🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — November 1958
Sri Lanka is a presidential republic whose economy leans on tea, apparel, tourism and remittances. Here is what its national chart, the running dasha and this month's sky say about each area of national life — and exactly why.
At a glance — November 1958
Favourable Favourable overall: strongest areas are Justice, Religion & Education and Trade, Markets & Technology; most pressure falls on Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events and Government & Leadership.
Area-by-area outlook
Open "Why the charts say this" under any area to see the exact chart facts behind its verdict.
🏛️ Government & Leadership
MixedGoverns the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige · Houses 10th & 1st · Natural significators: Sun
The government can act, but not without friction — coalition strains, court or media pushback and uneven public support are likely. Progress comes through compromise rather than force.
Why the charts say this — score -0.6 (natal -1.4 · dasha -0.2 · transit +1.0)
- natal -1.3 — 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.
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit +0.3 — Venus transits the 1st house (47% of the month) — Venus brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 7th house) aspects the 10th house; Mars (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- dasha -0.2 — Antardasha lord Ketu (until 1 Jul 1959) sits in the 1st house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
💰 Economy & Public Finance
FavourableGoverns the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains · Houses 2nd & 11th · Natural significators: Jupiter, Venus
Revenues, credit and confidence are supported. Growth data, bank balance sheets and the currency are more likely to surprise on the upside, and funding for public projects flows more easily.
Why the charts say this — score +1.2 (natal +1.5 · dasha -0.2 · transit -0.1)
- natal +1.4 — 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.
- transit +0.5 — Venus transits the 2nd house (53% of the month) — Venus brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.4 — Mars (from the 7th house) aspects the 2nd house; Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 2nd house; Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 11th house while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.4 — Saturn transits the 2nd house (23% of the month); Saturn (from the 2nd house) aspects the 11th house — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.4 — Mercury transits the 2nd house (80% of the month) — Mercury brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 2nd house (50% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Mars (until 2 Dec 1958) rules the 2nd house and sits in the 11th house. In this chart Mars is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Mars stands for the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest.)
📈 Trade, Markets & Technology
FavourableGoverns trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment · Houses 3rd & 5th · Natural significators: Mercury, Rahu
Commerce, media and technology are in a constructive phase; sentiment in the markets leans optimistic and trade links, telecom and logistics run smoothly.
Why the charts say this — score +1.4 (natal +0.7 · dasha +0.4 · transit +0.4)
- natal +0.7 — 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.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 1st house) aspects the 5th house — Jupiter brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha +0.4 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 7 Feb 1973) sits in the 5th house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 3rd house while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit +0.2 — Saturn transits the 3rd house (77% of the month); Saturn (from the 3rd house) aspects the 5th house — Saturn brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict
MixedGoverns the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars
Tension simmers without necessarily boiling over: border incidents, security alerts or sharp rhetoric are possible, but the state remains in control.
Why the charts say this — score +0.3 (natal +0.2 · dasha -0.1 · transit +0.2)
- transit +0.5 — Ketu transits the 6th house while retrograde — Ketu brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.3 — Mars transits the 8th house (57% of the month) while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- dasha -0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Mars (until 2 Dec 1958) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mars is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Mars stands for the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest.)
🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances
MixedGoverns treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals · Houses 7th & 3rd · Natural significators: Venus, Mercury
Relations are workable but uneven: some partners warm up while others cool. Negotiations drag but do not collapse.
Why the charts say this — score +0.3 (natal -0.1 · dasha +0.1 · transit +0.3)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 1st house) aspects the 7th house — Jupiter brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit -0.5 — Mars transits the 7th house (43% of the month); Mars (from the 8th house) aspects the 3rd house while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit +0.2 — Saturn transits the 3rd house (77% of the month) — Saturn brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 7 Feb 1973) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha -0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Mars (until 2 Dec 1958) rules the 7th house. In this chart Mars is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Mars stands for the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest.)
🏥 Public Health & Welfare
FavourableGoverns the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems · Houses 6th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon, Saturn
Public health holds up well: outbreaks are contained, hospitals cope and welfare programmes reach people. Health-sector reforms and campaigns are better received.
Why the charts say this — score +1.4 (natal -0.0 · dasha -0.2 · transit +1.7)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit +0.5 — Ketu transits the 6th house while retrograde — Ketu brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit +0.3 — Venus transits the 1st house (47% of the month) — Venus brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha -0.2 — Antardasha lord Ketu (until 1 Jul 1959) sits in the 1st house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order
MixedGoverns the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace · Houses 4th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon
The public mood is restless in places — demonstrations, strikes or political noise are likely, but they remain manageable.
