Dashas - Planetary Periods
Vimshottari Dasha system (120 years)
Dashas (Sanskrit: दशा) are the system of planetary periods in Vedic astrology. The most popular system is Vimshottari Dasha, covering 120 years of life.
What are Dashas?
Each planet rules a specific period of life, and events occur according to the nature of the ruling planet and its position in the chart.
Vimshottari System (120 years)
Sun Dasha
6 years
Authority, recognition, career growth, government, health, father. Time of self-expression and leadership.
Moon Dasha
10 years
Emotions, mother, home, travel, public, mind. Time of emotional experiences and changes.
Mars Dasha
7 years
Energy, conflicts, real estate, siblings, courage. Time of activity and overcoming obstacles.
Rahu Dasha
18 years
Material desires, foreign, technology, illusions, sudden changes. Time of ambitions and unconventional paths.
Jupiter Dasha
16 years
Wisdom, children, teachers, religion, luck, expansion. Time of growth and spiritual development.
Saturn Dasha
19 years
Discipline, karma, obstacles, hard work, longevity. Time of responsibility and maturation.
Mercury Dasha
17 years
Intellect, communication, trade, education, skills. Time of learning and business.
Ketu Dasha
7 years
Spirituality, liberation, past lives, renunciation, losses. Time of spiritual search and detachment.
Venus Dasha
20 years
Love, marriage, art, luxury, comfort, beauty. Time of relationships and pleasures.
Key Concepts
Vimshottari System
Most popular dasha system, covering 120 years.
Mahadasha (Main Period)
Main planetary period.
Antardasha (Sub-period)
Each mahadasha is divided into 9 antardashas
Predictive Value
Dashas are the main tool for prediction in Vedic astrology.