YOGINI MAHADASHA AND DASHAPHAL

In ancient period, the predictions were made with the help of constellations. It was called Nakshtra jyotish. The Yogini
Mahadasha is based on Constellations; there are twenty-seven constellations. It is generally used to find out the answers
of day-to-day life‟s questions. It is same as Vishontari Mahadasha. In Vishontari, we calculate the dasha period with the
help of ruling planets. Nevertheless, in yogini, we are not in need of planets. However, it is calculated with the help of
constellation at the time birth. Therefore, properties of ruling planets are not taken in to the consideration. Here our aim is
not to compare yogini Mahadasha and Vishotari Mahadasha. But some astrologers use it confidently. The total dasha
period is of 36 years for one rotation, and again it starts from first to last for other rotations. Yogini mahadasha starts
from Ashvini to Revati. These Mahadasha are eight in numbers and their period is in ascending order, starts from one to
eight years. Dasha period means the period of that planet occurs in our lifetime. It is true that, we can guess some
incidents with the help of Janama kundali or Hora, Dreshkan, Bhansh, etc of our life but the period is very important, it
plays vital role.., Mahadasha is good alternative among several alternatives. These Mahadasha are in my observation
since fifteen years. I have made several experiments. And I got positive results. Peculiarly for finding out marriage period,
Change in job, transfer of property, to start new business, most troublesome period, etc... The types of Mahadasha are as
follows.
1) Mangala – Dasha period of one year and the constellations are Ardra, Chitra, and Shrawan. It is the best period for all.
For marriages, Major and memorable purchasing, Higher opportunities, Promotions in service, time is in favor of
upgrading or expansion of business. New and fruitful relationship develops. Good news. Period of achievements. Here we
are tabulating other mahadasha period in one year.
S.NO. Main Yogini Other Yogini Year Month Days
1 Mangala Mangala 0 0 10
2 Mangala Pingala 0 0 20
3 Mangala Dhanya 0 1 0
4 Mangala Bhramari 0 1 10
5 Mangala Bhadrika 0 1 20
6 Mangala Ulka 0 2 0
7 Mangala Siddha 0 2 10
8 Mangala Sankata 0 2 20
2) Pingala – Dasha period of two years and the constellations are Punarwasu, Swati, Dhanista. First half is better for
Writers, Professors, Directors, Management concern personalities, Intellectuals & Lawyers. Mind may disturb in second
half due to cleavage, uncertainty of results, Doubtfulness, Possibility of skin and minor deceases. Here we are tabulating
other mahadasha period in two years.
S.NO. Main Yogini Other Yogini Year Month Days
1 Pingala Pingala 0 1 10
2 Pingala Dhanya 0 2 0
3 Pingala Bhramari 0 2 20
4 Pingala Bhadrika 0 3 10
5 Pingala Ulka 0 4 0
6 Pingala Siddha 0 4 20
7 Pingala Sankata 0 5 10
8 Pingala Mangala 0 0 20
3) Dhanya - Dasha period of three years and the constellations are Pushya, Vishakha, Shat tarka It is good period for
Fishermen, Farmers, Sailor, Divers, Mineral businessmen, Gem and Stone sellers, Coal, Crockery and Cotton merchants.
Also chances of adorned with majesty and grace. Here we are tabulating other mahadasha period in three years.
S.NO. Main Yogini Other Yogini Year Month Days
1 Dhanya Dhanya 0 3 0
2 Dhanya Bhramari 0 4 0
3 Dhanya Bhadrika 0 5 0
4 Dhanya Ulka 0 6 0
5 Dhanya Siddha 0 7 0
6 Dhanya Sankata 0 8 0
7 Dhanya Mangala 0 1 0
8 Dhanya Pingala 0 2 0

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4) Bhramari - Dasha period of four years and the constellations are Ashwini,Ashlesha Anuradha, Purvabhadrapada In
these days following results may occur - Fruitless trips, Unpleasant journey, Suspension in service, Termination of
contracts, Lost in debt, Divorce, Diversification of mind, Change of residence , Change in business place, Delay in
administrative work,etc. But the middle term may give pleasant surprise from children and better half. Also good days for
all types of Agents, Architectures, Civil engineers. Here we are tabulating other mahadasha period in four years
S.NO. Main Yogini Other Yogini Year Month Days
1 Bhramari Bhramari 0 5 10
2 Bhramari Bhadrika 0 6 20
3 Bhramari Ulka 0 8 0
4 Bhramari Siddha 0 9 10
5 Bhramari Sankata 0 10 20
6 Bhramari Mangala 0 1 10
7 Bhramari Pingala 0 2 20
8 Bhramari Dhanya 0 4 0
5) Bhadrika – Dasha period of five years and the constellations are Bharni, Magha,Jesta, Uttarabhadrapada . Lucrative
period for Bauticiations, Perfume sellers, Cosmetic merchants, Fashion designers, Gold smith, Diamond sellers. Better
prospects for actors and actresses. Iincreases respect in society. Appreciable preformance in any field. Here we are
tabulating other mahadasha period in five years
S.NO. Main Yogini Other Yogini Year Month Days
1 Bhadrika Bhadrika 0 8 10
2 Bhadrika Ulka 0 10 0
3 Bhadrika Siddha 0 11 20
4 Bhadrika Sankata 1 1 10
5 Bhadrika Mangala 0 1 20
6 Bhadrika Pingala 0 3 10
7 Bhadrika Dhanya 0 5 0
8 Bhadrika Bhramari 0 6 20
6) Ulka - Dasha period of six years and the constellations are Krutika, Purva, Mul, and Revati Physical
complents,unnecessary expenses .A mixture of passion and despondency in the love. But oil and soil businessmen may
have fevorable conditions as I‟ve observed.worries about pet. New company of subordinates . Possibilites of loss in
fire.Precious items may lost. Here we are tabulating other mahadasha period in six years
S.NO. Main Yogini Other Yogini Year Month Days
1 Ulka Ulka 1 0 0
2 Ulka Siddha 1 2 0
3 Ulka Sankata 1 4 0
4 Ulka Mangala 0 2 0
5 Ulka Pingala 0 4 0
6 Ulka Dhanya 0 6 0
7 Ulka Bhramari 0 8 0
8 Ulka Bhadrika 0 10 0
7) Siddha - Dasha period of seven years and the constellations are Rohini, Uttara , Purwa shadha. These are really
golden days. You are conqueror of circumstances. You can achieve your goal. Mind full with all positive thoughts. You can
have all positive qualities like Fearlessness, Boldness, etc. Here we are tabulating other mahadasha period in seven
years
S.NO. Main Yogini Other Yogini Year Month Days
1 Siddha Siddha 1 4 10
2 Siddha Sankata 1 6 20
3 Siddha Mangala 0 2 10
4 Siddha Pingala 0 4 20
5 Siddha Dhanya 0 7 0
6 Siddha Bhramari 0 9 10
7 Siddha Bhadrika 0 11 20
8 Siddha Ulka 1 2 20
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8) Sankata - Dasha period of eight years and the constellations are - Mrug, Hast, Uttaraashadha. During these Dasha,
Morbid imagination, Often insanity is observed. You will experience ups and downs in your career and life. However,
these changes affect your life or career for long period. You‟ve to struggle hard for first two years. It also prolongs your
waiting period for success. But observations show that, Lawyers and Physicians get rise in their profession. Here we are
tabulating other mahadasha period in eight years
S.NO. Main Yogini Other Yogini Year Month Days
1 Sankata Sankata 1 9 10
2 Sankata Mangala 0 2 20
3 Sankata Pingala 0 5 10
4 Sankata Dhanya 0 8 0
5 Sankata Bhramari 0 10 20
6 Sankata Bhadrika 1 1 10
7 Sankata Ulka 1 4 0
8 Sankata Siddha 1 6 20

