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KarmaWheel Documentation
A complete guide to using KarmaWheel and learning Vedic astrology. 93 articles and growing.
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Vedic Astrology Foundations
Planets, signs, houses, nakshatras, the Lagna.
- The Nine Planets (Grahas) of Vedic AstrologyA reference to the nine grahas in Jyotish — what each one signifies, its classical attributes, exaltation, and how it shows up in your chart.
- The Twelve Houses (Bhavas) of the Vedic ChartA reference to the twelve bhavas in Jyotish — what each house signifies, its classical karakas, and how planets in each house affect life.
- Choosing Your Ayanamsha — Lahiri vs Raman vs KP vs TropicalA plain-language guide to ayanamshas in Vedic astrology — what they are, why they exist, and which one is right for you.
- The Twelve Signs (Rashis) of the Vedic ZodiacA reference to the twelve rashis — their classical attributes, ruling planets, exaltations, and how to read planets in each sign.
- The 27 Nakshatras (Lunar Mansions)A reference to the 27 nakshatras — Vedic lunar mansions that drive Vimshottari Dasha and add nuance to every chart.
- The Lagna (Ascendant) — The Most Important Point in Your ChartWhat the Lagna is, why it matters more than your Sun sign in Vedic astrology, and how to read it.
Dashas and Timing
How time unfolds in your chart — Vimshottari and the family of conditional, sign-based, and Hellenistic time-lord systems.
- Vimshottari Dasha — The Vedic Timing SystemHow Vimshottari Dasha works — the 120-year planetary timing cycle that shapes Vedic life predictions.
- Sade Sati — Saturn's Seven-and-a-Half-Year TransitWhat Sade Sati is, when it happens, and what to expect from each of its three phases.
- Transits — Reading Current Sky Against Your Birth ChartHow transits work in Vedic astrology — combining live sky positions with the natal chart and active dashas to predict events.
- Sookshma + Prana Dashas — Vimshottari levels 4 & 5Drill below Pratyantar to Sookshma (level 4) and Prana (level 5) of Vimshottari. Brings dasha timing down to the day — even the hour. Used for transit-hit alignment and event prediction.
- Yogini Dasha and Chara Dasha — Two Alternative Timing SystemsBeyond Vimshottari — two other major dasha systems used in Vedic astrology, and when to consult them.
Divisional Charts (Vargas)
The deeper layers — Navamsa and beyond.
- The Divisional Charts (Vargas) — Beyond the Birth ChartAn overview of the 16+ divisional charts in Vedic astrology — what each varga shows and when to consult it.
- Navamsa (D9) — The Most Important Divisional ChartWhy the Navamsa is treated almost equal to the birth chart, and how to read it for marriage, dharma, and the fruits of karma.
- Dasamsa (D10) — The Career ChartHow to read the Dasamsa divisional chart for career, profession, and public life.
- Saptamsa (D7) — The Children ChartHow to read the Saptamsa divisional chart for children, fertility, and progeny themes.
- Shashtiamsa (D60) — The Past Karma ChartThe deepest divisional chart — what the D60 reveals about karmic history and the finest details of life.
Classical Yogas
Named planetary combinations from Brihat Parashara, Phaladeepika, Saravali, and Brihat Jataka.
Predictive Techniques
Specialty timing, Tajaka annual technique, Tithi Pravesh monthly returns, and event-based rectification.
- Specialty Timing — when will major life events happen?Pick a life event (marriage, childbirth, career, foreign travel, property, vehicle, litigation) and see ranked dasha windows in the next 30 years that activate the relevant lords and karakas.
- Day-of-Life Player — your karmic timeline at any datePick any date in your life or scrub a slider year-by-year. See active dasha lords, age, Sade Sati phase, varshaphal year, and a life-quality color.
- Tithi Pravesh — the monthly lunar returnA chart cast for the moment the Moon returns to your natal tithi position each month. Used like a mini-varshaphal for monthly forecasting.
- Tajaka Sahams — 25 Arabic Parts for the Annual ChartTwenty-five Sahams (Arabic Parts) computed from the natal or varshaphal chart. Each Saham points to the active locus of a particular life-matter — Punya (merit), Vidya (learning), Vivaha (marriage), Putra (children), and more.
