Swami Sivananda (of Rishikesh)'s Vedic Birth Chart
08/09/1887 · 02:00:00 · Pattamadai, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, 627414,
Discover how his chart may relate to his spiritual path, teachings on yoga and meditation, service to humanity, healing work, and influence as a Hindu spiritual teacher. Whether you’re researching Swami Sivananda’s birth chart, kundli, natal chart, or Vedic astrology profile, you’ll find a clear and insightful analysis below.
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General Info
Birth Details
| Name | Swami Sivananda (of Rishikesh) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 08/09/1887 |
| Time of Birth | 02:00:00 |
| Place | Pattamadai, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, 627414, |
| Latitude | 8.667379° N |
| Longitude | 77.584395° E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata UTC+5:53 |
| UTC Time | 07/09/1887 20:07:00 |
| Ayanamsha | LAHIRI — 22° 17' 18.9" |
Key Highlights
| Julian Day (JD) | 2410522.338194 |
|---|---|
| Ayanamsha System | LAHIRI |
| Ayanamsha Value | 22.28858° (22° 17' 18.9") |
| Ascendant Longitude | 76.5826° — 16° 34' 57.5" |
Planetary Data
Understand the precise positions of planets, your life's timeline through dashas, and the energetic blueprint of each sign — the raw cosmic data behind your personalised reading.
Lagna Chart (D1 — Rashi)
Whole Sign houses · Lagna = House 1
Navamsa Chart (D9)
Navamsa divisions · Marriage, dharma & spiritual path
| JUP | 20/8/88 |
| SAT | 20/10/91 |
| MER | 20/8/94 |
| KET | 20/10/95 |
| SUN | 7/2/96 |
| MOO | 8/8/96 |
| MAR | 14/12/96 |
| RAH | 7/11/97 |
| JUP | 26/8/98 |
| SAT | 8/8/99 |
| MER | 15/6/00 |
| KET | 21/10/00 |
| VEN | 21/10/01 |
| MOO | 21/8/02 |
| MAR | 22/3/03 |
| RAH | 20/9/04 |
| JUP | 20/1/06 |
| SAT | 22/8/07 |
| MER | 20/1/09 |
| KET | 21/8/09 |
| VEN | 22/4/11 |
| SUN | 21/10/11 |
| MAR | 19/3/12 |
| RAH | 6/4/13 |
| JUP | 13/3/14 |
| SAT | 22/4/15 |
| MER | 18/4/16 |
| KET | 14/9/16 |
| VEN | 14/11/17 |
| SUN | 22/3/18 |
| MOO | 21/10/18 |
| RAH | 3/7/21 |
| JUP | 27/11/23 |
| SAT | 3/10/26 |
| MER | 21/4/29 |
| KET | 10/5/30 |
| VEN | 10/5/33 |
| SUN | 3/4/34 |
| MOO | 3/10/35 |
| MAR | 21/10/36 |
| JUP | 9/12/38 |
| SAT | 21/6/41 |
| MER | 27/9/43 |
| KET | 2/9/44 |
| VEN | 4/5/47 |
| SUN | 20/2/48 |
| MOO | 21/6/49 |
| MAR | 28/5/50 |
| RAH | 21/10/52 |
| SAT | 25/10/55 |
| MER | 4/7/58 |
| KET | 12/8/59 |
| VEN | 12/10/62 |
| SUN | 24/9/63 |
| MOO | 24/4/65 |
| MAR | 3/6/66 |
| RAH | 9/4/69 |
| JUP | 21/10/71 |
| MER | 19/3/74 |
| KET | 16/3/75 |
| VEN | 14/1/78 |
| SUN | 21/11/78 |
| MOO | 21/4/80 |
| MAR | 18/4/81 |
| RAH | 6/11/83 |
| JUP | 11/2/86 |
| SAT | 21/10/88 |
| KET | 19/3/89 |
| VEN | 19/5/90 |
| SUN | 24/9/90 |
| MOO | 25/4/91 |
| MAR | 21/9/91 |
| RAH | 9/10/92 |
| JUP | 14/9/93 |
| SAT | 24/10/94 |
| MER | 21/10/95 |
This script uses the classical Parāśari Vimshottari Dasha system, calculated in the sidereal zodiac with Lahiri ayanamsha using Swiss Ephemeris.
