How to Read a Chandra Kala Nadi Report: Nadiamsa, D-150 Chart and Nadi Indications

Chandra Kala Nadi (also known as Deva Keralam) divides every zodiac sign into 150 fine parts called Nadiamsas. The Astrometry Chandra Kala Nadi software calculates your chart locally, finds the Nadiamsa rising at birth and lists only the traditional Nadi indications that apply to your placements. This guide explains how to read each part of the report.

Before you begin: birth time matters most

One Nadiamsa spans just 0.2° of a sign, so the ascending Nadiamsa can change in less than a minute of clock time. Enter the most precise birth time you have, including seconds where known. Our birth details checklist explains what to collect, and if the time is uncertain read the birth time rectification evidence checklist first.

1. The opening page and ascending Nadiamsa

The first page shows your birth details, ayanamsa, the birth chart and a highlighted panel naming the ascending Nadiamsa. It states the Ascendant sign and degree, the Nadiamsa number out of 150, the span of degrees it covers, whether it falls in the first or second half, and its kala. It also shows the Moon's nakshatra and pada and the Dasha running now. Below sits the planetary positions table, which you can cross-check with your normal Kundli.

2. The Nadiamsa chart (D-150)

Each planet is placed in the sign reached by counting its Nadiamsa number from its natal sign. The report names the D-150 Ascendant and lists two quick checks: planets occupying the same sign in the Rasi and D-150 charts, and planets in a kendra or trikona from the D-150 Ascendant. Treat these as summary pointers that help you see which planets carry consistent emphasis across both charts. For background on divisional charts, see our Navamsa and birth-time guide.

3. Planet-by-planet reading

Each planet gets its own page with its sign and house, the calculated facts for that placement, and the Nadi indications that match it. When nothing in the rulebook applies, the report says so plainly rather than filling the space. Read the facts first, then the indications, so you know why each statement appears.

4. Reading for the ascending Nadiamsa, grouped by life area

This section shows how many indications apply to your Ascendant sign and Nadiamsa, then groups them by life area with a count for each. Further sections cover other-half indications, planets in significant Nadiamsas and other combinations present in the chart. Empty sections are shown as empty on purpose: the software never invents a reading where the tradition gives none.

5. Vimshottari Dasha table

Many Nadi statements refer to events in "the third Dasha" or "the fifth Dasha". The table numbers each Mahadasha from the one running at birth so you can match those ordinal references to real dates. Our Vimshottari Dasha guide and why Dasha dates differ explain the system.

6. Ashtakavarga

The final page gives the Bhinnashtakavarga points for each planet across the twelve signs and the Sarvashtakavarga totals. Use them to judge which signs and transits are well supported; our BAV and SAV guide shows how.

How to use the report responsibly

The indications describe what the Chandra Kala Nadi tradition states for these placements; they are not verified predictions. Compare repeated themes across the planet pages, life-area groups and Dasha timing, and give more weight to themes that appear more than once.

Online and Desktop access

You can run the report on the Chandra Kala Nadi software page. The Desktop Edition works offline after activation and is part of the Essential package and above; compare options on the pricing page or browse all softwares. Related reading: Chandra Kala Nadi software guide and Bhrigu Nandi Nadi guide.