Char Dasha
Char Dasha is the principal timing system of Jaimini astrology. Unlike the planet-based Vimshottari, its periods are governed by zodiac signs (rāśis); the sequence and each sign's length are derived from your Lagna and the placement of the sign lords. This reading lists every rāśi period with its exact dates and highlights the one running now.
It offers a sign-centric view of timing that complements the planet-centric Vimshottari.
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How to read your result
Each period is read through its rāśi and that sign's lord (shown beside it); the houses that fall in that sign shape the period's themes.
The direction and length of the sequence depend on whether the Lagna is an odd or even sign — a defining feature of the Jaimini method.
How it's calculated
Derived from your Lagna sign and the Jaimini rules for sign-period order and duration (based on each sign lord's placement).
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Frequently asked questions
What is Char Dasha?
A Jaimini rāśi (sign) dasha system that times life periods by zodiac sign rather than by planet, computed from the Lagna.
How is Char Dasha different from Vimshottari?
Vimshottari periods are ruled by planets and set by the Moon's nakshatra; Char Dasha periods are ruled by signs and set by the Lagna.
Do I need my exact birth time?
Yes — Char Dasha starts from the Lagna, which changes roughly every two hours, so an accurate birth time and place are essential.