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Dasha Calculator: Your Planetary Periods

Find the mahadasha and antardasha running in your life right now, with exact start and end dates, plus your whole Vimshottari timeline and the sub-periods of the current and next mahadasha.

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Enter your birth details.

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See the mahadasha and antardasha running today.

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Scroll for every period with exact dates.

What is a dasha?

In Vedic astrology life is divided into planetary periods called dashas. The most widely used system is Vimshottari, a 120-year cycle shared among nine planets: Ketu 7 years, Venus 20, Sun 6, Moon 10, Mars 7, Rahu 18, Jupiter 16, Saturn 19 and Mercury 17.

Which planet your life starts with depends on the nakshatra the Moon was in at birth. The main period is the mahadasha. Each is divided into nine sub-periods (antardashas) in the same order, starting with the main planet, and the combination of the two lords tells astrologers what themes are active.

How to use your dasha

A dasha does not do anything on its own; it activates what the planet means in your chart: the houses it rules and sits in. A Saturn period asks for discipline and patience, a Venus period brings focus on relationships, comfort and creativity, and a Jupiter period favours learning, growth and guidance. Use the timeline to see which chapter you are in and which is next, then read it with the rest of your chart.

Frequently asked questions

How is my dasha calculated?

From the exact position of the Moon at birth. The nakshatra the Moon was in gives your starting planet, and how far the Moon had travelled through that nakshatra decides how much of the first dasha was already used up. We then lay out the Vimshottari periods one after another.

What is the difference between mahadasha and antardasha?

The mahadasha is the main period of a planet (6 to 20 years). The antardasha, also called bhukti, is a sub-period of another planet inside it. Together they are written like "Venus-Jupiter".

Do I need my exact birth time for the dasha?

The dasha depends on the Moon's position, which moves about 13 degrees a day, so a time within a few hours is usually enough. If the Moon changes nakshatra during your birth date, a small error in time can change the dasha, and we warn you when that applies.

Is a Saturn or Rahu dasha always bad?

No. A dasha only activates what a planet stands for in your own chart. A Saturn or Rahu period can bring hard lessons, but it can also bring the biggest professional and personal growth. Check how the planet is placed rather than judging by its name.

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