Why Timing Matters
A Kundli may show potential for a particular life theme, but identifying when that theme may become active is a separate part of astrological analysis.
What Is Mahadasha?
Mahadasha represents a major planetary period in the Vimshottari Dasha system. It establishes a broad framework in which the indications of a particular planet may become more prominent.
Antardasha and Pratyantar Dasha
Antardasha divides the Mahadasha into smaller planetary periods, while Pratyantar Dasha provides a still more detailed timing layer.
These periods can help narrow the time frame in which an event or development may become more relevant.
What Are Transits?
Transit or Gochar analysis examines the current or future movement of planets in relation to the natal horoscope.
Transits can act as important supporting timing factors, particularly when they activate relevant houses, natal planets or other sensitive points.
Dasha Alone Is Not Enough
A favourable planetary period does not automatically guarantee a specific event. The natal chart must first contain the relevant promise.
Transit Alone Is Not Enough
A transit can create an environment for change, but a major event should not be predicted solely because a planet is passing through a particular house.
Combining the Evidence
More reliable timing comes when the natal promise, Dasha and relevant transits support the same life area.
Conclusion
Dasha and transit should not be viewed as competing systems. They answer different parts of the timing question and become more useful when interpreted together with the natal horoscope.