What is the Moon mahadasha?
The Moon mahadasha (Chandra mahadasha, Chandra dasha) is the 10-year period ruled by the Moon in the Vimshottari dasha system, the 120-year cycle of planetary periods used in Vedic astrology. Chandra is the queen among the planets and the mind of the chart. She stands for emotions, the mother, home, comfort, the public and travel, which is why her period is so often felt in the heart and at home.
It comes after the 6-year Sun period and before the 7-year Mars period, and runs through nine sub-periods (antardashas), from Moon–Moon to Moon–Sun. Tradition is clear that a waxing (growing) Moon gives far more than a waning one, so how your period goes depends on her strength, sign and house.
Quick answers
- How long is it? 10 years, with nine antardashas from about 6 months (Sun) to 1 year 8 months (Venus).
- Is it good? When the Moon is strong: exalted in Taurus, in her own sign Cancer, in a kendra or a house of fortune, waxing and touched by benefics, tradition expects good fortune, gains and happy events at home.
- Does the Moon’s phase matter? Very much. A waxing Moon at birth gives her best results; a waning Moon asks for more care with money and peace of mind.
- What comes after? The 7-year Mars mahadasha: energy, property and courage.
- When does mine start? It depends on the Moon’s nakshatra at birth. Enter your birth details above for your exact dates.
The Moon mahadasha by the numbers
Because the order of the periods is fixed and only the starting point changes with the Moon at birth, the cycle can be worked out for everyone at once, with the Moon equally likely anywhere in the sky:
Nobody has two Moon mahadashas in a lifetime: the next one is 110 years away. Counting the Moon's sub-periods inside every other mahadasha as well, about 1 in 7 adults are under the Moon's influence at any time. And there is no fixed “Moon age”: when it starts depends entirely on the nakshatra the Moon was in at your birth.
| Moon at birth in | Your Moon mahadasha begins |
|---|---|
| Rohini, Hasta, Shravana | born in it; over by age 10 |
| Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha | between birth and 6 |
| Bharani, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha | 6 to 26 |
| Ashwini, Magha, Mula | 26 to 33 |
| Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Revati | 33 to 50 |
| Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada | 50 to 69 |
| Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada | 69 to 85 |
| Ardra, Swati, Shatabhisha | 85 to 103 |
| Mrigashira, Chitra, Dhanishta | 103 to 110 |
What decides how your Moon period goes
Tradition judges the Moon’s period by her sign, her house and the planets around her:
- Most rewarding: the Moon exalted in Taurus, in her own sign Cancer, in a kendra, the 11th, 9th or 5th house, joined or aspected by benefics, waxing, or with the lord of the 4th, 9th or 10th: good fortune, gains, a rise in position and celebrations at home.
- Exceptional gains: such a Moon in the 2nd house.
- Asks for care: a debilitated (Scorpio) or waning Moon, malefic company (calm and rest), or a waning Moon in the 6th, 8th or 12th (care with money, officials and your mother’s health). A strong Moon in those houses brings good and hard times by turns.
- The house she rules: the Moon rules one sign, Cancer, so one house in your chart comes forward in her period.
The tool above applies all of these to your chart.
Moon mahadasha by house
| The Moon in | Tradition | What his period centres on |
|---|---|---|
| 1st house | Among his best | A sensitive, caring nature and public appeal. Moods matter more than usual. |
| 2nd house | Among his best | Family wealth, good food and gentle speech; tradition links it to exceptional gains. |
| 3rd house | Supported | Travel, writing and siblings; happiness that comes and goes. |
| 4th house | Among his best | Home, mother, property and peace of mind: one of the Moon's happiest houses. |
| 5th house | Among his best | Children, creativity, romance and study. |
| 6th house | Asks for care | Service and caring work; watch digestion, stress and disputes. |
| 7th house | Among his best | Marriage, partnerships and the public; a caring partner. |
| 8th house | Asks for care | Inner change, research and emotional depth; look after health and calm. |
| 9th house | Among his best | Fortune, pilgrimage, mother's blessings and faith. |
| 10th house | Among his best | Public life, popularity and a career that deals with people. |
| 11th house | Among his best | Gains, friends, social circles and wishes fulfilled. |
| 12th house | Asks for care | Travel abroad, expenses, sleep and spiritual retreat. |
The Moon rules only Cancer, so for a Cancer ascendant she is the lagna lord, for Pisces the lord of the 5th, and for Scorpio the lord of the 9th: three ascendants for whom her period is counted especially good. The tool reads your own houses.
