Shani (Saturn) Mahadasha — Surya (Sun) Antardasha
Inside the 19-year Shani (Saturn) mahadasha, the Surya (Sun) antardasha runs for 11 months 12 days as sub-period 5 of 9. Brings authority, visibility and dealings with government or seniors to the front. The two lords are natural enemies, so the sub-period often pulls AGAINST the mahadasha theme — expect friction, delays and course-corrections, and judge decisions twice.
Classical basis: the Vimshottari sub-period rule of Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — the antardasha spans (mahadasha years × antardasha lord’s years) ÷ 120, sub-periods run in the fixed order from the mahadasha lord, and the fruit is judged by the two lords’ mutual relation and the antardasha lord’s dignity in the birth chart.
Remedies for the Surya (Sun) Antardasha
- 📿 Beej mantra: ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः (Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah)
- 🛕 Deity: Lord Surya / Shiva · Day: Sunday · Gemstone: Ruby (Manik)
All Antardashas of Shani (Saturn) Mahadasha
FAQ
How long does Surya (Sun) antardasha last in Shani (Saturn) mahadasha?
11 months 12 days — by the Vimshottari rule the sub-period equals (mahadasha years × antardasha years) ÷ 120, i.e. (19 × 6) ÷ 120 years. It is sub-period 5 of 9, beginning about 10.0 years into the mahadasha.
Is Surya (Sun) antardasha good in Shani (Saturn) mahadasha?
The two lords are natural enemies, so the sub-period often pulls AGAINST the mahadasha theme — expect friction, delays and course-corrections, and judge decisions twice. In your own chart the final result depends on the antardasha lord's house position, sign dignity and aspects — use the free Dasha calculator for your exact periods and judge Surya (Sun) from your kundli.
What are the remedies for this period?
Strengthen or pacify the antardasha lord: chant the Surya beej mantra (Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah), honour Lord Surya / Shiva on Sundays, and follow the classical Surya remedies.
General Vimshottari guidance from classical rules; your personal result depends on the lords’ placement in your kundli. Compute your exact periods with the free dasha calculator above.