🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — September 1985
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 — September 1985
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events and Economy & Public Finance; most pressure falls on Foreign Relations & Alliances and Public Health & Welfare.
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 +0.8 · transit -0.0)
- 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 -0.7 — Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 10th house; Saturn transits the 1st house (53% of the month) — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- dasha +0.6 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 7 Feb 1986) rules the 10th house. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 4th house) aspects the 10th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit +0.5 — Venus transits the 10th house (53% of the month) — Venus brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- dasha +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 7 Feb 2000) rules the 1st house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
💰 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 +2.1 (natal +1.5 · dasha +0.8 · transit -0.2)
- 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 -0.8 — Saturn transits the 2nd house (47% 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.
- dasha +0.5 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 7 Feb 1986) sits in the 2nd house. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- dasha +0.3 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 7 Feb 2000) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- transit +0.3 — Venus transits the 11th house (47% of the month) — Venus brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.2 — Mercury transits the 11th house (57% of the month) — Mercury brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.2 — Sun transits the 11th house (53% of the month) — Sun brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
📈 Trade, Markets & Technology
MixedGoverns trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment · Houses 3rd & 5th · Natural significators: Mercury, Rahu
Sentiment is changeable — rallies and sharp corrections can both occur, and trade or technology news cuts both ways. Volatility rather than a clear trend.
Why the charts say this — score +0.4 (natal +0.7 · dasha +0.2 · 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 -0.3 — Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 7 Feb 2000) sits in the 5th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure 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 +0.5 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.2 · transit +0.1)
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 4th house) aspects the 8th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 6th house — Mars brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- dasha +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 7 Feb 2000) rules the 8th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances
ChallengingGoverns treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals · Houses 7th & 3rd · Natural significators: Venus, Mercury
Strained relations are likely — broken talks, hostile rhetoric, sanctions or a rift with an ally. Misunderstandings escalate more easily than usual.
Why the charts say this — score -1.2 (natal -0.1 · dasha +0.3 · transit -1.4)
- transit -1.0 — Rahu transits the 7th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit -0.4 — Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 7th house; Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha +0.3 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 7 Feb 2000) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
🏥 Public Health & Welfare
MixedGoverns the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems · Houses 6th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon, Saturn
Mixed picture — seasonal illness, pressure on specific services or localised outbreaks, without a general breakdown.
Why the charts say this — score -0.8 (natal -0.0 · dasha +0.6 · transit -1.3)
- transit -0.5 — Saturn transits the 1st house (53% of the month) — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha +0.5 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 7 Feb 1986) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 6th house — Mars brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 7 Feb 2000) rules the 1st house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- dasha -0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Ketu (until 27 Sep 1985) sits in the 1st house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha 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 +0.7 (natal -0.1 · dasha +0.6 · transit +0.3)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter transits the 4th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.7 — Saturn transits the 1st house (53% of the month); Saturn (from the 2nd house) aspects the 4th house — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha +0.5 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 7 Feb 1986) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- dasha +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 7 Feb 2000) rules the 1st house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- dasha -0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Ketu (until 27 Sep 1985) sits in the 1st house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha 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 +1.1 (natal +1.1 · dasha +0.2 · transit -0.2)
- 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.
- 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.
- dasha +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 7 Feb 2000) sits in the 5th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events
FavourableGoverns weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events · Houses 4th & 8th · Natural significators: Moon, Mars, Rahu, Ketu
Weather and crops are comparatively kind: adequate water, good harvest prospects and few severe natural events.
Why the charts say this — score +2.1 (natal +0.1 · dasha +0.5 · transit +1.5)
- transit +1.9 — 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.
- dasha +0.5 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 7 Feb 1986) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this antardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit -0.4 — 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 +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Venus (until 7 Feb 2000) rules the 8th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Ketu (until 27 Sep 1985) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 1985 | Mercury enters Leo | It moves into Sri Lanka's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — a supportive influence on the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 14 Sep 1985 | New Moon in Leo | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): a fresh start or new focus around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 16 Sep 1985 | Sun 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. |
| 16 Sep 1985 | Venus enters Leo | It moves into Sri Lanka's 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) — a supportive influence on the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 16 Sep 1985 | Saturn enters Scorpio details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 2nd house (national wealth) — added pressure or sharper events around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 19 Sep 1985 | Mercury enters Virgo | It moves into Sri Lanka's 12th house (losses and hidden enemies) — a supportive influence on foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 29 Sep 1985 | Full Moon in Pisces | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
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 — Venus (7 Feb 1980 → 7 Feb 2000). Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties. In Sri Lanka's chart it rules the 1st and 8th houses (the nation and its people; crisis and hidden affairs), sits in Aquarius (the 5th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Venus's themes — diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Moon (7 Jun 1984 → 7 Feb 1986). Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water. In Sri Lanka's chart it rules the 10th house (government and head of state), sits in Scorpio (the 2nd house) debilitated (weak), and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Moon's themes — the people, the public mood, food and water — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha — Ketu (22 Aug 1985 → 27 Sep 1985). 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 periods inside this month: Ketu (22 Aug 1985 → 27 Sep 1985); Venus (27 Sep 1985 → 6 Jan 1986).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Libra, the 1st house (the nation and its people) of Sri Lanka's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means national character, vitality and public image. Expect slow, demanding progress rather than sudden change.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Capricorn (retrograde), the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather — and its glance falls on the 8th, 10th, 12th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 7th house (foreign relations) and Ketu in the 1st house (the nation and its people). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to national character, vitality and public image.
Sade Sati of the nation — Saturn is in the first phase (Saturn one sign before the national Moon) — the Moon is the people, so public mood, morale and living conditions feel heavier than usual.
12-month outlook
| Area | Sep 85 | Oct 85 | Nov 85 | Dec 85 | Jan 86 | Feb 86 | Mar 86 | Apr 86 | May 86 | Jun 86 | Jul 86 | Aug 86 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 September 15, 1985 (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.