Duration and calculation
Antardasha length = Mahadasha years x Antardasha years / 120. Here: 17 x 20 / 120 = 2.83 years, i.e. 2 years 10 months.
How the two planets combine
| Mahadasha lord | Antardasha lord | |
|---|---|---|
| Planet | Mercury (Budh) | Venus (Shukra) |
| Signifies | intellect and speech, business and trade and writing and accounts | love and marriage, the wife in a man's chart and comforts and vehicles |
| Nature | neutral - it takes on the nature of its companions | a natural benefic of pleasure |
| Relationship | friends | friends |
Likely effects
- Career: work themes of writing and accounts rise.
- Relationships: matters of the wife in a man's chart come into focus.
- Money: steady income if both planets are well placed.
- Health: rest and diet matter more than usual.
What decides the result in your chart
- Houses owned by Mercury and Venus for your Lagna
- The house each planet occupies
- Their mutual position (kendra, trikona, 6-8 or 2-12)
- Transits of Saturn and Jupiter during these 2 years 10 months
Remedies for this period
- Chant Om Shukraya Namah 108 times on Friday.
- Give charity linked to Venus on Friday - to someone who genuinely needs it.
- Gemstone: Diamond or White Sapphire (Heera) - only if Venus is a benefic for your Lagna. Never wear it on your own.
- Keep the habits of the planet: respect your spouse, keep clean and aesthetic surroundings.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Mercury Mahadasha Venus Antardasha?
It lasts 2 years 10 months.
Is Mercury Mahadasha Venus Antardasha good?
It depends on the houses Mercury and Venus rule in your chart. The two planets are friends.
When will I feel these results most?
Mostly during the Mahadasha or Antardasha of the planet involved, and when slow planets like Saturn and Jupiter transit over it.
Is this effect the same for everyone?
No. The sign, the aspects on the planet, its house lordship for your Lagna and the running dasha all change the result. Treat this page as a general guide.
Astrology is guidance, not a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice. For health, legal or money decisions, please also consult a qualified professional.