🇺🇸 United States — 2023
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 2023 the year for United States reads mixed overall. The best month is June (mixed) and the hardest October (challenging). Across the year the strongest area is Defence, Security & Conflict and the one under most pressure is Society, Stability & Law and Order.
Month-by-month heat-map — 2023
| 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 | February | Saturn (from the 4th house) aspects the 10th house; Saturn (from the 4th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn 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 2023) 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 | January | November | Rahu transits the 5th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | May | April | A solar eclipse (20 Apr 2023) 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 | April | February | Mars transits the 7th house — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | May | April | A solar eclipse (20 Apr 2023) 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 | Challenging | January | December | Saturn transits the 4th house; Saturn (from the 4th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | March | November | Rahu transits the 5th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Challenging | January | December | Saturn transits the 4th house — Saturn brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in United States |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | Saturn 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. |
| 12 Mar 2023 | 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. |
| 20 Apr 2023 | Solar 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. |
| 21 Apr 2023 | 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. |
| 5 May 2023 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) 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. |
| 10 May 2023 | 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. |
| 17 Jun 2023 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): matters of territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 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. |
| 18 Aug 2023 | 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. |
| 4 Sep 2023 | 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. |
| 3 Oct 2023 | 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. |
| 14 Oct 2023 | Solar eclipse (annular) 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 2023 | Lunar 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. |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Rahu enters Pisces details → | 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. |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Ketu enters Virgo details → | 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. |
| 4 Nov 2023 | Saturn 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. |
| 15 Nov 2023 | 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. |
| 27 Dec 2023 | 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 Dec 2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu – Saturn | 25 Sep 2021 → 1 Aug 2024 | labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance |
Annual charts — 2023
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.
22 Mar 2023 · Lagna Gemini · Raja: Mercury (weekday lord, in house 10)
℞ 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 2023 · Lagna Pisces · Mantri: Venus (weekday lord, in house 3)
℞ 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.