This page provides detailed Shadbala calculations for Michael Shermer's Kundali, using Vedic astrology to assess the strength of each planet and its impact on their life path and challenges.
Index of Shadbala
Summary
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Shadbala Ranking
| Planet | Shadbala (Rupas) | Required | Strength | Relative Rank | Ishta/Kashta Fala | |
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Sun | 426 (7.1) | 5.0 | 1.4 | 3 | 23.6 / 33.3 |
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Moon | 462 (7.7) | 6.0 | 1.3 | 5 | 27.5 / 27.6 |
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Mars | 402 (6.7) | 5.0 | 1.3 | 4 | 44.3 / 15.7 |
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Mercury | 637 (10.6) | 7.0 | 1.5 | 1 | 28.3 / 10.9 |
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Jupiter | 568 (9.5) | 6.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 34.4 / 8.3 |
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Venus | 405 (6.8) | 5.5 | 1.2 | 7 | 12.3 / 33.8 |
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Saturn | 384 (6.4) | 5.0 | 1.3 | 6 | 29.8 / 10.5 |
Shadbala Distribution
| Planet | Sthana | Dig | Kala | Cheshta | Naisargik | Drik | Shadbala (Rupa) | |
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Sun | 165.9 | 33.8 | 126.4 | 34.9 | 60.0 | 11.0 / -6.3 | 425.7 (7.1) |
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Moon | 141.9 | 52.1 | 168.3 | 41.8 | 51.4 | 31.1 / -24.9 | 461.7 (7.7) |
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Mars | 179.9 | 3.0 | 134.7 | 43.7 | 42.9 | 21.8 / -23.7 | 402.2 (6.7) |
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Mercury | 286.2 | 58.8 | 236.5 | 14.0 | 34.3 | 11.9 / -4.4 | 637.3 (10.6) |
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Jupiter | 228.9 | 38.7 | 252.2 | 20.3 | 25.7 | 20.4 / -18.2 | 568.1 (9.5) |
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Venus | 161.3 | 41.5 | 135.5 | 39.7 | 17.1 | 12.7 / -2.6 | 405.3 (6.8) |
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Saturn | 245.0 | 12.9 | 92.5 | 15.4 | 8.6 | 12.2 / -2.6 | 384.1 (6.4) |
1. Sthan Bala
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| Planet | Uchacha | Saptavargaja | Yugmabhamsha | Kendradi | Drekkana | Sthana Bala |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15.9 | 105.0 | 30.0 | 0.0 | 15.0 | 165.9 |
| Moon | 18.2 | 48.8 | 0.0 | 15.0 | 60.0 | 141.9 |
| Mars | 44.9 | 60.0 | 15.0 | 0.0 | 60.0 | 179.9 |
| Mercury | 57.4 | 168.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 60.0 | 286.2 |
| Jupiter | 58.3 | 80.6 | 30.0 | 0.0 | 60.0 | 228.9 |
| Venus | 3.8 | 127.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30.0 | 161.3 |
| Saturn | 57.5 | 127.5 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 30.0 | 245.0 |
2. Dig Bala
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2. Dig Bala - Directional Strength
| Planet | Dig Bala |
|---|---|
| Sun | 33.8 |
| Moon | 52.1 |
| Mars | 3.0 |
| Mercury | 58.8 |
| Jupiter | 38.7 |
| Venus | 41.5 |
| Saturn | 12.9 |
3. Kala Bala
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3. Kala Bala - Temporal Strength
| Planet | Natonnata | Paksha | Tribhaga | Abda | Maasa | Vaara | Hora | Ayana | Yuddha | Kala Bala |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 33.1 | 18.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 75.1 | 0.0 | 126.4 |
| Moon | 26.9 | 83.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 57.8 | 0.0 | 168.3 |
| Mars | 26.9 | 18.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 59.6 | 0.0 | 134.7 |
| Mercury | 60.0 | 41.8 | 60.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 45.0 | 0.0 | 29.8 | 0.0 | 236.5 |
| Jupiter | 33.1 | 41.8 | 60.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 60.0 | 57.4 | 0.0 | 252.2 |
| Venus | 33.1 | 41.8 | 0.0 | 15.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 45.6 | 0.0 | 135.5 |
| Saturn | 26.9 | 18.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 47.4 | 0.0 | 92.5 |
4. Chesta Bala
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4. Cheshta Bala - Motional Strength
| Planet | Cheshta Bala |
|---|---|
| Sun | 34.9 |
| Moon | 41.8 |
| Mars | 43.7 |
| Mercury | 14.0 |
| Jupiter | 20.3 |
| Venus | 39.7 |
| Saturn | 15.4 |
5. Naisargik Bala
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5. Naisargik Bala - Natural Strength
| Planet | Naisargik Bala |
|---|---|
| Sun | 60.0 |
| Moon | 51.4 |
| Mars | 42.9 |
| Mercury | 34.3 |
| Jupiter | 25.7 |
| Venus | 17.1 |
| Saturn | 8.6 |
6. Drik Bala
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6. Drik Bala - Aspectual Strength
| Planet | Drik Bala (Benefic/Malefic) |
|---|---|
| Sun | 11.0 / -6.3 |
| Moon | 31.1 / -24.9 |
| Mars | 21.8 / -23.7 |
| Mercury | 11.9 / -4.4 |
| Jupiter | 20.4 / -18.2 |
| Venus | 12.7 / -2.6 |
| Saturn | 12.2 / -2.6 |