🇺🇸 United States — September 2056
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 2056
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Society, Stability & Law and Order and Justice, Religion & Education; most pressure falls on Economy & Public Finance and Defence, Security & Conflict.
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 +0.3)
- 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 +0.5 — Mercury transits the 10th house (97% of the month) — Mercury brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- 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.
💰 Economy & Public Finance
ChallengingGoverns the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains · Houses 2nd & 11th · Natural significators: Jupiter, Venus
Strain on public finances, banks or the currency is likely: slowing income, rising costs, funding gaps or a loss of confidence. Austerity talk and budget disputes are typical.
Why the charts say this — score -2.0 (natal -0.3 · dasha -0.3 · transit -1.4)
- transit -0.8 — Ketu transits the 2nd house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.8 — Saturn (from the 5th house) aspects the 2nd house; Saturn (from the 5th house) aspects the 11th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.5 — Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 2nd house; Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 11th house — Mars 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 +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 3rd house) aspects the 11th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.3 — Venus transits the 11th house (53% of the month) — Venus brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 19 Aug 2069) sits in the 11th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha 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 -0.5 (natal +0.1 · dasha -0.9 · transit +0.3)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter transits the 3rd house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.9 — Saturn transits the 5th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha -0.5 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 19 Aug 2069) rules the 3rd house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Ketu (until 11 Jun 2057) sits in the 3rd house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 3rd house — Mars 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.
🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict
ChallengingGoverns the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars
Elevated risk of conflict, terror incidents, accidents involving the forces or sharp escalation with a rival. Vigilance and restraint are both needed.
Why the charts say this — score -1.5 (natal -0.3 · dasha +0.0 · transit -1.2)
- transit -0.6 — Mars transits the 8th house — Mars brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 8th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure 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.
🤝 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 +0.0 (natal -0.3 · dasha -0.5 · transit +0.9)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter (from the 3rd house) aspects the 7th house; Jupiter transits the 3rd house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- 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 -0.5 — Saturn (from the 5th house) aspects the 7th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 19 Aug 2069) rules the 3rd house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- dasha -0.2 — Antardasha lord Ketu (until 11 Jun 2057) sits in the 3rd house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 3rd house — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
🏥 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 -0.6 (natal -0.8 · dasha +0.1 · transit +0.0)
- dasha +0.5 — Pratyantardasha lord Moon (until 24 Sep 2056) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha 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.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 19 Aug 2069) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha 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 +1.2 (natal +0.7 · dasha +0.6 · transit +0.0)
- dasha +1.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Moon (until 24 Sep 2056) 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 pratyantardasha 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.
- dasha -0.5 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 19 Aug 2069) rules the 4th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
⚖️ 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 +0.6 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.7 · transit -0.3)
- transit -0.9 — Saturn transits the 5th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha +0.7 — Pratyantardasha lord Moon (until 24 Sep 2056) rules the 9th house. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 3rd house) aspects the 9th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support 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.
🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events
MixedGoverns weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events · Houses 4th & 8th · Natural significators: Moon, Mars, Rahu, Ketu
Weather is uneven — good in some regions and troubled in others. Local floods, heat or dry spells are possible but not widespread.
Why the charts say this — score +0.2 (natal +1.1 · dasha +0.3 · transit -1.2)
- dasha +1.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Moon (until 24 Sep 2056) 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 pratyantardasha 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 — Mars transits the 8th house — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 8th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.5 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 19 Aug 2069) rules the 4th house. In this chart Saturn is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Ketu (until 11 Jun 2057) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in United States |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 2056 | 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. |
| 13 Sep 2056 | Mercury turns direct | In the 10th house (government and head of state): delayed matters of the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world start moving again. |
| 16 Sep 2056 | 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. |
| 16 Sep 2056 | 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. |
| 23 Sep 2056 | Full Moon in Pisces | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 27 Sep 2056 | Jupiter 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. |
| 29 Sep 2056 | 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. |
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 — Saturn (19 Aug 2050 → 19 Aug 2069). 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.
Antardasha — Ketu (2 May 2056 → 11 Jun 2057). Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events. In United States's chart it owns no house (a shadow planet that acts through its sign lord and conjunctions), sits in Capricorn (the 3rd house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Ketu's themes — hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha — Moon (21 Aug 2056 → 24 Sep 2056). 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 periods inside this month: Moon (21 Aug 2056 → 24 Sep 2056); Mars (24 Sep 2056 → 17 Oct 2056).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Pisces (retrograde), the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) of United States's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. Expect slow, demanding progress rather than sudden change.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Capricorn (retrograde), the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states — and its glance falls on the 7th, 9th, 11th 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 last phase (Saturn one sign after the national Moon) — the Moon is the people, so public mood, morale and living conditions feel heavier than usual.
12-month outlook
| Area | Sep 56 | Oct 56 | Nov 56 | Dec 56 | Jan 57 | Feb 57 | Mar 57 | Apr 57 | May 57 | Jun 57 | Jul 57 | Aug 57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 2056 (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.