Question 1

What is a Vedic birth chart (Kundli)?

Accepted Answer

A Vedic birth chart, also called Kundli or Janam Kundli, is a celestial map showing the positions of planets at the exact time and place of your birth using the sidereal zodiac system. It includes the Rasi chart (D1), planet positions across 12 houses, Nakshatras, and aspects that reveal personality, career, relationships, and life purpose.

Question 2

How is a Vedic birth chart different from a Western birth chart?

Accepted Answer

Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac (based on fixed stars), while Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac (based on seasons). This creates an approximately 24-degree difference in planet positions. Vedic charts also use a different house system, include Nakshatra analysis, and emphasize the Moon sign alongside the Ascendant.

Question 3

What information do I need for my birth chart?

Accepted Answer

You need three pieces of information: your exact date of birth, time of birth (as precise as possible), and place of birth. The birth time is especially critical as it determines your Ascendant (Lagna) and house placements, which change approximately every 2 hours.

Question 4

What are the 12 houses in a birth chart?

Accepted Answer

The 12 houses represent different life areas: 1st (Self), 2nd (Wealth), 3rd (Communication), 4th (Home), 5th (Creativity), 6th (Health), 7th (Partnership), 8th (Transformation), 9th (Philosophy), 10th (Career), 11th (Goals), and 12th (Spirituality). Each planet placed in a house influences that area of your life.

Question 5

Is this birth chart calculator free and accurate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our Vedic birth chart calculator is completely free and uses the VedAstro astronomical engine for precise planetary calculations. It generates the same positions used by professional Vedic astrologers, including exact degrees, Nakshatras, Padas, and retrograde status for all nine Vedic planets.

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