🇺🇸 United States — February 1955
United States is a federal presidential republic and the world's largest economy by nominal output, with deep capital markets and global military reach. Here is what its national chart, the running dasha and this month's sky say about each area of national life — and exactly why.
At a glance — February 1955
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events and Society, Stability & Law and Order; most pressure falls on Public Health & Welfare and Justice, Religion & Education.
Area-by-area outlook
Open "Why the charts say this" under any area to see the exact chart facts behind its verdict.
🏛️ Government & Leadership
MixedGoverns the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige · Houses 10th & 1st · Natural significators: Sun
The government can act, but not without friction — coalition strains, court or media pushback and uneven public support are likely. Progress comes through compromise rather than force.
Why the charts say this — score -0.8 (natal -0.8 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.0)
- natal -0.5 — In United States's foundation chart the 10th house (government and head of state) is ruled by Sun, which sits in a neutral sign in the 8th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one.
💰 Economy & Public Finance
MixedGoverns the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains · Houses 2nd & 11th · Natural significators: Jupiter, Venus
Gains and strains sit side by side — good headline numbers can be offset by inflation, debt costs or uneven sectors. Selective rather than broad strength.
Why the charts say this — score -0.6 (natal -0.3 · dasha -0.3 · transit +0.1)
- transit -1.0 — Rahu transits the 2nd house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.9 — Venus transits the 2nd house (93% of the month) — Venus brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 8th house) aspects the 2nd house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- natal -0.5 — In United States's foundation chart the 2nd house (national wealth) is ruled by Jupiter, which sits in a neutral sign in the 8th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 12th house) aspects the 2nd house — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 19 Aug 1966) rules the 11th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha -0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Saturn (until 21 Apr 1955) sits in the 11th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
📈 Trade, Markets & Technology
MixedGoverns trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment · Houses 3rd & 5th · Natural significators: Mercury, Rahu
Sentiment is changeable — rallies and sharp corrections can both occur, and trade or technology news cuts both ways. Volatility rather than a clear trend.
Why the charts say this — score -0.4 (natal +0.1 · dasha -0.6 · transit +0.2)
- transit -0.3 — Mars transits the 5th house (57% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 19 Aug 1966) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- natal +0.3 — In United States's foundation chart the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house; Ketu occupies the 3rd house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- transit +0.3 — Mercury transits the 3rd house (57% of the month) while retrograde — Mercury brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha -0.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Saturn (until 21 Apr 1955) rules the 3rd house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- transit +0.2 — Sun transits the 3rd house (43% of the month) — Sun brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict
MixedGoverns the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars
Tension simmers without necessarily boiling over: border incidents, security alerts or sharp rhetoric are possible, but the state remains in control.
Why the charts say this — score -0.6 (natal -0.3 · dasha -0.2 · transit -0.1)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 8th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- natal -0.5 — In United States's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Mars, which sits in a neutral sign in the 8th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house — Saturn brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 8th house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 19 Aug 1966) rules the 8th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha +0.0 — Antardasha lord Venus (until 13 Nov 1955) sits in the 8th house. In this chart Venus is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha is neutral for the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances
MixedGoverns treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals · Houses 7th & 3rd · Natural significators: Venus, Mercury
Relations are workable but uneven: some partners warm up while others cool. Negotiations drag but do not collapse.
Why the charts say this — score -0.5 (natal -0.3 · dasha -0.3 · transit +0.2)
- natal -0.5 — In United States's foundation chart the 7th house (foreign relations) is ruled by Venus, which sits in a neutral sign in the 8th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 19 Aug 1966) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit +0.2 — Mercury transits the 3rd house (57% of the month) while retrograde — Mercury brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha +0.2 — Antardasha lord Venus (until 13 Nov 1955) rules the 7th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Saturn (until 21 Apr 1955) rules the 3rd house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
🏥 Public Health & Welfare
ChallengingGoverns the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems · Houses 6th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon, Saturn
Greater risk of outbreaks, strain on hospitals and welfare systems, or health-related controversies. Prevention and preparedness matter more than usual.
Why the charts say this — score -1.4 (natal -0.8 · dasha -0.2 · transit -0.5)
- natal -0.5 — In United States's foundation chart the 6th house (armed forces and public health) is ruled by Mars, which sits in a neutral sign in the 8th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Saturn (until 21 Apr 1955) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order
FavourableGoverns the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace · Houses 4th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon
The public mood is steady and optimistic; protests, if any, stay peaceful, and the opposition has little traction. Social harmony and routine order prevail.
