Free Vedic Birth Chart Calculator
A Vedic birth chart, also called a sidereal natal chart or Jyotish chart, shows where the planets stood against the fixed stars at the moment you were born. Enter your date, time and place of birth from anywhere in the world to see your Lagna, Moon sign and nakshatra.
The next page opens the existing birth-details form. Guests can generate an unsaved inline preview of the online chart for free. Sign in to save a chart; PDF export requires a paid Full Access plan. This page does not collect your birth details.
Birth details for a worldwide birthplace
You will need the date, the local clock time and the birthplace. If you were born in New York, London, Toronto, Sydney, Dubai or Singapore, search for that city and check that the country matches. Use the birth time from your birth certificate or hospital record when you can. The generator uses the place coordinates and timezone to interpret the clock time, including historical daylight saving time where the timezone data covers it. If your time is only approximate, treat the Ascendant and houses with caution.
Sidereal versus tropical: why the signs differ
Western astrology usually measures the zodiac from the spring equinox (tropical). Vedic astrology measures it against the stars (sidereal). The gap between the two is the ayanamsa, currently about 24 degrees. In practice your Sun or Moon often falls in the previous sign in a sidereal chart. Kundli 8 uses the N.C. Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa as its standard setting and offers other supported schools. See the manual chapter on understanding ayanamsha for what a change does and does not alter.
Rising sign, Moon sign and nakshatra
The Lagna is the rising sign, the zodiac sign on the eastern horizon at birth, and it sets the twelve houses. The Rashi is the Moon sign, which Jyotish treats as central to temperament and timing. The nakshatra is the Moon's lunar mansion, one of 27, and it also decides where your dasha cycle starts. Read the nakshatra and pada chapter for the lords linked to each. For a simple first look, start from the free Kundli by date of birth page.
Go further: divisional charts and dasha timing
Once the main chart makes sense, explore the Navamsa on our D9 chart calculator page, or the timing cycle on the Vimshottari dasha calculator page. Kundli 8 also supports a range of chart layouts and a Hindi interface. The Vedic astrology software guide explains how the pieces fit together.
Free preview, saved charts and PDF
The online chart preview is free for guests and is not saved. Saving a chart needs sign-in. PDF reports are a paid feature that requires Full Access, with 18 language choices where translation is available. Because trial and paid plans have different permissions, check the current plan details before you buy. A chart is a traditional interpretive framework, not a guarantee of any event or a replacement for professional advice, so use it for reflection and learning.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Vedic birth chart different from a Western natal chart?
Yes. A Vedic chart uses the sidereal zodiac, so planets usually sit about 24 degrees earlier than in a tropical chart. It also emphasises the Moon sign, nakshatra and dasha timing.
Can I make a Vedic birth chart if I was born outside India?
Yes. Choose your birth city and country, enter the local birth time, and the generator uses that place's coordinates and timezone, including daylight saving time where available.
Which ayanamsa does Kundli 8 use?
The standard choice is N.C. Lahiri (Chitrapaksha). Other supported schools are offered in the generator. Keep one setting when you compare charts, since borderline placements can change.
What if I do not know my exact birth time?
Date and place alone cannot fix the Ascendant or houses. Use a birth certificate if possible, and treat the Lagna and houses as uncertain if the time is approximate.
Is the PDF report free?
No. The online chart preview is free, but PDF reports require a paid Full Access plan. Check the pricing page for current options.
Does my birth chart predict what will happen?
No. It is a traditional framework for reflection, not a guarantee. Do not use a single placement to make major life decisions.