| Planet | Sign | Sanskrit | Degrees in Sign | Sign Lord | Nakshatra | Nak Lord | Pada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☉ Sun | Leo | Simha | 22° 33' 28.1" | Sun | Purva Phalguni | Venus | 3 |
| ☽ Moon | Aries | Mesha | 21° 15' 18.0" | Mars | Bharani | Venus | 3 |
| ♂ Mars | Cancer | Karka | 15° 8' 39.5" | Moon | Pushya | Saturn | 4 |
| ☿ Mercury | Leo | Simha | 19° 50' 40.2" | Sun | Purva Phalguni | Venus | 2 |
| ♃ Jupiter | Libra | Tula | 11° 17' 49.4" | Venus | Swati | Rahu | 2 |
| ♀ Venus | Virgo | Kanya | 12° 54' 8.9" | Mercury | Hasta | Moon | 1 |
| ♄ Saturn | Cancer | Karka | 10° 0' 42.4" | Moon | Pushya | Saturn | 3 |
| ☊ Rahu | Cancer | Karka | 25° 3' 46.9" | Moon | Ashlesha | Mercury | 3 |
| ☋ Ketu | Capricorn | Makara | 25° 3' 46.9" | Saturn | Dhanishtha | Mars | 1 |
| Sign No | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☉ Sun | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| ☽ Moon | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ♂ Mars | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| ☿ Mercury | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| ♀ Venus | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| ♄ Saturn | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 32 | 35 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 28 |
| Bhav | Sign | Bhav Begin | Sign | Mid Bhav |
|---|
Yogas & Doshas
Discover the special planetary combinations and karmic patterns that shape your life's key themes — relationships, Saturn's lessons, and the intensity of your Martian energy.
What is Kala Sarpa Yoga — and why does it matter?
Kala Sarpa Yoga forms when all planets (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn) sit between Rahu and Ketu. This concentrates your life energy instead of scattering it.
What you experience: Life feels more intense - bigger highs, tougher lows. You have strong drives that won't let you rest. Many high achievers have this yoga.
Why it matters: This yoga shows which life areas demand extra effort - and where that effort brings unusual rewards. Knowing this helps you understand why certain patterns repeat and where to focus your energy.
We'll check if you have it, identify the type, and show you exactly what it means for your life.
Rahu–Ketu Axis Status
Analyses your Rahu–Ketu axis, identifies the Kala Sarpa Yoga type and direction, cross-references your Ashtakvarga scores and Chalit positions, and delivers a personalised interpretation of what this yoga means for your life.
What is Sade Sati — and why does it matter?
Sade Sati — literally "seven and a half" in Sanskrit — is the 7.5-year period when Saturn slowly moves through three consecutive signs: the sign just before your Moon sign, your Moon sign itself, and the sign right after it. Since Saturn is the planet of karma, discipline, and long-term lessons, its proximity to your natal Moon tends to make life feel heavier, more demanding, and more serious during this time. You may notice increased responsibilities, unexpected obstacles, changes in career, finances, relationships, or health — sometimes all at once.
But here is what most people miss: Sade Sati is one of the most powerful growth cycles of a lifetime. Saturn does not punish — it purifies. The challenges it brings are precisely calibrated to strip away what is no longer needed and to build what is real and lasting. History's most transformative personal and professional achievements are often forged during Sade Sati. What it asks for is patience, sincerity, and consistent effort. What it returns is depth, resilience, and genuine clarity about what matters.
Small Panoti (Dhaiya) is a shorter 2.5-year Saturn transit through your 4th or 8th sign from the Moon — a milder version of the same themes. It nudges you toward groundedness and attention without the full weight of Sade Sati.
Your Saturn Transit Chart
| S.N. | Sade Sati / Panoti | Shani Rashi | Start Date | End Date | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sade Sati | Aries | January 01, 1940 | June 18, 1941 | Peak |
| 2 | Sade Sati | Taurus | June 19, 1941 | August 05, 1943 | Setting |
| 3 | Small Panoti | Cancer | September 23, 1945 | December 21, 1945 | |
| 4 | Small Panoti | Cancer | June 08, 1946 | July 25, 1948 | |
| 5 | Small Panoti | Scorpio | November 12, 1955 | February 07, 1958 | |
| 6 | Small Panoti | Scorpio | June 02, 1958 | November 06, 1958 | |
| 7 | Sade Sati | Pisces | April 09, 1966 | June 16, 1968 | Rising |
| 8 | Sade Sati | Aries | June 17, 1968 | September 27, 1968 | Peak |
| 9 | Sade Sati | Pisces | September 28, 1968 | March 06, 1969 | Rising |
| 10 | Sade Sati | Aries | March 07, 1969 | April 27, 1971 | Peak |
| 11 | Sade Sati | Taurus | April 28, 1971 | June 10, 1973 | Setting |
| 12 | Small Panoti | Cancer | July 23, 1975 | September 06, 1977 | |
| 13 | Small Panoti | Scorpio | December 21, 1984 | December 16, 1987 | |
| 14 | Sade Sati | Pisces | February 17, 1996 | April 16, 1998 | Rising |
| 15 | Sade Sati | Aries | April 17, 1998 | June 06, 2000 | Peak |
| 16 | Sade Sati | Taurus | June 07, 2000 | April 07, 2003 | Setting |
| 17 | Small Panoti | Cancer | September 06, 2004 | October 31, 2006 | |
| 18 | Small Panoti | Cancer | January 11, 2007 | July 15, 2007 | |
| 19 | Small Panoti | Scorpio | November 03, 2014 | January 26, 2017 | |
| 20 | Sade Sati ▶ Active | Pisces | March 30, 2025 | June 02, 2027 | Rising |
| 21 | Sade Sati | Aries | June 03, 2027 | August 07, 2029 | Peak |
| 22 | Sade Sati | Taurus | August 08, 2029 | October 04, 2029 | Setting |
| 23 | Sade Sati | Aries | October 05, 2029 | April 16, 2030 | Peak |
| 24 | Sade Sati | Taurus | April 17, 2030 | May 30, 2032 | Setting |
| 25 | Small Panoti | Cancer | July 13, 2034 | August 27, 2036 | |
| 26 | Small Panoti | Scorpio | December 12, 2043 | December 07, 2046 | |
| 27 | Sade Sati | Pisces | February 06, 2055 | April 06, 2057 | Rising |
| 28 | Sade Sati | Aries | April 07, 2057 | May 27, 2059 | Peak |
| 29 | Sade Sati | Taurus | May 28, 2059 | July 10, 2061 | Setting |
| 30 | Sade Sati | Taurus | February 13, 2062 | March 06, 2062 | Setting |
| 31 | Small Panoti | Cancer | August 24, 2063 | February 05, 2064 | |
| 32 | Small Panoti | Cancer | May 09, 2064 | July 02, 2066 |
♄ Dates account for Saturn's retrograde motion — hence multiple sub-periods within some cycles. Current period is highlighted in amber.
