Shashtamsha Chart Calculator
Generate your Shashtamsha Chart (D6) to understand enemies, health vulnerabilities, debts, and obstacles. The 6th divisional chart reveals challenges and how to overcome them.
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What is the Shashtamsha Chart?
The Shashtamsha Chart (D6) is the 6th divisional chart in Vedic astrology. It divides each zodiac sign into 6 parts (each 5°) to reveal detailed information about enemies, health issues, debts, obstacles, litigation, and your capacity to overcome challenges.
The 6th House Lens
D6 expands the 6th house themes from your birth chart—enemies, diseases, debts, obstacles, and service. It shows how you face adversities and where vulnerabilities lie.
Challenge & Victory
This chart reveals not just problems but also your fighting spirit, resilience, and strategies to overcome opponents, health issues, and financial obstacles.
Ancient Wisdom
In classical Vedic texts like Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, the Shashtamsha is specifically prescribed for analyzing enemies and diseases. Ancient astrologers used this chart to advise kings on warfare strategy and physicians on health vulnerabilities.
Why the D6 Chart Matters
The Shashtamsha Chart provides crucial insights into life's challenges and your ability to overcome them:
Enemy Analysis
Identify who may oppose you, whether enemies are strong or weak, and whether you will overcome adversaries in conflicts or competition.
Health Insights
Reveals potential health vulnerabilities, chronic conditions, weak body parts, and your natural immunity and recovery capacity.
Debt Patterns
Shows tendencies toward debt, financial obligations, litigation costs, and your ability to manage and repay loans.
Practical Applications
- Assess legal case outcomes and litigation strategy
- Identify health weak points for preventive care
- Understand workplace competitors and rivals
- Evaluate debt management and loan repayment capacity
- Time medical treatments and surgeries appropriately
How Shashtamsha is Calculated
The Shashtamsha divides each 30° zodiac sign into 6 equal parts of 5° each. A planet's position in its sign determines which of the 6 divisions (Shashtamshas) it occupies.
The 6 Divisions (per sign):
Example Calculation
If Mars is at 12° Leo in your birth chart, it falls in the 10°-15° range (3rd division). Starting from Leo, the 3rd sign counted is Libra. So Mars in D6 would be placed in Libra, showing conflicts through communication and legal battles.
Planets in Shashtamsha Chart
Each planet in the D6 chart reveals specific information about challenges, enemies, and health:
Sun in D6
Authority conflicts, ego clashes with superiors, heart health, vitality issues, government litigation.
Moon in D6
Emotional enemies, mental health, digestive issues, disputes with women or mother, fluid-related diseases.
Mars in D6
Physical enemies, accidents, surgery needs, blood disorders, violent conflicts, aggressive competitors.
Mercury in D6
Intellectual rivals, nervous system issues, communication disputes, business competitors, skin problems.
Jupiter in D6
Legal disputes, liver issues, weight problems, enemies among teachers/advisors, financial debts.
Venus in D6
Relationship enemies, kidney/reproductive health, beauty issues, debts from luxury, romantic rivals.
Saturn in D6
Chronic diseases, long-term enemies, bone/joint issues, karmic debts, persistent obstacles.
Rahu in D6
Hidden enemies, mysterious diseases, obsessive health issues, foreign opponents, unconventional ailments.
Ketu in D6
Past-life enemies, spiritual obstacles, mysterious health problems, liberation from debts, sudden losses.
Strength Analysis
A strong planet in D6 (exalted, own sign, or well-placed) helps you defeat enemies and overcome health issues related to that planet. A weak planet indicates vulnerability in that area and need for remedial measures.
Health Analysis Through D6
The Shashtamsha Chart is invaluable for identifying health vulnerabilities and chronic disease tendencies:
Disease Identification
6th lord placement in D6, malefic planets in D6 houses, and afflicted planets reveal specific disease types and body parts at risk.
Recovery Capacity
Strong benefics (Jupiter, Venus) in D6 and well-placed 6th lord indicate good immunity, quick recovery, and ability to fight diseases.
Disease Timing
Dashas and transits of planets afflicted in D6 can trigger health issues. Knowing this helps with preventive care and timely treatment.
Remedial Measures
Strengthening weak planets in D6 through gemstones, mantras, diet, and lifestyle adjustments can prevent or mitigate health problems.
Enemies & Litigation Analysis
The D6 chart excels at revealing who your enemies are, their strength, and whether you'll prevail in conflicts:
Types of Enemies
- Open Enemies: Known competitors, rivals, adversaries (6th house)
- Hidden Enemies: Secret opponents, backstabbers, conspirators (12th house)
- Professional Rivals: Workplace competition, business competitors (10th house)
- Legal Opponents: Court cases, litigation, law disputes (7th house)
Victory vs Defeat
Strong 6th lord in D6 gives victory over enemies. If you are 6th lord is weak or afflicted, enemies may cause trouble. Compare your chart with opponent's for prediction.
Litigation Outcomes
Strong 1st lord (you) vs 7th lord (opponent) shows case outcomes. Benefic aspects to 6th house help win legal battles. Malefic in 12th may cause losses in court.
How to Use Your D6 Chart
Once you understand your Shashtamsha Chart, apply this knowledge practically:
Preventive Healthcare
Identify weak planets and body parts in D6. Schedule regular checkups for vulnerable areas. Take preventive measures during unfavorable Dashas.
Conflict Strategy
Know when to confront enemies (strong periods) and when to avoid conflicts (weak periods). Choose appropriate dispute resolution methods.
Career Decisions
Avoid competitive fields if 6th house is weak. Choose service professions if 6th lord is strong. Understand workplace rivalry patterns.
Debt Management
Assess loan repayment capacity. Avoid taking debts during weak D6 periods. Plan financial obligations based on chart strength.
Remedial Measures
Strengthen weak planets in your D6 chart through:
- Wear gemstones for weak planets (consult astrologer)
- Chant mantras of afflicted planets regularly
- Perform charity related to 6th house (medical aid, debt relief)
- Fast on days ruled by weak planets
- Practice yoga and meditation for health and mental strength
- Serve the underprivileged (6th house signifies service)