Ashtamsa Chart (D8) Calculator
Enter your date, time and place of birth for the Ashtamsa (D8) chart. Each sign is split into eight parts of 3 degrees 45 minutes and is read for longevity, sudden events and hidden obstacles. You will see each planet's sign, degree, nakshatra, house and dignity.
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About the Ashtamsa Chart (D8)
The Ashtamsa chart (D8) is a divisional chart that many astrologers use alongside the sixteen classical Shodashavarga charts. It narrows the focus of the natal chart specifically to the theme of longevity, sudden events, and hidden obstacles.
Divisional charts are derived by mathematically dividing each zodiac sign into equal parts. The Ashtamsa uses a specific divisor to redistribute planetary positions into a specialized lens that reveals deeper layers of the birth chart.
When interpreting the Ashtamsa, 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the D8 chart used for?
The Ashtamsa (D8) is read for longevity and sudden events. It is used for longevity, sudden events and hidden obstacles.
How exact does my birth time need to be for the D8 chart?
Each D8 segment is only 3°45' wide, and the ascendant moves about 1° every 4 minutes on average, so the D8 ascendant can change with a birth-time difference of roughly 15 minutes. Treat the D8 as provisional if your time is uncertain.
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