Vimshottari Dasha, BPHS

Chandra (Moon) Mahadasha

Duration 10 years

Karaka mind, mother, emotions, public, fluids, chest, left eye

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

What Moon Mahadasha Means

The Moon Mahadasha (10 years) is the period when the mind becomes the primary instrument of experience. Emotional life intensifies, relationships with women (especially the mother) become central, and the native's public image takes shape. A strong natal Moon produces emotional stability, popularity, and success in public-facing work. A weak or afflicted Moon (conjunct Rahu, debilitated in Scorpio, or aspected by Saturn) can bring anxiety, mood instability, and difficulty in close relationships during this period.

Results by Lagna

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

Cancer lagna: Moon rules the 1st, making this the most personally significant mahadasha

Taurus lagna: Moon rules the 3rd, bringing communication, travel, and sibling-related events

Scorpio lagna: Moon rules the 9th, bringing fortune, father, and dharmic clarity

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 Moon Mahadasha

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

Moon–Sun(Surya Antardasha)

0.5 yrs

Moon–Moon(Chandra Antardasha)

0.8 yrs

Moon–Mars(Mangal Antardasha)

0.6 yrs

Moon–Rahu(Rahu Antardasha)

1.5 yrs

Moon–Jupiter(Guru Antardasha)

1.3 yrs

Moon–Saturn(Shani Antardasha)

1.6 yrs

Moon–Mercury(Budha Antardasha)

1.4 yrs

Moon–Ketu(Ketu Antardasha)

0.6 yrs

Moon–Venus(Shukra Antardasha)

1.7 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 Moon Mahadasha last?

Moon Mahadasha lasts 10 years in the Vimshottari dasha system.

What themes does Moon Mahadasha bring?

Moon Mahadasha activates mind, emotions, mother, public life, travel, and fluids. It can bring public recognition or emotional turbulence depending on the natal Moon's strength.

Is Moon Mahadasha good?

Moon Mahadasha is favorable when the Moon is waxing (Shukla Paksha birth), exalted in Taurus, or in Cancer. It is challenging for those born on Amavasya (new moon) or with Moon conjunct Rahu/Ketu.

What is Vish Yoga in Moon Mahadasha?

Vish Yoga occurs when Moon conjuncts Saturn in the natal chart. During Moon Mahadasha, this combination can bring emotional suppression, chronic health issues, and difficult relationships with the mother.