🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — September 2006
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 2006
Favourable Favourable overall: strongest areas are Economy & Public Finance and Public Health & Welfare; most pressure falls on Trade, Markets & Technology 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 -0.4 (natal -1.4 · dasha +1.5 · transit -0.6)
- transit -1.5 — Saturn transits the 10th house — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- 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.
- dasha +0.9 — Mahadasha lord Moon (until 7 Feb 2016) rules the 10th house. 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.)
- dasha +0.6 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 7 Dec 2006) 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.)
💰 Economy & Public Finance
Strongly 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 +3.4 (natal +1.5 · dasha +1.2 · transit +0.6)
- 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.
- dasha +0.7 — Mahadasha lord Moon (until 7 Feb 2016) sits in the 2nd house. 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.)
- dasha +0.5 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 7 Dec 2006) 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.)
- transit +0.5 — Venus transits the 11th house (80% of the month) — Venus 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 -0.5 (natal +0.7 · dasha +0.2 · transit +0.1 · eclipse -1.5)
- eclipse -1.5 — A lunar eclipse (7 Sep 2006) falls in Aquarius, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date.
- 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.
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 12th house) aspects the 3rd house — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha +0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Mercury (until 15 Sep 2006) 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 pratyantardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
🛡️ 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 +0.4 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.2)
- transit +0.5 — Rahu transits the 6th house while retrograde — Rahu brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.3 — Mars (from the 12th house) aspects the 6th house — Mars brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
🤝 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 -0.4)
- 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 (from the 12th house) aspects the 7th house; Mars (from the 12th house) aspects the 3rd house — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 10th house) aspects the 7th house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Mercury (until 15 Sep 2006) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
🏥 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 +2.1 (natal -0.0 · dasha +1.1 · transit +1.1)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha +0.6 — 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.)
- transit +0.5 — Rahu transits the 6th house while retrograde — Rahu brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha +0.5 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 7 Dec 2006) 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 12th house) aspects the 6th house — Mars brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order
FavourableGoverns the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace · Houses 4th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon
The public mood is steady and optimistic; protests, if any, stay peaceful, and the opposition has little traction. Social harmony and routine order prevail.
Why the charts say this — score +1.3 (natal -0.1 · dasha +1.1 · transit +0.4)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha +0.6 — 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.)
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha +0.5 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 7 Dec 2006) 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.)
⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education
MixedGoverns the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale · Houses 9th & 5th · Natural significators: Jupiter
The judiciary and institutions are in the news — rulings that divide opinion, or reforms that need time — without a crisis of authority.
Why the charts say this — score +0.9 (natal +1.1 · dasha +0.2 · transit +1.0 · eclipse -1.5)
- eclipse -1.5 — A lunar eclipse (7 Sep 2006) falls in Aquarius, the 5th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date.
- 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.
- 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 — Pratyantardasha lord Mercury (until 15 Sep 2006) rules the 9th house and sits in the 5th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
🌦️ 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 +0.7 (natal +0.1 · dasha +1.1 · transit -0.5)
- dasha +0.6 — 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.)
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house — Saturn brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha +0.5 — Antardasha lord Moon (until 7 Dec 2006) 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.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep 2006 | 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. |
| 7 Sep 2006 | Full Moon in Aquarius | In the 5th house (creativity, youth and markets): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 7 Sep 2006 | Lunar 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. |
| 9 Sep 2006 | 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. |
| 16 Sep 2006 | 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. |
| 22 Sep 2006 | Solar eclipse (annular) 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. |
| 22 Sep 2006 | New Moon in Virgo | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): a fresh start or new focus around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 25 Sep 2006 | Venus 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. |
| 27 Sep 2006 | Mercury enters Libra | It moves into Sri Lanka's 1st house (the nation and its people) — a supportive influence on national character, vitality and public image. |
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 — Moon (7 Feb 2006 → 7 Feb 2016). 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.
Antardasha — Moon (7 Feb 2006 → 7 Dec 2006). 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 — Mercury (3 Aug 2006 → 15 Sep 2006). 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.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Mercury (3 Aug 2006 → 15 Sep 2006); Ketu (15 Sep 2006 → 3 Oct 2006).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Cancer, the 10th house (government and head of state) of Sri Lanka's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. Expect slow, demanding progress rather than sudden change.
♃ 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 6th house (armed forces and public health) and Ketu in the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Scorpio; Saturn is in Cancer).
12-month outlook
| Area | Sep 06 | Oct 06 | Nov 06 | Dec 06 | Jan 07 | Feb 07 | Mar 07 | Apr 07 | May 07 | Jun 07 | Jul 07 | Aug 07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 2006 (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.