Khavedamsa Chart (D40) Calculator
Enter your date, time and place of birth for the Khavedamsa (D40) chart. Each sign is split into forty parts of 45 minutes and is read for maternal lineage and family comfort. You will see each planet's sign, degree, nakshatra, house and dignity.
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About the Khavedamsa Chart (D40)
The Khavedamsa chart (D40) 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 maternal legacy, auspicious effects, and family happiness.
Divisional charts are derived by mathematically dividing each zodiac sign into equal parts. The Khavedamsa uses a specific divisor to redistribute planetary positions into a specialized lens that reveals deeper layers of the birth chart.
When interpreting the Khavedamsa, 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 D40 chart used for?
The Khavedamsa (D40) is read for maternal lineage and family comfort. It is read for maternal legacy, auspicious effects and family happiness.
How exact does my birth time need to be for the D40 chart?
Each D40 segment is only 45' wide, and the ascendant moves about 1° every 4 minutes on average, so the D40 ascendant can change with a birth-time difference of roughly 3 minutes. Treat the D40 as provisional if your time is uncertain.
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