What Is a Dasha in Astrology (Planetary Period)
Dasha System in Astrology: The word “Dasha” means period or phase. In astrology, it is the period of a planet that is active on your life at a particular time. According to vedic astrology, Each planet rules over a certain number of years in our life. During that period the energy of the planet becomes more powerful and affects your life in different ways like health, career, marriage, success, and even struggles.
Dasha System is very important in life. E.g. Our Horoscope (Janma Kundali) is like a map and the Dasha System is the guide of the map. It will tell you which road is open and which oe is close. It shows how the time is going like it is good or tough times according the planetary position.
There are major 42 types of Dasha System categorized by
- Nakshatra-based Dasha Systems (21 Types)
- Rashi-based Dasha Systems (13 Types)
- Planet-based Dasha Systems (8 Types)
Nakshatra-Based Dasha System In Astrology (21 Types)
These use the Moon’s Nakshatra (birth star) as the base.
- Vimshottari Dasha
- Ashtottari Dasha
- Shodashottari Dasha
- Dwadashottari Dasha
- Panchottari Dasha
- Saptottari Dasha
- Shatabdika Dasha
- Chaturashiti Sama Dasha
- Dvisaptati Sama Dasha
- Shastihayani Dasha
- Shat Trimshat Sama Dasha
- Nava Panchashika Dasha
- Yogini Dasha
- Akshaya Dasha
- Purna Vimshottari Dasha
- Asta Vimshottari Dasha
- Dwi Vimshottari Dasha
- Trisaptati Sama Dasha
- Chatushasti Sama Dasha
- Eka Vimshottari Dasha
- Shat Traya Sama Dasha
Rashi-Based Dasha Systems (13 Types)
These use zodiac signs (rashis) instead of Nakshatras.
- Chara Dasha
- Sthira Dasha
- Naisargika Dasha
- Kaal Chakra Dasha
- Manduka Dasha
- Trikona Dasha
- Lagna Kendradi Dasha
- Lagna Trikonadi Dasha
- Karaka Kendradi Dasha
- Karaka Trikonadi Dasha
- Rashi Kendraadi Dasha
- Rashi Trikonadi Dasha
- Narayana Dasha
Planet-Based or Special Dasha Systems (8 Types)
These consider planetary strength, placement, or aspects.
- Moola Dasha
- Drig Dasha
- Kendra Dasha
- Sandhya Dasha
- Patyayini Dasha
- Tara Dasha
- Amsa Dasha
- Pinda Dasha
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