The dasha system

The Dasha System helps in analysing the problems and tells us as to when good or bad
effects as reflected in the Birth Chart are to be experienced by the native. When the timings
of benefic planets are in operation the native is blessed with all possible good events and
enjoys powers and privileges. But when timings of malefic's planets are in operation evil
results are experienced resulting in struggles, Strife's and sufferings.
The cycle of fortune and misfortune can be calculated and timed accordingly from the
position of planets in the Birth Chart. These timings of good or bad events are known as
Planetary operating periods or are called Mahadasha or Major periods. These major periods
are subject to sub-divided periods known as Antar Dasha. Pratyantar Dasha. Sooksham
Dasha and Prana Dasha which can be calculated up to hours, minutes, seconds and swara
also. This becomes the basis of predictions in Hindu Astrology. Western Astrology does not
have such a system. They do it by the movement of Sun and progression method.
Span of life is taken as 120 years and is distributed amongst nine planets.
HOW DASHA STARTS
There are 27 Nakshtras - Each planet rules a group of 3 Nakshtras. The Moon at the time of
birth will be passing through these Nakshtras. The first Dasha will be of the planet which is
the ruler of the Nakshtra through which the Moon is passing at the time of birth. The rest in
the regular order (Ketu, Venus, Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury)
The text says that persons form between New Moon and the Full Moon or in Shukla Paksha
should follow Vimshottri Dasa and those born in Krishna Paksha should follow Ashtottri
Dasa. Thinkers are of the view that Vimshottari Dasa is supreme and recom- mended to be
followed irrespective of the position of Moon.
DASHA PERIODS
Calculations - process Calculations of sub periods.
Good/Bad results expected from a planet during its Major Period and Sub Periods
depends on:

a) The House, the planet owns; (own sign)

