🇺🇸 United States — 2016
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 2016 the year for United States reads challenging overall. The best month is April (mixed) and the hardest September (under strain). 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 — 2016
| 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 | Under strain | January | September | A solar eclipse (1 Sep 2016) 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 | November | March | A lunar eclipse (23 Mar 2016) 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 | December | September | A lunar eclipse (16 Sep 2016) falls in Pisces, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | May | February | 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 | Mixed | December | April | Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 7th house; Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 3rd house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Challenging | May | August | Saturn transits the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | June | December | 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 | April | September | A lunar eclipse (16 Sep 2016) falls in Pisces, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | June | December | 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 2016 | 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. |
| 29 Jan 2016 | Rahu enters Leo details → | 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. |
| 29 Jan 2016 | Ketu enters Aquarius details → | 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. |
| 20 Feb 2016 | 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. |
| 9 Mar 2016 | 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. |
| 23 Mar 2016 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) 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. |
| 25 Mar 2016 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): matters of national character, vitality and public image slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 9 May 2016 | 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. |
| 17 Jun 2016 | 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. |
| 12 Jul 2016 | 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. |
| 11 Aug 2016 | 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. |
| 13 Aug 2016 | Saturn turns direct | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): delayed matters of national character, vitality and public image start moving again. |
| 1 Sep 2016 | 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. |
| 16 Sep 2016 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Pisces details → | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 17 Sep 2016 | 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. |
| 31 Oct 2016 | 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. |
| 11 Dec 2016 | 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. |
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 – Sun | 12 Sep 2015 → 19 Jan 2016 | the head of state and the authority of the government |
| Mars – Moon | 19 Jan 2016 → 19 Aug 2016 | the people, the public mood, food and water |
| Rahu – Rahu | 19 Aug 2016 → 1 May 2019 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
Annual charts — 2016
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.
8 Apr 2016 · Lagna Aries · Raja: Venus (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.
13 Apr 2016 · Lagna Gemini · Mantri: Mercury (weekday lord, in house 11)
℞ 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.