🇺🇸 United States — September 2020
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 — September 2020
Favourable Favourable overall: strongest areas are Economy & Public Finance and Defence, Security & Conflict; most pressure falls on Government & Leadership and Foreign Relations & Alliances.
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 -0.5 (natal -0.8 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.2)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 2nd house) aspects the 10th house — 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.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 10th house (53% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 6th house) aspects the 1st house while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
💰 Economy & Public Finance
FavourableGoverns the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains · Houses 2nd & 11th · Natural significators: Jupiter, Venus
Revenues, credit and confidence are supported. Growth data, bank balance sheets and the currency are more likely to surprise on the upside, and funding for public projects flows more easily.
Why the charts say this — score +2.3 (natal -0.3 · dasha +1.6 · transit +1.1)
- dasha +1.5 — 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.)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter transits the 2nd house — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.6 — Ketu transits the 2nd house (77% of the month) while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure 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 +0.2 — Mercury transits the 11th house (67% of the month) — Mercury brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- dasha +0.0 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 29 Nov 2020) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha is neutral for the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
📈 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 +0.2 · transit +0.2)
- dasha +0.5 — Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 25 Sep 2021) rules the 5th house. 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.)
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Rahu (until 19 Aug 2034) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- 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 +0.2 — Saturn transits the 3rd house; Saturn (from the 3rd house) aspects the 5th house while retrograde — Saturn brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
🛡️ 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 +0.5 · transit +1.1)
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 2nd house) aspects the 6th house; Jupiter (from the 2nd 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 — Mars transits the 6th house while retrograde — Mars brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.5 — Rahu transits the 8th house (77% of the month) while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- dasha +0.4 — Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 25 Sep 2021) sits in the 8th house. 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.)
- dasha +0.0 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 29 Nov 2020) sits in the 8th house. In this chart Venus is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha 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 -0.2 (natal -0.3 · dasha +0.1 · transit +0.1)
- 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 transits the 3rd house while retrograde — Saturn brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit -0.2 — Rahu transits the 7th house (23% of the month) while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 29 Nov 2020) 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 pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
🏥 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 +0.2 (natal -0.8 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.9)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 2nd 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 +0.3 — Mars transits the 6th house; Mars (from the 6th house) aspects the 1st house while retrograde — Mars brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order
MixedGoverns the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace · Houses 4th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon
The public mood is restless in places — demonstrations, strikes or political noise are likely, but they remain manageable.
Why the charts say this — score +0.5 (natal +0.7 · dasha +0.0 · transit -0.2)
- 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 -0.2 — Mars (from the 6th house) aspects the 1st house while retrograde — 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 +0.7 · transit -0.2)
- dasha +1.2 — 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.)
- transit +0.9 — Venus transits the 9th house (90% of the month) — Venus brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.8 — Saturn (from the 3rd house) aspects the 9th house; Saturn (from the 3rd house) aspects the 5th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Rahu (until 19 Aug 2034) sits in the 9th house. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- 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 — Mars (from the 6th house) aspects the 9th house while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
🌦️ 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 +1.1 (natal +1.1 · dasha +0.1 · transit -0.1)
- 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 — Rahu transits the 8th house (77% of the month) while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha +0.4 — Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 25 Sep 2021) sits in the 8th house. 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.)
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 2nd house) aspects the 8th house — Jupiter brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Rahu (until 19 Aug 2034) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- dasha +0.0 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 29 Nov 2020) sits in the 8th house. In this chart Venus is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha is neutral for the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in United States |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 2020 | Full Moon in Aquarius | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 2 Sep 2020 | Mercury 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. |
| 10 Sep 2020 | Mars 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. |
| 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. |
| 16 Sep 2020 | Sun 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. |
| 17 Sep 2020 | New Moon in Virgo | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): a fresh start or new focus around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 22 Sep 2020 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 27 Sep 2020 | Venus 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 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. |
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 — Rahu (19 Aug 2016 → 19 Aug 2034). 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.
Antardasha — Jupiter (1 May 2019 → 25 Sep 2021). 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 — Venus (5 Jul 2020 → 29 Nov 2020). 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 periods inside this month: Venus (5 Jul 2020 → 29 Nov 2020).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Capricorn (retrograde), the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) of United States's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. An upachaya (growing) house: Saturn works constructively here over time.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Sagittarius, the 2nd house (national wealth). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves — and its glance falls on the 6th, 8th, 10th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) and Ketu in the 2nd house (national wealth). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves.
Sade Sati of the nation — Saturn is in the first phase (Saturn one sign before the national Moon) — the Moon is the people, so public mood, morale and living conditions feel heavier than usual.
12-month outlook
| Area | Sep 20 | Oct 20 | Nov 20 | Dec 20 | Jan 21 | Feb 21 | Mar 21 | Apr 21 | May 21 | Jun 21 | Jul 21 | Aug 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 September 15, 2020 (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.