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Sun Mahadasha — Sun Antardasha

Duration: 3.6 monthsmixedBrihat Parashara Hora Shastra

The sub-period of Sun within the 6-year Sun Mahadasha runs for 3.6 months. The results below are Sage Parashara's classical indications — how they manifest for you depends on the exact placement of Sun and Sun in your individual birth chart.

Favourable indications

  • Gain of wealth and food grains
  • Sound health and vitality
  • Authority and prominence through the government

Condition: Sun exalted or in own sign; OR Sun in 11th house, Kendra (1/4/7/10) or Trine (5/9)

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 Sun 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

Lordship modifies placement: Sun in exaltation but as 8th lord (Capricorn Ascendant) or as 6th lord (Pisces Ascendant) cannot give comfort despite strong placement. The house signified by the lord always qualifies the result.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sun antardasha last in Sun mahadasha?

Sun antardasha within the 6-year Sun mahadasha lasts 3.6 months, as per the fixed Vimshottari proportions given by Sage Parashara.

Is Sun mahadasha Sun antardasha good or bad?

Classically its tone is mixed. It gives favourable results when sun exalted or in own sign; or sun in 11th house, kendra (1/4/7/10) or trine (5/9). 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–Sun 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–Sun elevates or tests you depends on your horoscope — get a personal reading of your full chart.

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