🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — 2025
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 2025 the year for Sri Lanka reads mixed overall. The best month is July (mixed) 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 — 2025
| 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 | November | April | 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 | June | March | A lunar eclipse (14 Mar 2025) 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 | December | September | A lunar eclipse (7 Sep 2025) 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 | April | December | Mars (from the 2nd house) aspects the 8th house; Mars (from the 3rd house) aspects the 6th house — Mars brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security. |
| 🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances | Mixed | June | February | Saturn (from the 5th house) aspects the 7th house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals. |
| 🏥 Public Health & Welfare | Mixed | April | December | Saturn transits the 6th house — Saturn brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems. |
| 👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order | Mixed | November | May | Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house; Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace. |
| ⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education | Favourable | August | March | Mars transits the 9th house — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale. |
| 🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events | Mixed | February | September | Mahadasha lord Rahu (until 7 Feb 2041) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.) |
Major sky events of the year
| Date | Event | What it touches in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2025 | 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. |
| 4 Feb 2025 | Jupiter turns direct | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): delayed matters of disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval start moving again. |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Lunar eclipse (total) 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. |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Solar eclipse (partial) 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. |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Saturn enters Pisces details → | 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 Apr 2025 | 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. |
| 14 May 2025 | 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. |
| 18 May 2025 | 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. |
| 18 May 2025 | 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. |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 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. |
| 13 Jul 2025 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): matters of military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 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. |
| 7 Sep 2025 | Lunar eclipse (total) 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. |
| 13 Sep 2025 | 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. |
| 21 Sep 2025 | Solar eclipse (partial) in Virgo details → | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): eclipses are the strongest disturbers of a month; expect unsettling news or turning points around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury, building for weeks either side of the date. |
| 18 Oct 2025 | 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. |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 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. |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Jupiter turns retrograde | In the 10th house (government and head of state): matters of the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Saturn turns direct | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): delayed matters of military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt start moving again. |
| 5 Dec 2025 | 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. |
| 7 Dec 2025 | 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu – Rahu | 7 Feb 2023 → 19 Oct 2025 | foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements |
| Rahu – Jupiter | 19 Oct 2025 → 13 Mar 2028 | prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism |
Annual charts — 2025
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.
30 Mar 2025 · Lagna Leo · Raja: Sun (weekday lord, in house 8)
℞ 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 2025 · Lagna Aquarius · Mantri: Moon (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.