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Sun Mahadasha — Rahu Antardasha

Duration: 10.8 monthsmixedBrihat Parashara Hora Shastra

The sub-period of Rahu within the 6-year Sun Mahadasha runs for 10.8 months. The results below are Sage Parashara's classical indications — how they manifest for you depends on the exact placement of Rahu and Sun in your individual birth chart.

Favourable indications

  • After first two months: good results prevail
  • Rahu with benefic conjunction or in benefic Navamsa: sound health, mental satisfaction, king's affection
  • Rahu with Yogakaraka in Upachaya (3/6/10/11): Government recognition, fortune rise, fame; child birth and domestic festivities (wife/children may have some trouble)
  • Rahu in Upachaya from both Ascendant and Mahadasha lord: doubled potency for good results, royal honour, fame, domestic auspiciousness

Condition: Rahu in Kendra/Trine from Ascendant; Rahu in Upachaya (3/6/10/11) with Yogakaraka conjunction or aspect; Rahu in benefic Navamsa

Challenging placements

Sage Parashara also describes specific configurations under which this period becomes testing — for health, relationships, wealth or work. Whether any of these apply to you depends entirely on where Rahu and Sun sit in your individual chart. If this period is approaching or running for you, a personal reading examines these placements and, where needed, the classical remedies for them.

Classical remedies

Sage Parashara prescribes specific remedies for this period — japa, charity and propitiation — selected according to the afflictions present in the individual chart. Because the remedy must match the affliction, the applicable remedies for your chart are shared in a personal consultation.

Timing and classical commentary

The first two months of Rahu antardasha in Sun Mahadasha are consistently problematic regardless of placement. Rahu in Upachaya from BOTH Ascendant and Sun provides the strongest favorable results.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Rahu antardasha last in Sun mahadasha?

Rahu antardasha within the 6-year Sun mahadasha lasts 10.8 months, as per the fixed Vimshottari proportions given by Sage Parashara.

Is Sun mahadasha Rahu antardasha good or bad?

Classically its tone is mixed. It gives favourable results when rahu in kendra/trine from ascendant; rahu in upachaya (3/6/10/11) with yogakaraka conjunction or aspect; rahu in benefic navamsa. The Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra also describes specific placements under which this period becomes testing — whether those apply to you can only be determined from your individual birth chart, which is examined in a personal consultation.

What is the remedy for Sun–Rahu period?

The Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra prescribes specific remedies — japa, charity and propitiation — for this period, chosen according to the exact afflictions present in the individual birth chart. Since the wrong remedy for the wrong affliction brings no benefit, the applicable remedies are shared as part of a personal consultation after examining your full horoscope.

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These are the general classical results

Sage Parashara himself ties every outcome to the exact placements in the individual chart. Whether Sun–Rahu elevates or tests you depends on your horoscope — get a personal reading of your full chart.

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