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How Dasha Periods Affect Human Life

In Vedic astrology, Dasha plays a pivotal role in determining the timeline of events in a person’s life. Unlike Western astrology, which focuses more on transits and aspects, Vedic astrology places heavy emphasis on the Dasha system to make accurate predictions. These planetary rulers govern certain phases of life and strongly influence the nature of events—good or bad—that a person will experience. The sequence and duration of these Dashas are predetermined based on the Moon’s position at the time of birth. This system provides a chronological map of life’s highs and lows. For instance, someone undergoing a Venus MahaDasha is likely to experience comfort, luxury, romance, and artistic growth—depending on Venus's placement in their birth chart. Within each Maha Dasha are smaller sub-periods known as Antardashas or Bhuktis, which are influenced by other planets. For example, during a Saturn Maha Dasha with a Mercury Antar Dasha, the influence of Mercury gets blended with Saturn’s ...