What Budh Represents
Budh is associated with intellect, speech, learning, commerce and adaptability.
Budh is the natural karaka of the 4th house and 10th house.
Signs and Dignity of Budh
Budh owns Mithun and Kanya. It is exalted in Kanya (15°) and debilitated in Meen (15°), where the degree shows the point of strongest exaltation or deepest debilitation.
Budh Dasha
In the Vimshottari system the Budh Mahadasha lasts 17 years. Within it, each Antardasha lasts the Mahadasha length multiplied by the years of the Antardasha lord and divided by 120. See Dashas for the full sequence.
Nakshatras Ruled by Budh
Budh rules three Nakshatras, spaced nine apart in the sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years is the Budh Mahadasha?
The Budh Mahadasha lasts 17 years in the Vimshottari system.
Which Nakshatras does Budh rule?
Budh rules Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati.