What will happen during the "Markesh Dasa?" Maraka Dasha Question: Is Mercury Marakesh a planet for me and will it cause health concerns or death? My date of birth is 26 January 1984 at 2:22 am in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. Birth Star: Swathi 4 Moon Sign: Libra/Thula Rasi Rising Sign: Scorpio/Vrischik Lagna Sun Sign: Capricorn/Makara Rasi Budhan Mahadasa (20.05.2019 to 20.05.2036): The Budhan owns the malefic 8th house and the neutral 11th house for the Scorpio Rising/Vrischika Lagna; and here it is placed in the neutral 2nd house (Sagittarius/Dhanusu Rasi). Thus, the Budhan will do less harm by getting placed in the neutral 2nd house. 1. The Budhan would deliver the qualities of its 11th house during the first half (8 1/2 years) of its Budhan Mahadasa periods (20.05.2019 to 20.11.2027) 2. The Budhan would deliver the qualities of its malefic 8th house during its second half (8 1/2 years) of its Budhan Mahadasa periods (20.11.2027 to 20.05.2036) 3. I