Vimshottari Dasha, BPHS

Mangal (Mars) Mahadasha

Duration 7 years

Karaka energy, courage, siblings, property, surgery, blood, accidents

Last updated: 13 June 2026 · Source: BPHS Vimshottari Dasha chapters

What Mars Mahadasha Means

The Mars Mahadasha (7 years) is a period of action, ambition, and often conflict. The native is driven to compete, acquire property, pursue goals with single-minded intensity. Mars rewards those who channel its energy into productive effort and punishes those who dissipate it in aggression or recklessness. Property transactions, surgeries, sports, and military/police careers often peak during this period. For Aries and Scorpio lagna natives, Mars is the lagna lord and this mahadasha is particularly defining.

Results by Lagna

Mars Mahadasha results vary significantly by ascendant because the houses it rules differ for each lagna. Select your lagna below for lagna-specific analysis.

Capricorn lagna: Mars is yogakaraka (rules 4th and 11th), bringing property gains and income

Aries lagna: Mars rules 1st and 8th, bringing intensity, transformation, and physical courage

Cancer lagna: Mars rules 5th and 10th, producing career peaks and children

मेष

Aries

वृषभ

Taurus

मिथुन

Gemini

कर्क

Cancer

सिंह

Leo

कन्या

Virgo

तुला

Libra

वृश्चिक

Scorpio

धनु

Sagittarius

मकर

Capricorn

कुम्भ

Aquarius

मीन

Pisces

All 9 Antardashas in Mars Mahadasha

Each sub-period (antardasha) within Mars Mahadasha activates a second planet. Select an antardasha to see results for your specific lagna.

Mars–Sun(Surya Antardasha)

0.3 yrs

Mars–Moon(Chandra Antardasha)

0.6 yrs

Mars–Mars(Mangal Antardasha)

0.4 yrs

Mars–Rahu(Rahu Antardasha)

1.1 yrs

Mars–Jupiter(Guru Antardasha)

0.9 yrs

Mars–Saturn(Shani Antardasha)

1.1 yrs

Mars–Mercury(Budha Antardasha)

1.0 yrs

Mars–Ketu(Ketu Antardasha)

0.4 yrs

Mars–Venus(Shukra Antardasha)

1.2 yrs

Full Antardasha Matrix

Every cell links to the lagna-specific analysis page. Rows are lagnas, columns are antardashas.

Lagna	Sur	Cha	Man	Rah	Gur	Sha	Bud	Ket	Shu
Aries	Su	Mo	Ma	Ra	Ju	Sa	Me	Ke	Ve
Taurus	Su	Mo	Ma	Ra	Ju	Sa	Me	Ke	Ve
Gemini	Su	Mo	Ma	Ra	Ju	Sa	Me	Ke	Ve
Cancer	Su	Mo	Ma	Ra	Ju	Sa	Me	Ke	Ve
Leo	Su	Mo	Ma	Ra	Ju	Sa	Me	Ke	Ve
Virgo	Su	Mo	Ma	Ra	Ju	Sa	Me	Ke	Ve
Libra	Su	Mo	Ma	Ra	Ju	Sa	Me	Ke	Ve
Scorpio	Su	Mo	Ma	Ra	Ju	Sa	Me	Ke	Ve
Sagittarius	Su	Mo	Ma	Ra	Ju	Sa	Me	Ke	Ve
Capricorn	Su	Mo	Ma	Ra	Ju	Sa	Me	Ke	Ve
Aquarius	Su	Mo	Ma	Ra	Ju	Sa	Me	Ke	Ve
Pisces	Su	Mo	Ma	Ra	Ju	Sa	Me	Ke	Ve

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Mars Mahadasha last?

Mars Mahadasha lasts 7 years in the Vimshottari dasha system.

What happens in Mars Mahadasha?

Mars Mahadasha brings energy, ambition, property deals, surgeries, accidents, and competition. Results are most positive for Aries, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Cancer lagnas.

Is Mars Mahadasha dangerous?

An afflicted Mars (debilitated in Cancer, conjunct Rahu, or in the 8th house) can bring accidents, surgeries, or conflicts during its mahadasha. A strong Mars in its own sign or exalted in Capricorn produces courage and achievement.

Which lagna has yogakaraka Mars?

Mars is yogakaraka for Cancer lagna (rules 5th and 10th) and Capricorn lagna (rules 4th and 11th). For these lagnas, Mars Mahadasha is one of the most beneficial periods.