🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — August 2032
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 — August 2032
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Economy & Public Finance and Trade, Markets & Technology; most pressure falls on Government & Leadership 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
Under strainGoverns 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 -2.7 (natal -1.4 · dasha +0.0 · transit -1.3)
- 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 -1.2 — Mars transits the 10th house; 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.
- 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 +0.4 — Mercury transits the 10th house (84% of the month) — Mercury brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit +0.2 — 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 -0.2 — Sun transits the 10th house (52% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
💰 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 +2.0 (natal +1.5 · dasha +0.0 · transit +0.4)
- natal +1.4 — In Sri Lanka's foundation chart the 2nd house (national wealth) is ruled by Mars, which sits in a neutral sign in the 11th house; Moon and Jupiter occupy the 2nd house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a supportive one.
- transit +0.5 — Venus transits the 11th house (77% of the month) — Venus brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 11th house — Saturn brings pressure to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit +0.2 — Jupiter (from the 3rd house) aspects the 11th house while retrograde — Jupiter 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 +0.7 (natal +0.7 · dasha -0.3 · transit +0.2)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter transits the 3rd house (61% of the month) while retrograde — 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 -0.5 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- 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 +0.3 — 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 — Mars (from the 10th 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 9 Nov 2032) 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
MixedGoverns the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars
Tension simmers without necessarily boiling over: border incidents, security alerts or sharp rhetoric are possible, but the state remains in control.
Why the charts say this — score -0.3 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.0 · transit -0.5)
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 6th house — Saturn 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 -0.5 · transit -0.1)
- transit +0.9 — Jupiter (from the 3rd house) aspects the 7th house; Jupiter transits the 3rd house (61% of the month) while retrograde — 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 -0.3 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 9 Nov 2032) 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.)
- 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.)
🏥 Public Health & Welfare
ChallengingGoverns the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems · Houses 6th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon, Saturn
Greater risk of outbreaks, strain on hospitals and welfare systems, or health-related controversies. Prevention and preparedness matter more than usual.
Why the charts say this — score -1.3 (natal -0.0 · dasha +0.0 · transit -1.3)
- 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 — Saturn (from the 9th house) aspects the 6th house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 1st 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 -0.7 (natal -0.1 · dasha +0.0 · transit -0.5)
- 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 +0.6 — Jupiter transits the 4th house (39% of the month) while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.5 — 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
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 +0.2 (natal +1.1 · dasha +0.4 · transit -1.3)
- transit -1.5 — Saturn transits the 9th house — Saturn brings pressure 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.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 3rd house) aspects the 9th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- 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 -0.2 — Mars (from the 10th 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 -0.1 (natal +0.1 · dasha -0.6 · transit +0.4)
- transit +0.7 — Jupiter transits the 4th house (39% of the month); 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 -0.4 — 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 — Mars (from the 10th house) aspects the 4th house — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 9 Nov 2032) 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.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2032 | Mercury 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. |
| 6 Aug 2032 | New Moon in Cancer | In the 10th house (government and head of state): a fresh start or new focus around the ruling executive, national reputation and standing in the world. |
| 12 Aug 2032 | Jupiter enters Sagittarius details → | It moves into Sri Lanka's 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours) — a supportive influence on press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states. |
| 16 Aug 2032 | Sun 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. |
| 21 Aug 2032 | 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. |
| 24 Aug 2032 | 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. |
| 26 Aug 2032 | 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. |
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 — Rahu (23 Jun 2032 → 9 Nov 2032). 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: Rahu (23 Jun 2032 → 9 Nov 2032).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Gemini, the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) of Sri Lanka's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. Expect slow, demanding progress rather than sudden change.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Sagittarius (retrograde), 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 Gemini).
12-month outlook
| Area | Aug 32 | Sep 32 | Oct 32 | Nov 32 | Dec 32 | Jan 33 | Feb 33 | Mar 33 | Apr 33 | May 33 | Jun 33 | Jul 33 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 August 15, 2032 (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.