What is Yogini Dasha in Vedic Astrology

 

Yogini Dasha is another important planetary period system in Vedic astrology, which is based on the Nakshatras (lunar mansions) instead of the planets. The Yogini Dasha system consists of a cycle of 36 years, divided into 8 different periods, each ruled by a specific Yogini, which is a female deity associated with a particular Nakshatra.

The 8 Yoginis and their associated Nakshatras are:

1.     Mangala (Ashwini)

2.     Pingala (Bharani)

3.     Dhanya (Krittika)

4.     Bhramari (Rohini)

5.     Bhadrika (Mrigashira)

6.     Ulka (Ardra)

7.     Siddha (Punarvasu)

8.     Sankata (Pushya)

Each Yogini period has a duration of 3 years and 4 months, and the order of the periods follows a specific sequence. The first Yogini period is Mangala Dasha, followed by Pingala Dasha, Dhanya Dasha, and so on. After completing the 8th Yogini period, the cycle repeats itself, starting again with Mangala Dasha.

During each Yogini period, the influence of the ruling Yogini is said to be dominant in the person's life, affecting various aspects such as career, relationships, health, and spiritual growth. The Yogini Dasha system is considered to be particularly useful in predicting the timing of events and for providing insights into the nature of a person's destiny.

 

Difference between Yogini Mahadasha and Vinshomtari Mahadasha

The main difference between Yogini Mahadasha and Vimshottari Mahadasha is the way the planetary periods are calculated and assigned.

In Vimshottari Mahadasha, the planetary periods are based on the positions of the nine planets (including Rahu and Ketu) in the person's birth chart, and each planet is assigned a certain number of years as its ruling period. The sequence of the planetary periods is fixed and follows a specific order, starting with the ruling planet at the time of birth. The total period of Vimshottari Dasha is 120 years, and each planet's ruling period is a multiple of their nakshatra pada.

In Yogini Mahadasha, the planetary periods are based on the Nakshatras instead of the planets, and each Nakshatra is associated with a specific Yogini, who is a female deity. The cycle of Yogini Mahadasha is 36 years, and each Yogini period is 3 years and 4 months. The order of the Yogini periods follows a fixed sequence of 8, starting with Mangala (Ashwini Nakshatra) and ending with Sankata (Pushya Nakshatra).

Another difference between Yogini Mahadasha and Vimshottari Mahadasha is the specific nature of the influence of each period. In Yogini Mahadasha, the influence of the ruling Yogini is said to be dominant in the person's life, affecting various aspects such as career, relationships, health, and spiritual growth. The nature of the influence of the ruling Yogini may depend on the specific deity associated with the Nakshatra.

In Vimshottari Mahadasha, the influence of the ruling planet is said to be dominant in the person's life, and the nature of this influence may depend on the specific characteristics and qualities associated with the planet. However, the Vimshottari Mahadasha system is more complex and also involves various sub-periods, called Antardasha, which further divide the planetary periods into smaller time frames.