🇺🇸 United States — 2020
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 2020 the year for United States reads mixed overall. The best month is September (favourable) and the hardest June (challenging). Across the year the strongest area is Economy & Public Finance and the one under most pressure is Government & Leadership.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2020
| 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 | October | June | A lunar eclipse (5 Jun 2020) 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 | October | July | Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 25 Sep 2021) rules the 2nd 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.) |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | April | July | Mars transits the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | September | June | A solar eclipse (21 Jun 2020) 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 | November | A lunar eclipse (30 Nov 2020) 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 | Mixed | March | December | A solar eclipse (14 Dec 2020) 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 | March | June | A lunar eclipse (5 Jun 2020) 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 | Mixed | September | July | Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 25 Sep 2021) 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 | August | June | A solar eclipse (21 Jun 2020) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2020 | 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. |
| 23 Jan 2020 | Saturn enters Capricorn details → | 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. |
| 7 Feb 2020 | 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. |
| 22 Mar 2020 | 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. |
| 29 Mar 2020 | Jupiter enters Capricorn details → | It moves into United States's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — a supportive influence on press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 4 May 2020 | 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. |
| 11 May 2020 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 14 May 2020 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 5 Jun 2020 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) 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. |
| 18 Jun 2020 | 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. |
| 21 Jun 2020 | Solar eclipse (annular) 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. |
| 29 Jun 2020 | Jupiter enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into United States's 2nd house (national wealth) — a supportive influence on treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 5 Jul 2020 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) 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. |
| 16 Aug 2020 | 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. |
| 13 Sep 2020 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 2nd house (national wealth): delayed matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves start moving again. |
| 23 Sep 2020 | Rahu 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. |
| 23 Sep 2020 | Ketu 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. |
| 29 Sep 2020 | Saturn turns direct | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): delayed matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states start moving again. |
| 3 Oct 2020 | 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. |
| 20 Nov 2020 | Jupiter enters Capricorn details → | It moves into United States's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — a supportive influence on press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 30 Nov 2020 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) 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. |
| 14 Dec 2020 | Solar eclipse (total) 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. |
| 23 Dec 2020 | 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu – Jupiter | 1 May 2019 → 25 Sep 2021 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
Annual charts — 2020
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 2020 · Lagna Aquarius · Raja: Mercury (weekday lord, in house 1)
℞ 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 2020 · Lagna Gemini · Mantri: Moon (weekday lord, in house 7)
℞ 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.