- Tajaka Yogas — 16 planetary inter-relationships in the annual chartIthasala, Eesarpha, Manaou, Nakta, Yamaya, Kambool, and the rest of the 16 Tajaka yogas. Used in Tajaka Prashna and Varshaphal interpretation.
- Tri-Pataki Chakra — house-strength scoring for the yearCombined natal + transit planet count per house. Higher score = more activated house for the period. Used in Tajaka practice for varshaphal house-strength visualisation.
- Patyamsa & Munta — Year Lord and the moving year-locusMunta = the year-locus that advances one house per year of life. Patyamsa = the strength-ranking that picks the Year Lord (Varsheshwar) from candidate planets.
Jaimini Astrology
Karakas, Karakamsha, Argala, Chara dasha, and the family of rashi-based dashas.
- Jaimini Extended — Karakamsha, Argala, Sudasa DashaKarakamsha lagna (the Atmakaraka's navamsha sign — read for soul-purpose), Argala/Virodhargala (intervention/obstruction), and Sudasa/Lakshmi rashi-dasha for wealth analysis.
- Jaimini Dashas — six classical rashi-dasha systemsDrig, Niryana Shoola, Mandooka, Trikona, Brahma, and Padakrama — six classical Jaimini rashi-dashas, each giving a different lens on life's unfolding.
KP (Krishnamurti)
Sub-lord theory, ruling planets, KP horary, and significators.
Remedies
Gemstones, mantras, yantras, rudraksha, daan, and personal deities.
Medical Astrology
Houses-to-organs, planet-to-disease, and Drekkana body-part analysis. Educational only.
Compatibility & Synastry
Ashtakoota, doshas, and partner-chart analysis.
Western Astrology
Hellenistic time-lord techniques (profections, zodiacal releasing) plus Chiron, Black Moon Lilith, asteroids, and the Part of Fortune.
- Annual Profections — the Hellenistic time-lordThe 1-sign-per-year Hellenistic time-lord system. Identifies the Lord of the Year — the planet whose transits, dasha-equivalents, and natal placement light up that year's themes.
- Zodiacal Releasing — the Valens time-lord systemThe Hellenistic ZR technique from Vettius Valens. From the Lot of Spirit, periods 'release' through the signs, organising life into major chapters (L1) and sub-periods (L2).
- Western Extras — Chiron, Lilith, Part of Fortune, asteroidsTropical longitudes for Chiron, Black Moon Lilith (mean and true), Part of Fortune, Vertex, plus the four major asteroids — Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta.
- Secondary Progressions — 1 day = 1 yearThe most-used Western progression technique. Each day after birth corresponds to one year of life. Watch the progressed Sun, Moon, and Asc as they evolve through signs and houses.
- Solar Arc Directions — every point advances by the same arcThe simplest predictive technique in Western astrology: every natal point advances by the same arc (≈1°/year, the Sun's progressed motion). Activations are exact-degree hits.
- Harmonic Charts — the Nth-harmonic of the natalMultiply natal longitudes by N. Common: 5 (creativity), 7 (talent), 9 (Vedic Navamsha), 12, 16. Aspects in the harmonic chart reveal the Nth-harmonic patterns.
- Composite & Davison — relationship chartsTwo ways to read the chart of a relationship itself. Composite = midpoint of corresponding planets. Davison = chart cast for the literal midpoint date and place.
- Midpoints — the Ebertin Cosmobiology systemEvery pair of natal points (Planet1 + Planet2) / 2 produces a sensitive midpoint. Activated by transits and progressions within ~1° orb. Reinhold Ebertin's signature technique.
- Heliocentric Chart — the planets seen from the SunSame moment, different observer. Planet positions as seen from the Sun rather than the Earth. Earth replaces Sun in the heliocentric view.
- Draconic Chart — soul-purpose and past-life karmaNatal longitudes shifted so the North Node sits at 0° Aries. Read for soul-purpose, past-life karma, and pre-incarnational identity.