b) The house, the planet is posted in;
c) The Rashi (sign), where planet is posted.
d) The house it aspects;
e) The Planet it is in conjunction with
These are subject to modifications. So the nature of the result, good or bad, depends on its
being strong and benefic/Weak and malefic. Judge the planet for its results for which it is
Karaka. If a planet is well placed in a good house/Rashi associated with benefic planets it can
give good results. Placed in evil sign, evil house conjunction or aspected by malefic planet
will indicate evil results or the matters signified by it.
Results also depend on the status and social environment of the native. Where predictions are
being given; (Desh, Kaal, Paatra). A naturally benefic planet if owns a good house like
Trikon then it becomes fully benefic. when it owns malefic houses like 6, 8, and 12 will act
as both benefic and malefic (2,12)
MAHADASA EFFECTS
All planets act as good and benefic if well placed or ill placed.
Method of judging the good or bad planets
FIRST HOUSE
Lagna lord is stronger, Mahadasha Lord of the Ascendant then the native will rise to a high
position - happy- having good health - will attain gradual prosperity.
If Ascendant Lord is weakly placed or afflicted then the health of native will suffer during its
(Lagna Lord) Mahadasha. Suffers mental anxiety - Accuse of personality; general retardation
of success - Failure in attempts leading to frustration.
SECOND HOUSE
Second Lord well placed and strong - will bless the native during its Mahadasha with wealth,
additions to the family - success due to speech - good food. Overall happy financial period.
If Second Lord is maleficially placed and afflicted then during its Mahadasha - Native has to
incur heavy expenses on family affairs - Eye trouble - fear from government due to financial
irregularities. Bad Food - Suffers due to its bad speech or loose talking. Also it is the
Maraksthana Dasha - so If Second Lord is associated with 6, 7, 8th house the troubles will
multiply.
THIRD HOUSE
Mahadasha of Third House Lord if well placed gives cooperation and help from co-born -
rise in career - rise in self-earning - profitable short journeys. Success in educational
attainments.
Lord is weakly placed - There will be quarrel and misunderstanding with brother/ cousin /
neighbour. Mind will be in tension. Activities will be performed at a low spirit; troublesome
journeys - mental anxiety and may have to suffer due to his wittings/agreements.
FOURTH HOUSE
Lord strong and well-placed - Native will be helpful to family; will gain good relations from
mother; acquire land, house, property, agricultural land; acquire vehicle. Overall a happy
period.
Lord afflicted - Weakly placed then during its Mahadasha - Distress due to mother; Disputes
in family leading to loss of property; litigation; discomfort of conveyance; danger from
water; no peace will be there.
FIFTH HOUSE
Lord well placed then during its mahadasha - Attainment of education; passing a competitive
examination; birth of a child (according to age); gain and promotion in career; political
success; sudden gain of money; sudden rise in attraction to women.
Lord is weakly placed - sickness of child; worst affliction may lead to death; worries on
account of children like failure in examination; poor performance in studies; victim of fraud
and deceit; a life full of distress.
SIXTH HOUSE
Lord well placed then in its Mahadasha if stronger than Ascendant Lord then in its
Mahadasha native will have victory over enemies - success all of a sudden; rise in personal
efforts, good health; redemption of debt.
Lord afflicted. weakly placed - Native will suffer loss through enemies/colleagues/business
opponents-reversals in life; constant troubles due to labour unrest, shortage of raw material;
sudden troubles from income Tax/Excise. If Sun and Jupiter are badly afflicted - Humiliation
in family circles; loss of vehicles; loss of job due to negligence.
SEVENTH HOUSE
Lord strongly placed : Native will marry during this period; can successfully enter into
partnerships; chances of foreign tours; if marries - happiness, good relations with wife;
pleasure and enjoyment from wife or opposite sex; acquisition of luxury household items
.Marriage of self or someone in family.
Lord weakly placed and afflicted - Native may suffer due to wife and partnership. Extent of
sufferings depends on the association of malefic planets with 7th Lord. Bad relations with in-
laws; separation from wife - contacts with ill-reputed women.
MARAKSTHANA
Lord of 7th house in 2nd, 8th and 12th house or associated with 2nd, 8th and 12th lord will
give physical disturbance/ailments.
EIGHTH HOUSE
If Lord is strong and well placed but eighth house lord should not be stronger than ascendant
lord then elevation in rank, benefit through court judgments,many quarrels will be settled;
acquisition of immovable or permanent assets.
If Lord is afflicted and weak and connected with malefic planets: Native will have ill health,
distress and sorrows; There will be rivalry and opposition in many fields; Lord of 8th house
maleficially placed is a potential killer, loss of reputation. 8th house lord is a potential killer,
strength will be more during its Mahadasha if associated with 2nd and 7th lord.
NINTH HOUSE
If Strong and well Placed - Native will have prosperous time with family; gain in wealth and
rank; success in higher education/may go to other place for higher education; doing religious
and charitable acts; pilgrimage and fruitful journey; develop power of intuition; blessings of
preceptors
Lord weakly placed- Decline in prosperity; domestic unhappiness; weak financial status; fall
in respect and reputation.
TENTH HOUSE
If Lord is strong and well placed - Successful in his attempt to improve his sources of
income; promotion; professional elevation; gain authority and status; good finance; political
success.
Lord weakly placed and weak - Fall in position; financial losses; dispute and disgrace in
profession; set-back in career; involved in misdeeds.
ELEVENTH HOUSE
