🇺🇸 United States — 2011
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 2011 the year for United States reads mixed overall. The best month is February (mixed) and the hardest January (challenging). Across the year the strongest area is Justice, Religion & Education and the one under most pressure is Government & Leadership.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2011
| 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 | August | November | A solar eclipse (25 Nov 2011) 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 | Favourable | February | January | A solar eclipse (4 Jan 2011) 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 | March | September | Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 10 Jan 2012) rules the 5th house. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.) |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | May | January | Mahadasha lord Mars (until 19 Aug 2016) 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 mahadasha strains the area. (Mars stands for the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest.) |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Challenging | January | June | A solar eclipse (1 Jun 2011) falls in Taurus, the 7th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Challenging | May | November | A solar eclipse (25 Nov 2011) 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 | Mixed | January | November | A solar eclipse (25 Nov 2011) falls in Scorpio, the 1st house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Favourable | March | September | Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 10 Jan 2012) rules the 5th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.) |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | October | July | A solar eclipse (1 Jul 2011) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2011 | Solar 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. |
| 7 Jan 2011 | 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. |
| 26 Jan 2011 | 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 Feb 2011 | 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. |
| 25 Mar 2011 | 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. |
| 3 May 2011 | 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. |
| 8 May 2011 | Jupiter enters Aries details → | It moves into United States's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — a supportive influence on military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 1 Jun 2011 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Taurus details → | In the 7th house (foreign relations): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 6 Jun 2011 | Rahu enters Scorpio details → | 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. |
| 6 Jun 2011 | Ketu enters Taurus details → | It moves into United States's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 12 Jun 2011 | 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. |
| 13 Jun 2011 | 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. |
| 15 Jun 2011 | Lunar eclipse (total) 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. |
| 1 Jul 2011 | Solar eclipse (partial) 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 Jul 2011 | 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. |
| 30 Aug 2011 | Jupiter 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. |
| 9 Sep 2011 | 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. |
| 30 Oct 2011 | 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. |
| 14 Nov 2011 | Saturn enters Libra details → | 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. |
| 25 Nov 2011 | Solar eclipse (partial) 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. |
| 10 Dec 2011 | Lunar eclipse (total) in Taurus details → | In the 7th house (foreign relations): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 26 Dec 2011 | Jupiter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mars – Rahu | 16 Jan 2010 → 4 Feb 2011 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
| Mars – Jupiter | 4 Feb 2011 → 10 Jan 2012 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
Annual charts — 2011
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.
4 Apr 2011 · Lagna Gemini · Raja: Moon (weekday lord, in house 11)
℞ 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 2011 · Lagna Capricorn · Mantri: Jupiter (weekday lord, in house 2)
℞ 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.