Sun Mahadasha: Effects, Antardashas and Remedies
At a glance
Sun Mahadasha lasts 6 years. Six years that put the spotlight on self-confidence, authority, the father and government matters. Recognition comes through responsibility.
- Length
- 6 years
- Comes after
- Venus
- Followed by
- Moon
- Birth stars
- Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha
What Sun Mahadasha brings
The Sun Mahadasha is the shortest of the nine at six years, and one of the most visible. The Sun is the soul, the father, authority and the government, so these years tend to put you in front of people - promotions, public roles, dealings with officials - and test how you carry responsibility.
When Sun is strong
With a strong Sun (in Aries or Leo, or well placed in the 1st, 9th or 10th house), the period often brings recognition, leadership, government favour, good health and a closer bond with the father.
When Sun is weak or afflicted
A weak or afflicted Sun can show up as ego clashes with seniors, strain with the father, low vitality, eye or heart concerns, and a feeling of not being seen for your work.
The nine Antardashas of Sun Mahadasha
Each Antardasha takes a share of the 6 years in proportion to its own Mahadasha length.
- 1Sun-Sun3 mo 18 d
- 2Sun-Moon6 mo
- 3Sun-Mars4 mo 6 d
- 4Sun-Rahu10 mo 24 d
- 5Sun-Jupiter9 mo 18 d
- 6Sun-Saturn11 mo 12 d
- 7Sun-Mercury10 mo 6 d
- 8Sun-Ketu4 mo 6 d
- 9Sun-Venus1 yr
Traditional remedies for Sun Mahadasha
- Offer water to the rising Sun (Surya Arghya) daily
- Recite the Aditya Hridayam or Om Suryaya Namah on Sundays
- Respect and serve your father and elders
- Donate wheat or jaggery on Sundays
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 Sun Mahadasha?
- 6 years in the 120-year Vimshottari cycle. It follows Venus Mahadasha and is followed by Moon Mahadasha. If you were born in it, only the remaining balance runs from birth.
- Which Antardasha comes first in Sun Mahadasha?
- Sun-Sun: every Mahadasha opens with its own Antardasha, lasting 3 mo 18 d. The rest follow in Vimshottari order, ending with Sun-Venus.
- Who is born in Sun Mahadasha?
- Anyone whose Moon was in Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra at birth starts life in Sun Mahadasha, part-way through it.
- How do I know if I am in Sun 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 Sun Mahadasha mean for you?
The houses Sun 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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