Duration and calculation
Antardasha length = Mahadasha years x Antardasha years / 120. Here: 19 x 19 / 120 = 3.01 years, i.e. 3 years 0 months.
How the two planets combine
| Mahadasha lord | Antardasha lord | |
|---|---|---|
| Planet | Saturn (Shani) | Saturn (Shani) |
| Signifies | discipline and hard work, delays and patience and labour and servants | discipline and hard work, delays and patience and labour and servants |
| Nature | a slow malefic that rewards effort | a slow malefic that rewards effort |
| Relationship | the same planet | the same planet |
Likely effects
- Career: work themes of labour and servants rise.
- Relationships: matters of delays and patience come into focus.
- Money: gains follow if Saturn rules the 2nd, 9th or 11th house.
- Health: check-ups on time are wiser than worry.
What decides the result in your chart
- Houses owned by Saturn and Saturn 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 3 years 0 months
Remedies for this period
- Chant Om Shanaischaraya Namah 108 times on Saturday.
- Give charity linked to Saturn on Saturday - to someone who genuinely needs it.
- Gemstone: Blue Sapphire (Neelam) - only if Saturn is a benefic for your Lagna. Never wear it on your own.
- Keep the habits of the planet: work hard, help labourers and the elderly, be punctual.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Saturn Mahadasha Saturn Antardasha?
It lasts 3 years 0 months.
Is Saturn Mahadasha Saturn Antardasha good?
It depends on the houses Saturn and Saturn rule in your chart. The two planets are the same planet.
Do I need a remedy for this?
Only if the placement is actually troubling you and the chart confirms it. Many placements need no remedy at all.
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.
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