Why the charts say this — score +1.0 (natal +0.7 · dasha -0.3 · transit +0.6)
- natal +0.9 — 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.
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 8th house) aspects the 4th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha -0.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Saturn (until 21 Apr 1955) rules the 4th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 4th house (57% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit +0.2 — Mercury transits the 4th house (43% of the month) while retrograde — Mercury brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education
ChallengingGoverns the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale · Houses 9th & 5th · Natural significators: Jupiter
Controversy around the courts, religious institutions or the education system is likely: disputed rulings, scandals or clashes between institutions.
Why the charts say this — score -1.2 (natal +0.2 · dasha -0.4 · transit -1.0)
- transit -0.5 — Mars (from the 6th house) aspects the 9th house; Mars transits the 5th house (57% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 12th house) aspects the 9th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- natal +0.4 — In United States's foundation chart the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) is ruled by Moon, which sits in a neutral sign in the 4th house; Mercury and Rahu occupy the 9th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 19 Aug 1966) sits in the 9th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events
FavourableGoverns weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events · Houses 4th & 8th · Natural significators: Moon, Mars, Rahu, Ketu
Weather and crops are comparatively kind: adequate water, good harvest prospects and few severe natural events.
Why the charts say this — score +1.6 (natal +1.1 · dasha -0.5 · transit +1.0)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter (from the 8th house) aspects the 4th house; Jupiter transits the 8th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- natal +0.9 — 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.
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 8th house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 19 Aug 1966) rules the 8th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha -0.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Saturn (until 21 Apr 1955) rules the 4th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 4th house (57% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- transit +0.2 — Mercury transits the 4th house (43% of the month) while retrograde — Mercury brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in United States |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 1955 | Mercury 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. |
| 7 Feb 1955 | Full Moon in Cancer | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 12 Feb 1955 | Sun 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. |
| 12 Feb 1955 | Mercury enters Capricorn | 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. |
| 16 Feb 1955 | 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. |
| 22 Feb 1955 | New Moon in Aquarius | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): a fresh start or new focus around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 25 Feb 1955 | Mercury 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. |
| 26 Feb 1955 | Venus enters Capricorn | 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. |
All upcoming eclipses and major transits, with their effect on every country →
The nation's running dasha
Vimshottari dasha counted from the national Moon (Aquarius, Dhanishtha). The Mahadasha sets the long theme, the Antardasha the current chapter, the Pratyantardasha the month-to-month tone.
Mahadasha — Mercury (19 Aug 1949 → 19 Aug 1966). Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people. In United States's chart it rules the 8th and 11th houses (crisis and hidden affairs; parliament, allies and national income), sits in Cancer (the 9th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Mercury's themes — trade, media, communication, technology and young people — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Venus (13 Jan 1953 → 13 Nov 1955). Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties. In United States's chart it rules the 7th and 12th houses (foreign relations; losses and hidden enemies), sits in Gemini (the 8th house) in a neutral sign, and is neutral in function for this chart. While this period runs, Venus's themes — diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha — Saturn (8 Nov 1954 → 21 Apr 1955). Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance. In United States's chart it rules the 3rd and 4th houses (communication, media and neighbours; land, masses and domestic peace), sits in Virgo (the 11th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Saturn's themes — labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Saturn (8 Nov 1954 → 21 Apr 1955).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Libra, the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) of United States's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. A dusthana placement: pressure is sharper but also forces long-needed reform.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Gemini (retrograde), the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval — and its glance falls on the 12th, 2nd, 4th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 2nd house (national wealth) and Ketu in the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Aquarius; Saturn is in Libra).
12-month outlook
| Area | Feb 55 | Mar 55 | Apr 55 | May 55 | Jun 55 | Jul 55 | Aug 55 | Sep 55 | Oct 55 | Nov 55 | Dec 55 | Jan 56 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
The foundation chart — Declaration of Independence (Sibley chart)
🇺🇸 United States is a federal presidential republic and the world's largest economy by nominal output, with deep capital markets and global military reach. Its foundation chart is cast for the Declaration of Independence (Sibley chart) — 1776-07-04, 17:10 local time, Philadelphia — and rises in Scorpio, so Mars, lord of the Lagna, is the nation's ruler: it sits in Gemini (the 8th house) in a neutral sign. The 10th-house (government) lord Sun sits in the 8th house in a neutral sign. The Moon — the people — is in Aquarius in Dhanishtha nakshatra.
