What Is a Kundli?
A Kundli, also written Kundali, is the Vedic birth chart. It is calculated from the exact date, time and place of birth and records where each of the nine Grahas stood at that moment in relation to the twelve signs and the twelve houses.
The chart is sidereal, which means it is measured against the fixed stars rather than the seasons. Its main reference points are the Lagna (the rising sign), the Rashi (the sign of the Moon) and the Janma Nakshatra (the birth star of the Moon). Astrologers read these together with the Dasha sequence, which divides a life into planetary periods.
Birth Details Used in a Kundli
| Detail | What it determines |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | The position of the Sun and the slower planets, and the Sun sign. |
| Time of birth | The Lagna and the twelve houses. The Lagna changes sign roughly every two hours. |
| Place of birth | The local sky at the moment of birth, which affects the Lagna and the house boundaries. |
The Moon changes sign about every two and a quarter days, so the Rashi is usually unaffected by a small error in birth time. The Lagna is far more sensitive. If your time is approximate or unknown, say so when you share your details, because the houses and any timing based on them will be less precise.
What a Kundli Shows
- The Lagna, the rising sign, which sets the starting point for the houses.
- The twelve houses, each governing an area of life such as career, marriage or finance.
- The nine Grahas and the sign and house each occupies.
- The Rashi and Nakshatra of the Moon.
- The Dashas, the sequence of planetary periods.
- The Yogas, specific planetary combinations noted in the chart.
Sections of the Kundli Report
01. Overview and Chart Foundation
Your Kundli chart, Lagna and the position of each Graha. The remaining sections draw on this one.
02. Personality and Temperament
Emotional tendencies, strengths and mental inclinations, read mainly from the 1st house and the Moon.
03. Career and Professional Life
Career potential, leadership patterns and professional strengths, read mainly from the 10th house, with the periods when work is likely to change.
04. Finance and Wealth
Saving and spending tendencies and how wealth builds in your chart, read mainly from the 2nd and 11th houses.
05. Relationships and Marriage
Relationship patterns, marriage factors, expectations of a partner and family dynamics, read mainly from the 7th house.
06. Health and Wellness
Energy, stress and recovery patterns indicated by the 6th house and the Lagna. This section supports reflection and does not replace medical advice.
07. Life Periods and Timing
Your Mahadasha and Antardasha sequence, with the transitions each period points to.
08. Yogas, Practices and Guidance
Notable planetary combinations in your chart, followed by traditional practices and practical guidance.
Kundli and Horoscope
A horoscope in a newspaper or app is usually written for everyone born under one sign, such as a Sun sign or a Rashi. A Kundli is calculated for one person from their own birth details, so two people with the same Rashi can have very different charts. For the sign-based version, see Rashifal.
How the Reading Works
- Share your date, time and place of birth, and the areas of life you want the reading to cover.
- Receive your preview within 24 hours.
- Unlock individual sections or the complete report.
- Keep access to your report for life.