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Ashtakavarga

Compare supportive strength across signs and houses using bindu scores.

Open this featureLast verified: 2026-07-13 · App version: 0.1.1

Questions this guide answers

  • Which life area is strongest?
  • What are bindus?

Before you begin

  • Create or select a birth profile with date, time, and place of birth.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Choose the view

    Open Charts for visual comparison, Tables for exact bindus, or Predictions for a guided explanation.

    Expected result: The chosen Charts, Tables, or Predictions view is visible.

  2. 2

    Separate SAV and BAV

    Use Sarvashtakavarga for combined sign or house support and Bhinnashtakavarga for planet-specific contribution.

    Expected result: Sarvashtakavarga and Bhinnashtakavarga are identified as separate measures in the selected view.

  3. 3

    Compare relative strength

    Notice higher and lower scores, then connect them to the relevant houses and current transits.

    Expected result: Higher and lower bindu scores are identified alongside the relevant houses, signs, or current transits.

  4. 4

    Confirm with the chart and Dasha

    Use bindus as supporting evidence, not a standalone event prediction.

    Expected result: The bindu evidence is cross-checked against the natal chart and current Dasha before a conclusion is drawn.

Concept diagram

Educational concept diagram for the ashtakavarga guide
Concept diagram—not a live product screenshot. Use the written procedure for the current controls, labels, and states.

How to use it

Use Ashtakavarga to compare relative support. It helps avoid over-reading one planet in isolation.

Higher bindu counts can show areas with more support, but interpretation still needs house meaning, dasha timing, and chart context.

Troubleshooting and recovery

A high score does not match current experience

Ashtakavarga shows relative support. Check which Dasha and transit are active and whether the underlying natal promise is strong.

Bindu totals differ from another astrology app

Verify the same birth data, sidereal settings, ayanamsa, chart type, and whether you are comparing BAV or SAV. Do not compare totals produced with different conventions.

Frequently asked questions

Is a higher bindu score always good?

It usually indicates more support for the relevant transit or area, but context, house meaning, natal promise, and timing still control interpretation.

Terms used in this guide

Bindu
A point of support in Ashtakavarga scoring.

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