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Bhinnashtakavarga Calculator

Planet-by-planet strength, Prasthar matrix, and exact Bindu contributions — calculate your complete BAV chart instantly.

Calculate Your Bhinnashtakavarga

Enter your birth details to generate your sign-by-sign Bhinnashtakavarga scores and Prasthar matrix for all seven planets.

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What is Bhinnashtakavarga in Your Kundali?

Bhinnashtakavarga (BAV) is the microscopic view of Ashtakavarga. While Sarvashtakavarga gives you a collective house score, Bhinnashtakavarga isolates the exact, independent strength of each of the seven classical planets (Sun through Saturn). Each planet receives points or "Bindus" (from 0 to 8) based on its relationships with the other planets. A high score means the planet brings strong support, while a low score indicates challenges during its dashas or transits.

Understanding BAV Scores

Every planet distributes a fixed number of Bindus across the 12 signs of the zodiac. For example, Jupiter distributes 56 bindus, while Saturn only distributes 39. To evaluate a planet's strength in a specific sign, look at its score out of 8:

  • 0-3
    Weak Zone0 to 3 Bindus: Weak. The planet lacks support here. Transits demand patience, caution, and conscious remedies.
  • 4
    Average Score4 Bindus: Average. The planet is neutral. Results depend largely on your personal effort.
  • 5-8
    Highly Auspicious5 to 8 Bindus: Excellent. The planet is highly supportive. Transits through this sign bring opportunities and success.

Bhinnashtakavarga Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Bhinnashtakavarga and Sarvashtakavarga?
Sarvashtakavarga (SAV) gives you the total strength of a house by adding up the points from all planets. Bhinnashtakavarga (BAV) zooms in on the individual contribution of a single planet, like the Sun or Mars. While SAV is the big picture, BAV tells you exactly which planet is supporting or struggling in that house.
How to read Bhinnashtakavarga points for transit (Gochar)?
When a planet transits a sign, check its Bhinnashtakavarga score for that specific house in your chart. If the planet has 5 or more bindus, the transit will generally bring positive results. If it has 3 or fewer bindus, the transit may present challenges or require extra effort.
What is Prastharashtakavarga?
Prastharashtakavarga is the detailed grid (or matrix) that shows exactly where a planet got its points from. While Bhinnashtakavarga tells you a planet has 4 points in a house, Prastharashtakavarga breaks it down to reveal that those points came from the Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and the Ascendant.
What happens if a planet has 0 bindus in Bhinnashtakavarga?
A score of 0 bindus is rare but significant. It indicates that the planet has absolutely no support in that house. During its periods or transits through that sign, you may experience delays, friction, or lack of results in the areas signified by that planet and house. Remedies and caution are advised.
Which planet's Bhinnashtakavarga is most important?
All planets are important, but Saturn and Jupiter carry the most weight for transit predictions because they are slow-moving. Their Bhinnashtakavarga scores will dictate the tone of major multi-year chapters in your life. Additionally, the BAV of your Mahadasha lord is critical.
Are Bhinnashtakavarga points the same for all planets?
No, each planet has a different maximum possible points in its Bhinnashtakavarga chart. For example, Jupiter distributes 56 bindus in total, while Saturn distributes only 39. Therefore, a score of 4 for Saturn is relatively stronger than a score of 4 for Jupiter.
What is a good score in a Bhinnashtakavarga chart?
Generally, 5 to 8 bindus is considered excellent, offering strong support and auspiscious results. 4 bindus is average and represents a neutral or balanced state. 0 to 3 bindus is considered weak, indicating a lack of planetary support that requires more personal effort or remedies.
How does Bhinnashtakavarga help in predicting dasha results?
During a planet's Mahadasha or Antardasha, its energy is activated. By checking that planet's Bhinnashtakavarga score in the houses it influences, you can predict whether its period will struggle or succeed in specific areas of life like career, health, or relationships.

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