Fortune favors you when your dasha does.

In Vedic astrology, the concept of Dasha serves as a temporal map—charting not just what lies within us, but when it comes forth. Unlike static traits etched into a birth chart, Dashas bring motion. They unfold karma, drawing hidden aspects of the self into experience. Each Dasha is a period ruled by a specific planet, and as the planetary ruler changes, so does the tone of our life.

Imagine your life as a stage. The actors—planets—wait in the wings. A strong Mars may suggest courage, initiative, even leadership. Yet until Mars steps into its Dasha, these qualities may remain latent. When the Mars Dasha begins, its energy activates. One may find themselves suddenly driven, daring, placed in situations demanding bold choices. It’s not that Mars wasn’t always present—it simply hadn’t taken the lead.

This timing holds equally for challenges. A gentle chart may shift when the Dasha of a malefic planet arises. A Ketu period, for instance, can unravel attachments. What once seemed secure may fade. Loss, introspection, and spiritual questioning take center stage. It’s not cruelty, but a cosmic mechanism: pruning to prepare for a deeper flowering. Life becomes leaner, but sometimes more meaningful.

Each Mahadasha brings its own overarching theme. But the smaller sub-periods—Antardashas—inflect it. A Rahu Mahadasha might disrupt, but a Mercury Antardasha within it could offer intellectual clarity or business success. These combinations make each person’s journey unique, layered, and nuanced.

The Dasha system reminds us that timing is crucial. Talent may be real, but it needs its hour. Challenges may be fated, but they pass. Fortune, then, is less about chance and more about alignment. When your Dasha supports you, life may feel charmed. When it challenges, the work is inner. Either way, the planets are not arbitrary—they are timekeepers of your evolving story.