The mahadasha life river: 120 years, nine streams
The full Vimshottari cycle is 120 years. Each planet's stream is as wide as its period. Touch a stream to see its theme.
Ketu · 7 years
Tradition links the Ketu mahadasha with turning inward, simplicity and spiritual practice.
| Antardasha | Maths | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ketu | 7 × 7 ÷ 120 = 0.41 | 4 months |
| Venus | 7 × 20 ÷ 120 = 1.17 | 1 year 2 months |
| Sun | 7 × 6 ÷ 120 = 0.35 | 4 months |
| Moon | 7 × 10 ÷ 120 = 0.58 | 7 months |
| Mars | 7 × 7 ÷ 120 = 0.41 | 4 months |
| Rahu | 7 × 18 ÷ 120 = 1.05 | 1 year |
| Jupiter | 7 × 16 ÷ 120 = 0.93 | 11 months |
| Saturn | 7 × 19 ÷ 120 = 1.11 | 1 year 1 month |
| Mercury | 7 × 17 ÷ 120 = 0.99 | 11 months |
Venus · 20 years
Tradition links the Venus mahadasha with relationships, the arts and comfort.
| Antardasha | Maths | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Venus | 20 × 20 ÷ 120 = 3.33 | 3 years 4 months |
| Sun | 20 × 6 ÷ 120 = 1 | 1 year |
| Moon | 20 × 10 ÷ 120 = 1.67 | 1 year 8 months |
| Mars | 20 × 7 ÷ 120 = 1.17 | 1 year 2 months |
| Rahu | 20 × 18 ÷ 120 = 3 | 3 years |
| Jupiter | 20 × 16 ÷ 120 = 2.67 | 2 years 8 months |
| Saturn | 20 × 19 ÷ 120 = 3.17 | 3 years 2 months |
| Mercury | 20 × 17 ÷ 120 = 2.83 | 2 years 10 months |
| Ketu | 20 × 7 ÷ 120 = 1.17 | 1 year 2 months |
Sun · 6 years
Tradition links the Sun mahadasha with self-confidence, responsibility and self-respect.
| Antardasha | Maths | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6 × 6 ÷ 120 = 0.3 | 3 months |
| Moon | 6 × 10 ÷ 120 = 0.5 | 6 months |
| Mars | 6 × 7 ÷ 120 = 0.35 | 4 months |
| Rahu | 6 × 18 ÷ 120 = 0.9 | 10 months |
| Jupiter | 6 × 16 ÷ 120 = 0.8 | 9 months |
| Saturn | 6 × 19 ÷ 120 = 0.95 | 11 months |
| Mercury | 6 × 17 ÷ 120 = 0.85 | 10 months |
| Ketu | 6 × 7 ÷ 120 = 0.35 | 4 months |
| Venus | 6 × 20 ÷ 120 = 1 | 1 year |
Moon · 10 years
Tradition links the Moon mahadasha with the mind, feelings and home.
| Antardasha | Maths | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Moon | 10 × 10 ÷ 120 = 0.83 | 10 months |
| Mars | 10 × 7 ÷ 120 = 0.58 | 7 months |
| Rahu | 10 × 18 ÷ 120 = 1.5 | 1 year 6 months |
| Jupiter | 10 × 16 ÷ 120 = 1.33 | 1 year 4 months |
| Saturn | 10 × 19 ÷ 120 = 1.58 | 1 year 7 months |
| Mercury | 10 × 17 ÷ 120 = 1.42 | 1 year 5 months |
| Ketu | 10 × 7 ÷ 120 = 0.58 | 7 months |
| Venus | 10 × 20 ÷ 120 = 1.67 | 1 year 8 months |
| Sun | 10 × 6 ÷ 120 = 0.5 | 6 months |
Mars · 7 years
Tradition links the Mars mahadasha with courage, effort and initiative.
| Antardasha | Maths | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Mars | 7 × 7 ÷ 120 = 0.41 | 4 months |
| Rahu | 7 × 18 ÷ 120 = 1.05 | 1 year |
| Jupiter | 7 × 16 ÷ 120 = 0.93 | 11 months |
| Saturn | 7 × 19 ÷ 120 = 1.11 | 1 year 1 month |
| Mercury | 7 × 17 ÷ 120 = 0.99 | 11 months |
| Ketu | 7 × 7 ÷ 120 = 0.41 | 4 months |
| Venus | 7 × 20 ÷ 120 = 1.17 | 1 year 2 months |
| Sun | 7 × 6 ÷ 120 = 0.35 | 4 months |
| Moon | 7 × 10 ÷ 120 = 0.58 | 7 months |
Rahu · 18 years
Tradition links the Rahu mahadasha with unfamiliar paths, big aims and change.
