🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — February 2043
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 — February 2043
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Trade, Markets & Technology and Economy & Public Finance; most pressure falls on Government & Leadership and Society, Stability & Law and Order.
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 -1.4)
- transit -1.4 — Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 10th house; Saturn transits the 1st 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.
💰 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 +1.0 (natal +1.5 · dasha -0.7 · 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.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 7 Feb 2057) sits in the 2nd house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- 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.
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 25 Mar 2043) sits in the 2nd house and is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- 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 +1.5 (natal +0.7 · dasha -0.7 · transit +1.5)
- transit +1.5 — Jupiter transits the 3rd house — Jupiter brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit +0.8 — Venus transits the 3rd house (82% of the month) — Venus 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 1st house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.4 — Mars transits the 5th house (64% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 7 Feb 2057) rules the 3rd house. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- dasha -0.2 — Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 25 Mar 2043) rules the 3rd house. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
🛡️ 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 +0.2 (natal +0.2 · dasha -0.5 · transit +0.5)
- 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.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 7 Feb 2057) rules the 6th house. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- dasha -0.2 — Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 25 Mar 2043) rules the 6th house. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
🤝 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 +1.3)
- 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 — Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 7th house; Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 3rd house — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit +0.5 — Venus transits the 3rd house (82% of the month) — Venus brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 28 Mar 2043) 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 — Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 7 Feb 2057) rules the 3rd house. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- dasha -0.1 — Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 25 Mar 2043) rules the 3rd house. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
🏥 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 -0.9 (natal -0.0 · dasha -0.5 · transit -0.4)
- transit -0.9 — Saturn transits the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- 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 -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 7 Feb 2057) rules the 6th house. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- dasha -0.2 — Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 25 Mar 2043) rules the 6th house. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
👥 Society, Stability & Law and Order
ChallengingGoverns the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace · Houses 4th & 1st · Natural significators: Moon
Unrest is more likely: large protests, strikes, communal or political tension and a vocal, energised opposition. Policing and public communication need care.
Why the charts say this — score -1.1 (natal -0.1 · dasha +0.0 · transit -0.9)
- transit -0.9 — Saturn transits the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.4 — Mars transits the 4th house (36% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit +0.4 — Mercury transits the 4th house (71% of the month) — Mercury brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 4th house (46% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit +0.2 — Venus transits the 4th house (18% of the month) — Venus brings support 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 +1.0 (natal +1.1 · dasha -0.3 · transit +0.3)
- 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.
- transit -0.4 — Mars transits the 5th house (64% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to the courts, religious institutions, universities and national morale.
- dasha -0.2 — Mahadasha lord Jupiter (until 7 Feb 2057) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- dasha -0.1 — Antardasha lord Jupiter (until 25 Mar 2043) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
🌦️ 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 -0.2 (natal +0.1 · dasha -0.2 · transit -0.1)
- transit -0.5 — Mars transits the 4th house (36% 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.
- transit +0.4 — Mercury transits the 4th house (71% of the month) — Mercury brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Rahu (until 28 Mar 2043) 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 — Sun transits the 4th house (46% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- transit +0.2 — Venus transits the 4th house (18% of the month) — Venus brings support 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2043 | Mercury enters Capricorn | It moves into Sri Lanka's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — a supportive influence on territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 9 Feb 2043 | New Moon in Capricorn | In the 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace): a fresh start or new focus around territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 10 Feb 2043 | 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. |
| 13 Feb 2043 | Sun 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. |
| 23 Feb 2043 | Venus enters Capricorn | It moves into Sri Lanka's 4th house (land, masses and domestic peace) — a supportive influence on territory, agriculture, housing, the common people, opposition and the weather. |
| 23 Feb 2043 | Full Moon in Leo | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. |
| 25 Feb 2043 | Mercury enters Aquarius | It moves into Sri Lanka's 5th house (creativity, youth and markets) — a supportive influence on education, birth rate, entertainment, sport, speculation and stock markets. |
| 26 Feb 2043 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 1st house (the nation and its people): matters of national character, vitality and public image slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
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 — Jupiter (7 Feb 2041 → 7 Feb 2057). Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism. In Sri Lanka's chart it rules the 3rd and 6th houses (communication, media and neighbours; armed forces and public health), sits in Scorpio (the 2nd house) in a neutral sign, and is neutral in function for this chart. While this period runs, Jupiter's themes — prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Jupiter (7 Feb 2041 → 25 Mar 2043). Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism. In Sri Lanka's chart it rules the 3rd and 6th houses (communication, media and neighbours; armed forces and public health), sits in Scorpio (the 2nd house) in a neutral sign, and is neutral in function for this chart. While this period runs, Jupiter's themes — prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha — Rahu (1 Dec 2042 → 28 Mar 2043). 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 (1 Dec 2042 → 28 Mar 2043).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Libra, the 1st house (the nation and its people) of Sri Lanka's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means national character, vitality and public image. Expect slow, demanding progress rather than sudden change.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in 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 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 — Saturn is in the first phase (Saturn one sign before the national Moon) — the Moon is the people, so public mood, morale and living conditions feel heavier than usual.
12-month outlook
| Area | Feb 43 | Mar 43 | Apr 43 | May 43 | Jun 43 | Jul 43 | Aug 43 | Sep 43 | Oct 43 | Nov 43 | Dec 43 | Jan 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 February 15, 2043 (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.