If Lord well Placed and strong - Continuous flow of money, happiness and prosperity; in
family due to improved financial status; increase in bank balance; assets; good position in
society; most sought after.
Lord weakly Placed and weak - Problem with brothers; loss and disrespects, ear trouble;
chances of being cheated financially; money invested in risky ventures.
TWELFTH HOUSE
If Lord well placed, strong and benefic - Native will spend money in good causes; have a
pleasurable life - good deeds and respect.
Lord weakly Placed- ill health; expenditure on treatment; increase in secret enemies; chances
of imprisonment if 6th lord is also weak then rise of debts.
Period/sub periods becomes malefic in the association of malefic planets. As lord of 5th
house if posted in 12th house. i.e. 8th from 5th house gives unfavourable results regarding
progeny. Jupiter associated or aspected by Moon provides all good comforts to native; its
favourable position enhances the Longevity.
Jupiter Dasha in early age confers good education; in middle age - good and comfortable life;
in old age changes the entire set up of life. Weakly Placed as Dasha Lord leads to many
conflicting periods - upheaval in life. Set backs in career.
VENUS Main Period
Venus Dasa is also a trend setter.Venu's can become a Yoga. Karaka planet. Venus in 7th
associated with Rahu, Saturn, Merc. - gives a difficult life. Venus Mahadasha - if well placed
and strong- Native will acquire things of art; promotion., success in undertakings; Gain from
relations with opposite sex; Marriage may take place.
If Afflicted then domestic disharmony; lack of cooperation from others; low vitality; onset of
certain diseases;
SATURN PERIOD
Saturn, Sun and Rahu are separate planets. Saturn gives fruits of our own Karmas. Since
Saturn has been appointed as the Head of the Jury of nine planets. Long period of trouble
according to the position of Saturn -Will lead the native to hard and strenuous life; will get
benefits from agriculture of related activities.
If Afflicted- Miseries - impediments, obstacles in the way of progress of life; period of
uncertainties, Bad reputation; Have to live away from home; Wander like beggars for living;
Deterioration in financial status; Losses in permanent assets of life.
RAHU (MAIN PERIOD)
Rahu and Ketu produces results according to Rashi, Bhava and other favourable and
unfavourable situations.
MARS MAHADASHA
Mars if Lord of Ascendant or 8th House or its aspect on them. Moon sign and 8th house, its
Lord being Mars will inflict accidental nature of problem.
Mars associated with 2nd, 4th and 6th house - injury will be due to native's own mistake.
Strong Mars - during its major period gain from brothers and help from them; Favour from
persons in authority; defeat of enemies; Joining jobs of adventure; Acquisition of land and
property; gain from Travel in Southern direction; Optimistic, Vigorous, Dashing,
courageous; Reward through act of courage.
Mars weakly placed- Native may fall from his prestigious job; Loss to body through
accidents; Blood related diseases may appear; One becomes victim of his own ill tempered
behaviour; Displeasure with persons in authority; Fractures, wounds, threat to life.
MERCURY (MAIN PERIOD)
Strong or in own sign- Native will gain in business transactions; Engaged in Intellectual
pursuits; Increase in educational attainments; Publishing of writings; Gain through friends
and near relatives; Success in Examination/Attainment of higher education.
Weak and afflicted - Suffer from nervous disorders; Bad liver; Troubles through friends;
Victim of fraud and cheating; Involved in act of forgery; Tampering of documents; Throat
troubles. 9th or 10th Lord - Exalted or related to Lagna - Good benefits - involved in
educational activity.
Mercury in conjunction with malefic - The good or bad results are immediately felt.
JUPITER MAHADASA
Jupiter strong- signification of the houses/rashi's where it is posted/associated or aspecting -
Normally good results are expected during its major.
SUN
Strong Sun - During its Maier period: One will feel strong - enjoy power and status,
Authority - position, favour from elders and from Government. Success in all undertakings -
Prosperity to father - Good health.
SUN - Weakly placed: During its period will cause ill health - diseases like tension, heart
ailment - eye troubles - burning of body - loss of reputation - criminal proceedings - Torture
by Government. Threat of imprisonment - danger to father, leading to quarrel in family.
SUN in Movable Sign - Native may be aimlessly wandering. Sun also proves as a separative
planet.
Sun in exaltation - during Major period/Sub period will give favourable results. Sun during
its major period/sub periods will also add to the strength of planet to whom it aspects.
MOON - Mahadasa
Moon strong and well placed- during its Major Period one will feel happy and of cheerful
disposition; His facial lustre/appearance will improve or shine; Rise in status, Money gain
and favour from family. Gain through articles of Moon; Becomes learning and religious
mind;
Moon weak- gives ill health - low spirit; May suffer due to mental agony; Troubles at the
working place; Loss from quarrel or opposition to women; displeasure of the functionary of
Government to misunderstanding; Lethargic and sleepy, Lazy; Mother may suffer from
ailment;
Strength of Moon is to be checked with utmost care.
Moon strong and Lord of good Houses - will enhance the prosperity of that house.
Moon-Rahu conjunction or Rahu Antardasha under Moon period or Moon Antardasha under
Rahu Period - Normally does not give good results; If Moon/Rahu is aspected by malefic
planets then Worries will multiply.
 Moon and Saturn - Period of SadheSatti
 Main Period/Sub periods will be associated to the significations of the planets to
whom associated.
 Strong Rahu may give rise to many unexpected situations in life.
Native tending towards cunning, sinful, black market, tax evasion.
 Run after many unpleasant things of life.
Change of residence
 Unexpected Gains through illegal means.