VIMSOTTRI MAHADASHA

VIMSHOTTRI MAHADASHA (IN BRIEF):

Vimshottri Mahadasha is the period assumed for planets. The total period is one hundred and twenty years. It gives us
general idea of aspects and precepts of life in that particular period of planet. In other words, we may say that, this
mahadasha helps us to know how that particular planet will effect or affect our life. With the help of mahadasha, we can
conclude the nature of particular period, either good or bad, either prosperous or not. Every period (dasha period) has its
own properties, depends upon the properties of planet and position of planet in the horoscope. You know that each period
cannot be good or bad. (Alternatively, not every period is good for everything) Some period is good for some particular
things. Some period may be fruitful for some things and bad for something. Mahadasha may guide us which things should
be done in which period. For example, purchase of properties, business expansion, to start new business, publishing
books, opening new industries, arranging marriages etc. Such big things require lot of money and tremendous efforts. The
mahadasha can guide you about suitable period and it helps for long term planning. With the help of mahadasha, we may
guess the period of marriage, birth period of child, pregnancy period, and period of rise in business. It may guide us to
minimize risk factors. We may know about our diseases, accidents etc in advance. In astrology or in our general life the
period is important, otherwise we may waste our efforts, or we may miss the direction of efforts. Appropriate work at
appropriate time may increases possibilities of success. Mahadasha is nothing but the study of time or properties of time
with respect to our life (with the help of planets).Mahadasha we may say, as wheel of fortune. It may suggest us to work in
time or in advance. The most important thing is to know which period is suitable for which efforts.

This contribution of mahadasha to astrology is by Maharishi Parashar. Here specific dasha period is assumed to each
planet or we may say lord. In addition, in that period, other planets period is calculated that (Antardasha) and the lord of
that zodiac is called sub – lord. As there are, nine planets are taken in to account. We know there are twenty-seven
constellations. Therefore, the constellations are divided in to nine planets, three each. The dasha of planet starts from the
birth and birth constellation. Here we are taking sun first; it does not mean that every one‟s dasha starts from sun.
The planets properties in dasha period and ruling planets are different. What I have described below is very brief and
short. I will describe in details in coming months.

1) SUN: This period is suitable for long journey. This period is also fruitful for pharmaceuticals industries or people who
are working in the pharmaceuticals industries, tool rooms, manufactures of new machinery or introducing innovations
about machines or mechanical branches. These days are also useful to increase friend in high professional personalities.
Your contacts may increase in high profile personalities. However, this period proved inferior in case of domestic relations
and blood relatives like son, daughter, mother, father etc. You may have to face problems from heat and fire.
Nevertheless, all these predictions are based on the position of planet in your horoscope. Weather the planet is powerful
or not. Weather it is ascending or descending. It also has different effects of different properties of planet like conjunction
or opposition of other planets, its relations with other planets etc. we also will discuss all dasha period and how sun
behaves with different planets later on.
Constellations are Krutika, Uttara, and Uttarashada . Dasha Period 6 years
Sr. No. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days
1 Sun Sun 0 3 18
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2 Sun Moon 0 6 00
3 Sun Mars 0 4 6
4 Sun Rahu 0 10 24
5 Sun Jupiter 0 9 18
6 Sun Saturn 0 11 12
7 Sun Mercury 0 10 6
8 Sun Ketu 0 4 6
9 Sun Venus 1 0 0

