🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — 2009
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 2009 the year for Sri Lanka reads mixed overall. The best month is April (favourable) and the hardest July (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 — 2009
| 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 | September | July | A solar eclipse (22 Jul 2009) falls in Cancer, the 10th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 💰 Economy & Public Finance | Favourable | May | November | In Sri Lanka's foundation chart the 2nd house (national wealth) is ruled by Mars, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house; Moon and Jupiter occupy the 2nd house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one. |
| 📈 Trade, Markets & Technology | Mixed | December | July | A lunar eclipse (7 Jul 2009) falls in Sagittarius, the 3rd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict | Mixed | April | July | Mars transits the 8th house (90% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | December | July | A lunar eclipse (7 Jul 2009) falls in Sagittarius, the 3rd house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | May | December | Mahadasha lord Moon (until 7 Feb 2016) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this mahadasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.) |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | November | January | A solar eclipse (26 Jan 2009) falls in Capricorn, the 4th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Mixed | July | December | A lunar eclipse (31 Dec 2009) 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 | November | August | Jupiter transits the 4th house; Jupiter (from the 4th house) aspects the 8th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events. |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2009 | Solar eclipse (annular) in Capricorn details → | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 27 Jan 2009 | 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. |
| 9 Feb 2009 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Cancer details → | In the 10th house (government and head of state): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 7 Mar 2009 | 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. |
| 14 Apr 2009 | 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. |
| 1 May 2009 | Jupiter enters Aquarius details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — a supportive influence on education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 17 May 2009 | Saturn turns direct | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): delayed matters of the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations start moving again. |
| 23 May 2009 | 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. |
| 15 Jun 2009 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): matters of education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 3 Jul 2009 | 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. |
| 7 Jul 2009 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Sagittarius details → | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 22 Jul 2009 | Solar eclipse (total) in Cancer details → | In the 10th house (government and head of state): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 30 Jul 2009 | Jupiter enters Capricorn details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — a supportive influence on territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 6 Aug 2009 | Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in Capricorn details → | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 16 Aug 2009 | 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. |
| 9 Sep 2009 | Saturn enters Virgo details → | 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. |
| 4 Oct 2009 | 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. |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): delayed matters of territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather start moving again. |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Rahu enters Sagittarius details → | 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. |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Ketu enters Gemini details → | 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. |
| 19 Dec 2009 | Jupiter enters Aquarius details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — a supportive influence on education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 31 Dec 2009 | Lunar eclipse (partial) 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moon – Rahu | 7 Jul 2007 → 7 Jan 2009 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
| Moon – Jupiter | 7 Jan 2009 → 7 May 2010 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
Annual charts — 2009
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.
27 Mar 2009 · Lagna Scorpio · Raja: Venus (weekday lord, in house 5)
℞ 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 2009 · Lagna Sagittarius · Mantri: Mars (weekday lord, in house 2)
℞ 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.