What is a Kundli (Birth Chart)?
A Kundli, also known as Janam Kundali, Janma Patri, or Birth Chart, is a map of the heavens at the exact moment of your birth. In Vedic astrology, this celestial snapshot reveals the cosmic influences that shape your personality, life path, and destiny.
Unlike Western sun-sign horoscopes, a complete Kundli considers the positions of all nine Vedic planets (Navagrahas) across 12 houses and 27 Nakshatras. This comprehensive view provides deeper insights into career, relationships, health, and spiritual growth.
How to Read Your Kundli Chart
A traditional North Indian Kundli is displayed as a diamond-shaped grid with 12 houses. Each house governs specific life areas:
- 1st House (Lagna)Self, Body, Personality
- 2nd HouseWealth, Family, Speech
- 4th HouseMother, Home, Happiness
- 5th HouseChildren, Education, Creativity
- 7th HouseMarriage, Partnerships
- 10th HouseCareer, Status, Authority