🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — 2018
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 2018 the year for Sri Lanka reads mixed overall. The best month is December (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 — 2018
| 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 | December | August | A solar eclipse (11 Aug 2018) 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 | December | February | 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 | Favourable | January | February | A solar eclipse (15 Feb 2018) 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 | Mixed | December | January | Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 28 Jun 2018) rules the 6th house. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.) |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | April | June | Jupiter (from the 1st house) aspects the 7th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Favourable | March | January | Jupiter transits the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | February | July | A lunar eclipse (27 Jul 2018) 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 | May | February | A solar eclipse (15 Feb 2018) 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 | Challenging | December | July | A lunar eclipse (27 Jul 2018) falls in Capricorn, the 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2018 | 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. |
| 31 Jan 2018 | Lunar 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. |
| 15 Feb 2018 | Solar 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. |
| 7 Mar 2018 | 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. |
| 9 Mar 2018 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): matters of national character, vitality and public image slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 18 Apr 2018 | 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. |
| 2 May 2018 | 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. |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): delayed matters of national character, vitality and public image start moving again. |
| 13 Jul 2018 | Solar 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. |
| 27 Jul 2018 | Lunar eclipse (total) 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. |
| 11 Aug 2018 | Solar eclipse (partial) 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. |
| 6 Sep 2018 | 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 Oct 2018 | Jupiter enters Scorpio details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 2nd house (national wealth) — a supportive influence on treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 5 Nov 2018 | 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. |
| 23 Dec 2018 | 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mars – Jupiter | 22 Jul 2017 → 28 Jun 2018 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
| Mars – Saturn | 28 Jun 2018 → 7 Aug 2019 | labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance |
Annual charts — 2018
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 2018 · Lagna Virgo · Raja: Sun (weekday lord, in house 7)
℞ 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.
14 Apr 2018 · Lagna Taurus · Mantri: Saturn (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.