2) MOON: Moon is known as significant of mind .If it is in pure form or it is well placed in horoscope, then it supports to
noble thoughts. Your mind may be full of noble and positive thoughts. Observations show that this period is generally help
full for women .With the help of moon, marriage period can be determined. This period is also suitable for accumulation of
luxuries things and costly and precious metals. The predictions about moon should be studied minutely because if it
disturbed with another planet, it gives adverse effects. In these days, people generally spend their time in religious
activities. These days, people are generally in sound mental conditions. This mahadasha is generally fruitful for cotton,
cotton industries, milk, and milk products. Moon plays very important role in your life; it may help to know your central idea
of life. You know, in zodiac horoscope moon is taken as ascendant .It is equally importance as ascendant .Some
astrologers have opinion that, the predictions of life after 35 years or 40 years, should be stated with the help of moon
zodiac. The negative characteristics of moon are that, it creates psychological problems. The psychological problems
disturbs you and yours family life. Some astrologers having opinion that gold ring with pearl should be wearing in this
mahadasha. We will discuss in detail about it in dashaphal.
The constellations are Rohini, Hasta, and Sharavan. Dasha Period 10 years
Sr. No. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days
1 Moon Moon 0 10 0
2 Moon Mars 0 7 0
3 Moon Rahu 1 6 0
4 Moon Jupiter 1 4 0
5 Moon Saturn 1 7 0
6 Moon Mercury 1 5 0
7 Moon Ketu 0 7 0
8 Moon Venus 1 8 0
9 Moon Sun 0 6 0

3) MARS: Mars is famous for struggle. This mahadasha increases struggling spirit. The people may accumulate
properties in this period. Purchases of land, open plot, agriculture land, purchase of oil mills, purchase of immovable
properties, all these things are possible in these days. Mars is considered as important planet in case of marriages. We
will discuss properties of mars in case of marriages in separate section marriages. Mars is treated as worrier. The
adverse effect of mars is that, it causes accidents due to electricity, accidents due to fire or losses due to fire, heat, and
road accidents. Being warrior in nature, people in contact with weapons may get some new experiences. The adverse
effects of mars is strongly experienced in conjunction with Venus, it disturbers family and social life. People may defame
in society due to mars and Venus .Mars with moon gives best chances of earning properties. Mars is also significant of
chemicals so people working in chemical field or dealing with chemical may get good rise in this dasha period. People in
wine industries may observe this period as good experience. This period also increases mentally toughness. People may
observe sometimes-extra boldness in their nature .But the properties of mars, in its dasha period should be calculated
with its position in original horoscope as well as its relations with other planets. Mars cannot be bad everywhere and
cannot be good all the times. We will discuss in detail about it in dashaphal
Constellations are Mrug, Chitra, and Dhanista. Dasha Period 7 years
Sr. No. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days
1 Mars Mars 0 4 27
2 Mars Rahu 1 0 18
3 Mars Jupiter 0 11 6
4 Mars Saturn 1 1 9
5 Mars Mercury 0 11 27
6 Mars Ketu 0 4 27

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7 Mars Venus 1 2 0
8 Mars Sun 0 4 6
9 Mars Moon 0 7 0

4) RAHU: In eighteen years, the sixth and eighth years may be troublesome. If this shadow planet has good location in
horoscope, then the behavior of man changes to the good fellow or it spoils the youth. The main drawback of this planet is
that, it creates the physiological problems. Physiological problems about our self, our family members, about son, about
wife etc. Those have this period in their youth; they have to spend more time in worries. We can achieve nothing without
physical fitness. It also helps to earn money if it is properly placed in the horoscope. Sometimes it forces the person to
serve lower class people. However, this period is suitable for unexpected gains, like gambling, horse races, illegal
speculation, and share marketing. Generally, people become daydreamers in these days. However, after ten to twelve
years, it supports to religious actions or activities. Rahu gives properties, honour, knowledge in arise, torus, and cancer. It
gives wife, son, and other kind of satisfaction in Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces.

The constellations are Ardra, Swati, and Shatatarka. Dasha Period 18 years
Sr. No. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days
1 Rahu Rahu 2 8 12
2 Rahu Jupiter 2 4 24
3 Rahu Saturn 2 10 6
4 Rahu Mercury 2 6 18
5 Rahu Ketu 1 0 18
6 Rahu Venus 3 0 0
7 Rahu Sun 0 10 24
8 Rahu Moon 1 6 0
9 Rahu Mars 1 0 18

5) JUPITER: This period is divided in to three parts. In the first part, it supports to the personal development, to earn
money, to get new job etc. The second part it gives good results about domestic life and in third part, it gives adverse
effects. It generally gives bad results in Libra zodiac.
Constellations are Punarvasu, Vishakha, and Purva Bhadrapada. Dasha Period 16 years
Sr. No. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days
1 Jupiter Jupiter 2 1 18
2 Jupiter Saturn 2 6 12
3 Jupiter Mercury 2 3 6
4 Jupiter Ketu 0 11 6
5 Jupiter Venus 2 8 0
6 Jupiter Sun 0 9 18
7 Jupiter Moon 1 4 0
8 Jupiter Mars 0 11 6
9 Jupiter Rahu 2 4 24

6) SATURN: Although, this planet is mercy less and ruthless, its period gives often good results. These days are very
prosperous for social workers. This period is good for public relations. Generally, people worry about its seven and half
years, it is not so causing anxiety. This will be discussed in ruling planets.

The constellations are Pusha, Anuradha and Uttara Bhadrapada. Dasha Period 19 years
Sr. No. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days
1 Saturn Saturn 3 0 3
2 Saturn Mercury 2 8 9
3 Saturn Ketu 1 9 9
4 Saturn Venus 3 2 0
5 Saturn Sun 0 11 10
6 Saturn Moon 1 7 0

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7 Saturn Mars 1 1 9
8 Saturn Rahu 2 10 6
9 Saturn Jupiter 2 6 12

7) MERCURY: This period is good for small-scale business. It is also useful for small retailer stores. The main drawback
of this dasha is that four fathers property may be lost unnecessarily or for very simple reasons.