| Antardasha | Maths | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu | 18 × 18 ÷ 120 = 2.7 | 2 years 8 months |
| Jupiter | 18 × 16 ÷ 120 = 2.4 | 2 years 4 months |
| Saturn | 18 × 19 ÷ 120 = 2.85 | 2 years 10 months |
| Mercury | 18 × 17 ÷ 120 = 2.55 | 2 years 6 months |
| Ketu | 18 × 7 ÷ 120 = 1.05 | 1 year |
| Venus | 18 × 20 ÷ 120 = 3 | 3 years |
| Sun | 18 × 6 ÷ 120 = 0.9 | 10 months |
| Moon | 18 × 10 ÷ 120 = 1.5 | 1 year 6 months |
| Mars | 18 × 7 ÷ 120 = 1.05 | 1 year |
Jupiter · 16 years
Tradition links the Jupiter mahadasha with knowledge, guidance and dharma.
| Antardasha | Maths | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | 16 × 16 ÷ 120 = 2.13 | 2 years 1 month |
| Saturn | 16 × 19 ÷ 120 = 2.53 | 2 years 6 months |
| Mercury | 16 × 17 ÷ 120 = 2.27 | 2 years 3 months |
| Ketu | 16 × 7 ÷ 120 = 0.93 | 11 months |
| Venus | 16 × 20 ÷ 120 = 2.67 | 2 years 8 months |
| Sun | 16 × 6 ÷ 120 = 0.8 | 9 months |
| Moon | 16 × 10 ÷ 120 = 1.33 | 1 year 4 months |
| Mars | 16 × 7 ÷ 120 = 0.93 | 11 months |
| Rahu | 16 × 18 ÷ 120 = 2.4 | 2 years 4 months |
Saturn · 19 years
Tradition links the Saturn mahadasha with discipline, patience and long, steady effort.
| Antardasha | Maths | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn | 19 × 19 ÷ 120 = 3.01 | 3 years |
| Mercury | 19 × 17 ÷ 120 = 2.69 | 2 years 8 months |
| Ketu | 19 × 7 ÷ 120 = 1.11 | 1 year 1 month |
| Venus | 19 × 20 ÷ 120 = 3.17 | 3 years 2 months |
| Sun | 19 × 6 ÷ 120 = 0.95 | 11 months |
| Moon | 19 × 10 ÷ 120 = 1.58 | 1 year 7 months |
| Mars | 19 × 7 ÷ 120 = 1.11 | 1 year 1 month |
| Rahu | 19 × 18 ÷ 120 = 2.85 | 2 years 10 months |
| Jupiter | 19 × 16 ÷ 120 = 2.53 | 2 years 6 months |
Mercury · 17 years
Tradition links the Mercury mahadasha with learning, communication and practical skill.
| Antardasha | Maths | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 17 × 17 ÷ 120 = 2.41 | 2 years 4 months |
| Ketu | 17 × 7 ÷ 120 = 0.99 | 11 months |
| Venus | 17 × 20 ÷ 120 = 2.83 | 2 years 10 months |
| Sun | 17 × 6 ÷ 120 = 0.85 | 10 months |
| Moon | 17 × 10 ÷ 120 = 1.42 | 1 year 5 months |
| Mars | 17 × 7 ÷ 120 = 0.99 | 11 months |
| Rahu | 17 × 18 ÷ 120 = 2.55 | 2 years 6 months |
| Jupiter | 17 × 16 ÷ 120 = 2.27 | 2 years 3 months |
| Saturn | 17 × 19 ÷ 120 = 2.69 | 2 years 8 months |
Antardasha length = (MD years × AD years) ÷ 120. Example: Mercury in Saturn = 19 × 17 ÷ 120 = 2.69 years (about 2 years 8 months).
Each stream's real colour comes from that planet's sign, house and aspects in the chart; this is only tradition's general sense.