Vimshottari Dasha, BPHS

Shukra (Venus) Mahadasha

Duration 20 years

Karaka love, marriage, beauty, luxury, vehicles, creative arts, reproductive system, wife (for men)

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

What Venus Mahadasha Means

The Venus Mahadasha (20 years) is the longest in the Vimshottari system. It is associated with material abundance, romantic life, aesthetic refinement, and creative fulfillment. Artists, designers, musicians, and anyone in the beauty or luxury industries often flourish during this period. Venus is a natural benefic and its 20-year dasha can represent an entire chapter of comfortable living. The quality of the period depends on Venus's house and sign: a well-placed Venus in Taurus, Libra, or Pisces (exalted) produces outstanding results.

Results by Lagna

Venus 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: Venus rules 5th and 10th, making it yogakaraka, producing career and creative peaks

Aquarius lagna: Venus rules 4th and 9th, bringing property, fortune, and dharmic fulfillment

Virgo lagna: Venus rules 2nd and 9th, bringing wealth and fortune through artistic or diplomatic work

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 Venus Mahadasha

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

Venus–Sun(Surya Antardasha)

1.0 yrs

Venus–Moon(Chandra Antardasha)

1.7 yrs

Venus–Mars(Mangal Antardasha)

1.2 yrs

Venus–Rahu(Rahu Antardasha)

3.0 yrs

Venus–Jupiter(Guru Antardasha)

2.7 yrs

Venus–Saturn(Shani Antardasha)

3.2 yrs

Venus–Mercury(Budha Antardasha)

2.8 yrs

Venus–Ketu(Ketu Antardasha)

1.2 yrs

Venus–Venus(Shukra Antardasha)

3.3 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 Venus Mahadasha last?

Venus Mahadasha lasts 20 years in the Vimshottari dasha system. It is the longest mahadasha.

What does Venus Mahadasha bring?

Venus Mahadasha brings love, marriage, luxury, creative success, vehicles, and material comfort. It is particularly strong for Taurus, Libra, Capricorn, and Aquarius lagna natives.

Is Venus Mahadasha good for marriage?

Venus Mahadasha is one of the best periods for marriage, especially during Venus antardasha or Jupiter antardasha within Venus mahadasha. An afflicted Venus (combust, debilitated, or conjunct Saturn/Rahu) can bring delays or complications.

Which lagna has yogakaraka Venus?

Venus is yogakaraka for Capricorn lagna (rules 5th and 10th) and Aquarius lagna (rules 4th and 9th). For these lagnas, Venus Mahadasha is the single most productive period of life.