🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — April 2071
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 — April 2071
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Defence, Security & Conflict 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
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 +0.2 · transit -1.0)
- transit -1.4 — Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 10th house; Saturn transits the 1st house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- natal -1.3 — In Sri Lanka's foundation chart the 10th house (government and head of state) is ruled by Moon, which sits debilitated (weak) in the 2nd house; Saturn occupies the 10th house itself. This is the permanent base for this area — a testing one.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- dasha +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 7 Feb 2076) sits in the 10th house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
💰 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 +1.6 (natal +1.5 · dasha -0.2 · 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 +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 11th house — Jupiter brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- dasha -0.2 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 10 Jul 2071) 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 pratyantardasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
- transit -0.2 — 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
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 +0.1 (natal +0.7 · dasha -0.3 · transit -0.4)
- 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 7th house) aspects the 3rd house — Jupiter brings support to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.5 — Mars transits the 5th house (90% of the month) — Mars brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- transit -0.5 — Saturn (from the 1st house) aspects the 3rd house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Rahu (until 25 Jul 2073) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- dasha +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 7 Feb 2076) rules the 5th house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- dasha -0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 10 Jul 2071) rules the 3rd house. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
🛡️ Defence, Security & Conflict
FavourableGoverns the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security · Houses 6th & 8th · Natural significators: Mars
The security picture is calmer than usual: the forces are well-led and well-supplied, rivals are held in check and internal order is maintained with little drama.
Why the charts say this — score +1.8 (natal +0.2 · dasha -0.1 · transit +1.8)
- transit +0.5 — Venus transits the 8th house (90% of the month) — Venus brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit +0.5 — Mercury transits the 6th house — Mercury brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- 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 +0.2 — Sun transits the 6th house (47% of the month) — Sun brings support to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- dasha -0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 10 Jul 2071) rules the 6th house. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha 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 +0.4 (natal -0.1 · dasha -0.4 · transit +0.9)
- transit +1.9 — Jupiter transits the 7th house; Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects 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 while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Rahu (until 25 Jul 2073) sits in the 7th house. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 7th house (53% of the month) — Sun brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha -0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 10 Jul 2071) rules the 3rd house. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha 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 +0.7 (natal -0.0 · dasha +0.1 · transit +0.7)
- transit -0.9 — Saturn transits the 1st house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit +0.5 — Mercury transits the 6th house — Mercury brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- 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 +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit +0.2 — Sun transits the 6th house (47% of the month) — Sun brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 7 Feb 2076) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- dasha -0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 10 Jul 2071) rules the 6th house. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha strains the area. (Jupiter stands for prosperity, banking, the judiciary, religion and optimism.)
👥 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 -0.4 (natal -0.1 · dasha +0.3 · transit -0.5)
- transit -0.9 — Saturn transits the 1st house while retrograde — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 7th house) aspects the 1st house — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha +0.3 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 7 Feb 2076) rules the 4th house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
⚖️ 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 +0.6 (natal +1.1 · dasha +0.1 · transit -0.6)
- 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 — Mars transits the 5th house (90% of the month); Mars (from the 6th house) aspects the 9th house — Mars brings pressure 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 +0.2 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 7 Feb 2076) rules the 5th house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- dasha -0.1 — Pratyantardasha lord Jupiter (until 10 Jul 2071) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Jupiter is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this pratyantardasha 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 +0.5 (natal +0.1 · dasha -0.0 · transit +0.4)
- transit +0.5 — Venus transits the 8th house (90% of the month) — Venus brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Rahu (until 25 Jul 2073) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Rahu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this antardasha strains the area. (Rahu stands for foreign influence, sudden disruption, technology shocks and mass movements.)
- dasha +0.3 — Mahadasha lord Saturn (until 7 Feb 2076) rules the 4th house. In this chart Saturn is neutral in function and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha supports the area. (Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance.)
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 5th house) aspects the 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2071 | Venus enters Taurus | It moves into Sri Lanka's 8th house (crisis and hidden affairs) — a supportive influence on disasters, scandals, intelligence, public debt crises and sudden upheaval. |
| 8 Apr 2071 | Mercury turns direct | In the 6th house (armed forces and public health): delayed matters of military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt start moving again. |
| 14 Apr 2071 | Full Moon in Virgo | In the 12th house (losses and hidden enemies): a peak or culmination — and sometimes open tension — around foreign expenditure, espionage, prisons, hospitals and drains on the treasury. |
| 14 Apr 2071 | Sun enters Aries | It moves into Sri Lanka's 7th house (foreign relations) — added pressure or sharper events around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 27 Apr 2071 | Mars enters Pisces | It moves into Sri Lanka's 6th house (armed forces and public health) — added pressure or sharper events around military and police, disease, hospitals, labour disputes and national debt. |
| 30 Apr 2071 | New Moon in Aries | In the 7th house (foreign relations): a fresh start or new focus around treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners. |
| 30 Apr 2071 | Venus enters Gemini | It moves into Sri Lanka's 9th house (law, religion and higher learning) — a supportive influence on the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy. |
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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 — Saturn (7 Feb 2057 → 7 Feb 2076). Saturn stands for labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance. In Sri Lanka's chart it rules the 4th and 5th houses (land, masses and domestic peace; creativity, youth and markets), sits in Cancer (the 10th house) in a neutral sign, and is neutral in function for this chart. While this period runs, Saturn's themes — labour, democracy, infrastructure, chronic problems and the country's endurance — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Rahu (18 Sep 2070 → 25 Jul 2073). 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 — Jupiter (21 Feb 2071 → 10 Jul 2071). 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 periods inside this month: Jupiter (21 Feb 2071 → 10 Jul 2071).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Libra (retrograde), 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 Aries, the 7th house (foreign relations). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners — and its glance falls on the 11th, 1st, 3rd 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 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 | Apr 71 | May 71 | Jun 71 | Jul 71 | Aug 71 | Sep 71 | Oct 71 | Nov 71 | Dec 71 | Jan 72 | Feb 72 | Mar 72 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 April 15, 2071 (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.