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Khavedamsha Chart Calculator — D40 Varga Kundali

Generate your D40 Khavedamsha chart free — D1 vs D40 comparison with maternal merit analysis.

"Planetary strength is incomplete without the Sodash Varga — the Khavedamsha unlocks maternal merit."

— Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra

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The Khavedamsha (D40) divides each rashi into 40 parts, providing deep insight into maternal merit. This divisional chart goes beyond your birth chart (D1) to reveal the finer details of this specific area of life.

Enter your birth details below to generate your D1 and D40 charts side-by-side. Compare planet dignities and analyze maternal merit indicators.

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Enter birth details for D1 vs D40 comparison with maternal merit analysis.

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What is the Khavedamsha (D40) Chart?

The Khavedamsha divides each sign into 40 parts of 0°45' each. It evaluates overall karmic merit from the maternal lineage — the blessings and accumulated good karma passed down through your mother's side. Used alongside D45 (paternal), it completes the merit analysis in the Shodashvarga scheme.
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Moon & 4th Lord in D40 — Maternal Blessing Indicators

Moon is the natural significator of the mother. Its D40 position reveals the depth of maternal karmic blessing you carry. A dignified Moon in D40 means the maternal lineage has accumulated good karma that supports your life — think of it as a karmic trust fund from your mother's side. The 4th lord of D40 adds specificity: its house placement shows which life area benefits most from maternal merit. For example, 4th lord in the 10th house of D40 means maternal blessings particularly support your career.
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D40 + D45 — The Twin Merit Charts

D40 and D45 are designed as a pair — maternal and paternal merit charts. When a planet is well-placed in both D40 AND D45, it carries double ancestral blessing. When well-placed in only one, the blessing is partial — one lineage supports while the other creates karmic debt. When weak in both, the planet must rely purely on D1 and D9 strength (present-life effort rather than inherited merit). This dual analysis gives a complete picture of whether your inherited karma supports or challenges each planet's promise.

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Khavedamsha (D40) Chart — Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What does the Khavedamsha chart show?

D40 evaluates auspiciousness and merit inherited from the maternal lineage. It is a supporting chart used alongside D45 to assess the overall karmic merit a person carries.

Q.How is D40 used in practice?

D40 is primarily used in Shodashvarga (16-chart) strength calculations. A planet well-placed in D40 adds points to its Shodashvarga Bala, indicating maternal blessing supporting that planet's results.

Q.How accurate is D40 for birth time?

D40 uses 0°45' divisions, requiring about 3 minutes of birth time accuracy. It is quite sensitive and should be interpreted cautiously with approximate birth times.

Note: This page draws from classical Jyotish texts (Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra). For personalised divisional chart interpretation, consult a qualified Jyotish practitioner.