Moon Mahadasha: Effects, Antardashas and Remedies
At a glance
Moon Mahadasha lasts 10 years. Ten years focused on the mind, the mother, home and public life. Emotional well-being and travel near water are common themes.
- Length
- 10 years
- Comes after
- Sun
- Followed by
- Mars
- Birth stars
- Rohini, Hasta, Shravana
What Moon Mahadasha brings
The ten-year Moon Mahadasha turns life towards home, family, the mother and the inner world. Emotions run closer to the surface; travel, especially near water, public dealings and changes of residence are common themes.
When Moon is strong
A strong Moon (Taurus or Cancer, waxing, well aspected) brings emotional contentment, popularity, property, a nurturing home life and success in public-facing or caring work.
When Moon is weak or afflicted
A weak Moon (waning, in Scorpio, or with Saturn, Rahu or Ketu) can bring mood swings, anxiety, sleep or fluid-related health issues and worry about the mother.
The nine Antardashas of Moon Mahadasha
Each Antardasha takes a share of the 10 years in proportion to its own Mahadasha length.
- 1Moon-Moon10 mo
- 2Moon-Mars7 mo
- 3Moon-Rahu1 yr 6 mo
- 4Moon-Jupiter1 yr 4 mo
- 5Moon-Saturn1 yr 6 mo 30 d
- 6Moon-Mercury1 yr 5 mo
- 7Moon-Ketu7 mo
- 8Moon-Venus1 yr 8 mo
- 9Moon-Sun6 mo
Traditional remedies for Moon Mahadasha
- Recite Om Chandraya Namah or the Chandra mantra on Mondays
- Keep a fast or eat simply on Mondays
- Respect and care for your mother
- Donate rice, milk or white cloth on Mondays
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 Moon Mahadasha?
- 10 years in the 120-year Vimshottari cycle. It follows Sun Mahadasha and is followed by Mars Mahadasha. If you were born in it, only the remaining balance runs from birth.
- Which Antardasha comes first in Moon Mahadasha?
- Moon-Moon: every Mahadasha opens with its own Antardasha, lasting 10 mo. The rest follow in Vimshottari order, ending with Moon-Sun.
- Who is born in Moon Mahadasha?
- Anyone whose Moon was in Rohini, Hasta, Shravana Nakshatra at birth starts life in Moon Mahadasha, part-way through it.
- How do I know if I am in Moon 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 Moon Mahadasha mean for you?
The houses Moon 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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