Concentrations: Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Venus together in Gemini (the 8th house). These natal conditions are the permanent "base score" used in every monthly verdict.
KP (Placidus) chart for Philadelphia at the founding moment, Lahiri ayanamsa — the same layout as the KP tab. The right-hand chart overlays the planets of February 15, 1955 (the 15th of the month) as "G·" (Gochar).
| Planet | Sign | Sign° | Abs° | House | Nakshatra | Inds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As | Scorpio (Sc) | 21°28′ | 231°28′ | H1 | Jyeshtha P2 | |
| Su | Gemini (Ge) | 22°35′ | 82°35′ | H8 | Punarvasu P1 | |
| Mo | Aquarius (Aq) | 6°26′ | 306°26′ | H3 | Dhanishtha P4 | ☾ |
| Ma | Gemini (Ge) | 0°38′ | 60°38′ | H7 | Mrigashira P3 | |
| Me | Cancer (Ca) | 3°27′ | 93°27′ | H8 | Pushya P1 | ℞ |
| Ju | Gemini (Ge) | 15°11′ | 75°11′ | H7 | Ardra P3 | |
| Ve | Gemini (Ge) | 12°22′ | 72°22′ | H7 | Ardra P2 | |
| Sa | Virgo (Vi) | 24°04′ | 174°04′ | H10 | Chitra P1 | |
| Ra | Cancer (Ca) | 16°51′ | 106°51′ | H8 | Ashlesha P1 | ℞ |
| Ke | Capricorn (Cp) | 16°51′ | 286°51′ | H2 | Shravana P3 | ℞ |
| House | Sign | Sign° | Nakshatra | NL | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | Scorpio (Sc) | 21°28′ | Jyeshtha P2 | Me | — |
| H2 | Sagittarius (Sg) | 25°10′ | Purva Ashadha P4 | Ve | Ke |
| H3 | Aquarius (Aq) | 3°57′ | Dhanishtha P4 | Ma | Mo |
| H4 | Pisces (Pi) | 10°08′ | Uttara Bhadrapada P3 | Sa | — |
| H5 | Aries (Ar) | 8°55′ | Ashwini P3 | Ke | — |
| H6 | Taurus (Ta) | 1°41′ | Krittika P2 | Su | — |
| H7 | Taurus (Ta) | 21°28′ | Rohini P4 | Mo | Ma, Ju, Ve |
| H8 | Gemini (Ge) | 25°10′ | Punarvasu P2 | Ju | Su, Me, Ra |
| H9 | Leo (Le) | 3°57′ | Magha P2 | Ke | — |
| H10 | Virgo (Vi) | 10°08′ | Hasta P1 | Mo | Sa |
| H11 | Libra (Li) | 8°55′ | Swati P1 | Ra | — |
| H12 | Scorpio (Sc) | 1°41′ | Vishakha P4 | Ju | — |
Key house domains
Lunation and eclipse charts this month
Each chart is cast for Philadelphia at the exact moment of the event — so you can see which house of the local chart it lights up.
How these verdicts are built
- Foundation chart. A country's chart is cast for its founding moment (sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsa, whole-sign houses counted from the rising sign). The 1st house is the nation, the 10th its government, the 2nd its wealth, the 7th its foreign relations, and so on.
- Areas and houses. Each area has governing houses and natural planets: for example Defence uses the 6th and 8th houses and Mars; the Economy uses the 2nd and 11th houses with Jupiter and Venus.
- Natal base. The lord of each governing house is checked for dignity (exalted, own sign, debilitated) and placement (kendra/trikona versus 6th/8th/12th), and benefic or malefic planets sitting in the house itself are counted.
- Dasha. The Mahadasha, Antardasha and Pratyantardasha lords are scored by whether they rule, occupy or naturally signify the area, multiplied by how functionally benefic or difficult they are in this particular chart and how strong they are.
- Transits. Every slow planet is placed by house from the national Lagna for each day of the month. Jupiter and Venus support the houses they pass through; Saturn, Mars and the nodes pressure them (except in the 3rd, 6th and 11th, where malefics help); Jupiter's, Saturn's and Mars's aspects are added, all weighted by how many days they spend there.
- Eclipses. A solar or lunar eclipse on a governing house is a strong negative for that area in the surrounding weeks.
- Label. The four totals add up to a score from −5 to +5, shown as Strongly favourable, Favourable, Mixed, Challenging or Under strain. The "Overall" figure is a weighted average of the nine areas.
Other countries
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.