Constellations are Ashlesha, Jesta, and Revati. Dasha Period 17 years

Sr. No. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days
1 Mercury Mercury 2 4 27
2 Mercury Ketu 0 11 27
3 Mercury Venus 2 10 0
4 Mercury Sun 0 10 6
5 Mercury Moon 1 5 0
6 Mercury Mars 0 11 27
7 Mercury Rahu 2 6 18
8 Mercury Jupiter 2 3 6
9 Mercury Saturn 2 8 9

8) KETU: This period is generally, considered as bad period. People may lose their health and wealth. This is not good for
father‟s health. People may face disturbances in their job or business. First part and third part of this period is not so good
but middle part may gives good results.
Constellations are Magha, Mul, and Ashwini. Dasha Period 7 years
Sr. No. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days
1 Ketu Ketu 0 4 27
2 Ketu Venus 1 2 0
3 Ketu Sun 0 4 6
4 Ketu Moon 0 7 0
5 Ketu Mars 0 4 27
6 Ketu Rahu 1 0 18
7 Ketu Jupiter 0 11 6
8 Ketu Saturn 1 1 9
9 Ketu Mercury 0 11 27

9) VENUS: This period is best for education. The people, who have this period in their early life, are lucky. These days are
good for accumulation of wealth. These are also good to solve old or four father‟s properties dispute. This period is
suitable to manage previously earned property. Sometimes disputes may arise with servants, workers, or subordinates.
Family matters may create complication in some cases. But it may have solutions.
The constellations are Purva, Purva ashadha and Bharni Dasha Period 20 years
Sr. No. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days
1 Venus Venus 3 4 0
2 Venus Sun 1 0 0
3 Venus Moon 1 8 6
4 Venus Mars 1 2 0
5 Venus Rahu 3 0 0
6 Venus Jupiter 2 8 0
7 Venus Saturn 3 2 0
8 Venus Mercury 2 10 0
9 Venus Ketu 1 2 0

ASHTOTTRI MAHADASHA

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Ashtottri Mahadasha is the period assumed for planets. The total period is one hundred and Eight years. It same as
Vimshottri mahadasha but the planet Ketu is omitted. The basic difference in Vimshottri mahadasha and Ashtottri
Mahadasha is that the planet period is equally divided to the constellation. For example for Sun Planet, in Vimshottri
mahadasha, Krutika constellation has six years and in Ashtottri Mahadasha, Ardra constellation has one and half years.
1) SUN Constellations are Ardra, Punarwasu, Pusha, and Ashlesha . Dasha Period 6 years .Each Constellation has one
and half year.
Sr. No. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days Hours
1 Sun Sun 0 4 0 0
2 Sun Moon 0 10 0 0
3 Sun Mars 0 5 10 0
4 Sun Mercury 0 11 10 0
5 Sun Saturn 0 6 20 0
6 Sun Jupiter 1 20 0 0
7 Sun Rahu 0 8 0 0
8 Sun Venus 1 2 0 0

2) MOON The constellations are Magha, Purva, and Uttara. Dasha Period 15 years. Each Constellation has Five year.
Sr. No. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days Hours
1 Moon Moon 2 1 0 0
2 Moon Mars 1 1 10 0
3 Moon Mercury 2 4 10 0
4 Moon Saturn 1 4 20 0
5 Moon Jupiter 2 7 20 0
6 Moon Rahu 1 8 0 0
7 Moon Venus 2 11 0 0
8 Moon Sun 0 10 0 0

3) MARS Constellations are Hasta, Chitra, Swati, and Vishakha. Dasha Period 8 years Each Constellation has Two year.
S.NO. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days Hours
1 Mars Mars 0 7 3 8
2 Mars Mercury 1 3 3 8
3 Mars Saturn 0 8 26 16
4 Mars Jupiter 1 4 26 16
5 Mars Rahu 0 10 20 0
6 Mars Venus 1 6 20 0
7 Mars Sun 0 5 10 0
8 Mars Moon 1 1 10 0

4) MERCURY Constellations are Anuradha, Jesta, and Mul. Dasha Period 17 years Each Constellation has Five years
and Eight Month.
S.NO. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days Hours
1 Mercury Mercury 2 8 3 8
2 Mercury Saturn 1 6 26 16
3 Mercury Jupiter 2 11 36 16
4 Mercury Rahu 1 10 20 0
5 Mercury Venus 3 3 20 0
6 Mercury Sun 0 11 10 0
7 Mercury Moon 2 4 10 0
8 Mercury mars 1 3 3 8

5) SATURN The constellations are Purva ashada, Uttara asadha, Abhijt and Sharavan. Dasha Period 10 years.
Constellation has Two year and Six Month.
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S.NO. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days Hours
1 Saturn Saturn 0 11 3 8
2 Saturn Jupiter 1 9 3 8
3 Saturn Rahu 1 1 10 0
4 Saturn Venus 1 11 10 0
5 Saturn Sun 0 6 20 0
6 Saturn Moon 1 4 20 0
7 Saturn mars 0 8 26 16
8 Saturn Mercury 1 6 26 8

6) JUPITER Constellations are Dhanista, Shatatarka, and Purva Bhadrapada. Dasha Period 19 years Each Constellation
has Six years and Four Months.
S.NO. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days Hours
1 Jupiter Jupiter 3 4 3 8
2 Jupiter Rahu 2 1 10 0
3 Jupiter Venus 3 8 10 0
4 Jupiter Sun 1 0 20 0
5 Jupiter Moon 2 7 20 0
6 Jupiter mars 1 4 26 16
7 Jupiter Mercury 2 11 26 16
8 Jupiter Saturn 1 9 3 8

7) RAHU The constellations are Uttarbhadrapada, Revati, Ashwini and Bharni. Dasha Period 12 years Each Constellation
has Three years .
S.NO. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days Hours
1 Rahu Rahu 1 4 0 0
2 Rahu Venus 2 4 0 0
3 Rahu Sun 0 8 0 0
4 Rahu Moon 1 8 0 0
5 Rahu mars 0 10 20 0
6 Rahu Mercury 1 10 20 0
7 Rahu Saturn 1 1 10 0
8 Rahu Jupiter 2 1 10 0

