Yogini Dasha — special dasha system in Vedic astrology. 36-year cycle of 8 yoginis. Nakshatra-lord based.
Main use: predicting intense events. Especially popular in North India.
✦ 8 Yogini Dashas
1. Mangala (1 yr): Moon lord.
2. Pingala (2 yr): Sun.
3. Dhanya (3 yr): Jupiter.
4. Bhramari (4 yr): Mars.
5. Bhadrika (5 yr): Mercury.
6. Ulka (6 yr): Saturn.
7. Siddha (7 yr): Venus.
8. Sankata (8 yr): Rahu.
Total: 36 years.
✦ Dasha Results
Mangala: auspicious work, wealth gain.
Pingala: glory rise, fame.
Dhanya: knowledge, property.
Bhramari: travel, change.
Bhadrika: good news, children.
Ulka: difficulty, patience test.
Siddha: success, siddhi.
Sankata: crisis, caution.
✦ Calculation
Check birth nakshatra.
Per nakshatra dasha-start date.
Computer/software accurate.
Birth time mandatory.
Sub-antardasha too.
✦ vs Vimshottari
Vimshottari: 120-year cycle.
Yogini: 36-year cycle.
Vimshottari: 9 planets.
Yogini: 8 yoginis.
Vimshottari: universally accepted.
Yogini: intense fruits. North India more.
Both together = better prediction.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Yogini for all?▼
Yes. But Vimshottari primary. Yogini supplementary. Astrologers see both.
What in Sankata Dasha?▼
8 years tough. Caution, spirituality, Rahu remedies. Don't start new work. Charity.
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