Vedic Astrology: Shadbala

Shadbala (or six-fold Strength) is the system of evaluating planetary strength in Vedic Astrology.

To view the Shadbala for the current chart, go to the Traditions/Vedic menu and select the Shadbala menu option. The Shadbala table will appear.

The Shadbala table contains the following information:


The Greater Condition table contains the following information:

1. Planet.
2. In Zodiac. Longitude of the planet in Zodiac.
3. Sthana Bala:
1. Uchcha
2. Saptavarga
3. Ojayugma
4. Kendra
5. Drekshana
4. Kala Bala:
1. Nathonatha
2. Paksha
3. Thribhaga
4. Varsha
5. Maasa
6. Dina
7. Hora
8. Ayan
9. Yuddha
5. Dig Bala
6. Chesta Bala
7. Naisargika Bala
8. Drik Bala
9. Totals:
1. Total - the sum in Shashtiamsas
2. Total Rupas - the sum in Rupas
3. Ratio - the strength ratio for each planet.