Shodasamsa Chart (D-16) Calculator

Vehicles, comforts and general happiness

Shodasamsa, also called Kalamsa, is the sixteenth divisional chart — used for vehicles, general comforts, and overall mental and physical happiness in life. It is part of the Shodasavarga, Parashara's set of sixteen charts for a comprehensive life reading.

Vehicles Conveyances Comforts Mental & physical happiness

Rashi Chart (D-1)D-1

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Shodasamsa Chart (D-16) CalculatorD-16

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Division Rule

Each rashi is split into 16 equal parts of 1°52'30" each.

How to Read It

Benefics in kendras (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th) of D-16 support ease of comfort and vehicle ownership without struggle; a well-placed 4th lord here specifically favours smooth acquisition of conveyances.

Shodasamsa Chart (D-16) Calculator — FAQ

Why is Shodasamsa specifically tied to vehicles?

Classical texts assign the sixteenth division to sukha (comfort) broadly, with vehicles and conveyances singled out as a concrete, observable form of material comfort worth its own dedicated chart.

Is Shodasamsa read alone or with other comfort-related charts?

It is typically read alongside D-4 (property) and the 4th house of D-1, since all three touch on domestic comfort — a consistent, positive signal across all three carries more weight than any one alone.

What does an afflicted Shodasamsa suggest?

Affliction here is generally read as delays or friction in acquiring comforts and vehicles rather than their permanent denial — remedial measures and supportive Dasha periods can still soften the effect.