Jyotish chart

Vedic birth chart with sidereal calculations

A Vedic chart uses sidereal planetary positions and can include Lagna, houses, nakshatras, divisional context and Vimshottari Dasha timing.

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Calculate a Vedic birth chart preview

Calculate Lahiri sidereal placements, the whole-sign Ascendant, Moon nakshatra and current Vimshottari period.

Calculator input: Exact birth time and location are needed for the sidereal Ascendant and houses.

Result preview: The preview separates calculated sidereal placements from later traditional interpretation.

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Sidereal zodiac and ayanamsha

Vedic calculation subtracts an ayanamsha from tropical longitude to produce sidereal positions. The selected ayanamsha should be identified because different standards can shift the exact degree.

Lagna, houses and nakshatras

The Lagna is the sidereal Ascendant. The Moon's nakshatra is also important for many interpretive and timing methods.

Vimshottari Dasha timing

Dasha periods are calculated from the Moon's nakshatra position and organize a sequence of planetary periods. Exact start and end dates should be shown separately from interpretation.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my Vedic sign different from my Western sign?

Vedic astrology commonly uses the sidereal zodiac, while Western astrology commonly uses the tropical zodiac.

What is Lagna?

Lagna is the Ascendant in a Vedic chart and depends on exact birth time and location.

What is a nakshatra?

A nakshatra is one of the lunar mansions used in Jyotish for chart interpretation and timing.