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Kundli (Janam Kundli)
The birth chart of Indian astrology: twelve houses, nine grahas and the sidereal zodiac, drawn in a square rather than a circle.
Definition
A kundli (also kundali, janam kundli, janma patrika) records the positions of the nine grahas, Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu, in the sidereal zodiac at the moment of birth. Its twelve houses (bhavas) are counted whole-sign from the Lagna.
North vs South Indian style
| Style | Fixed | Moves |
|---|---|---|
| North Indian (diamond) | Houses: Lagna always top centre | Sign numbers |
| South Indian (grid) | Signs: Pisces top left, clockwise | Lagna marker |
Key elements
- Lagna: the rising sign, house 1
- Rashi: the Moon sign
- Nakshatra: the Moon's lunar mansion
- Dasha: the timeline of planetary periods
- Yogas and doshas: special combinations
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Common questions
Is kundli the same as horoscope?
In Indian usage, yes: "horoscope" often means the kundli itself.
What do I need to make a kundli?
Date, exact time and place of birth.