🇺🇸 United States — 2004
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 2004 the year for United States reads mixed overall. The best month is November (favourable) and the hardest October (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Society, Stability & Law and Order and the one under most pressure is Trade, Markets & Technology.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2004
| 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 | July | September | Mars transits the 10th house (53% of the month); Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | November | October | A solar eclipse (14 Oct 2004) 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 | February | May | Antardasha lord Saturn (until 19 Jun 2005) rules the 3rd house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.) |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | March | October | A lunar eclipse (28 Oct 2004) 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 | June | March | Mars transits the 7th house (65% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | March | October | A lunar eclipse (28 Oct 2004) 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 | Strongly favourable | November | September | 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 | February | October | Saturn transits the 9th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Strongly favourable | November | February | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2004 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 10th house (government and head of state): matters of the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 24 Jan 2004 | 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. |
| 7 Mar 2004 | Saturn turns direct | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): delayed matters of disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval start moving again. |
| 11 Mar 2004 | 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. |
| 19 Apr 2004 | 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. |
| 27 Apr 2004 | 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. |
| 4 May 2004 | 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. |
| 5 May 2004 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 10th house (government and head of state): delayed matters of the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world start moving again. |
| 13 Jun 2004 | 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. |
| 31 Jul 2004 | 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. |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 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. |
| 5 Sep 2004 | Saturn enters Cancer details → | 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 Sep 2004 | 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. |
| 14 Oct 2004 | 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. |
| 28 Oct 2004 | 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. |
| 1 Nov 2004 | Mars enters Libra | It moves into United States's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 8 Nov 2004 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): matters of the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 16 Dec 2004 | 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. |
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 – Saturn | 19 Nov 2003 → 19 Jun 2005 | labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance |
Annual charts — 2004
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 2004 · Lagna Virgo · Raja: Sun (weekday lord, in house 7)
℞ 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 2004 · Lagna Taurus · Mantri: Mars (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.