Associated with benefic planets in a good house, moon dasha will be accordingly good and
favourable.
 Steady accumulation of wealth.
 Malefic Rahu leads to seclusion in life.
 Suffer losses, troubles from Govt. scandal,
 Misbehaviour, disruption in education, career.

KETU DASA
Being Moksha Karak planet, development of religious instinct, domestic comforts and
luxurious life. freedom from diseases. man gets relieved from many diseases and ailments.
Afflicted Ketu during its major period gives
 Troubles from silent enemies.
 Wounds from weapons,
 Stigma in family.
  ill health, body pain, anguish of mind.
 Mental dissatisfaction.
 The position of Dasha Lord helps in delineation of related events from the horoscope.

Benefic Planets as Dasha Lord

1. When a planet functioning as Mahadasa Lord is placed in Benefic house like Lagna,
2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th and 10th house, it gives benefic and good results. Benefic
events predominant the cycle.
2. Exalted planets as Dasha Lord gives results par-excellance.
3. Mahadasa Lord posted in its own Rashi.
4. Mahadasa Lord well placed in Navamsa and having Varga strength.
5. Mahadasa of a Yog-karka planet.
6. Mahadasa of a planet having Digbala strength.
7. Retrograde but otherwise well placed and aspecting its own Rashi gives good results.

Lord of benefit house like 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 when posited in 3, 6, 8, 11.12th become malefic.

These planets when function as Mahadasa Lord fails to give good results.
Dasha Lord in a sign of Debilitation associated with 6th or 8th lord.
Dasha lord in enemy's sign;
In a malefic sign from its own house i.e. 6,8,,12
Dasha Lord associated with malefic;
Dasha Lord not in a good position in Navamsa;
Dasha of Badhaka Lord
Lord of malefic house if placed in 3, 6, 8, 11 gives normal results.
Dasha Lord of Trikona houses 5, 9 gives good results; if malefic then also.
Exceptions
Jupiter in 6th house destroys enemies:
Saturn in 8th house gives long life.
Mars in 10th house also gives good results.
Benefic Dasha Lords of 3.6. 8 and 11th houses. normally gives weak results.
11th Lord will no doubt protect the native by giving financial losses during his Dasha/
Antardasha.
Lords of 2/12 house will give mixed results depending on the ownership of planet like
Trikona, Kendra or 6,8. 12th positions.
Malefic Dasha Periods
Saturn 4th Dasha Lord
Mars & Rahu 5th Dasha Lord .
Jupiter 6th Dasha Lord
Sirshodya Rashis - 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11 Good in the beginning of Maha Dasha.
Prishthodya Rashis - 1, 2, 4, 9, 10 Good in the last phase.
Ubhayodaya Rashi - 12 Good in the middle period
The planets in their exalted signs placed in 2nd, 5th, 9th, 10 house gives overall good results.
And in 6, 8, and 12th gives unfavourable and weak results. The same will be the result in
their Antardasha also. If the lord of Dasha is well placed in the birth chart and so also in
transit it is sure to give good results in its Major Period. The Mahadasha Lord should have a
good transit also.
Major Period (Mahadasha) of a malefic planet
In the Mahadasha of a malefic planet the antardasha of the Lord of birth sign or Lord of 8th
sign from the birth sign will be troublesome for the native. The planet who is lord of 3rd, 5th
or 7th Nakshtra from the Birth Nakshtra will give to the native in its Antardasa troubles and
pain from enemies. For example if the birth Nakshtra is Rewati then Lords of Bharani,
Rohini and Adra Nakshtra will give troubles in their Antardasa to the native i.e. the
Antardasa of Venus, Moon and Rahu in the Mahadasa of Saturn will be quite bad for the
native.
Divide the difference of Nakshtras of the Dasha Lord and Antardasha Lord by 9. If the
remaining is 3, 5 and 7 then it will not give good results.
The following will be the position after counting from the Birth Nakshtra:

