Vimshottari Dasha Timeline Calculator
Calculate your complete 120-year planetary Dasha timeline (Mahadasha & Antardasha sequences) derived from your exact birth Moon position.
How I Calculate Your Dasha Timeline
Vimshottari Dasha is the premier 120-year planetary timeline system in Parashari Vedic astrology. It maps your life progression through major planetary eras (Mahadasha) and sub-periods (Antardasha) based on your exact Moon Nakshatra at birth.
I calculate your Vimshottari Dasha timeline by determining the exact natal Moon degree in your birth Nakshatra using Swiss Ephemeris (`pyswisseph`) under Lahiri Ayanamsha.
The unelapsed arc within your birth star sets your starting Dasha balance, followed by the fixed 120-year cycle of 9 Graha periods: Sun (6 yrs), Moon (10 yrs), Mars (7 yrs), Rahu (18 yrs), Jupiter (16 yrs), Saturn (19 yrs), Mercury (17 yrs), Ketu (7 yrs), and Venus (20 yrs).
Raj Shukla
Senior Vedic Astrology AnalystSpecializes in Parashari transit calculations, planetary dasha mapping, and astronomical ephemeris models.
Hello! I'm Raj. Over the past 12+ years of studying and writing about classical Vedic astrology, I've authored 500+ analytical guides on planetary transits, dasha timelines, and Nakshatra energies. I oversee AstroPredict's calculation framework for Vimshottari Dasha Calculator to ensure every calculation combines 100% ephemeris mathematical precision with clear, actionable insights.
The 120-Year Vimshottari Cycle
Vimshottari means 120 in Sanskrit. The total duration of all 9 planetary Mahadashas equals 120 solar years, progressing in fixed Nakshatra order.
Mahadasha vs Antardasha
The Mahadasha sets the macro environmental theme of a life chapter, while the Antardasha sub-period refines the specific events, timing, and focal areas.
Starting Balance of Dasha
Your birth Moon's degree within your Nakshatra determines how many years of your first Mahadasha were remaining at the exact moment of birth.
Frequently Asked Questions
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