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Jaimini Char Dasha Calculator

Char dasha is the main timing system of Jaimini astrology. Instead of planets, the periods belong to signs, starting from your Lagna. Enter your birth details to see the sequence, the length of each sign’s period and its sub-periods.

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How Char dasha is calculated

The sequence runs forward or backward from the Lagna depending on the ninth sign. Each sign’s period equals the count from the sign to its lord, minus one, with adjustments for exalted and debilitated lords and special rules for Scorpio and Aquarius. We follow the rules taught by K.N. Rao.

Frequently asked questions

Why do some signs get 12 years?

When a sign’s lord sits in the sign itself, the count is zero, and the rule gives it 12 years.

Is Char dasha better than Vimshottari?

They answer different questions and are often used together, Char dasha being favoured for events seen from the signs and the karakas.