996 · Lagna Aries · Mantri: Saturn (weekday lord, in house 12)
℞ 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.