Akshavedamsa Chart (D45) Calculator
Enter your date, time and place of birth for the Akshavedamsa (D45) chart. Each sign is split into forty-five parts of 40 minutes and is read for paternal lineage and character. You will see each planet's sign, degree, nakshatra, house and dignity.
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About the Akshavedamsa Chart (D45)
The Akshavedamsa chart (D45) is one of the sixteen major divisional charts (Shodashavarga) in Vedic astrology. It narrows the focus of the natal chart specifically to the theme of paternal legacy, general indications, and character.
Divisional charts are derived by mathematically dividing each zodiac sign into equal parts. The Akshavedamsa uses a specific divisor to redistribute planetary positions into a specialized lens that reveals deeper layers of the birth chart.
When interpreting the Akshavedamsa, astrologers examine the strength of the Ascendant lord and the natural significators related to the chart's domain. Planets that are strong or well-placed in this chart deliver their promise more fully in the areas it governs.
See all 19 charts with the divisional chart calculator, or start from your D1 kundli chart. For the parents' chart as a whole, see the D12 Dwadasamsa.
Frequently asked questions
What is the D45 chart used for?
The Akshavedamsa (D45) is read for paternal lineage and character. It is read for paternal legacy, general indications and character.
How exact does my birth time need to be for the D45 chart?
Each D45 segment is only 40' wide, and the ascendant moves about 1° every 4 minutes on average, so the D45 ascendant can change with a birth-time difference of roughly 3 minutes. Treat the D45 as provisional if your time is uncertain.
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