🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — September 2015
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 2015
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Trade, Markets & Technology and Justice, Religion & Education; most pressure falls on Defence, Security & Conflict and Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events.
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 +0.6 · transit +0.4)
- 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 +1.0 — Venus transits the 10th house — Venus 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.)
- transit -0.6 — Mars transits the 10th house (50% of the month); Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Sun (until 7 Feb 2016) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Sun is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government.)
💰 Economy & Public Finance
MixedGoverns the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains · Houses 2nd & 11th · Natural significators: Jupiter, Venus
Gains and strains sit side by side — good headline numbers can be offset by inflation, debt costs or uneven sectors. Selective rather than broad strength.
Why the charts say this — score -0.7 (natal +1.5 · dasha +0.4 · transit -0.7 · eclipse -2.0)
- eclipse -2.0 — A solar eclipse (13 Sep 2015) falls in Leo, the 11th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date.
- transit -1.8 — Saturn transits the 2nd house; Saturn (from the 2nd house) aspects the 11th house — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- 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 +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 11th house — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- 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 -0.2 — Antardasha lord Sun (until 7 Feb 2016) rules the 11th house. In this chart Sun is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government.)
- transit +0.2 — Sun transits the 11th house (57% of the month) — Sun brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
📈 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 +1.3 (natal +0.7 · dasha -0.2 · transit +0.8)
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 11th house) aspects the 3rd house; Jupiter (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Jupiter brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- 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 -0.2 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 5th house; 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.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 8 Oct 2015) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict
ChallengingGoverns the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars
Elevated risk of conflict, terror incidents, accidents involving the forces or sharp escalation with a rival. Vigilance and restraint are both needed.
Why the charts say this — score -1.2 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.1 · eclipse -1.5)
- eclipse -1.5 — A lunar eclipse (28 Sep 2015) falls in Pisces, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date.
- 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 — Saturn (from the 2nd house) aspects the 8th house — Saturn brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 11th 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 +0.7 (natal -0.1 · dasha -0.2 · transit +1.0)
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 11th house) aspects the 7th house; Jupiter (from the 11th house) aspects the 3rd house — Jupiter brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 8 Oct 2015) sits in the 7th house. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
🏥 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 -0.7 (natal -0.0 · dasha +0.6 · transit +0.2 · eclipse -1.5)
- eclipse -1.5 — A lunar eclipse (28 Sep 2015) falls in Pisces, the 6th house of this chart — eclipses on a governing house unsettle the area for weeks around the date.
- 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 — 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 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st house; Mars (from the 11th 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
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 -0.6 (natal -0.1 · dasha +0.3 · transit -0.7)
- 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 2nd house) aspects the 4th house — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Sun (until 7 Feb 2016) sits in the 4th house. In this chart Sun is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government.)
- transit -0.3 — 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
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 +1.3 (natal +1.1 · dasha +0.0 · 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.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Jupiter brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 5th house; 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
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 +0.1 · transit -0.9)
- transit -0.8 — 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 +0.6 — 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.)
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Sun (until 7 Feb 2016) sits in the 4th house. In this chart Sun is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government.)
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 8 Oct 2015) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 2015 | Venus turns direct | In the 10th house (government and head of state): delayed matters of the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world start moving again. |
| 13 Sep 2015 | 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. |
| 13 Sep 2015 | Solar eclipse (partial) 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. |
| 15 Sep 2015 | 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. |
| 17 Sep 2015 | Mercury turns retrograde | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): matters of foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 17 Sep 2015 | 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. |
| 28 Sep 2015 | Lunar eclipse (total) 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. |
| 28 Sep 2015 | 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. |
| 30 Sep 2015 | 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. |
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 — Sun (7 Aug 2015 → 7 Feb 2016). Sun stands for the head of state and the authority of the government. In Sri Lanka's chart it rules the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income), sits in Capricorn (the 4th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Sun's themes — the head of state and the authority of the government — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha — Rahu (11 Sep 2015 → 8 Oct 2015). Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements. In Sri Lanka's chart it owns no house (a shadow planet that acts through its sign lord and conjunctions), sits in Aries (the 7th house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Rahu's themes — foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Mars (31 Aug 2015 → 11 Sep 2015); Rahu (11 Sep 2015 → 8 Oct 2015).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Scorpio, the 2nd house (national wealth) of Sri Lanka's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. Expect slow, demanding progress rather than sudden change.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Leo, the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations — and its glance falls on the 3rd, 5th, 7th 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 middle phase (Saturn over the national Moon) — the Moon is the people, so public mood, morale and living conditions feel heavier than usual.
12-month outlook
| Area | Sep 15 | Oct 15 | Nov 15 | Dec 15 | Jan 16 | Feb 16 | Mar 16 | Apr 16 | May 16 | Jun 16 | Jul 16 | Aug 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 2015 (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.
Other countries
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.