Nikola Tesla's Vedic Birth Chart
10/07/1856 · 00:00:00 · Smiljan, Grad Gospić, Lika-Senj County, 53211, Croatia
It explores Tesla’s inventive mind, unique personality, life path, and the planetary influences reflected in his chart.
Explore the full analysis below.
General Info
Birth Details
| Name | Nikola Tesla |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 10/07/1856 |
| Time of Birth | 00:00:00 |
| Place | Smiljan, Grad Gospić, Lika-Senj County, 53211, Croatia |
| Latitude | 44.561751° N |
| Longitude | 15.321397° E |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb UTC+1:22 |
| UTC Time | 09/07/1856 22:38:00 |
| Ayanamsha | LAHIRI — 21° 51' 12.7" |
Key Highlights
| Julian Day (JD) | 2399140.443056 |
|---|---|
| Ayanamsha System | LAHIRI |
| Ayanamsha Value | 21.853528° (21° 51' 12.7") |
| Ascendant Longitude | 2.0621° — 2° 3' 43.7" |
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
| VEN | 11/1/57 |
| SUN | 13/7/57 |
| MAR | 9/12/57 |
| RAH | 27/12/58 |
| JUP | 3/12/59 |
| SAT | 11/1/61 |
| MER | 8/1/62 |
| KET | 6/6/62 |
| VEN | 6/8/63 |
| SUN | 12/12/63 |
| MOO | 12/7/64 |
| RAH | 25/3/67 |
| JUP | 18/8/69 |
| SAT | 24/6/72 |
| MER | 11/1/75 |
| KET | 30/1/76 |
| VEN | 30/1/79 |
| SUN | 24/12/79 |
| MOO | 24/6/81 |
| MAR | 13/7/82 |
| JUP | 30/8/84 |
| SAT | 13/3/87 |
| MER | 18/6/89 |
| KET | 25/5/90 |
| VEN | 23/1/93 |
| SUN | 11/11/93 |
| MOO | 13/3/95 |
| MAR | 17/2/96 |
| RAH | 13/7/98 |
| SAT | 17/7/01 |
| MER | 26/3/04 |
| KET | 5/5/05 |
| VEN | 4/7/08 |
| SUN | 16/6/09 |
| MOO | 15/1/11 |
| MAR | 24/2/12 |
| RAH | 31/12/14 |
| JUP | 14/7/17 |
| MER | 10/12/19 |
| KET | 6/12/20 |
| VEN | 7/10/23 |
| SUN | 13/8/24 |
| MOO | 12/1/26 |
| MAR | 9/1/27 |
| RAH | 29/7/29 |
| JUP | 4/11/31 |
| SAT | 14/7/34 |
| KET | 10/12/34 |
| VEN | 9/2/36 |
| SUN | 16/6/36 |
| MOO | 15/1/37 |
| MAR | 13/6/37 |
| RAH | 2/7/38 |
| JUP | 8/6/39 |
| SAT | 16/7/40 |
| MER | 14/7/41 |
| VEN | 12/11/44 |
| SUN | 12/11/45 |
| MOO | 14/7/47 |
| MAR | 12/9/48 |
| RAH | 13/9/51 |
| JUP | 14/5/54 |
| SAT | 14/7/57 |
| MER | 13/5/60 |
| KET | 14/7/61 |
| SUN | 31/10/61 |
| MOO | 2/5/62 |
| MAR | 7/9/62 |
| RAH | 1/8/63 |
| JUP | 19/5/64 |
| SAT | 1/5/65 |
| MER | 8/3/66 |
| KET | 14/7/66 |
| VEN | 14/7/67 |
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 | Gemini | Mithuna | 25° 56' 54.3" | Mercury | Punarvasu | Jupiter | 2 |
| ☽ Moon | Virgo | Kanya | 21° 59' 23.5" | Mercury | Hasta | Moon | 4 |
| ♂ Mars | Virgo | Kanya | 27° 5' 19.1" | Mercury | Chitra | Mars | 2 |
| ☿ Mercury | Gemini | Mithuna | 6° 15' 27.6" | Mercury | Mrigashira | Mars | 4 |
| ♃ Jupiter | Pisces | Meena | 16° 44' 17.5" | Jupiter | Revati | Mercury | 1 |
| ♀ Venus | Gemini | Mithuna | 22° 57' 58.3" | Mercury | Punarvasu | Jupiter | 1 |
| ♄ Saturn | Gemini | Mithuna | 13° 42' 25.2" | Mercury | Ardra | Rahu | 3 |
| ☊ Rahu | Pisces | Meena | 28° 12' 50.2" | Jupiter | Revati | Mercury | 4 |
| ☋ Ketu | Virgo | Kanya | 28° 12' 50.2" | Mercury | Chitra | Mars | 2 |
| Sign No | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☉ Sun | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| ☽ Moon | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| ♂ Mars | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| ☿ Mercury | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| ♀ Venus | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| ♄ Saturn | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 39 | 19 | 27 | 31 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 26 |
| Bhav | Sign | Bhav Begin | Sign | Mid Bhav |
