Shodasamsa Chart (D16) Calculator
Enter your date, time and place of birth for the Shodasamsa (D16) chart. Each sign is split into sixteen parts of 1 degree 52 minutes 30 seconds and is read for vehicles, comforts and happiness. You will see each planet's sign, degree, nakshatra, house and dignity.
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About the Shodasamsa Chart (D16)
The Shodasamsa chart (D16) 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 vehicles, comforts, pleasures, and overall happiness.
Divisional charts are derived by mathematically dividing each zodiac sign into equal parts. The Shodasamsa uses a specific divisor to redistribute planetary positions into a specialized lens that reveals deeper layers of the birth chart.
When interpreting the Shodasamsa, 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 vehicle timing, see When Will You Buy a Car?.
Frequently asked questions
What is the D16 chart used for?
The Shodasamsa (D16) is read for vehicles, comforts and happiness. It is read for vehicles, comforts, pleasures and overall happiness.
How exact does my birth time need to be for the D16 chart?
Each D16 segment is only 1°52'30" wide, and the ascendant moves about 1° every 4 minutes on average, so the D16 ascendant can change with a birth-time difference of roughly 7 minutes. Treat the D16 as provisional if your time is uncertain.
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