1 2 3

Birth Naks. Sampat (bad)

(good) (good) Vipit

4 5 6

Kshem pratayri Sadhak

(good) (bad) (good)

7 8 9

Vedha Friend Fast friends

(bad) (good) (good)

Popularity and Downfall in Life

Sita Ram Singh, New Delhi, Ph. : 26910303, 9868100365

Popularity of a person means his being well known for his special qualities and achievements
among the people of his city, state or country, and even beyond the frontiers of his country. A
person becomes popular when the Lagna and Lagna lord are very strong and there are other
supportive powerful yogas in his horoscope. The dasa-bhukti of strong Lagna lord and yoga
forming planets should run during his youth and middle age, when the native can put in
maximum effort and work hard to reap the reward. Success and popularity is the result of
strong destiny and sincere and dedicated efforts to unfold it.
The general public is indicated by the 4th house of the horoscope and 10th house refers to
one’s profession. If these are strong and their lords are also strong along with strong Lagna
and its lord, the person becomes popular and gets recognition for his work. In addition, when
the 5th house (Poorvapunya), the 9 house (God’s Grace) and their lords are also strong and
well placed, the person is destined for getting recognition and fame.

Saturn is the significator of masses. When it is strong and favorably placed, the person
achieves mass following. Rahu when placed in 10th house of a horoscope also helps in
native’s rise in politics. Venus in Sagittarius is reputed to give much name and fame.
Mercury in 8th house makes an individual capable, rich and famous. Similarly, malefics
placed in evil (6, 8, 12) house destroy the negative effect of those house and confer
recognition and success on the native.

The Moon stands for personality of a person and Jupiter indicates expansion. Their
harmonious location in birth chart makes the native successful and popular. The Kendra
location of Moon and Jupiter is known as Gajakesari Yoga, which is reputed for conferring
name, fame, wealth and reputation on the individual. The presence of Pancha Mahapurusha
Yoga and Karak Yoga makes a person famous and popular in life. Another yoga which helps
a person born in ordinary circumstances to rise in life due to destiny and hard work is Neecha
Bhanga Raja Yoga. In addition, Vipreet Raja Yoga gives sudden rise, but if there is no
supportive Raja Yoga, the down-fall follows.

Conversely, downfall takes place during the dasa-bhukti of planets forming Arishta
(Inauspicious) Yogas. The dasa-bhukti of functional malefics (Lords of 6, 8, 12 house) and
badhaka (obstructive) planets also cause downfall of the native. It is also observed that some
persons rise to a very high position, but also suffer sudden downfall and their reputation and
public image gets smeared. This occurs due to operation of good youga forming planet’s dasa
followed by that of bad yogas present in the horoscope.

In this background we may study the horoscopes of the following eminent and popular
persons :

1. Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore

The strength of Tagore’s horoscope is the Parivartana Yoga (interchange of singns)

between Lagna and 10th lord Jupiter and the 5th lord Moon. The Karka of mind Moon
is also 5th lord and highly fortified by the aspect of exalted Jupiter, which conferred
intuitive and receptive mind with versatile imagination. There is strong Budha-Aditya
Yoga formed by Mercury and exalted Sun in 2nd house. The conjunction of Mercury
with poetic Venus in 2nd house made him a successful poet, painter and philosopher.
 The exaltation of Lagna lord Jupiter is 5th house, and presence of Saraswati, Chamar ,
Chatra and Vimal Yogas Made him world famous.

