Shastiamsa Chart (D60) Calculator
Enter your date, time and place of birth for the Shastiamsa (D60) chart. Each sign is split into sixty parts of 30 minutes and is read for past karma and overall planet strength. It is the finest division, so birth time needs to be exact. You will see each planet's sign, degree, nakshatra, house and dignity.
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About the Shastiamsa Chart (D60)
The Shastiamsa chart (D60) 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 past karma, all-round strength, and the deepest layer of destiny.
Divisional charts are derived by mathematically dividing each zodiac sign into equal parts. The Shastiamsa uses a specific divisor to redistribute planetary positions into a specialized lens that reveals deeper layers of the birth chart.
When interpreting the Shastiamsa, 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. A planet's numeric strength in the birth chart is in the Shadbala calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the D60 chart used for?
The Shastiamsa (D60) is read for past karma and overall strength. It is the finest division, read for past karma and the overall strength of each planet across the vargas.
How exact does my birth time need to be for the D60 chart?
Each D60 segment is only 30' wide, and the ascendant moves about 1° every 4 minutes on average, so the D60 ascendant can change with a birth-time difference of roughly 2 minutes. Treat the D60 as provisional if your time is uncertain.
Why is the D60 considered so important?
Classical texts give the D60 great weight when judging a planet's overall strength and karmic texture. It is also the chart most sensitive to birth time, so it is only reliable with a precise time.
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