🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — 1955
The whole year at a glance: which months help, which hurt, the sky events that matter and the dasha periods running.
The year in brief
Mixed
Over 1955 the year for Sri Lanka reads mixed overall. The best month is January (mixed) and the hardest December (challenging). Across the year the strongest area is Trade, Markets & Technology and the one under most pressure is Government & Leadership.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1955
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Best and toughest months for each area
| Area | Year | Best month | Toughest month | Why it is toughest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Government & Leadership | Challenging | June | March | Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 10th house; Saturn transits the 1st house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Favourable | January | December | A solar eclipse (14 Dec 1955) falls in Scorpio, the 2nd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Favourable | February | September | In Sri Lanka's foundation chart the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) is ruled by Saturn, which sits in a neutral sign in the 10th house; Mercury and Venus occupy the 5th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | June | November | A lunar eclipse (29 Nov 1955) falls in Taurus, the 8th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | December | March | Mars transits the 7th house — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | May | October | Saturn transits the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | March | December | Mars (from the 1st house) aspects the 4th house; Mars transits the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | April | June | A solar eclipse (20 Jun 1955) falls in Gemini, the 9th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | June | November | A lunar eclipse (29 Nov 1955) falls in Taurus, the 8th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 1955 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into Sri Lanka's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — added pressure or sharper events around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 8 Jan 1955 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Gemini details → | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 28 Jan 1955 | Jupiter enters Gemini details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — a supportive influence on the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 16 Feb 1955 | Mars enters Aries | It moves into Sri Lanka's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 17 Mar 1955 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): delayed matters of the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy start moving again. |
| 31 Mar 1955 | Mars enters Taurus | It moves into Sri Lanka's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 3 May 1955 | Jupiter enters Cancer details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 10th house (government and head of state) — a supportive influence on the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 15 May 1955 | Mars enters Gemini | It moves into Sri Lanka's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — added pressure or sharper events around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
| 5 Jun 1955 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Scorpio details → | In the 2nd house (national wealth): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 20 Jun 1955 | Solar eclipse (total) in Gemini details → | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 30 Jun 1955 | Mars enters Cancer | It moves into Sri Lanka's 10th house (government and head of state) — added pressure or sharper events around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 19 Jul 1955 | Saturn turns direct | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): delayed matters of national character, vitality and public image start moving again. |
| 16 Aug 1955 | Mars enters Leo | It moves into Sri Lanka's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — added pressure or sharper events around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 18 Aug 1955 | Rahu enters Scorpio details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 18 Aug 1955 | Ketu enters Taurus details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — added pressure or sharper events around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 1 Oct 1955 | Jupiter enters Leo details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — a supportive influence on the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 2 Oct 1955 | Mars enters Virgo | It moves into Sri Lanka's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — added pressure or sharper events around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 11 Nov 1955 | Saturn enters Scorpio details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 18 Nov 1955 | Mars enters Libra | It moves into Sri Lanka's 1st house (the nation and its people) — added pressure or sharper events around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 29 Nov 1955 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Taurus details → | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 14 Dec 1955 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Scorpio details → | In the 2nd house (national wealth): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 18 Dec 1955 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): matters of the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
Eclipses, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars sign changes, and Jupiter and Saturn stations. Open any month for the full list including Mercury, Venus and the Moon.
Dasha periods running during the year
| Mahadasha – Antardasha | From → to | Antardasha lord stands for |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn – Jupiter | 25 Jul 1953 → 6 Feb 1956 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
Annual charts — 1955
Cast for Colombo (Placidus, Lahiri). The weekday of the moment gives the year's ruler: Raja for the Hindu new year, Mantri for the Sun's entry into Aries.
🌙 Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Vikram Samvat New Year — VS year theme chart
The first lunar day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha — start of the Hindu lunisolar new year. The Lagna governs the character of the year; the weekday lord is the Raja (king of the year) — its dignity shapes governance. Jupiter in H1/H9/H11 → prosperous year; Saturn in H1/H4/H10 → austerity; Rahu in H1 or aspecting the Moon → mass anxiety or epidemic risk.
24 Mar 1955 · Lagna Aries · Raja: Jupiter (weekday lord, in house 3)
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)
☀️ Mesha Sankranti
Solar New Year — Sun enters sidereal Aries (0° Mesha)
The moment the Sun crosses into sidereal Aries — the most important Sankranti of the year. The Lagna shows the solar year's character; the weekday lord is the Mantri (minister) who guides strategy. Sun exalted or in a kendra → national vitality; afflicted Sun → leadership crises; Saturn's house shows where the year demands discipline.
13 Apr 1955 · Lagna Aquarius · Mantri: Jupiter (weekday lord, in house 5)
℞ Retrograde☌ Combust☽ Shukla☾ KrishnaG· Gochar (transit)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this verdict worked out?
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.
Which chart is used for a country?
Sri Lanka uses its Independence chart (1948-02-04, 00:00, Colombo). 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.
Is this a forecast?
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.