🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — December 2096
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 2096
Mixed Mixed overall: strongest areas are Justice, Religion & Education and Economy & Public Finance; most pressure falls on Government & Leadership and Foreign Relations & Alliances.
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 -2.2 (natal -1.4 · dasha +0.2 · transit -1.0)
- 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 — Mars transits the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- dasha +0.4 — Pratyantardasha lord Moon (until 2 Jan 2097) rules the 10th house. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 1st house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the head of state, the ruling party and cabinet, and the nation's prestige.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Ketu (until 7 Feb 2100) sits in the 1st house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
💰 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 +2.4 (natal +1.5 · dasha +0.3 · transit +0.5)
- 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 — Mercury transits the 2nd house (74% of the month) while retrograde — Mercury brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- dasha +0.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Moon (until 2 Jan 2097) sits in the 2nd house. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit +0.3 — Saturn transits the 11th house — Saturn brings support to the treasury, banking, the currency, national income and gains.
- transit -0.2 — Sun transits the 2nd house (48% of the month) — Sun 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 +1.4 (natal +0.7 · dasha -0.3 · transit +1.0)
- transit +1.0 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house; Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 5th house 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 -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Saturn brings pressure to trade and commerce, the media, the technology sector and stock-market sentiment.
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Rahu (until 25 Jan 2097) 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.)
- transit +0.3 — Sun transits the 3rd house (52% of the month) — Sun brings support 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 -0.3 (natal +0.2 · dasha +0.0 · transit -0.5)
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 8th house — Saturn brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
- transit -0.2 — Mars (from the 1st house) aspects the 8th house — Mars brings pressure to the armed forces and police, border tensions, terrorism and internal security.
🤝 Foreign Relations & Alliances
ChallengingGoverns treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals · Houses 7th & 3rd · Natural significators: Venus, Mercury
Strained relations are likely — broken talks, hostile rhetoric, sanctions or a rift with an ally. Misunderstandings escalate more easily than usual.
Why the charts say this — score -1.2 (natal -0.1 · dasha -0.3 · transit -0.8)
- transit -1.0 — Rahu transits the 7th house while retrograde — Rahu brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 3rd house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Rahu (until 25 Jan 2097) 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 -0.3 — Mars (from the 1st house) aspects the 7th house — Mars brings pressure to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
- transit +0.2 — Sun transits the 3rd house (52% of the month) — Sun brings support to treaties, allies, trade partners and open rivals.
🏥 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 -1.0 (natal -0.0 · dasha +0.0 · transit -1.0)
- transit -0.6 — Mars transits the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 1st house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha +0.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Moon (until 2 Jan 2097) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the health of the population, hospitals, disease outbreaks and welfare systems.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Ketu (until 7 Feb 2100) sits in the 1st house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
👥 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 -0.5 (natal -0.1 · dasha +0.0 · transit -0.4)
- transit -0.9 — Mars (from the 1st house) aspects the 4th house; Mars transits the 1st house — Mars brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit +0.9 — Venus transits the 4th house (90% of the month) — Venus brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit -0.5 — Ketu transits the 1st house while retrograde — Ketu brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- transit +0.4 — Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 1st house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha +0.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Moon (until 2 Jan 2097) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 1st house — Saturn brings pressure to the mood of the masses, protests, the opposition and domestic peace.
- dasha -0.3 — Mahadasha lord Ketu (until 7 Feb 2100) sits in the 1st house. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
⚖️ Justice, Religion & Education
Strongly 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 +2.7 (natal +1.1 · dasha +0.0 · transit +1.6)
- transit +1.9 — Jupiter transits the 9th house; Jupiter (from the 9th house) aspects the 5th house while retrograde — Jupiter brings support 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 -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 5th house — Saturn 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 -0.4 · transit +0.1)
- transit +0.9 — Venus transits the 4th house (90% of the month) — Venus brings support to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- transit -0.5 — Mars (from the 1st house) aspects the 4th house; Mars (from the 1st house) aspects the 8th house — Mars brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.4 — Mahadasha lord Ketu (until 7 Feb 2100) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Ketu is functionally difficult and in a neutral sign, so this mahadasha strains the area. (Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events.)
- dasha +0.3 — Pratyantardasha lord Moon (until 2 Jan 2097) is a natural significator of this area. In this chart Moon is functionally benefic and debilitated (weak), so this pratyantardasha supports the area. (Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water.)
- transit -0.3 — Saturn (from the 11th house) aspects the 8th house — Saturn brings pressure to weather, harvests, water, earthquakes, floods and other natural events.
- dasha -0.3 — Antardasha lord Rahu (until 25 Jan 2097) 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.)
Sky events this month and what they touch
| Date | Event | What it touches in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2096 | Mercury turns retrograde | In the 3rd house (communication, media and neighbours): matters of press, telecom, transport links, trade routes and neighbouring states slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 8 Dec 2096 | Mercury enters Scorpio | It moves into Sri Lanka's 2nd house (national wealth) — a supportive influence on treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves. |
| 14 Dec 2096 | 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. |
| 15 Dec 2096 | 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 2096 | Mercury turns direct | In the 2nd house (national wealth): delayed matters of treasury, currency, banking, food supply and accumulated reserves start moving again. |
| 28 Dec 2096 | Saturn turns retrograde | In the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income): matters of the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations slow down, get reviewed or return for a second look. |
| 28 Dec 2096 | Venus 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. |
| 29 Dec 2096 | 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 — Ketu (7 Feb 2093 → 7 Feb 2100). Ketu stands for hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events. In Sri Lanka's chart it owns no house (a shadow planet that acts through its sign lord and conjunctions), sits in Libra (the 1st house) in a neutral sign, and is functionally difficult for this chart. While this period runs, Ketu's themes — hidden forces, secrecy, separation and sudden natural events — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Antardasha — Rahu (7 Jan 2096 → 25 Jan 2097). 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 — Moon (1 Dec 2096 → 2 Jan 2097). Moon stands for the people, the public mood, food and water. In Sri Lanka's chart it rules the 10th house (government and head of state), sits in Scorpio (the 2nd house) debilitated (weak), and is functionally benefic for this chart. While this period runs, Moon's themes — the people, the public mood, food and water — are the ones that the sky's triggers switch on.
Pratyantardasha periods inside this month: Sun (12 Nov 2096 → 1 Dec 2096); Moon (1 Dec 2096 → 2 Jan 2097).
Where the slow planets stand
♄ Saturn — Saturn is in Leo, the 11th house (parliament, allies and national income) of Sri Lanka's chart. Saturn disciplines, delays and tests whatever a house governs — here that means the legislature, allies, economic gains and national aspirations. An upachaya (growing) house: Saturn works constructively here over time.
♃ Jupiter — Jupiter is in Gemini (retrograde), the 9th house (law, religion and higher learning). Jupiter expands and protects what it touches — the judiciary, religion, universities and long-distance diplomacy — and its glance falls on the 1st, 3rd, 5th houses as well.
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu — Rahu is in the 7th house (foreign relations) and Ketu in the 1st house (the nation and its people). The nodal axis brings foreign influence, shocks or obsession to treaties, allies, open enemies, war and trade partners, and detachment, loss or sudden endings to national character, vitality and public image.
Sade Sati of the nation — not running (the national Moon is in Scorpio; Saturn is in Leo).
12-month outlook
| Area | Dec 96 | Jan 97 | Feb 97 | Mar 97 | Apr 97 | May 97 | Jun 97 | Jul 97 | Aug 97 | Sep 97 | Oct 97 | Nov 97 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 2096 (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.