🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — 1988
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
Favourable
Over 1988 the year for Sri Lanka reads favourable overall. The best month is February (favourable) and the hardest March (mixed). Across the year the strongest area is Economy & Public Finance and the one under most pressure is Government & Leadership.
Month-by-month heat-map — 1988
| 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 | Mixed | September | August | 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 | Favourable | December | September | A solar eclipse (11 Sep 1988) falls in Leo, the 11th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | March | August | A lunar eclipse (27 Aug 1988) falls in Aquarius, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Favourable | July | March | A solar eclipse (18 Mar 1988) falls in Pisces, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Favourable | March | January | Antardasha lord Rahu (until 7 Apr 1990) sits in the 7th house. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.) |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | January | March | A solar eclipse (18 Mar 1988) falls in Pisces, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | November | April | Mars transits the 4th house — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | May | August | A lunar eclipse (27 Aug 1988) falls in Aquarius, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Favourable | July | April | Mars transits the 4th house — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 1988 | Jupiter enters Aries details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 7th house (foreign relations) — a supportive influence on treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 12 Feb 1988 | 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. |
| 3 Mar 1988 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Leo details → | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 6 Mar 1988 | Rahu enters Aquarius details → | 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. |
| 6 Mar 1988 | Ketu enters Leo details → | 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 Mar 1988 | Solar eclipse (total) in Pisces details → | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 28 Mar 1988 | 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. |
| 11 Apr 1988 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 12 May 1988 | 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. |
| 19 Jun 1988 | Jupiter enters Taurus details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — a supportive influence on disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 30 Jun 1988 | 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. |
| 27 Aug 1988 | Lunar eclipse (partial) in Aquarius details → | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 30 Aug 1988 | 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. |
| 11 Sep 1988 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Leo details → | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 24 Sep 1988 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): matters of disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Venus – Rahu | 7 Apr 1987 → 7 Apr 1990 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
Annual charts — 1988
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.
18 Mar 1988 · Lagna Pisces · Raja: Venus (weekday lord, in house 1)
℞ 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 1988 · Lagna Leo · Mantri: Mercury (weekday lord, in house 8)
℞ 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.