- Declination & Out-of-Bounds — the equatorial layerEach planet's celestial latitude relative to the equator. Out-of-bounds (|dec|>23.45°) planets express more freely. Parallels and contra-parallels are aspects of declination.
Other Techniques and Methods
Karakas, sensitive points, and miscellaneous methods.
- Classical Yogas in Your ChartAn introduction to yogas in Vedic astrology — auspicious and inauspicious planetary combinations that shape destiny.
- Karakas — The Planetary SignificatorsUnderstanding karakas — natural significators, Jaimini chara karakas, and house karakas — and how they shape readings.
- Ashtakavarga — The Eight-Source Strength SystemA guide to Ashtakavarga — the classical method of scoring planetary strength across eight sources, with practical use of BAV and SAV.
- Shad Bala — The Six-Fold Strength of PlanetsA guide to Shad Bala — six classical measures of planetary strength: positional, directional, temporal, motional, natural, and aspectual.
- Aspects (Drishti) in Vedic AstrologyHow Vedic aspects work — the standard 7th aspect, the special aspects of Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, and Jaimini sign aspects.
- Retrograde and Combust PlanetsHow to read planets that are retrograde (Vakri) or combust (Asta) — two key conditions that modify a planet's expression in Vedic astrology.
- Mangala Dosha (Mars Affliction) — Causes, Effects, RemediesA balanced look at Mangala Dosha — what it is, what it actually means in modern marriage analysis, and how to read it without panic.
- The Atmakaraka and Karakamsha — Reading the Soul IndicatorHow to identify and read the Atmakaraka — the planet representing your soul's path — and its placement in the Navamsa as the Karakamsha.
- Avastha — The Planetary Life Stages (Baladi)A guide to the five Baladi avasthas — the life-stage states that color how a planet expresses based on its position within its sign.
- KP Astrology — An Introduction to Krishnamurti PaddhatiA guide to KP astrology — its distinctive sublord theory, cusp lines, and prediction techniques that fuse Vedic and Western methods.
- Prashna — Horary Astrology in Vedic PracticeHow Prashna works — casting a chart for the moment a question is asked, and reading the answer from that chart.
- Jaimini Astrology — A Complete IntroductionAn overview of the Jaimini system — the parallel Vedic astrology tradition that uses signs, chara karakas, and rashi-based aspects.
- Saturn Deep Dive — The Great TeacherA full article on Saturn (Shani) in Vedic astrology — its meanings, dignities, transits, and the lessons it brings.
- Jupiter Deep Dive — The Great BeneficA full article on Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru) in Vedic astrology — wisdom, dharma, the great benefic, and how it blesses your chart.
- Rahu and Ketu Deep Dive — The Lunar NodesA full article on Rahu and Ketu — the shadow planets — and how they shape destiny in Vedic astrology.
- Mantras and Remedies — Working with Planetary EnergiesA reference catalog of classical Vedic mantras, gemstones, charity, and other remedies for each planet.
- KarmaWheel for Advanced Students — Mixing Parashari, KP, and JaiminiHow experienced practitioners use KarmaWheel's three Vedic systems together — when to consult each, and how to weight conflicting answers.
Practitioner Guides
How to read a chart, synastry, daily practice.
- How to Read a Vedic Chart Step by StepA practical sequence for reading any Vedic birth chart, from first glance to nuanced interpretation.
- Synastry & Compatibility — Reading Two Charts TogetherVedic compatibility analysis using Ashtakoota matching, Bi-Wheel, HITS, and AI synastry interpretation in KarmaWheel.
- Panchanga — The Five Limbs of the Vedic DayHow to read the daily panchanga — tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and vara — and use it for spiritual practice and timing.
- Event-based Rectification — find the true birth time from life eventsEnter 3-10 known life events with dates. KarmaWheel sweeps candidate birth times in a window and ranks each by how well its dasha sequence aligns with your events.
- Birth Time Rectification — When You Don't Know the Exact TimeClassical methods for refining an approximate birth time using actual life events, plus how KarmaWheel's rectification tool helps.