8) VENUS The constellations are Krutika , Rohiniand Mrug Dasha Period 21 years Each Constellation has Seven years
S.NO. Main Lord Sub Lord Year Month Days Hours
1 Venus Venus 4 1 0 0
2 Venus Sun 1 2 0 0
3 Venus Moon 2 11 0 0
4 Venus mars 1 6 20 0
5 Venus Mercury 3 3 20 0
6 Venus Saturn 1 11 10 0
7 Venus Jupiter 3 8 10 0
8 Venus Rahu 2 4 0 0

An Introduction to the Yogini Dasha - Part I

Once upon a time, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were strolling in the forests of the Himalayas. Puzzled by the
applicability of various dashas in astrology, Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva, “There are innumerable dasha systems in
astrology, but in the Kaliyuga, which dasha would tell us in a flash the results of a person‟s Karma?”

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Lord Shiva said, “It is the Yogini dasha.” And thus Lord Shiva revealed this dasha to Goddess Parvati. In the Kaliyuga,
after careful examination of this dasha on a chart, the results do not go wrong. By knowing the mere name of the Yogini
operating for a person, the things happening in the life of that person during the period of Yogini can be known.
According the Rudrayamal, the Yogini dasha gives excellent results in Kaliyuga :
The dashas propounded by various ancient masters were excellent for the three yugas – Satyayuga, Tretayuga and
Dwaparayuga – but for Kaliyuga, dasha calculatation based on Yogini dasha is great for giving all types of results.
In view of the above statement, it is surprising why this dasha is not more universally employed.
The conditions of applicability of three dashas – Vimshottari, Ashtottari and Yogini –are given thus :
Out of the three dashas applicable at the time of birth, Vimshottari dasha should be applied for the births at night during
Shukla Paksha and Ashtottari dasha for births during day in Krishna Paksha. In all other cases Yogini dasha gives results.
It is generally observed that Yogini dasha, like Vimshottari dasha, gives results even if applied unconditionally.
The Basics
There are eight types of Yoginis: Mangala, Pingala, Dhanya, Bhramari, Bhadrika, Ulka, Siddha and Sankata. It is believed
that the planets Moon, Sun, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Venus and Rahu have evolved respectively from the Yoginis
Mangala, Pingala, etc. The sequence of these Yoginis, their lords and operative periods are given in Table 1.
Table 1
Order of Yoginis, their lords and dasha periods
S.No. Yogini Lord Period
1. Mangala Moon 1 year
2. Pingala Sun 2 years
3. Dhanya Jupiter 3 years
4. Bhramari Mars 4 years
5. Bhadrika Mercury 5 years
6. Ulka Saturn 6 years
7. Siddha Venus 7 years
8. Sankata Rahu 8 years
Total Period : 36 years
Please observe that the sequence of Yoginis is alternatively benefic and malefic and their periods are progressively
increasing by one year.
Calculation of Yogini Dasha
Yogini dasha is a nakshatrika dasha based on the nakshatra of the Moon at the time of birth. Note down the nakshatra
number of the Moon, taking Ashwini as nakshatra number 1. Add 3 to it. Divide by 8. The remainder represents the Yogini
dasha operative at the time of birth. It should be restricted to whole numbers and remainder be noted down.
Dasha at Birth = (Moon‟s nakshatra + 3) / 8
If the remainer is 1 the dasha operative at the time of birth is Mangala, if 2, Pingla, and so on.
Remainder Dasha
1 Mangala
2 Pingala
3 Dhanya
4 Bhramari
5 Bhadrika
6 Ulka
7 Siddha
8 or 0 Sankata
Dasha operating at the time of birth
Suppose a person is born when the Moon was at 7s10°0' (Scorpio 10 degrees). To calculate Yogini dasha operative at
the time of birth, note down the nakshatra of the Moon which is Anuradha, nakshatra number 17. To this figure add 3. The
result is 20. Now divide by 8. The quotient is 2 and the remainder is 4.
Dasha at Birth = (Nak # of Moon + 3) / 8 = (17+3)/8 = 20/8
Quotient = 2, Remainer = 4
Remainer 4 indicates that Bhramari dasha was running at the time of birth.
Calculation of Balance of dasha
To calculate the balance of dasha –
1. The balance of dasha is dependent on the degrees remaining to be traversed by the Moon in its nakshatra. Note down
the extent of Moon's nakshatra. In the above case the nakshatra is Anuradha which spans the arc 7s3°20' to 7s16°40'.
2. Subtract the longitude of the Moon from the nakshatra ending degree.
End of Anuradha nak. = 7s16°40'

