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Interactive Astrology Calculator – Learn How Lagnam, Rasi, Navamsam & Vimshottari Dasha-Bhukti Are Computed

05 Mar 2026 | 1 min read | Dasa

This page provides an educational visualization of how key elements of an Indian birth chart are computed from astronomical principles. The top-down heliocentric view shows the positions of the planets around the Sun, while an overlaid geocentric zodiac circle centered on Earth illustrates how planetary longitudes are measured from the Earth’s perspective. Using these geocentric positions, the page derives the Lagna (Ascendant), Rasi (D1) chart, Navamsa (D9) chart, Nakshatra, and the Vimshottari Dasha and Bhukti timelines. The accompanying tables list the calculated planetary longitudes and related parameters, allowing readers to understand both the visual representation and the mathematical basis behind each step of the chart construction.

Heliocentric Orbits + Planet Positions (IST dropdowns)

Uses Astronomy Engine (pure JS) to compute heliocentric vectors in Astronomy Engine (AU). Plot is a top-down view (x-y plane).

Planetary Positions (Heliocentric + Lahiri)

Date & Time (IST)

Top View (Heliocentric)

True ecliptic-of-date frame

Moon Orbit (Geocentric)

Earth-centered, true ecliptic-of-date frame

Rasi (D1) & Navamsa (D9) — South Indian Style

D1 (Rasi): planets placed by sidereal Lahiri longitude (Each division corresponds to 30° angle)
Abbrev: Sun-Su; Moon-Mo; Mercury-Me; Venus-Ve; Mars-Ma; Jupyter-Ju; Saturn-Sa; Rahu-Ra; Ketu-Ke; Ascendant-Asc
D9 (Navamsa): derived from D1 longitude (Each division in D1 is divided by 9—3°20' angle)

Planetary Angles (Sidereal Lahiri)

Planet λ (Tropical Helio) λ (Tropical Geo) λ (Lahiri) Rasi Nakshatra Pada

Vimshottari Dasha & Bhukti (100 years from birth)

Mahadasha

Lord Start (IST) End (IST) Years

Bhukti (Antardasha)

Maha Bhukti Start (IST) End (IST) Years