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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 | Small Panoti | Aries | January 01, 1940 | June 18, 1941 | |
| 2 | Sade Sati | Leo | July 26, 1948 | September 19, 1950 | Rising |
| 3 | Sade Sati | Virgo | September 20, 1950 | November 25, 1952 | Peak |
| 4 | Sade Sati | Libra | November 26, 1952 | November 11, 1955 | Setting |
| 5 | Small Panoti | Sagittarius | February 08, 1958 | June 01, 1958 | |
| 6 | Small Panoti | Sagittarius | November 07, 1958 | February 01, 1961 | |
| 7 | Small Panoti | Aries | June 17, 1968 | September 27, 1968 | |
| 8 | Small Panoti | Aries | March 07, 1969 | April 27, 1971 | |
| 9 | Sade Sati | Leo | September 07, 1977 | November 03, 1979 | Rising |
| 10 | Sade Sati | Virgo | November 04, 1979 | March 14, 1980 | Peak |
| 11 | Sade Sati | Leo | March 15, 1980 | July 26, 1980 | Rising |
| 12 | Sade Sati | Virgo | July 27, 1980 | October 05, 1982 | Peak |
| 13 | Sade Sati | Libra | October 06, 1982 | December 20, 1984 | Setting |
| 14 | Small Panoti | Sagittarius | December 17, 1987 | March 20, 1990 | |
| 15 | Small Panoti | Sagittarius | June 20, 1990 | December 14, 1990 | |
| 16 | Small Panoti | Aries | April 17, 1998 | June 06, 2000 | |
| 17 | Sade Sati | Leo | November 01, 2006 | January 10, 2007 | Rising |
| 18 | Sade Sati | Leo | July 16, 2007 | September 09, 2009 | Rising |
| 19 | Sade Sati | Virgo | September 10, 2009 | November 14, 2011 | Peak |
| 20 | Sade Sati | Libra | November 15, 2011 | May 15, 2012 | Setting |
| 21 | Sade Sati | Virgo | May 16, 2012 | August 03, 2012 | Peak |
| 22 | Sade Sati | Libra | August 04, 2012 | November 02, 2014 | Setting |
| 23 | Small Panoti | Sagittarius | January 27, 2017 | January 23, 2020 | |
| 24 | Small Panoti | Aries | June 03, 2027 | August 07, 2029 | |
| 25 | Small Panoti | Aries | October 05, 2029 | April 16, 2030 | |
| 26 | Sade Sati | Leo | August 28, 2036 | October 21, 2038 | Rising |
| 27 | Sade Sati | Virgo | October 22, 2038 | April 05, 2039 | Peak |
| 28 | Sade Sati | Leo | April 06, 2039 | July 12, 2039 | Rising |
| 29 | Sade Sati | Virgo | July 13, 2039 | September 25, 2041 | Peak |
| 30 | Sade Sati | Libra | September 26, 2041 | December 11, 2043 | Setting |
| 31 | Small Panoti | Sagittarius | December 08, 2046 | March 05, 2049 | |
| 32 | Small Panoti | Sagittarius | July 10, 2049 | December 03, 2049 | |
| 33 | Small Panoti | Aries | April 07, 2057 | May 27, 2059 | |
| 34 | Sade Sati | Leo | July 03, 2066 | December 31, 2066 | Rising |
♄ 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
Your next Saturn transit period — Small Panoti — begins around June 03, 2027. This is an excellent window to build, grow, and lay strong foundations.
🌟 You Are in a Favourable Window
Right now, Saturn's direct influence on your Moon sign is quiet — this is a genuinely good time to build momentum. Lay strong foundations in career, relationships, health, and finances. Make thoughtful, long-term decisions. Develop the habits and disciplines that will serve you when Saturn's attention turns your way again.
Your next Saturn transit period — Small Panoti — begins around June 03, 2027. Knowing this in advance is itself an advantage: you can prepare, strengthen, and arrive at that threshold in the best possible position.
♄ 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
- Jupiter casts its benefic aspect on Mars, providing a protective influence that reduces Dosha intensity.
These factors soften or nullify the Mangal Dosha in classical Vedic interpretation. Always weigh the full chart — no single placement tells the complete story.