🇺🇸 United States — 1998
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 1998 the year for United States reads mixed overall. The best month is November (favourable) and the hardest August (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 — 1998
| 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 | September | August | A solar eclipse (22 Aug 1998) falls in Leo, the 10th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | February | March | Saturn (from the 5th house) aspects the 2nd house; Saturn (from the 5th house) aspects the 11th house — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | January | August | A lunar eclipse (8 Aug 1998) falls in Capricorn, the 3rd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | May | December | Pratyantardasha lord Mars (until 28 Dec 1998) 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 | Mixed | January | August | A lunar eclipse (8 Aug 1998) falls in Capricorn, the 3rd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | November | March | In United States's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) 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. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | November | February | A solar eclipse (26 Feb 1998) falls in Aquarius, the 4th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | July | March | Saturn transits the 5th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Favourable | November | July | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 1998 | 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. |
| 17 Jan 1998 | 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 Feb 1998 | 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. |
| 26 Feb 1998 | Solar eclipse (total) in Aquarius details → | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 13 Mar 1998 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Leo details → | In the 10th house (government and head of state): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 4 Apr 1998 | 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. |
| 17 Apr 1998 | Saturn enters Aries details → | 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. |
| 15 May 1998 | 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. |
| 25 May 1998 | Jupiter enters Pisces details → | It moves into United States's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — a supportive influence on education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 27 Jun 1998 | 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. |
| 18 Jul 1998 | Jupiter 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. |
| 8 Aug 1998 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Capricorn details → | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 11 Aug 1998 | 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. |
| 16 Aug 1998 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): matters of military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 22 Aug 1998 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Leo details → | In the 10th house (government and head of state): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 6 Sep 1998 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Aquarius details → | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 9 Sep 1998 | 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. |
| 27 Sep 1998 | 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. |
| 13 Nov 1998 | 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 1998 | 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. |
| 29 Dec 1998 | Saturn turns direct | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): delayed matters of military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt start moving again. |
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 – Mercury | 7 Jun 1997 → 13 Apr 1998 | trade, media, communication, technology and young people |
| Sun – Ketu | 13 Apr 1998 → 19 Aug 1998 | hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events |
| Sun – Venus | 19 Aug 1998 → 19 Aug 1999 | diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties |
Annual charts — 1998
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.
28 Mar 1998 · Lagna Scorpio · Raja: Venus (weekday lord, in house 3)
℞ 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 1998 · Lagna Virgo · Mantri: Moon (weekday lord, in house 1)
℞ 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.