Tagore was conferred Nobel Prize for literature in 1913 during Moon dasa-Mercury
bhukti. He founded Vishwa Bharati University at Shantiniketan in 1921 (Mars-
Venus).

Rahu posited in 10th house in Jupiter’s sign gave the excellent result of exalted Lagna
and 10th lord Jupiter posited in 5th house. During Rahu dasa he toured Europe,
America and Japan and met local authors, thinkers and statesmen.

He passed away on 7th august, 1941 in Jupiter dasa-Jupiter Bhukti. Generally, strong
Lagna Lord Jupiter should not cause death, but it is in the Nakshatra of Mercury
which is a powerful marka both by ownership of 7th house and its location in 2nd
house.

2. 2. Mahatma Gandhi

Libra Lagna with its lord there forms ‘Malavya’ Pancha Mahapurusha Yoga. Jupiter
in Kendra to Moon forms Gajakesari Yoga. The aspect of Jupiter on Lagna and
presence of Mercury in Lagna Gives keenness of mind and humanitarian approach.
The Lagna in Papkartari Yoga gave him frail body, but presence of Mars in Lagna
made him energetic and active. Swakshetre Moon is with Rahu due to which his mind
was never at rest for one reason or the other. However, Libra Lagna gave him calm
and balanced approach in the face of greatest provocation. Jupiter is in 10th from
Moon and aspected by Lagna Lord Venus and 9th lord Mercury, which gave him
mass following for a noble cause.
 The presence of Rahu in 10th from Lagna is always indicative of some notable work
by the native. The commencement of Rahu dasa in 1921 brought Gandhiji into active
independence struggle and he made a call for Swarajya (self rule). In Rahu dasa-Rahu
bhukti Gandhiji was arrested for civil disobedience campaign. He was released in
Jupiter Bhukti. He started mass civil disobedience and was again arrested in 1942. His
non-violent struggle made him world famous.

The independence of India was finally realized in August, 1947 but Gandhiji was
unhappy because of the partition of the country and suffering caused to millions of
people. He advocated for restraint and humanitarian approach and even went on
hungerstrike for Hindu-Muslim harmony. As a result he was shot dead by a Hindu
fanatic on 30.01.1948 during Jupiter dasa-Venus bhukti. Jupiter is in maraksthan (7th)
with Pluto and aspected by maraka Mars, and Venus is in Jupiter's Nakshatra with
maraka Mars and aspected by Hershel and Pluto.

3. Amitabh Bachhan

Lagna lord Saturn is in Kendra in friendly sign owned by Yogakarka Venus. Lagna
lord Saturn aspecting Lagna and 10th house gave him success through hard work,
name, fame and wealth. Yogakarka Venus in 8th gets Neecha Bhanga in the company
of exalted Mercury. Airy sign in Lagna and Moon in 9th has given him excellent
thinking mind. The aspect of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter on the 2nd
house gave him an impressive voice, expressive face and expertise for portrayal of
different roles and excellent success in film line. Jupiter in 10th from Moon forms
Gajakesari Yoga.
He tasted success in films with the start of Lagna lord Saturn dasa (1971-90) which is located
in 4th house (public) and aspects 10th house (profession). He made his mark in ‘Anand’
which was released in 1972. In 1973 ‘Zanzeer’ became hit and gave him recognition as
‘Angry Young Man of Indian Cinema’. His excellent voice and dialogue delivery scored over
contemporary heroes and he continued to give hit films during Mercury dasa (5th lord exalted
in 8th) as well. Thus he ruled Bollywood for more than three decades and became common
man’s hero. However, as Uranus is with Saturn, and aspects a bunch of planets in 8th house
and also 12th house, Amitabh also faced sudden and serious health and financial set-backs
during adverse bhuktis and transit. Because of his popularity countrywide prayers were
offered by his fans for early recovery from serious health problems.

