🇺🇸 United States — 2001
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 2001 the year for United States reads mixed overall. The best month is April (mixed) and the hardest December (challenging). 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 — 2001
| 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 | May | December | A solar eclipse (14 Dec 2001) 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 | June | July | A lunar eclipse (5 Jul 2001) falls in Sagittarius, the 2nd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | April | September | In United States's foundation chart the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house; Ketu occupies the 3rd house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | August | January | A lunar eclipse (9 Jan 2001) falls in Gemini, the 8th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Challenging | May | December | Saturn transits the 7th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | June | December | A solar eclipse (14 Dec 2001) 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 | Favourable | January | December | Mahadasha lord Moon (until 19 Aug 2009) sits in the 4th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.) |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Favourable | April | October | Mahadasha lord Moon (until 19 Aug 2009) rules the 9th house. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.) |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Favourable | October | June | Mahadasha lord Moon (until 19 Aug 2009) sits in the 4th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.) |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in United States |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2001 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Gemini details → | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 25 Jan 2001 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 7th house (foreign relations): delayed matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners start moving again. |
| 25 Jan 2001 | Saturn turns direct | In the 7th house (foreign relations): delayed matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners start moving again. |
| 3 Feb 2001 | 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. |
| 10 Apr 2001 | 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. |
| 9 Jun 2001 | 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. |
| 15 Jun 2001 | Jupiter enters Gemini details → | It moves into United States's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — a supportive influence on disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 21 Jun 2001 | Solar eclipse (total) in Gemini details → | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 5 Jul 2001 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Sagittarius details → | In the 2nd house (national wealth): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 26 Aug 2001 | 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. |
| 27 Sep 2001 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 7th house (foreign relations): matters of treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 18 Oct 2001 | 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. |
| 2 Nov 2001 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): matters of disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 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. |
| 14 Dec 2001 | Solar eclipse (annular) 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. |
| 30 Dec 2001 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Gemini details → | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moon – Mars | 19 Jun 2000 → 19 Jan 2001 | the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest |
| Moon – Rahu | 19 Jan 2001 → 19 Jul 2002 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
Annual charts — 2001
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.
25 Mar 2001 · Lagna Libra · Raja: Saturn (weekday lord, in house 8)
℞ 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 2001 · Lagna Cancer · Mantri: Venus (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.