The nine antardashas of the Moon mahadasha
Each sub-period lasts 10 years times the sub-period planet's years, divided by 120, in this order. Your own dates, and how each one reads for your chart, are in the tool above.
Moon mahadasha, Moon (Chandra) antardasha · 10 months
Chandra at full strength opens the period.
A strong, well-placed Moon brings devotion, a rise in position and happiness. Weak or afflicted, keep your energy steady and care for your mother.
Traditional remedy: charity towards the care of cows (gau seva).
Moon mahadasha, Mars (Mangal) antardasha · 7 months
Energy, property and prosperity.
A well-placed Mars brings a rise in fortune, success in your efforts and prosperity at home. Afflicted, keep a cool temper at work.
Traditional remedy: Tuesday prayer to Bhagwan Hanuman, a widely followed practice for Mars.
Moon mahadasha, Rahu antardasha · 1 year 6 months
Ambition and change.
Blessed by a benefic or in a house of growth, Rahu brings success and gains; well placed from the Moon, pilgrimage. Otherwise a good start, then care with your reputation.
Traditional remedy: Rahu's mantra, with charity.
Moon mahadasha, Jupiter (Guru) antardasha · 1 year 4 months
Blessings, celebrations and growth.
A strong Jupiter brings a rise in position, celebrations at home and success. Weak, care for your teachers and protect your savings.
Traditional remedy: the Shiva Sahasranama, and a gift of gold.
Moon mahadasha, Saturn (Shani) antardasha · 1 year 7 months
Duty, property and patience.
A well-placed Saturn brings a birth in the family, property and profits. Weak or in a hidden house, pilgrimage and patience help.
Traditional remedy: the Mahamrityunjaya mantra to Bhagwan Shiv, with charity.
Moon mahadasha, Mercury (Budh) antardasha · 1 year 5 months
Learning, business and celebrations.
A well-placed Mercury brings wealth, learning from wise company and profits; well placed from the Moon, often a marriage or celebrations.
Traditional remedy: reciting the Vishnu Sahasranama, with charity.
Moon mahadasha, Ketu antardasha · 7 months
A short, inward stretch.
A well-placed Ketu brings gains and religious inclination after a careful start. In a hidden position from the Moon, expect some obstacles and avoid quarrels.
Traditional remedy: the Mahamrityunjaya mantra to Bhagwan Shiv.
Moon mahadasha, Venus (Shukra) antardasha · 1 year 8 months
Comforts, home and property.
A strong Venus brings a rise in position, a new home and comforts; with the Moon, more land. Weak or afflicted, protect property and stay calm with officials.
Traditional remedy: Rudra japa to Bhagwan Shiv, gau seva and a gift of silver.
Moon mahadasha, Sun (Surya) antardasha · 6 months
Standing and family close the period.
A strong Sun brings recovery of a position, family happiness and property. It closes the Moon's period and hands over to Mars.
Traditional remedy: worship of Bhagwan Shiv.
After the Moon: the Mars (Mangal) mahadasha
The Moon’s period hands over to Mars’s 7 years. Many people feel the change as a move from feeling and home to action, energy and drive. The last sub-period of the Moon, the Sun, brings standing and family before the handover. How your Mars period goes depends on your Mars, which the Mars mahadasha page reads for you; your exact handover date is in the tool above and the dasha calculator.
Moon mahadasha for career, money, family and the mind
Career. The Moon favours work with people and the public: hospitality, healthcare, food, retail, nursing, teaching, public relations, and anything involving travel or water. Careers often change with the tides of feeling in this period.
Money. Income can rise and fall like the Moon's phases. A waxing, well-placed Moon brings comforts and gains, especially from the public; budgets help smooth the swings.
Marriage and family. The Moon is the karaka of the mother, the home and emotional bonds. Marriages, births and moves home are common in her period, often in the Mercury, Venus or Jupiter sub-periods.
Mind and health. The Moon rules the mind and the body's fluids. Sleep, hydration, routine and time near water help; worry and moodiness are the usual complaints.