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Longitude of the Moon (–) = 7s10°00'
Difference (say „A‟) = 7s16°40'
3. Convert the difference „A‟ into minutes by multiplying its degrees with 60 and adding the remaining minutes. The result
is 400'.
4. Multiply the full period of Yogini operating at the time of birth with difference „A‟ and divide by the full extent of nakshatra
13°20' (or 800').
Dasha balance = (Period of Yogini x difference „A‟) / 800'
The Yogini operating at the time of birth was Bhramari whose full extent is 4 years or 48 months.
Dasha balance = (48 months x 400') / 800' = 24 months (2 years).
Calculation Sub periods of Yogini Dasha
In the major period of each Yogini, sub-periods of all Yoginis operate according to
the propotional periods in the natural order starting from its own sub period. For
example in the major period of Dhanya, sub-periods of all Yoginis will operate starting from Dhanya. The sub periods of all
Yoginis operating under their major periods are given in Table 2.
Table 2 : Yogini Dasha Major and Sub Periods
Mangala Pingala Dhanya Bhramari Bhadrika Ulka Siddha Sankata
Yogini ->
(1 year) (2 years) (3 years) (4 years) (5 years) (6 years) (7 years) (8 years)
Sub periods y-m-d y-m-d y-m-d y-m-d y-m-d y-m-d y-m-d y-m-d
Mangala 0-1-10 - - - - - - -
Pingala 0-0-20 0-1-10 - - - - - -
Dhanya 0-1-00 0-2-00 0-3-0 - - - - -
Bhramari 0-1-10 0-2-20 0-4-0 0-5-10 - - - -
Bhadrika 0-1-20 0-3-10 0-5-0 0-6-20 0-8-10 - - -
Ulka 0-2-00 0-4-00 0-6-0 0-8-00 0-10-00 1-0-0 - -
Siddha 0-2-10 0-4-20 0-7-0 0-9-10 0-11-20 1-2-0 1-4-10 -
Sankata 0-2-20 0-5-10 0-8-0 0-10-20 1-1-10 1-4-0 1-6-20 1-9-10
Mangala - 0-2-00 0-1-0 0-1-10 0-1-20 0-2-0 0-2-10 0-2-20
Pingala - - 0-2-0 0-2-20 0-3-10 0-4-0 0-4-20 0-5-10
Dhanya - - - 0-4-00 0-5-00 0-6-0 0-7-00 0-8-00
Bhramari - - - - 0-6-20 0-8-0 0-9-10 0-10-20
Bhadrika - - - - - 0-10-0 0-11-20 1-1-10
Ulka - - - - - - 1-2-00 1-4-00
Siddha - - - - - - - 1-6-20

The Benefic-Malefic Rulership of Yoginis

The eight Yoginis Mangala, Pingala, Dhanya, Bhramari, Bhadrika, Ulka, Siddha and Sankata are governed respectively
by the Moon, the Sun, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Venus and Rahu. Some have the opinion that the first half of
Sankata is ruled by Rahu while the second half is ruled by Ketu.
We see an imbalance of benefic and malefic periods operating through Yogini dasha in the life of an individual. The
rulership of these Yoginis is alternatively benefic and malefic. Out of a total period of 36 years of Yogini dasha, 16 years
are ruled by benefic planets – Mangala (Moon 1 year), Dhanya (Jupiter 3 years), Bhadrika (Mercury 5 years) and Siddha
(Venus 7 years). The remaining 20 years are ruled by malefic planets Pingala (2 years), Bhramari (Mars 4 years), Ulka
(Saturn 6 years) and Sankata (Rahu 8 years).
The Naamakshara
The Naamakshara is the first letter of the alphabet in an individual‟s name. It is a common practice in India to name a new
born child according to the Naamakshara indicated by the pada of the nakshatra of birth of the child. The nakshatra of
birth is that nakshatra in which the natal Moon is located. Each nakshatra has four padas or quarters, and each pada
indicates certain letters of the alphabet. All these alphabets are unique. At the time of birth, the placement of Moon in a
particular nakshatra pada decides the first alphabet of the name of the child. If this system is followed, as has been the
practice in India, by merely knowing the name of a person, we can know the nakshatra of his Moon.
There are many advantages of this system. For all the dashas based on the nakshatra of the Moon, the dasha operating
at the time of birth and its approximate balance can be calculated. By adding various periods of dashas, the present
operative dasha of a person can be found out. Since the operative Yogini dasha reveals a lot about the likely things
happening in the life of a person, even in the absence of a proper horoscope, we can know a lot about the person. The
marital compatibility of two persons is also based on the Moon's nakshatra. The operative period of sadhe-saati can be
known since it is based on the placement of Moon in a sign and the transit of Saturn in or around that sign.
The table on the facing page reveals the meanings of Yoginis and the results of Yogini dasha major periods as given in

