India, July 4 -- The United States marks a historic milestone on July 4, 2026, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Known as the nation's semiquincentennial, the occasion commemorates two and a half centuries since the signing of the Declaration in 1776. While the day is traditionally celebrated with parades, fireworks and patriotic events, some astrologers believe this year's Independence Day carries an added layer of symbolism.

Astrologer Lisa Stardust shared on Dazed that America's 250th birthday coincides with several significant planetary cycles that, in astrology, are associated with transformation, reflection and collective change. Although astrology is a belief system rather than a science, practi...