Vimshottari Dasha System
Master the Golden Rules of Vimshottari Dasha - the most important timing system in Vedic astrology. Learn how to analyze planetary periods and predict accurate results.
About the MahaDasha
Important Rule: Conjunctions in D-1
Check Video on Conjunctions of D1 - Vimshottari Dasha. Based on that, decide the planet if conjoined / in parivartana. This is the Dasa Lord from now on.
Exceptions for Nodes (Rahu/Ketu):
In case of nodes (Rahu/Ketu) in parivartana or conjunction - many times the results interchange is happening only when the planet(s) is exalted / debilitated. Otherwise, Nodes are giving their results and also the lord of the Rasi in which they are placed in D1.
Degree-based Rules:
- If there are planets on same degree (<1 degree difference) as lagna degree in any Rasi - they do not exchange results with any planet.
- If planets are on same nakshatra & pada - most likely results will be interchanged.
- Results are interchanged, if planets are exalted / debilitated / own sign etc.
Golden Rules of Vimshottari
Follow these systematic rules to analyze any Vimshottari Dasha period accurately
Health Check
Quick Health Analysis
Health Issues for Self or Relatives
Check D1 houses and lords of self-lagna and relatives. In D9, if dasha lord is placed in 8th/12th from these - health issues to that relationship.
- 8th house: Persistent issues
- 12th house: Accidents/Surgery
- Badhaka: Difficult diagnosis
Navamsa Setup
D9 Preparation
Get Ready with Navamsa
Note Rashi placement of dasa lord (Dasa Lagna - DL). Open D9 and check dasa lord Navamsa sign. Identify N1 and N2 houses ruled by this lord.
- Identify Dasa Lagna (DL)
- Find N1 and N2 houses
- Cancer/Leo: Sun & Moon rulers
Dasa Lord Theme
N1 & N2 Analysis
Dasa Lord Theme
Count the houses that are made by N1 and N2 from DL. Check Combos and decipher results. Be mindful of parivartanas in D9.
- Count house combinations
- Check parivartanas in D9
- Decipher combo results
Exaltation Theme
Strength & Elevation
What Exalts in Dasa Lord's D9 Sign?
Check placement of dasa lord in D9. Check lord of which D1 houses exalts there. They gain strength, courage, domination.
- Gains strength & courage
- Domination & authority
- Life changes for elevation
Debilitation Theme
Weakness & Demotion
What Debilitates in Dasa Lord's D9 Sign?
Check lord of which D1 houses debilitates in dasa lord's D9 placement. They lose strength, become timid, will be dominated.
- Loses strength & confidence
- Becomes timid & dominated
- Life changes for demotion
Self Theme
Personal Analysis
Self Theme
Check houses made by N1 and N2 combos from Rasi Thulya Navamsa. Also add it from Lagna lord of D-1 and Navamsa Lagna.
- Personal life themes
- Rasi Thulya Navamsa
- Lagna lord influences
Others Theme
Relationships Analysis
Others Theme
Check N1 and N2 combos from lords and houses of Others of D1. Analyze how dasha affects relationships and other people in life.
- Relationship dynamics
- Family influences
- Social connections
Vimshottari Dasha Videos
Watch detailed explanations about Vimshottari Dasha system in Vedic Astrology
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Conjunctions in D-1: [Exchange]
Reference table for planetary conditions and exchanges in D-1 chart analysis
| Planetary Condition | Lunar Phase / Timing | Associated Planets |
|---|---|---|
| Exaltation | Poornima 14, 15, 1 | Jupiter |
| Moola Trikona | Sukla Paksha | Venus |
| Swakshetra | Krishna Paksha | Moon (Sukla Paksha) |
| Others | Amavasya 14, 15, 1 |
Mercury
Moon (Krishna Paksha)
|
| Rah- Ex in Gem | - | Sun |
| Ket- Ex in Sag | - |
Moon (14, Amavasya, 1)
Mars
|
| Ra - Owns Aq | - | Rahu |
| Ke - Owns Sc | - |
Ketu
Saturn
|
Understanding the Exchange Table
Exaltation: Planets in their highest dignity during specific lunar phases
Moola Trikona: Planets in their fundamental triangular strength
Swakshetra: Planets in their own signs with maximum comfort
Nodes (Rahu/Ketu): Shadow planets with special exaltation conditions
Lunar Phases: Sukla Paksha (Waxing), Krishna Paksha (Waning), specific tithi references
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Reference Tables
Quick reference for planetary qualities and house significance in Vimshottari analysis
Planetary Qualities
Sattva Rasis
Rajasika Rasis
Tamasika Rasis
House Significance
Kendras (Quadrants)
Dharma
Moksha
Kama
Artha