🇺🇸 United States — November 1999
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 — November 1999
Favourable Favourable overall: strongest areas are Society, Stability & Law and Order and Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events; most pressure falls on Foreign Relations & Alliances and Trade, Markets & Technology.
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 -0.1 (natal -0.8 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.6)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 6th house) aspects the 10th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- 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 +0.3 (natal -0.3 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.6)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 6th house) aspects the 2nd house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.6 — Mars transits the 2nd house (57% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.6 — Venus transits the 11th house (93% of the month) — Venus 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.
📈 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 -0.1 (natal +0.1 · dasha -0.2 · transit +0.0)
- transit +0.5 — Ketu transits the 3rd house while retrograde — Ketu brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 6th house) aspects the 3rd house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- 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.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 16 Nov 1999) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict
FavourableGoverns the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars
The security picture is calmer than usual: the forces are well-led and well-supplied, rivals are held in check and internal order is maintained with little drama.
Why the charts say this — score +1.2 (natal -0.3 · dasha +0.0 · transit +1.5)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter transits the 6th 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 -0.2 — Mars (from the 2nd house) aspects the 8th house; Mars (from the 3rd house) aspects the 6th house — Mars brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit +0.2 — Saturn transits the 6th house; Saturn (from the 6th house) aspects the 8th house while retrograde — Saturn brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
🤝 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 -0.3 (natal -0.3 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.0)
- 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.
- transit +0.3 — Ketu transits the 3rd house while retrograde — Ketu brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 6th house) aspects the 3rd house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
🏥 Public Health & Welfare
Strongly favourableGoverns the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems · Houses 6th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon, Saturn
Public health holds up well: outbreaks are contained, hospitals cope and welfare programmes reach people. Health-sector reforms and campaigns are better received.
Why the charts say this — score +3.1 (natal -0.8 · dasha +1.8 · transit +2.0)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter transits the 6th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha +1.0 — Mahadasha lord Moon (until 19 Aug 2009) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- dasha +0.8 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 19 Jun 2000) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- 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 transits the 6th house while retrograde — Saturn brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order
Strongly 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 +4.6 (natal +0.7 · dasha +3.9 · transit +0.0)
- dasha +2.2 — Mahadasha lord Moon (until 19 Aug 2009) sits in the 4th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- dasha +1.7 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 19 Jun 2000) sits in the 4th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- 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.
⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education
FavourableGoverns the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale · Houses 9th & 5th · Natural significators: Jupiter
The courts, universities and religious institutions command respect; landmark rulings and education initiatives are received well and the national mood is hopeful.
Why the charts say this — score +1.1 (natal +0.2 · dasha +2.4 · transit -1.4)
- dasha +1.5 — Mahadasha lord Moon (until 19 Aug 2009) rules the 9th house. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- dasha +1.1 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 19 Jun 2000) rules the 9th house. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit -1.0 — Rahu transits the 9th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.4 — Mars (from the 2nd house) aspects the 9th house; Mars (from the 2nd house) aspects the 5th house; Mars (from the 3rd house) aspects the 9th house — Mars 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 -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 16 Nov 1999) sits in the 9th house. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events
Strongly 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 +4.5 (natal +1.1 · dasha +3.7 · transit -0.3)
- dasha +2.2 — Mahadasha lord Moon (until 19 Aug 2009) sits in the 4th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- dasha +1.7 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 19 Jun 2000) sits in the 4th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- 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 -0.3 — Saturn (from the 6th house) aspects the 8th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 16 Nov 1999) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in United States |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 1999 | Venus enters Virgo | 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. |
| 5 Nov 1999 | Mercury 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. |
| 8 Nov 1999 | New Moon in Libra | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): a fresh start or new focus around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 15 Nov 1999 | Mercury enters Libra | It moves into United States's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 16 Nov 1999 | Sun 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. |
| 17 Nov 1999 | 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. |
| 23 Nov 1999 | Full Moon in Taurus | In the 7th house (foreign relations): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 25 Nov 1999 | Mercury turns direct | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): delayed matters of foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury start moving again. |
| 30 Nov 1999 | Venus enters Libra | It moves into United States's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
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 — Moon (19 Aug 1999 → 19 Aug 2009). Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water. In United States's chart it rules the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning), sits in Aquarius (the 4th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Moon's themes — the people, the public mood, food and water — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Moon (19 Aug 1999 → 19 Jun 2000). Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water. In United States's chart it rules the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning), sits in Aquarius (the 4th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Moon's themes — the people, the public mood, food and water — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha — Rahu (2 Oct 1999 → 16 Nov 1999). Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements. In United States's chart it owns no house (a shadow planet that acts through its sign lord and conjunctions), sits in Cancer (the 9th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Rahu's themes — foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Rahu (2 Oct 1999 → 16 Nov 1999); Jupiter (16 Nov 1999 → 27 Dec 1999).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Aries (retrograde), the 6th house (armed forces and public health) of United States's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. A dusthana placement: pressure is sharper but also forces long-needed reform.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Aries (retrograde), the 6th house (armed forces and public health). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt — and its glance falls on the 10th, 12th, 2nd houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) and Ketu in the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Aquarius; Saturn is in Aries).
12-month outlook
| Area | Nov 99 | Dec 99 | Jan 00 | Feb 00 | Mar 00 | Apr 00 | May 00 | Jun 00 | Jul 00 | Aug 00 | Sep 00 | Oct 00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 November 15, 1999 (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.
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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.