Why the charts say this — score +0.8 (natal -0.1 · dasha -0.2 · transit +1.2)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit +0.3 — Venus transits the 1st house (47% of the month) — Venus brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha -0.2 — Antardasha lord Ketu (until 1 Jul 1959) sits in the 1st house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education
FavourableGoverns the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale · Houses 9th & 5th · Natural significators: Jupiter
The courts, universities and religious institutions command respect; landmark rulings and education initiatives are received well and the national mood is hopeful.
Why the charts say this — score +2.0 (natal +1.1 · dasha +0.5 · transit +0.4)
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 1st house) aspects the 9th house; Jupiter (from the 1st house) aspects the 5th house — Jupiter brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- natal +0.7 — 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.
- transit -0.6 — Saturn (from the 3rd house) aspects the 9th house; Saturn (from the 3rd house) aspects the 5th house — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha +0.5 — Mahadasha lord Mercury (until 7 Feb 1973) rules the 9th house and sits in the 5th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- natal +0.4 — In Sri Lanka's foundation chart the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) is ruled by Mercury, which sits in a neutral sign in the 5th house. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events
MixedGoverns weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events · Houses 4th & 8th · Natural significators: Moon, Mars, Rahu, Ketu
Weather is uneven — good in some regions and troubled in others. Local floods, heat or dry spells are possible but not widespread.
Why the charts say this — score -0.8 (natal +0.1 · dasha -0.4 · transit -0.5)
- transit -0.3 — Mars transits the 8th house (57% of the month) while retrograde — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Ketu (until 1 Jul 1959) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
- transit -0.2 — Saturn (from the 2nd house) aspects the 4th house; Saturn (from the 2nd house) aspects the 8th house — Saturn brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Mars (until 2 Dec 1958) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mars is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Mars stands for the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 1958 | Saturn 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. |
| 11 Nov 1958 | New Moon in Libra | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): a fresh start or new focus around national character, vitality and public image. |
| 14 Nov 1958 | Venus enters Scorpio | It moves into Sri Lanka's 2nd house (national wealth) — a supportive influence on treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 15 Nov 1958 | Sun 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. |
| 17 Nov 1958 | 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. |
| 24 Nov 1958 | Mercury enters Sagittarius | It moves into Sri Lanka's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — a supportive influence on press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 26 Nov 1958 | Full Moon in Taurus | In the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 30 Nov 1958 | Mercury 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. |
All upcoming eclipses and major transits, with their effect on every country →
The nation's running dasha
Vimshottari dasha counted from the national Moon (Scorpio, Anuradha). The Mahadasha sets the long theme, the Antardasha the current chapter, the Pratyantardasha the month-to-month tone.
Mahadasha — Mercury (7 Feb 1956 → 7 Feb 1973). Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people. In Sri Lanka's chart it rules the 9th and 12th houses (law, religion and higher learning; losses and hidden enemies), sits in Aquarius (the 5th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Mercury's themes — trade, media, communication, technology and young people — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Ketu (4 Jul 1958 → 1 Jul 1959). Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events. In Sri Lanka's chart it owns no house (a shadow planet that acts through its sign lord and conjunctions), sits in Libra (the 1st house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Ketu's themes — hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha — Mars (10 Nov 1958 → 2 Dec 1958). Mars stands for the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest. In Sri Lanka's chart it rules the 2nd and 7th houses (national wealth; foreign relations), sits in Leo (the 11th house) in a neutral sign, and is neutral in function for this chart. While this period runs, Mars's themes — the military, police, accidents, fires and civil unrest — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Moon (11 Oct 1958 → 10 Nov 1958); Mars (10 Nov 1958 → 2 Dec 1958).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Sagittarius, the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) of Sri Lanka's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. An upachaya (growing) house: Saturn works constructively here over time.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Libra, the 1st house (the nation and its people). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — national character, vitality and public image — and its glance falls on the 5th, 7th, 9th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) and Ketu in the 6th house (armed forces and public health). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt.
Sade Sati of the nation — Saturn is in the last phase (Saturn one sign after the national Moon) — the Moon is the people, so public mood, morale and living conditions feel heavier than usual.
12-month outlook
| Area | Nov 58 | Dec 58 | Jan 59 | Feb 59 | Mar 59 | Apr 59 | May 59 | Jun 59 | Jul 59 | Aug 59 | Sep 59 | Oct 59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
The foundation chart — Independence
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka is a presidential republic whose economy leans on tea, apparel, tourism and remittances. Its foundation chart is cast for the Independence — 1948-02-04, 00:00 local time, Colombo — and rises in Libra, so Venus, lord of the Lagna, is the nation's ruler: it sits in Aquarius (the 5th house) in a neutral sign. The 10th-house (government) lord Moon sits in the 2nd house debilitated (weak). The Moon — the people — is in Scorpio in Anuradha nakshatra.
