Significance of Antardasha in Vedic Astrology

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“There is no better boat than a horoscope to help a man cross over the sea of life.” – Varahamihira

Astrology is like a weather report; it tells you what conditions you’re likely to face in the future. If the weatherman says it’s probably going to rain, you bring an umbrella. Various aspects of astrology help you know more about your life and yourself. In astrology, the positions and movements of planets are crucial for predictions. Each planet has a ruling period in a person’s life, known as Dashas. There are several Dasha systems in Vedic astrology, including the Vimshottari Dasha system, Ashtottari, Kaala Chakra, Chara, and Yogini Dasha systems. The most prominent and accurate one is the Vimshottari Dasha system, which spans a total of 120 years across nine planets. This means a dasha rarely repeats in a person’s lifetime.

The Dasha that will be active in a person’s life depends on the Moon’s position in the star constellations and the birth chart. The degrees of the Moon’s placement also determine which dashas will be in effect. Here we will be telling you about the Antardasha in Vedic astrology—what are they? How important are they and how do you calculate them?

What is Antardasha?

Antardasha is a part of a Mahadasha, divided into nine smaller periods where each planet influences the main planet’s period. These smaller periods, called antardashas, follow the same order and length as the Mahadashas. 

Calculating the Antardasha of a Planet

Calculating the duration of an Antardasha in a Mahadasha is not very complex. You need to multiply the duration of the Mahadasha planet by the Antardasha planet in years, then divide the result by 120. This is because the total duration of the Vimshottari Dasha system is 120 years.

For example, the Antardasha of the Sun during the Mahadasha of the Sun is 6*6/120=0.3, or 3 months and 18 days. You can simplify this by dividing the number of years by 20.

In the very same way, you can calculate the Antardasha of different planets in Mahadasha. For instance, the Antardasha of the Moon in the Mahadasha of the Sun is 6 years * 10 years, divided by 120 years = 6 months. The same calculation method applies to all other planets. When the Mahadasha of a planet begins, the Antardasha of that same planet starts as well.

What is the Significance of the Antardasha of a Planet in a Native’s life?

As per the texts, the periods of Antardasha and Mahadasha greatly influence life, both positively and negatively, and can bring significant changes.

During an antardasha, a person experiences the effects of more than one planet, often causing fluctuations in their professional life. A strong planet’s antardasha can lead to great success, while a weak planet’s antardasha can bring many obstacles.

If a person is on the antardasha of a planet ruling a triangular house, they may see changes in their job, including salary and position increases. Also, the Dasha of a planet ruling a Trik house often brings mental stress and the need to work under pressure.

Transits act as a cosmic backdrop, blending with the dominant influence of Mahadasha and Antardasha. They can enhance or change the effects experienced during a specific period. For example, when a planet transits through a particular house in the birth chart, it activates the aspects of life associated with that house. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Antardasha in astrology?

A: Antardasha means the smaller period within a larger Mahadasha period.

Q: What are the benefits of Guru Antardasha?

A: The 16-year phase called “Guru Mahadasha” is ruled by Jupiter and impacts many areas of life. Positive effects during this period include opportunities, prosperity, and spiritual growth.

Q: What happens during Moon Antardasha?

A: The Moon Antardasha during the Moon Mahadasha is usually a good time in life unless the Moon is in a bad position. Many good things and progress happen during this period for individuals whose Moon is in a favourable position. 

Thus, knowing which transit is at play at the moment in your kundali can help you a lot, as it can give you a glimpse of events set to occur in your life. To know about them, you can get your Kundali analysed by top astrologers in India at NamoAstro.