With the beginning of Ketu dasa from January, 2007, which is posited in Lagna in Rahu
Nakshatra and unfavourable transit, he is in the midst of controversies.

Cases of high rise and sudden fall :

1. Mohd. Azharuddin

Lagna and Larna lord Mercury are vargottam. Mercury is in 5th, with 5th lord Saturn in
Shubha kartari Yoga formed by Venus and Jupiter. The debilitation of Mars in 11th house
gets cancelled because of its being with sign lord Moon. Presence of Venus, Mercury and
Jupiter in 6th, 7th and 8th house respectively form Moon forms prosperous Chandradhi Yoga.
The 2nd and 9th lord Venus is in Sagittarius in 4th house ensuring all comforts of life, name
and fame. He was a popular cricketer and successful Captain of Indian Cricket Team.

As 5th lord Saturn is in own sign in 5th house, he got immense popularity and recognition
during the dasa of favorable planet for his Lagna. Venus, 2nd and 9th lord, is the most
benefic planet for Virgo Lagna and Mercury is Lagna Lord. He made his debut in Test
Cricket in 1984-85 during Venus-Saturn-Mercury with a century against England. In 1987
(Venus-Saturn) he received Padma Shree and Arjuna Award. In 1990 (Venus-Mercury) he
was made Captain of the Indian team.

With the Start of 12th lord Sun dasa posited in inimical sign in 5th house his performance
started deteriorating and in 1996 (Sun-Jupiter) he was removed from Captaincy. Jupiter is in
6th house and placed in 2/12 position with dasa lord Sun.
In April, 2000 (Moon-Moon) he was banned from playing cricket for life on the charge of
match-fixing. Moon is inimical to lagna lord Mercury and is afflicted by Mars, the greatest
malefic for Virgo lagna, and Rahu.

2. Saddam Hussain

This is another example of spectacular rise in life and ignominious end.

The 5th lord Sun is exalted in Lagna with Uranus and shows a revolutionary personality with
desire to rule. Venus lord of 2nd and 7th, is exalted in 12th with 10th and 11th lord Saturn.
Venus is also Navamasa Lagna lord and exalted. It is also vargottam and assures best result
during its dasa. Lagna lord Mars is in own sign in 8th house but afflicted by Rahu. 4th lord
Moon and 9th lord Jupiter are debilitated. Jupiter is aspected by Pluto and Ketu. Moon is
afflicted by Rahu and Mars in 8th house which indicates troubled mind and tendency of bold
and rash actions. Mercury with Ketu in 2nd house made him a revolutionary speaker.

After facing troubled life in childhood and youth during Mercury and ketu dasas, Saddam
Hussain participated in a successful military coup in 1969 (Venus-Venus) and became
Deputy to the new President. He slowly consolidated his position and became a 4-Star
General. After forcing the then President to resign Saddam Hussain became President in 1979
(Venus-Jupiter), and ruled as socialist revolutionary with a firm hand, and modernized Iraq
first with the help of Soviet Union and the of USA. His popularity with masses was a mixture
of admiration and fear.

Due to his attack on Kwait, an ally of USA, in 1991 (Sun-Rahu, located in Lagna and 8th
house) his relations with USA deteriorated. During Moon dasa (in 8th) afflicted by Rahu and
Mars, tension increased further, and after USA-led invasion of Iraq he was deposed on 9th
April, 2003 (Moon-Ketu-Saturn) and went into hiding.

He was captured from a hideout on 12.12.2003 (Moon-Venues-Mars) and tried for crimes
against humanity by US backed Iraqi Tribunal. He was sentenced to death on 05.11.2006
(Mars-Rahu-Moon) and was hanged to death on 30.12.2006 (Mars-Rahu-Mars).

In both the above examples, the natives were very popular, prosperous and basked in fame
during favorable dasa and suffered downfall during unfavorable dasa, which proves the
sublime truth of Astrology.