Surya (Sun) mahadasha
6 years
Surya's mahadasha is a time of self-belief and identity. The pull towards name, position and responsibility grows; the chance remains that hard work returns as respect. Matters linked to the father, the government or people in authority come forward. Walk clear of pride, and this period polishes you.
The Vimshottari order
Nine periods, always in this order, 120 years in all. Where your cycle starts depends on the Moon's nakshatra at birth.
| 1 | Ketu | 7 years |
| 2 | Shukra (Venus) | 20 years |
| 3 | Surya (Sun) | 6 years |
| 4 | Chandra (Moon) | 10 years |
| 5 | Mangal (Mars) | 7 years |
| 6 | Rahu | 18 years |
| 7 | Guru (Jupiter) | 16 years |
| 8 | Shani (Saturn) | 19 years |
| 9 | Budh (Mercury) | 17 years |
| Total | 120 years |
Astrology shows tendencies, not certainties.