Home and travel. New homes, property and travel, including journeys abroad, are typical of the Moon's years.
Spiritual life. Devotion to Bhagwan Shiv, who wears the Moon, and to Maa Durga suits Chandra. Monday prayer and fasting are widely followed.
Remedies for the Moon mahadasha
- Worship of Bhagwan Shiv, who wears the Moon, especially on Mondays.
- The Durga Saptashati and the mantras of Maa Durga, given by tradition in several of the Moon’s sub-periods.
- The Moon’s mantra, such as “Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah”, recited with steady daily practice. Tradition sets a full count for it, best guided by a priest.
- Care and respect for your mother, and charity of white things such as rice, milk or white cloth.
- Gemstones are not a general remedy: a stone that helps one chart can harm another, so we recommend one only in the complete reading, after checking your whole chart, with its cautions.
Each sub-period also has its own traditional remedy, listed with it above and in your reading.
Questions about the Moon mahadasha
How long is the Moon mahadasha?
Ten years. It follows the 6-year Sun mahadasha and is followed by the 7-year Mars mahadasha. If you were born with the Moon in Rohini, Hasta or Shravana, your life began in the Moon period, so it was over by the age of ten.
Is the Moon mahadasha good?
When the Moon is strong. Exalted in Taurus, in her own sign Cancer, in a kendra or a house of fortune, waxing and touched by benefics, tradition expects good fortune, gains, a rise in position and happy events at home. A debilitated or waning Moon, malefic company, or a waning Moon in the 6th, 8th or 12th asks for more care.
Does it matter if my Moon was waxing or waning at birth?
Yes. Tradition makes the Moon’s phase central to her period: a waxing (growing) Moon gives her best results, while a waning one reduces them, especially with money. The tool tells you which yours is.
Which antardasha of the Moon mahadasha is best?
There is no single answer for everyone. Each of the nine sub-periods is judged by where its planet sits from your ascendant and from the Moon. The tool above reads all nine for your chart and shows your easiest stretches and the ones that need the most care.
Does the Moon mahadasha bring marriage?
Often. The Moon is linked to the home and family, and tradition names marriages and births in several of her sub-periods, especially Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. When depends on your 7th house and the sub-periods running.
What happens after the Moon mahadasha ends?
The Mars mahadasha begins: 7 years of energy, property and courage. How it goes depends on your Mars, which the Mars mahadasha page reads for you.
Why do I feel emotional in the Moon mahadasha?
The Moon rules the mind and feelings, so her period often brings moods, sensitivity and a stronger pull towards home and family. Rest, routine, time near water and devotion help steady the mind.
Chandra ki mahadasha kitne saal ki hoti hai?
Chandra ki mahadasha 10 saal ki hoti hai. Iske andar nau antardashas aati hain, Chandra–Chandra se shuru hokar Chandra–Surya par khatam. Uske baad Mangal ki 7 saal ki mahadasha shuru hoti hai. Aapki apni dates upar ke tool mein dekh sakte hain.
Chandra ki mahadasha kaisi hoti hai?
Yeh aapki kundli mein Chandra ki sthiti par nirbhar hai. Chandra uchch (Vrishabh), swarashi (Kark), kendra ya trikon mein, shukla paksh ka aur shubh grahon ke saath ho to parampara bhagya, dhan aur ghar mein shubh kaam maanti hai. Neech (Vrishchik) ya krishna paksh ka Chandra zyada dhyan maangta hai.
Chandra ki mahadasha ke upay kya hain?
Somvaar ko Bhagwan Shiv ki puja, Maa Durga ka path, Chandra ke mantra ka jaap, maa ka samman aur seva, aur safed cheezon (chawal, doodh) ka daan. Ratna (gemstone) sirf poori kundli dekhkar hi chuna ja sakta hai, isliye hum use complete reading mein hi batate hain.
More periods: the Sun (Surya) mahadasha that comes before the Moon, the Mars (Mangal) mahadasha that follows, the Jupiter (Guru) mahadasha, the Mercury (Budh) mahadasha, the Venus (Shukra) mahadasha, the Rahu mahadasha, the Shani (Saturn) mahadasha, the Ketu mahadasha, and all nine of yours in the dasha calculator.