Vimshottari Dasha is a 120-year cycle divided among nine planets (nodes included). Your starting Mahadasha depends on Moon’s nakshatra at birth.
Mahadasha and Antardasha
- Mahadasha (Maha) — long theme, e.g., 18 years of Rahu.
- Antardasha (Antar) — sub-period inside Maha; where fine timing appears.
- Pratyantar — finer still; used by advanced practitioners.
What Dasha Does Not Do
Dasha does not “force” events without your choices. It highlights which graha’s agenda is foreground—easier to build good habits or face tests in that domain.
Combining with Transits
Gochar (Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu-Ketu) over sensitive houses can trigger Dasha themes. Always read three layers: D1 chart, active Dasha, major transits.
Career Example
During a strong 10th-house related Jupiter or Sun Antardasha, promotion or visibility themes often surface—if the natal chart supports it. A Saturn period may ask for discipline and long builds.
Relationship Example
Venus or 7th lord Antardasha can bring partnership focus; Saturn may delay or mature commitments. Check D9 for quality.
Get Accurate Dasha Tables
Use Janam kundli by date of birth on Kundli Shastra—correct birth time is non-negotiable for Dasha start.
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Dasha lists are long; a personalised kundli report ₹199 summarises current Mahadasha/Antardasha in plain language with Hindi–English sections.
Takeaway
Think of Dasha as seasons. You still choose how you walk through each season—awareness is the advantage Jyotish offers.