When to start a business: the dasha and transit signs to look for

Starting a business at the wrong time costs money and confidence. Astrologers look at three things together: your dasha, the current Jupiter transit and the day you launch. The chart does not replace planning, but it does help you choose between two possible dates.

Step 1: the dasha

Business usually begins in the main period or sub period of the 10th lord, the 11th lord, the 3rd lord (self effort), the 7th lord (dealing with customers) or Mercury, the planet of trade. If the dasha lord is placed well and not hemmed in by Saturn or Rahu, the start tends to be smoother.

Step 2: Jupiter in transit

Jupiter in the 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th or 11th house from your Moon supports new ventures. Jupiter in the 10th or looking at the 10th helps with reputation. In 2027, Jupiter looks at the 10th house for Mesh, Mithun, Tula and Kumbh until 25 June, and for Vrishabh, Kark, Vrishchik and Meen from 26 June to 26 November.

Step 3: the day

• Thursday and Wednesday are popular for new ventures. Friday suits beauty, food and luxury businesses.
• Pushya and Rohini nakshatras are favoured. Avoid Rahu Kaal.
• A bright half of the month, while the Moon is waxing, is often preferred.

The practical side

Keep at least six months of expenses in reserve. Register the business and open a separate account before you launch. Astrology gives you the timing, and money in the bank gives you the time to learn.

If your dasha is not yet ready, build the business quietly in the background. A strong launch date helps most when the product, customers and cash are already in place.