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the classics. It is generally observed that irrespective of the disbursement of planets in the horoscope of individuals,
Yogini dasha periods do give results according to thier meanings as explained in the table.
Analysis of Individual Houses
The key to interpretation of a horoscopic chart lies in the assessment of the strength and weakness of different houses of
a horoscope. The twelve houses of a horoscope encompass all the areas in the life of an individual. The strength or
weakness of a house will influence the results attributed to that particular house. The quality, quantity and nature of
results of individual houses are dependent upon the combined indications of the disposition of the three factors, namely:
the house, the house lord, and the karaka or significator.
House: The house is influenced either by placement or by aspect of planets. Influence by the lords of malefic houses or
by natural malefics will adversely influence the results ascribed to that house. Similarly placement or aspect of benefics or
lords of benefic houses enhances the results of the house concerned. Placement of the house lord in its own house
protects the house and it will always improve the results of the house.
House Lord: Disposition of the house lord in one of the trines or kendras gives positive results while placement in Trika
(6th, 8th or 12th) houses is a negative factor for the house.
Significator: Ill disposed, weak or afflicted significator gives trouble in respect of the areas indicated by significator.
A deep analysis of these three factors – the house, the house lord and the significator – will indicate whether the results
attributed to the house will be negative or positive and also the extent to which they will be adverse or favourable.
Relevant divisional charts play a pivotal role in the final outcome of the results.
Significator Planets for the Twelve Houses
First House Sun.
Second House Jupiter for wealth, Mercury for speech.
Third House Mars for co-borns and valour, Saturn for servants and subordinates.
Fourth House Moon for mother, Venus for conveyances, Mars for lands and properties.
Fifth House Jupiter for children, Mercury for education.
Sixth House Mars for accidents, Saturn for sickness, Mercury for maternal relations.
Seventh House Venus for spouse.
Eighth House Saturn for longevity.
Ninth House Sun for father, Jupiter for guru, teacher or religion.
Tenth House Sun for profession.
Eleventh House Jupiter for elder brothers-sisters, and gains.
Twelfth House Saturn for separation or renunciation, Venus for bed pleasures, Ketu for emancipation.
Houses to be considered for different significations
Relations
Father The Sun and the ninth house from the Sun.
Mother The Moon and the fourth house from the Moon.
Younger brothers and sisters Mars and the third house from Mars.
Elder brothers and sisters Jupiter and the eleventh house from Jupiter.
Spouse Venus and the seventh house from Venus. Some are of the opinion that for female
horoscopes, Jupiter should be considered for spouse.
Children Jupiter and the fifth house from Jupiter.
Maternal Uncle Mercury and the sixth house from Mercury.
Others
Lands and properties Mars and the fourth house from Mars.
Luxuries and conveyances Venus and the fourth house from Venus.
Education Mercury and the fifth house from Mercury.
Longevity Saturn and the eighth house from Saturn.
Maraka Houses and Planets
The eighth house from the lagna is the house of longevity. The eighth from the eighth house is the third house, an
alternative house of longevity. Twelfth from any house causes loss to that house. In this case twelfth from third and eighth
houses are second and seventh houses respectively, which cause loss of longevity and as such are called death inflicting
houses or maraka houses. The seventh and the second lords also become the killer or maraka planets. The planets
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posited in the maraka houses, with the killer planets, and the planets aspected by the killer planets also gain death
inflicting powers and become maraka or killer planets. The lord of the twelfth house is also considered a maraka. Saturn is
the unconditional maraka for any lagna. Rahu, if placed in sixth, eighth or twelfth house also becomes maraka.
Application of Yogini Dasha on Horoscopic Charts
Before applying dasha system to a horoscope in order to time events, a general assessment of the horoscope is
essential. Each house needs to be examined from the lagna, as well as its Karaka. In addition, while examining a
particular house, that house needs to be treated as lagna and all other houses considered in relation to that house. For
example, in matters of progeny, one needs to consider the fifth house from the lagna, the fifth house from the Karaka
Jupiter and also the fifth house from the fifth (i.e., the ninth house from the lagna). In addition, the appropriate divisional
chart should also be considered. While considering the appropriate divisional chart, however, it needs to be remembered
that the lagna of the divisional chart is additionally significant in respect of the appropriate aspect of life signified by that
chart.
In case of the Yogini Dasha, the lords of the different Yoginis are to be considered as the operative dasha lords. To apply
Yogini dasha on the horoscope of an individual, first of all take note of the Yogini dasha-antara (major and sub-periods)
operating for the period under consideration. Next, find the lords of the relevant Yoginis (major and sub-periods). These
dasha lords need to be assessed from the following points:
1. Rashi chart :
(a) from the house under consideration; and
(b) from the significator.
2. Divisional chart :
(a) from the lagna;
(b) from the house under consideration; and
(c) from the significator.
An attempt will be made here to explain the method of application of Yogini dasha through some example horoscopes
related to varying areas of life of different natives. For constraints of space only the birth charts and the dwadshamsha
charts are being given in the present article; the navamsha charts are not being included in this discussion.
SUN – THE SIGNIFICATOR FOR FATHER
The Sun is considered the significator for the father of a native. If the Sun and the ninth lord are weak or placed in malefic
houses, along with affliction of the ninth house, the ninth lord or the Sun by the Trika lords (6th, 8th or 12th lords), it could
be a combination for ill-health or even fatality to the father of the native. In order to judge the events pertaining to one‟s
father, the following factors need to be considered:
(a) Rashi chart: the Sun, the ninth from the lagna and ninth from the Sun
(b) Dwadashamsha chart: the lagna, the Sun, the ninth from the lagna and the ninth from the Sun.
Example One
The native belonging to Chart 1 (born April 24, 1985; 17:39 hrs IST; 28°N39', 77°E13') lost his father at an early age. The
ninth house is occu-pied by the eighth lord Mars and aspected by a retrograde sixth lord Saturn from the third house. The
placement of an exalted eleventh lord Moon also in the ninth house aspected by a debilitated Jupiter from the fifth are
relatively ineffective factors for mitigating the affliction to the ninth house. The ninth lord in the seventh, though exalted, is
retrograde and associated with a debilitated Mercury.

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The Sun, the significator for father, is placed in the adverse eighth house associated with Rahu, without any releiving
factor. The ninth house from the Sun receives the aspect of the eighth lord Mars while the ninth lord Jupiter is debilitated
and aspected by a retrograde Saturn.
In the dwadashamsha chart, the lagna is heavily afflicted, being occupied by a debilitated Mars, the malignant Ketu and a
retrograde Venus. There is no benefic aspect on the lagna or the lagna lord. The ninth lord Jupiter, which also happens to
be the sixth lord, is aspected by a retrograde eighth lord Saturn from the sixth house. The ninth lord from the Sun is also
heavily afflicted.
Yogini Dasha
The native lost his father on October 1, 1989 when he was running the Yogini dasha of Sankata-Siddha, equivalent to
Rahu-Venus.
In the birth chart the major-period lord Rahu is placed in the eighth house with the Sun, the significator for father. Rahu
represents Saturn, which occupies the eighth house from the Sun and the seventh (a maraka house) from the ninth
house. By its placement in Mesha, it also represents Mars which occupies the ninth house and owns eighth house from
the Sun. Venus, the sub-period lord is the owner of the ninth house from the lagna. It is a maraka (lord of the second as
well as the seventh) from the Sun and occupies the twelfth from it.
In the dwadashamsha chart, Venus as well as the Rahu-Ketu axis involve the lagna. From the Sun both of them fall in the
adverse six-twelve axis. From the ninth house, Venus happens to be the retrograde lord of the eighth house associated
with Mars and Ketu.
Example Two
Chart 2 (born September 1, 1989; 9:17 hrs IST; 28°N39', 77°E13') belongs to the younger brother of native of Chart 1. He
was only a month old when he lost his father.

