🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — 1956
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 1956 the year for Sri Lanka reads mixed overall. The best month is March (mixed) and the hardest June (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Justice, Religion & Education and the one under most pressure is Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1956
| 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 | April | June | In Sri Lanka's foundation chart the 10th house (government and head of state) is ruled by Moon, which sits debilitated (weak) in the 2nd house; Saturn occupies the 10th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Mixed | August | December | A solar eclipse (2 Dec 1956) 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 | March | November | 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 | December | June | A solar eclipse (8 Jun 1956) 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 | Favourable | March | April | Mercury transits the 7th house (50% of the month) — Mercury brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | December | June | Pratyantardasha lord Ketu (until 1 Aug 1956) sits in the 1st house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.) |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | November | May | Mars transits the 4th house (71% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Favourable | May | January | 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. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Challenging | December | June | A solar eclipse (8 Jun 1956) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 1956 | Mars enters Scorpio | 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 Feb 1956 | Mars enters Sagittarius | It moves into Sri Lanka's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 12 Mar 1956 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 2nd house (national wealth): matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 14 Mar 1956 | 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. |
| 4 Apr 1956 | Mars enters Capricorn | It moves into Sri Lanka's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — added pressure or sharper events around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 17 Apr 1956 | Jupiter 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. |
| 21 May 1956 | 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. |
| 22 May 1956 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into Sri Lanka's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 24 May 1956 | Lunar eclipse (partial) 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. |
| 8 Jun 1956 | Solar eclipse (total) 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. |
| 31 Jul 1956 | Saturn turns direct | In the 2nd house (national wealth): delayed matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves start moving again. |
| 2 Aug 1956 | 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. |
| 18 Aug 1956 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into Sri Lanka's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 28 Oct 1956 | Jupiter enters Virgo details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 18 Nov 1956 | Lunar eclipse (total) 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. |
| 21 Nov 1956 | 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. |
| 2 Dec 1956 | Solar eclipse (partial) 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. |
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 |
| Mercury – Mercury | 7 Feb 1956 → 4 Jul 1958 | trade, media, communication, technology and young people |
Annual charts — 1956
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.
11 Apr 1956 · Lagna Taurus · Raja: Mercury (weekday lord, in house 12)
℞ 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 1956 · Lagna Gemini · Mantri: Venus (weekday lord, in house 12)
℞ 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.