Rashi Chart Calculator
The Rashi chart, also known as the D1 chart or natal chart, is the primary chart in Vedic astrology. It is the foundation upon which all other analysis — Dasha predictions, Yoga identification, Dosha assessment, and divisional chart study — is built. The Rashi chart shows the sidereal positions of all nine Vedic planets distributed across the twelve zodiac signs and twelve houses of your horoscope. Kaala's Rashi Chart Calculator generates your natal chart using Swiss Ephemeris for planetary position computation and the Lahiri Ayanamsa for sidereal correction. The chart is displayed in the traditional North Indian diamond format, where each triangular section represents a house and the signs rotate based on your Ascendant. Each planet is shown with its degree, and the chart clearly indicates which planets occupy which houses. The Rashi chart reveals the fundamental blueprint of your life — your personality through the Lagna, your mind through the Moon's placement, your career through the 10th house, your relationships through the 7th house, and your wealth through the 2nd and 11th houses. Every subsequent Vedic analysis starts here, making an accurate Rashi chart the essential first step in any astrological exploration.
Rashi Chart Calculator
- Chart Type
- Rashi (D1) — Primary natal chart
- Display Style
- North Indian diamond format
- Houses Shown
- All 12 Bhavas
- Planets Placed
- 9 Navagrahas + Lagna degree
- Data Per Planet
- Sign, degree, Nakshatra, dignity, house
- Ayanamsa
- Lahiri (sidereal)
- Cost
- Free with signup
Understanding the Rashi Chart Layout
The North Indian style Rashi chart is a square divided into twelve triangular sections. The top diamond always represents the 1st house (Lagna), and the remaining houses are numbered counterclockwise. The zodiac sign occupying each house changes based on your Ascendant — if your Ascendant is Aries, the 1st house contains Aries, the 2nd house contains Taurus, and so on. If your Ascendant is Leo, the 1st house contains Leo, the 2nd house contains Virgo, etc.
Planets are placed in the house corresponding to the zodiac sign they occupy. For example, if Mars is in Capricorn and Capricorn falls in your 5th house, Mars appears in the 5th house section of the chart. This house placement is what determines how each planet's energy manifests in your life. Mars in the 5th house affects creativity, children, and romance, while Mars in the 10th house affects career and public reputation.
The Twelve Houses in Your Rashi Chart
Each house governs specific life domains. The 1st house (Lagna Bhava) rules self-identity, body, and overall life direction. The 2nd house (Dhana Bhava) governs wealth, family, speech, and food. The 3rd house (Sahaja Bhava) rules siblings, courage, communication, and short journeys. The 4th house (Sukha Bhava) governs mother, home, emotional peace, vehicles, and education.
The 5th house (Putra Bhava) rules children, creativity, intelligence, romance, and past-life merit. The 6th house (Ripu Bhava) governs enemies, disease, debt, and daily work. The 7th house (Yuvati Bhava) rules marriage, partnerships, and business collaborations. The 8th house (Randhra Bhava) governs longevity, transformation, occult knowledge, and sudden events. The 9th house (Dharma Bhava) rules fortune, father, higher education, and spirituality. The 10th house (Karma Bhava) governs career, reputation, and authority. The 11th house (Labha Bhava) rules gains, income, and social networks. The 12th house (Vyaya Bhava) governs losses, foreign lands, spirituality, and liberation.
Planetary Dignity in the Rashi Chart
A planet's strength in the Rashi chart depends heavily on its sign placement, known as dignity. Each planet has specific signs where it performs at its best (own sign, exaltation) and worst (enemy sign, debilitation). For example, Mars is exalted in Capricorn and debilitated in Cancer. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer and debilitated in Capricorn. The Sun is exalted in Aries and debilitated in Libra.
Kaala's chart output includes dignity assessment for each planet, showing whether it is in its own sign, exaltation, Moolatrikona, friendly sign, neutral sign, enemy sign, or debilitation. This information is crucial because a debilitated planet in an otherwise excellent house still underperforms, while an exalted planet in a challenging house can overcome many obstacles. Understanding dignity helps you identify which planets are your strongest allies and which require remedial attention.
Reading Aspects and Conjunctions
In Vedic astrology, planets influence not just the house they occupy but also houses they aspect. Unlike Western astrology where aspects are based on angular relationships between planets, Vedic aspects are planet-specific. All planets aspect the 7th house from their position. Mars additionally aspects the 4th and 8th houses. Jupiter aspects the 5th and 9th houses. Saturn aspects the 3rd and 10th houses. Rahu and Ketu aspect the 5th and 9th houses.
Conjunctions occur when two or more planets share the same house. The nature of the conjunction depends on the planets involved — Jupiter conjunct Venus in the 7th house is radically different from Saturn conjunct Mars in the 7th house. Kaala's AI interpreter Jyothi analyzes all aspects and conjunctions in your Rashi chart when generating personalized interpretations, explaining how these planetary interactions shape specific life outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rashi chart (D1) is the primary natal chart showing actual planetary positions in the zodiac. The Navamsa chart (D9) is a divisional chart derived from the Rashi chart by dividing each sign into nine parts. The Rashi chart shows your life circumstances and external reality, while the Navamsa reveals deeper soul-level patterns, marriage quality, and the inner strength of planets. Both are essential for a complete Vedic reading.
There are two main chart formats: North Indian (diamond/square) and South Indian (grid). Kaala uses North Indian style where houses are fixed in position and signs rotate. Some websites use South Indian style where signs are fixed and houses rotate. The planetary positions are identical — only the visual representation differs. Additionally, Ayanamsa differences can shift planetary positions by up to a degree.
Kaala currently displays charts in the North Indian diamond format, which is the most widely used format across northern and central India. South Indian style chart display is on our development roadmap and will be available as a toggle option in a future update.