🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — December 2031
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 — December 2031
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Trade, Markets & Technology and Economy & Public Finance; most pressure falls on Government & Leadership 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
ChallengingGoverns the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige · Houses 10th & 1st · Natural significators: Sun
Pressure on the top: rifts inside the ruling group, reputational damage, leadership changes or a loss of public trust are more likely than usual. Hasty decisions are the main risk.
Why the charts say this — score -2.1 (natal -1.4 · dasha +0.1 · transit -0.8)
- 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 -0.6 — Rahu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 8th house) aspects the 10th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit +0.5 — Venus transits the 1st house (77% 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 4th house) aspects the 10th house — Mars brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 27 Dec 2031) rules the 1st house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha 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 +1.9 (natal +1.5 · dasha +0.1 · 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 +0.5 — Mercury transits the 2nd house — Mercury brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 8th house) aspects the 2nd house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 3rd house) aspects the 11th house — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.2 — Venus transits the 2nd house (23% of the month) — Venus brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 2nd house (52% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 4th house) aspects the 11th house; Mars (from the 5th house) aspects the 11th house — Mars brings pressure 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 +2.0 (natal +0.7 · dasha +0.0 · transit +1.3)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter transits the 3rd 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.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Rahu (until 7 Feb 2041) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 8th house) aspects the 5th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha +0.3 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 7 Aug 2033) 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 antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit +0.2 — Sun transits the 3rd house (48% of the month) — Sun brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.2 — Mars transits the 5th house (32% of the month) — 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 -0.6 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.1 · transit -0.9)
- transit -0.9 — Saturn transits the 8th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 27 Dec 2031) rules the 8th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
🤝 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 +0.5)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter (from the 3rd house) aspects the 7th house; Jupiter transits the 3rd house — Jupiter brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit -0.8 — Ketu transits the 7th house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Rahu (until 7 Feb 2041) sits in the 7th house. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 4th house) aspects the 7th house — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha +0.2 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 7 Aug 2033) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 27 Dec 2031) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha 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 -0.1 (natal -0.0 · dasha +0.1 · transit -0.1)
- transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit +0.5 — Venus transits the 1st house (77% of the month) — Venus brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 27 Dec 2031) rules the 1st house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
👥 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 +0.1 · transit -0.8)
- transit -0.7 — Mars transits the 4th house (68% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.6 — Rahu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit +0.5 — Venus transits the 1st house (77% of the month) — Venus brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 27 Dec 2031) rules the 1st house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
⚖️ 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 +1.7 (natal +1.1 · dasha +0.5 · 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.
- transit +0.6 — Jupiter (from the 3rd house) aspects the 9th house — Jupiter brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- 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 +0.4 — Antardasha lord Mercury (until 7 Aug 2033) rules the 9th house and sits in the 5th house. In this chart Mercury is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha supports the area. (Mercury stands for trade, media, communication, technology and young people.)
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 8th house) aspects the 5th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- transit -0.2 — Mars transits the 5th house (32% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 27 Dec 2031) sits in the 5th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
🌦️ Climate, Agriculture & Natural Events
ChallengingGoverns weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events · Houses 4th & 8th · Natural significators: Moon, Mars, Rahu, Ketu
Higher risk of severe weather, floods, drought stress, earthquakes or industrial and transport accidents. Disaster preparedness deserves attention.
Why the charts say this — score -1.8 (natal +0.1 · dasha -0.3 · transit -1.6)
- transit -0.9 — Saturn transits the 8th house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- transit -0.7 — Mars transits the 4th house (68% of the month); Mars (from the 5th house) aspects the 8th house — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Rahu (until 7 Feb 2041) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- dasha +0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Venus (until 27 Dec 2031) rules the 8th house. In this chart Venus is functionally benefic and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Venus stands for diplomacy, culture, the arts and treaties.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 2031 | Mercury turns direct | In the 2nd house (national wealth): delayed matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves start moving again. |
| 14 Dec 2031 | New Moon in Scorpio | In the 2nd house (national wealth): a fresh start or new focus around treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 16 Dec 2031 | Sun enters Sagittarius | It moves into Sri Lanka's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — added pressure or sharper events around press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 21 Dec 2031 | Mars enters Aquarius | It moves into Sri Lanka's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — added pressure or sharper events around education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 24 Dec 2031 | 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. |
| 28 Dec 2031 | Full Moon in Gemini | In the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
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 — Rahu (7 Feb 2023 → 7 Feb 2041). 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.
Antardasha — Mercury (20 Jan 2031 → 7 Aug 2033). 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 — Venus (25 Jul 2031 → 27 Dec 2031). 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.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Venus (25 Jul 2031 → 27 Dec 2031); Sun (27 Dec 2031 → 12 Feb 2032).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Taurus (retrograde), the 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) of Sri Lanka's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. A dusthana placement: pressure is sharper but also forces long-needed reform.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Sagittarius, the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states — and its glance falls on the 7th, 9th, 11th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 1st house (the nation and its people) and Ketu in the 7th house (foreign relations). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to national character, vitality and public image, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Scorpio; Saturn is in Taurus).
12-month outlook
| Area | Dec 31 | Jan 32 | Feb 32 | Mar 32 | Apr 32 | May 32 | Jun 32 | Jul 32 | Aug 32 | Sep 32 | Oct 32 | Nov 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 December 15, 2031 (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.