Two ancient timing systems for life predictions. Understand the 120-year vs 108-year cycles.
| Aspect | Vimshottari | Ashtottari |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cycle | 120 years | 108 years |
| Planets Included | 9 (all Grahas including Rahu/Ketu) | 8 (excludes Ketu) |
| Starting Point | Moon's Nakshatra at birth | Moon's Nakshatra at birth |
| Applicability | Universal (all births) | Night births in Krishna Paksha |
| Popularity | Most widely used | Regional/specific use |
| Sub-periods | Antardasha, Pratyantardasha | Antardasha, Pratyantardasha |
| Longest Period | Venus (20 years) | Venus (21 years) |
| Shortest Period | Sun (6 years) | Sun (6 years) |
Vimshottari is the most commonly used and is applicable universally. Ashtottari is traditionally recommended for night births (between sunset and sunrise) with Moon in Krishna Paksha (waning phase), though many astrologers use Vimshottari for all charts.
The 120-year cycle represents a complete cosmic cycle, not human lifespan. Your Dasha sequence starts from your Moon's Nakshatra at birth, so you experience only a portion of the full cycle based on when you were born.
Ashtottari Dasha excludes the shadow planets (Rahu and Ketu) and focuses on the seven visible grahas plus the Moon. This gives more weight to the physical planets that are directly observable.
Yes, both systems have been used successfully for thousands of years. The key is consistent application. Many astrologers primarily use Vimshottari while cross-referencing Ashtottari for additional insights.
Dasha calculation requires your exact Moon Nakshatra position at birth. My Kundli AI automatically calculates both Vimshottari and Ashtottari Dashas when you generate your Kundli.
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