Planets under strain by sign: Moon (debilitated). These natal conditions are the permanent "base score" used in every monthly verdict.
KP (Placidus) chart for Colombo at the founding moment, Lahiri ayanamsa — the same layout as the KP tab. The right-hand chart overlays the planets of November 15, 1958 (the 15th of the month) as "G·" (Gochar).
| Planet | Sign | Sign° | Abs° | House | Nakshatra | Inds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As | Libra (Li) | 17°38′ | 197°38′ | H1 | Swati P4 | |
| Su | Capricorn (Cp) | 20°43′ | 290°43′ | H4 | Shravana P4 | |
| Mo | Scorpio (Sc) | 11°02′ | 221°02′ | H1 | Anuradha P3 | ☾ |
| Ma | Leo (Le) | 10°00′ | 130°00′ | H10 | Magha P4 | ℞ |
| Me | Aquarius (Aq) | 8°57′ | 308°57′ | H4 | Shatabhisha P1 | |
| Ju | Scorpio (Sc) | 28°43′ | 238°43′ | H2 | Jyeshtha P4 | |
| Ve | Aquarius (Aq) | 27°12′ | 327°12′ | H5 | Purva Bhadrapada P3 | |
| Sa | Cancer (Ca) | 26°32′ | 116°32′ | H10 | Ashlesha P3 | ℞ |
| Ra | Aries (Ar) | 25°54′ | 25°54′ | H7 | Bharani P4 | ℞ |
| Ke | Libra (Li) | 25°54′ | 205°54′ | H1 | Vishakha P2 | ℞ |
| House | Sign | Sign° | Nakshatra | NL | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | Libra (Li) | 17°38′ | Swati P4 | Ra | Mo, Ke |
| H2 | Scorpio (Sc) | 16°51′ | Jyeshtha P1 | Me | Ju |
| H3 | Sagittarius (Sg) | 15°20′ | Purva Ashadha P1 | Ve | — |
| H4 | Capricorn (Cp) | 14°40′ | Shravana P2 | Mo | Su, Me |
| H5 | Aquarius (Aq) | 15°49′ | Shatabhisha P3 | Ra | Ve |
| H6 | Pisces (Pi) | 17°36′ | Revati P1 | Me | — |
| H7 | Aries (Ar) | 17°38′ | Bharani P2 | Ve | Ra |
| H8 | Taurus (Ta) | 16°51′ | Rohini P3 | Mo | — |
| H9 | Gemini (Ge) | 15°20′ | Ardra P3 | Ra | — |
| H10 | Cancer (Ca) | 14°40′ | Pushya P4 | Sa | Ma, Sa |
| H11 | Leo (Le) | 15°49′ | Purva Phalguni P1 | Ve | — |
| H12 | Virgo (Vi) | 17°36′ | Hasta P3 | Mo | — |
Key house domains
Lunation and eclipse charts this month
Each chart is cast for Colombo at the exact moment of the event — so you can see which house of the local chart it lights up.
How these verdicts are built
- Foundation chart. A country's chart is cast for its founding moment (sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsa, whole-sign houses counted from the rising sign). The 1st house is the nation, the 10th its government, the 2nd its wealth, the 7th its foreign relations, and so on.
- Areas and houses. Each area has governing houses and natural planets: for example Defence uses the 6th and 8th houses and Mars; the Economy uses the 2nd and 11th houses with Jupiter and Venus.
- Natal base. The lord of each governing house is checked for dignity (exalted, own sign, debilitated) and placement (kendra/trikona versus 6th/8th/12th), and benefic or malefic planets sitting in the house itself are counted.
- Dasha. The Mahadasha, Antardasha and Pratyantardasha lords are scored by whether they rule, occupy or naturally signify the area, multiplied by how functionally benefic or difficult they are in this particular chart and how strong they are.
- Transits. Every slow planet is placed by house from the national Lagna for each day of the month. Jupiter and Venus support the houses they pass through; Saturn, Mars and the nodes pressure them (except in the 3rd, 6th and 11th, where malefics help); Jupiter's, Saturn's and Mars's aspects are added, all weighted by how many days they spend there.
- Eclipses. A solar or lunar eclipse on a governing house is a strong negative for that area in the surrounding weeks.
- Label. The four totals add up to a score from −5 to +5, shown as Strongly favourable, Favourable, Mixed, Challenging or Under strain. The "Overall" figure is a weighted average of the nine areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.