🇺🇸 United States — 2010
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
Challenging
Over 2010 the year for United States reads challenging overall. The best month is April (mixed) and the hardest June (challenging). Across the year the strongest area is Society, Stability & Law and Order and the one under most pressure is Defence, Security & Conflict.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2010
| 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 | August | June | Mars transits the 10th house; 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 | April | June | A lunar eclipse (26 Jun 2010) 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 | October | January | A solar eclipse (15 Jan 2010) 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 | Challenging | April | July | A solar eclipse (11 Jul 2010) 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 | Mixed | April | January | A solar eclipse (15 Jan 2010) 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 | Challenging | April | November | Mahadasha lord Mars (until 19 Aug 2016) rules the 6th house and rules the 1st house. In this chart Mars is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Mars stands for the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest.) |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | January | June | 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 | June | February | Mars transits the 9th house while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | January | July | A solar eclipse (11 Jul 2010) falls in Gemini, the 8th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in United States |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2010 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): matters of the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 15 Jan 2010 | Solar eclipse (annular) 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. |
| 1 May 2010 | 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. |
| 26 May 2010 | 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. |
| 31 May 2010 | Saturn turns direct | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): delayed matters of the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations start moving again. |
| 26 Jun 2010 | 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. |
| 11 Jul 2010 | 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. |
| 19 Jul 2010 | 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. |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 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. |
| 5 Sep 2010 | 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. |
| 19 Oct 2010 | 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. |
| 1 Nov 2010 | 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. |
| 18 Nov 2010 | 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. |
| 29 Nov 2010 | 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. |
| 5 Dec 2010 | 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. |
| 21 Dec 2010 | 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mars – Mars | 19 Aug 2009 → 16 Jan 2010 | the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest |
| Mars – Rahu | 16 Jan 2010 → 4 Feb 2011 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
Annual charts — 2010
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.
16 Mar 2010 · Lagna Leo · Raja: Mars (weekday lord, in house 12)
℞ 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.
14 Apr 2010 · Lagna Libra · Mantri: Mars (weekday lord, in house 9)
℞ 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.