🇺🇸 United States — August 2006
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 — August 2006
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events and Society, Stability & Law and Order; most pressure falls on Government & Leadership 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
ChallengingGoverns the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige · Houses 10th & 1st · Natural significators: Sun
Pressure on the top: rifts inside the ruling group, reputational damage, leadership changes or a loss of public trust are more likely than usual. Hasty decisions are the main risk.
Why the charts say this — score -2.1 (natal -0.8 · dasha +0.0 · transit -1.3)
- transit -1.1 — Mars transits the 10th house (94% of the month); Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure 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.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 10th house (48% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
💰 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 +0.5 (natal -0.3 · dasha +0.8 · transit +0.0)
- dasha +1.0 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 29 Aug 2006) 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 pratyantardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- 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 +0.3 — Ketu transits the 11th house while retrograde — Ketu brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 11th house — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- dasha -0.2 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 19 Nov 2006) rules the 11th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
📈 Trade, Markets & Technology
ChallengingGoverns trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment · Houses 3rd & 5th · Natural significators: Mercury, Rahu
Nervous markets, trade friction and technology or communication disruptions are more likely. Sharp swings, speculative excess followed by correction, and misleading headlines are typical.
Why the charts say this — score -1.1 (natal +0.1 · dasha +0.1 · transit -1.3)
- transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 5th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha +0.4 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 29 Aug 2006) rules the 5th house. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- 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 -0.3 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 19 Nov 2006) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 5th house; Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure 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 +0.3 (natal -0.3 · dasha +0.1 · transit +0.5)
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house; Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 8th house — 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 9th house) aspects the 6th house — Saturn brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- dasha +0.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 29 Aug 2006) sits in the 8th house. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- dasha -0.2 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 19 Nov 2006) rules the 8th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
🤝 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 -0.9 (natal -0.3 · dasha -0.3 · transit -0.3)
- 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 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 19 Nov 2006) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
🏥 Public Health & Welfare
MixedGoverns the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems · Houses 6th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon, Saturn
Mixed picture — seasonal illness, pressure on specific services or localised outbreaks, without a general breakdown.
Why the charts say this — score +0.3 (natal -0.8 · dasha +1.0 · transit -0.0)
- 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.)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- 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 9th house) aspects the 6th house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house; Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 6th house — Mars brings pressure 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 +3.1 (natal +0.7 · dasha +2.2 · transit +0.2)
- 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.)
- 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 12th house) aspects the 4th house — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.5 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education
MixedGoverns the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale · Houses 9th & 5th · Natural significators: Jupiter
The judiciary and institutions are in the news — rulings that divide opinion, or reforms that need time — without a crisis of authority.
Why the charts say this — score +0.7 (natal +0.2 · dasha +2.0 · transit -1.4)
- transit -1.5 — Saturn transits the 9th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- 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 +0.8 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 29 Aug 2006) 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 pratyantardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- transit +0.8 — Venus transits the 9th house (77% of the month) — Venus brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 5th house while retrograde — Rahu 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.
- transit +0.3 — Mercury transits the 9th house (61% of the month) — Mercury brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
🌦️ 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 +4.1 (natal +1.1 · dasha +2.3 · transit +0.7)
- 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.)
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 4th house; Jupiter (from the 12th house) aspects the 8th house — 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 -0.3 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha +0.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 29 Aug 2006) sits in the 8th house. In this chart Jupiter is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- dasha -0.2 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 19 Nov 2006) rules the 8th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in United States |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2006 | Mercury enters Cancer | It moves into United States's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — a supportive influence on the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 7 Aug 2006 | Venus enters Cancer | It moves into United States's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — a supportive influence on the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 9 Aug 2006 | Full Moon in Capricorn | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 16 Aug 2006 | Sun 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. |
| 23 Aug 2006 | New Moon in Leo | In the 10th house (government and head of state): a fresh start or new focus around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 24 Aug 2006 | Mercury enters Leo | It moves into United States's 10th house (government and head of state) — a supportive influence on the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 29 Aug 2006 | 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. |
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 — Mercury (19 Jun 2005 → 19 Nov 2006). 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.
Pratyantardasha — Jupiter (21 Jun 2006 → 29 Aug 2006). Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism. In United States's chart it rules the 2nd and 5th houses (national wealth; creativity, youth and markets), sits in Gemini (the 8th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Jupiter's themes — prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Jupiter (21 Jun 2006 → 29 Aug 2006); Saturn (29 Aug 2006 → 19 Nov 2006).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Cancer, the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) of United States's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. Expect slow, demanding progress rather than sudden change.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Libra, the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury — and its glance falls on the 4th, 6th, 8th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) and Ketu in the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Aquarius; Saturn is in Cancer).
12-month outlook
| Area | Aug 06 | Sep 06 | Oct 06 | Nov 06 | Dec 06 | Jan 07 | Feb 07 | Mar 07 | Apr 07 | May 07 | Jun 07 | Jul 07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 August 15, 2006 (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.