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In the rashi chart the ninth lord is debilitated in the lagna and aspected by a retrograde sixth lord Saturn. The Sun is
afflicted in the twelfth house by its association with the eighth lord Mars and with Ketu. The ninth from the Sun is owned
by Mars which is afflicted by the Sun and Ketu. The Moon joins this combination of Mars, Sun and Ketu in the twelfth
house without providing any relief; it is a weak Moon which is debilitated in the Navamsha (Prepare the navamsha chart to
see this!).
In the dwadashamsha the lagna is occupied by Ketu and aspected by Mars. The Sun, the significator as well as the lagna
lord, occupies the adverse sixth house. The ninth house from the lagna receives the aspect of the eighth lord Jupiter and
the ninth lord associates with a highly malefic retrograde sixth lord Saturn.
Yogini Dasha
The yogini dasha operating at the time of his father‟s death was Ulka-Bhadrika ruled respectively by Saturn and Mercury.
In the Birth Chart, the major-period lord Saturn is the sixth lord aspecting the ninth lord Venus. Saturn also happens to be
a maraka, being the lord of the sixth and the seventh houses, from the Sun. The sub-period lord Mercury is conjoined with
the ninth lord Venus and aspected by a retrograde sixth lord Saturn. From the Sun, Mercury occupies the maraka second
house.
In the dwadashamsha chart Saturn is a maraka being the lord of the sixth and the seventh houses from the lagna. From
the ninth, it occupies the second house. Its association with Mars, the ninth lord, further confirms the affliction to the father
during the dasha of Saturn. Mercury occupies the sixth house from the lagna and owns the sixth as well as the ninth from
the Sun.
To further elucidate the above mentioned principles, two more charts of siblings are being given here.
Examples Three
Chart 3 (born on August 5, 1981; 7:20 hrs IST; 28°N39', 77°E13') belongs to a female native who lost her father in a road
side accident at the tender age of seven. Mars, the lord of the ninth from the lagna, occupies an inimical sign and is
aspected by the sixth lord Saturn. The Sun occupies the adverse twelfth house and falls in the Rahu-Ketu axis. The ninth
from the Sun is aspected by the seventh and the eight lord Saturn. Jupiter, the lord of the ninth from the Sun, is under a
dual malefic influence of Saturn and Mars.

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In the dwadashamsha, the ninth lord occupies the sixth house in association with Ketu and the twelfth lord Venus and is
aspected by the sixth lord Mars. The ninth house receives the aspect of Mars and Saturn. From the Sun the ninth house is
occupied by Rahu, aspected by the sixth lord Moon and the twelfth lord Saturn. Venus, the ninth lord from the Sun is
associated with Ketu and the sixth lord, the Moon and aspected by Mars. The association of the fourth lord Saturn with the
sixth lord Mars in the third house, aspecting the ninth house, without any relief from benefic association or aspect
indicates a vehicular accident to the father of the native.
Yogini Dasha
The native lost her father in November 1988 when she was running the Yogini dasha Dhanya-Ulka owned by Jupiter and
Saturn respectively.
Jupiter is the lord of the sixth as well as the ninth from the Sun, is associated with the sixth and the seventh lord Saturn
and aspected by Mars. From the Sun, Saturn owns the highly malefic seventh and eighth houses. Both Jupiter and Saturn
occupy the second house which falls in the sixth from the ninth.
In the dwadashamsha chart, Jupiter as the second lord from the lagna as well as the Sun associates with the Sun in the
eighth from the ninth house. Saturn in association with the sixth lord aspects the ninth from the third, the twelfth from the
Sun. Both Saturn and Jupiter aspect the ninth house from the Sun.
Examples Four
Chart 4 (born on December 26, 1985; 7:00 hrs IST; 28°N39', 77°E13') belongs the the younger brother of the above
native. The Sun, the Karaka for the father as well as the ninth lord, occupies the lagna in association with the sixth lord.
The ninth house from the lagna as well as the Sun receives the aspect of Saturn.

In the dwadashamsha, the lagna lord is associated with the malefics Mars, Ketu and the sixth lord Moon. The ninth lord
from the lagna occupies the twelfth house, aspected by the eighth lord Mercury. The ninth house receives the aspect of
Mars. From the Sun, the ninth lord Jupiter in the seventh is aspected by the eighth lord Mars while the ninth house itself is
aspected by Saturn. Considering the ninth house of the dwadashamsha as the lagna, a highly malefic combination
consisting of Moon, Mars, Saturn and Ketu forms in the sixth house. From the ninth house, the fourth lord falls in the sixth
house; from the Sun too, the sixth lord falls in the fourth house; both these confirm the promise of an accident in the
dwadashamsha chart.
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Yogini Dasha
The Yogini dasha operating at the time of the adverse event was Sankata-Bhadrika equivalent to Rahu-Mercury. Rahu
represents Saturn which latter falls in the twelfth from the lagna as well as the Sun, the Karaka as well as the ninth lord.
Rahu by its position in Mesha also represents Mars which owns the twelfth house from the lagna as well as the Sun and is
joined by Ketu. Mercury, in association with Saturn and under the aspect of the eighth lord Moon, falls in the twelfth house
from the lagna as well as the Sun.
In the dwadashamsha, Rahu occupies the eighth from the lagna and the sixth from the Sun. Mercury owns the eight
house from the lagna and the sixth house from the Sun. As the lord of the sixth from the Sun, Mercury occupies the fourth
house and is aspected by the Maraka Venus.
Conclusion
The Yogini dasha should be applied not only from the lagnas of the birth chart and the divisional chart but also from the
house under consideration and the significator for that
house. The position of the significator and the appropriate house thus function as alternative lagnas. These principles will
be further elucidated by appropriate examples in subsequent articles.

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