How long is Mars Mahadasha?

7 years in the 120-year Vimshottari cycle. It follows Moon Mahadasha and is followed by Rahu Mahadasha. If you were born in it, only the remaining balance runs from birth.

Which Antardasha comes first in Mars Mahadasha?

Mars-Mars: every Mahadasha opens with its own Antardasha, lasting 4 mo 27 d. The rest follow in Vimshottari order, ending with Mars-Moon.

Who is born in Mars Mahadasha?

Anyone whose Moon was in Mrigashira, Chitra, Dhanishta Nakshatra at birth starts life in Mars Mahadasha, part-way through it.

How do I know if I am in Mars Mahadasha?

Enter your birth date, time and place in the free Vimshottari Dasha calculator; it shows the Mahadasha, Antardasha and Pratyantardasha running today with exact dates.

Mars Mahadasha: Effects, Antardashas and Remedies

At a glance

Mars Mahadasha lasts 7 years. Seven years of drive, courage and competition - property, siblings, sport and technical work come forward. Energy needs a clear target.

Length: 7 years
Comes after: Moon
Followed by: Rahu
Birth stars: Mrigashira, Chitra, Dhanishta

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What Mars Mahadasha brings

Seven years of Mars bring energy, ambition and competition. Property, land, siblings, sport, engineering, police and surgery are classic Mars areas, and the period rewards courage and decisive action.

When Mars is strong

A strong Mars (Aries, Scorpio or exalted in Capricorn) gives drive, property gains, victory over rivals, technical success and physical vitality.

When Mars is weak or afflicted

An afflicted Mars can bring anger, accidents or cuts, disputes over land or with siblings, blood-pressure issues and hasty decisions.

The nine Antardashas of Mars Mahadasha

Each Antardasha takes a share of the 7 years in proportion to its own Mahadasha length.

1Mars-Mars4 mo 27 d
2Mars-Rahu1 yr 18 d
3Mars-Jupiter11 mo 6 d
4Mars-Saturn1 yr 1 mo 9 d
5Mars-Mercury11 mo 27 d
6Mars-Ketu4 mo 27 d
7Mars-Venus1 yr 2 mo
8Mars-Sun4 mo 6 d
9Mars-Moon7 mo

Traditional remedies for Mars Mahadasha

Recite the Hanuman Chalisa, especially on Tuesdays
Recite Om Angarakaya Namah
Channel energy into regular exercise or sport
Donate red lentils (masoor dal) on Tuesdays

Remedies work best when chosen for your chart - the same Mahadasha can need strengthening in one Kundli and calming in another.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Mars Mahadasha?: 7 years in the 120-year Vimshottari cycle. It follows Moon Mahadasha and is followed by Rahu Mahadasha. If you were born in it, only the remaining balance runs from birth.
Which Antardasha comes first in Mars Mahadasha?: Mars-Mars: every Mahadasha opens with its own Antardasha, lasting 4 mo 27 d. The rest follow in Vimshottari order, ending with Mars-Moon.
Who is born in Mars Mahadasha?: Anyone whose Moon was in Mrigashira, Chitra, Dhanishta Nakshatra at birth starts life in Mars Mahadasha, part-way through it.
How do I know if I am in Mars Mahadasha?: Enter your birth date, time and place in the free Vimshottari Dasha calculator; it shows the Mahadasha, Antardasha and Pratyantardasha running today with exact dates.

What will Mars Mahadasha mean for you?

The houses Mars rules and occupies in your chart decide whether this period lifts career, marriage or finances. A 5-year Dasha forecast maps it out with dates.

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