- Reading for Marriage — Houses, Karakas, and TimingA practical method for reading marriage prospects in a Vedic chart — when, with whom, and what kind of marriage.
- Reading for Career — The 10th House and Its KarakasA practical method for reading career and profession in a Vedic chart — what kind of work, how successful, when the breakthrough comes.
- Reading for Health — Body, Vitality, and DiseaseA practical method for reading health in a Vedic chart — vitality, disease tendencies, and how to time medical events without overreaching.
- Reading for Wealth — Income, Savings, and Financial PeriodsA practical method for reading wealth and finances in a Vedic chart — what kind of income, when wealth comes, and what to do during difficult financial periods.
- Reading for Children — Fertility, Conception, and the 5th HouseA practical method for reading children prospects in a Vedic chart — number, timing, fertility, and how to read a child's chart.
- The Holy Days Catalog — Vedic & Hindu Festivals ExplainedA reference to the major Vedic and Hindu holy days KarmaWheel tracks — what each one means and how to observe.
- Using KarmaWheel for Client Readings — A Practitioner's WorkflowA practical step-by-step workflow for delivering professional Vedic chart readings to clients using KarmaWheel.
- Reading for Spiritual Practice — Sadhana, Dharma, and the 9th HouseHow to read a Vedic chart for spiritual orientation — what kind of practice suits you, when to deepen, what dharma you're called to.
- Reading for Parents — The 4th and 9th HousesHow to read a Vedic chart for relationships with mother and father — the 4th and 9th houses, their lords, and timing.
- Reading for Siblings — The 3rd and 11th HousesHow to read a Vedic chart for sibling relationships — the 3rd house for younger siblings, the 11th for elder, plus Mars and Jupiter as karakas.
- Famous Chart Examples — Reading Real LivesWhy studying famous charts is the fastest way to learn Vedic astrology — and how to do it well using KarmaWheel.
Using KarmaWheel
Tips and how-tos for the application.
- Using KarmaWheel's AI Chart Chat EffectivelyHow to ask questions of KarmaWheel's AI chart consultation feature and get genuinely useful answers.
- The Dashboard — Six Slots, One ScreenKarmaWheel's desktop dashboard view shows six chart panels at once — Rasi, Navamsa, transits, dashas, and two configurable slots. Here's how to use it.
- Saving and Organizing Charts in KarmaWheelHow to save charts, set a default, search saved + famous charts, import/export TSV files, and keep your library organized.
- Printouts & Reports — Which One to Use WhenA guide to KarmaWheel's nine printout formats — chart summary, full report, KN Rao, KP, transits, panchang, calendars, and email PDFs.
- The Ask KarmaWheel Wizards — 17 Guided Question FlowsHow to use KarmaWheel's wizards — guided AI flows for specific questions about timing, marriage, career, health, and more.
- Importing Charts from Other Vedic SoftwareHow to import chart libraries from Goravani Jyotish, Parashara's Light (JHD or XML), Jagannatha Hora, Kala, and KarmaWheel's own TSV exports.
- The Custom Yoga Editor — Define Your Own YogasHow to use KarmaWheel's Custom Yoga Editor to define personal or lineage-specific yogas and have them auto-detected on every chart.
- Muhurta Hunter — Finding Auspicious Time WindowsHow to use KarmaWheel's Muhurta Hunter to find auspicious times for marriage, travel, business, and important events.
- The Historical Events Database — 140,000+ Events for ResearchHow to use KarmaWheel's Historical Events Database for Vedic research, rectification work, and astrological investigation.
- Chart Search & Research — Finding Patterns Across Your LibraryHow to use KarmaWheel's Chart Search feature to find charts by placement, yoga, or text — across saved and famous charts.
- Installing KarmaWheel on Your Phone (PWA)How to install KarmaWheel as a Progressive Web App on iPhone or Android — fullscreen, fast, almost like a native app.
- Push Notifications — Daily Reminders for PracticeHow to enable push notifications for Gayatri, Sandhya, daily Panchang, Holy Days, Moon events, and Transit Alerts.
- Release notes — v1.0111 (May 2026)Index of fourteen new feature articles added in v1.0111. See each linked article for full coverage.
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