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About Tara-Dasha

Dashas
Nakshatra-Based 120 years (Vimshottari pattern) Cycle

Tara Dasha

Based on Lagna nakshatra instead of Moon

Stellar Timing System

System Overview

Type Nakshatra-Based
Total Duration 120 years (Vimshottari pattern)
Planets 9 Grahas
Condition Based on Lagna nakshatra instead of Moon

Core Philosophy

Basis

Physical/personality timing versus mental/emotional timing

Principle

Lagna nakshatra shows external manifestation timing

Sequence & Logic

Sequence

Same as Vimshottari but from ascendant star

Rationale

Dual tracking of consciousness and personality evolution

Calculation Method

Step-by-Step Calculation

1

Identify the nakshatra of the ascendant degree

2

Apply Vimshottari calculation from Lagna nakshatra

3

Use same planetary periods as standard Vimshottari

4

Compare with Moon-based Vimshottari for synthesis

Balance & Sub-Periods

Balance Calculation

Based on Lagna's position in its nakshatra

Sub-Period Hierarchy
Antar Dasha Same 9-fold division as Vimshottari
Pratyantar Dasha Standard Vimshottari sub-periods
Sookshma Dasha Fine divisions for personality timing

Planetary Periods & Their Duration

7 Years

Ketu (केतु)

Spiritual seeking, past karma resolution, mystical experiences

Ruling Nakshatras: From Lagna star
20 Years

Venus (शुक्र)

Material pleasures, relationships, creativity, luxury

Ruling Nakshatras: Following sequence
6 Years

Sun (सूर्य)

Soul purpose, authority, recognition, vitality

Ruling Nakshatras: Standard order
10 Years

Moon (चंद्र)

Emotions, nurturing, home, mental peace

Ruling Nakshatras: As Vimshottari
7 Years

Mars (मंगल)

Energy, conflicts, courage, ambition

Ruling Nakshatras: Personality timing
18 Years

Rahu (राहु)

Desires, illusions, material growth, foreign influences

Ruling Nakshatras: External manifestation
16 Years

Jupiter (गुरु)

Wisdom, spirituality, expansion, good fortune

Ruling Nakshatras: Visible wisdom
19 Years

Saturn (शनि)

Discipline, restrictions, maturity, karmic lessons

Ruling Nakshatras: Physical structure
17 Years

Mercury (बुध)

Intelligence, communication, business, adaptability

Ruling Nakshatras: Communication style

Total Cycle Distribution

120 years (Vimshottari pattern)

Complete Tara Dasha Cycle

Interpretation Principles

General Principles

External personality manifestation and physical events

Quality of Time

How others perceive the native during periods

Karma Activation

Visible karma and social identity changes

Special Considerations

Compare with Moon Vimshottari for full picture

Remedial Measures

General Remedies

Balance internal and external development

Specific Measures

Strengthen both Moon and Lagna placements

Timing

When dashas diverge significantly

Sacred Legend of Tara Dasha

While Vimshottari from Moon reveals mental and emotional timing, the Tara Dasha from Lagna nakshatra shows personality and physical manifestation timing. The ancient seers recognized this crucial distinction - the mind's journey differs from the body's path. Tara, meaning 'star,' acknowledges the ascendant's stellar influence on physical incarnation. This creates two parallel timing tracks: one for consciousness (Moon) and one for personality (Lagna). When both dashas align, powerful manifestation occurs; when they diverge, internal experience contradicts external reality.

Historical Background & Significance

The Tara Dasha represents sophisticated understanding of the dual nature of human experience - subjective consciousness versus objective manifestation. By running Vimshottari calculations from the Lagna nakshatra, it reveals when personality traits activate, physical events manifest, and social identity transforms. This system particularly helps in understanding why internal feelings sometimes misalign with external experiences. Advanced practitioners synthesize both Moon and Lagna-based Vimshottari to create comprehensive timing understanding, recognizing that full prediction requires tracking both consciousness and personality evolution.