What This Means for You
Saturn is in Pisces · Started March 30, 2025 · Ends approximately June 02, 2027
🌅 Rising Phase — The Approach
Saturn is moving toward your Moon sign from the 12th house. You may begin to feel a quiet but growing unsettledness — old routines, relationships, or structures may feel less stable than they used to. Finances, sleep, private matters, and matters of the past may require your attention. Think of this as Saturn clearing the ground before its main work begins.
What helps now: Reflect rather than react. Simplify where you can. Avoid major new financial commitments or risky ventures. This is a time for quiet preparation, inner strengthening, and releasing what has run its course. Those who use the Rising Phase wisely find the Peak much more manageable.
♄ Universal Saturn Wisdom
- Spiritual practice — Prayer, meditation, or Saturn mantras (such as Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah) significantly soften Saturn's challenges and keep you centred.
- Service and giving — Volunteering, charitable acts, or helping the elderly and underprivileged — especially on Saturdays — is one of the most effective Saturn remedies in the Vedic tradition.
- Consistent effort over intensity — Saturn rewards the person who shows up every single day, not the one who works in brilliant bursts. Slow, steady, disciplined action is your greatest ally.
- Health awareness — Pay attention to bones, joints, the nervous system, and chronic or slow-building conditions. Rest is not weakness during Saturn's transit — it is strategy. Do not neglect preventive care.
- Avoid speculation — Major financial risks, large loans taken on impulse, or high-stakes new ventures are best approached with extreme caution. Protect what you have; grow steadily rather than boldly.
What is Mangal Dosha — and why should you know about it?
Mangal Dosha — also known as Manglik Dosha or Kuja Dosha — is one of the most widely discussed placements in Vedic astrology, particularly in the context of marriage and long-term partnerships. It arises when Mars occupies certain houses in your birth chart: the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house counted from your Ascendant (Lagna), Moon sign, or Venus sign.
Mars is the planet of energy, drive, assertion, and fire. When it sits in houses connected to relationships, home life, longevity, or intimacy, its fierce energy can amplify conflict, impulsiveness, or friction in close bonds — especially romantic ones. This is why Mangal Dosha is traditionally examined before marriage in Vedic astrology: mismatched Mars energies between partners can make sustained harmony more challenging.
But this reading is not only about marriage. Understanding your Mars placement helps you recognise where your assertive energy flows most powerfully, where you may encounter intensity in life, and how to channel that energy constructively. Mangal Dosha is not a curse — it is a signpost. Many accomplished, deeply fulfilled people are Manglik. What matters is awareness and conscious direction of that Martian fire.
Mars Placement
Dosha houses: 1st · 2nd · 4th · 7th · 8th · 12th | Strongest effect when active from Lagna (Ascendant)
Your Manglik Reading
Mars is in a Dosha position, but the intensity is moderated — either by its house, sign strength, or the presence of cancellation factors.
⚡ What This Means for You
You carry a mild to moderate Martian influence in your relationship houses. In practice, this often means you have a strong-willed, direct personality in close bonds. You likely know your own mind, resist being controlled, and can be intensely passionate — which is both a strength and, at times, a source of friction when your partner has a quieter energy.
Partial Mangal Dosha does not typically cause the acute challenges of stronger placements. However, it does suggest you benefit from a partner who respects your independence and can match your energy. Compatibility checks — especially looking at Mars placement in both charts — remain useful when choosing a life partner.
In broader life: This Mars energy makes you tenacious, action-oriented, and capable of great drive. Channel it into meaningful work, physical activity, and purposeful goals. The more productively Mars is engaged, the smoother relationships tend to become.
🛡 Cancellation & Mitigating Factors
- Mars is debilitated in Cancer, significantly weakening its ability to produce the effects of Mangal Dosha.
These factors soften or nullify the Mangal Dosha in classical Vedic interpretation. Always weigh the full chart — no single placement tells the complete story.