D60 Chart (Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis) & Moola Dasa: The Secret to Decoding Your Past Life Karma

By Bavishyavani Team | Advanced Vedic Astrology Division
Updated: December 17, 2025 | Reading Time: 22 Minutes

Why do bad things happen to good people?
Why does someone born in poverty suddenly become a billionaire?
Why do you have an unexplained phobia of water or fire?

The answers to these questions are not found in your D1 (Birth Chart) or even your D9 (Navamsha). These charts show you the “What” and the “How” of this life. But to understand the “Why”—the root cause of your existence—you must open the most sensitive and powerful file in Vedic Astrology: The D60 Chart (Shashtiamsha Chart) (Shashtiamsha).

While the D1 chart represents your physical body, the D60 chart represents the DNA of your Soul. It holds the records of your Sanchita Karma (accumulated past life actions). When combined with Moola Dasa (the root dasha system), you can pinpoint exactly when your past life karma will manifest in this lifetime.

In this exclusive Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis topic, we reveal the methodology used by master astrologers to read the D60 chart and predict past life events using Moola Dasa.

What is the D60 (Shashtiamsha Chart )?

The Shashtiamsha is the 60th division of a Zodiac sign. Each Rashi (30 degrees) is divided into 60 parts, meaning each Shashtiamsha measures just 0° 30′ (half a degree).

Maharishi Parashara, the father of Vedic Astrology, gave the D60 chart the highest weightage in the Vimshopaka Bala (Strengths of Charts). He stated that while the D1 chart is the body, the D60 is the “Jeeva” (Life Force). Without analyzing the D60, a prediction is like a body without a soul.

The Three Layers of Karma in Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis

To understand D60, you must understand the three types of Karma:

1. Prarabdha Karma (D1 Chart): The portion of karma you are destined to experience in this life. It is like the arrow that has already left the bow—you cannot stop it.
2. Agami Karma (Current Actions): The karma you create right now through your free will.
3. Sanchita Karma (D60 Chart): The massive warehouse of all your past life actions, good and bad. This is the root. Sometimes, a specific event in D1 cannot be explained until you look at the Sanchita Karma in D60.

The Deities of D60 (Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis ): The Key to Prediction

The secret to reading the D60 chart lies in the Deities (Ruling Lords) of the Shashtiamsha. Every planet in your chart falls into a specific D60 segment governed by a specific deity. The nature of this deity tells you whether the planet carries a blessing or a curse from a past life.

These deities are classified into Shubha (Benefic) and Krura (Malefic/Cruel).

Benefic Shashtiamsha Deities (Good Karma)

If your Lagna Lord or Atmakaraka is in these segments, you carry blessings:

• Indu (Moon): Peace, emotional healing, and motherly care in past lives.
• Sudha (Nectar): You fed people or saved lives. Bringing healing energy.
• Atishitala (Very Cooling): You were a peacemaker who calmed conflicts.
• Vishnu / Brahma / Maheshwara: Spiritual devotion and high moral character in past lives.

Malefic Shashtiamsha Deities (Bad Karma)

If your planets are here, they bring unexplained suffering:

• Ghora (Terrifying): You caused fear or trauma to others. Brings anxiety and phobias.
• Rakshasa (Demon): You misused power or were cruel to subordinates. Brings career downfalls.
• Kala (Time/Death): You wasted time or caused the death of someone (even indirectly). Brings chronic delays and chronic diseases.
• Dandayudha (The Staff of Punishment): You were an unjust judge or authority figure. Brings legal trouble and false accusations.
• Sarpa (Snake): Betrayal or poisoning. Brings deception in relationships.

What is Moola Dasa in Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis?

While Vimshottari Dasa is based on the Moon (Mind) and shows how you feel about events, Moola Dasa is based on the Lagna and the Moon combined. The word “Moola” means Root.

Moola Dasa shows the root cause of your suffering or enjoyment. It is the clock of your Past Life Karma.

Why use Moola Dasa with D60?
Imagine you have a “Curse of Poverty” in your D60 chart because you cheated someone financially in a past life. That curse is dormant. It is sleeping. It will wake up only when the Moola Dasa of the planet responsible for that curse begins.

Step-by-Step Guide for Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis: How to Predict Past Life Events

This is the methodology used by advanced Vedic Astrologers.

Step 1 in Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis: Identify the Strongest Planet in D60 or in the Shashtiamasha Chart Analysis

Look at your D60 chart. Which planet is Exalted? Which planet is Debilitated?

• Exalted Planet in D60: Represents a skill or merit you mastered in a past life. It will come easily to you in this life (e.g., a child prodigy in music).
• Debilitated Planet in D60: Represents an area where you failed or sinned. This is where you will struggle the most.

Step 2 in Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis: Check the Shashtiamsha Deity of the Dasha Lord

Look at the planet running your current Moola Dasa. Let’s say you are running the Moola Dasa of Venus.

• Check Venus in the D60 Chart.
• Scenario A: Venus is in “Amrita” (Nectar) Shashtiamsha.Prediction: You will experience sudden luxury, love, and healing. This is a reward for past kindness to women or artists.
• Scenario B: Venus is in “Kala” (Death) Shashtiamsha.Prediction: Your spouse might fall ill, or you might face a breakup. This is a karmic debt owed to a partner from a previous life.

Step 3 in in Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis : Analyze the 9th House of D60 (Shashtiamsha Chart)

The 9th House represents Dharma and Past Life.

• If Saturn is in the 9th House of D60: You were likely a monk, ascetic, or a strict disciplinarian. In this life, you may feel detached or lonely.
• If Rahu is in the 9th House of D60: You may have rebelled against religion or traditions in a past life. In this life, you will be drawn to foreign cultures or occult knowledge.

Step 4 in Shashtiamasha Chart Analysis : The 12th House of D60 (The Exit)

The 12th House of the D60 chart shows how you died in your last life or what you carried over at the moment of death.

• Mars in 12th (D60): Sudden, violent, or accidental death. You might have a fear of blood or sharp objects in this life.
• Jupiter in 12th (D60): Peaceful death while praying. You are born with natural wisdom.

Case Study on Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis: Decoding a Past Life Curse

Let’s look at a hypothetical example to make this clear.

The Subject: A man who works very hard but always loses his money in sudden scams. He is honest, yet he suffers financial ruin repeatedly.

Analysis:

1. D1 Chart: Jupiter (Wealth Lord) is well placed. Vimshottari Dasa is good. There is no visible reason for the loss.
2. D60 Chart Analysis: We check Jupiter in D60. Jupiter is placed in the “Bhrashta” (Corrupt/Fallen) Shashtiamsha.
3. Interpretation: In a past life, this person was a Guru or Advisor who gave corrupt advice or misused temple/institutional funds (Jupiter).
4. Moola Dasa: The person is currently running the Moola Dasa of Jupiter.
5. The Result: The “Bhrashta” karma has ripened. The universe is taking back the money he wrongly took in a past life. No matter how hard he works, he will lose money until the debt is paid.
6. The Remedy: He must donate to temples or educational institutions without seeking fame, to reverse the “Bhrashta” energy.

Planetary Significations in D60 (Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis)

When analyzing Moola Dasa, keep these specific D60 meanings in mind:

Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis: Sun in D60 

• Positive Deity: Power, authority, and lineage. You were likely a leader or government official.
• Negative Deity: Ego issues. You humiliated others. In this life, you will face humiliation from authority figures.

Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis: Moon in D60 

• Positive Deity: You were a healer, nurse, or a compassionate mother. You are blessed with mental peace.
• Negative Deity: You caused emotional pain to a mother figure. You will suffer from anxiety or depression.

Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis: Mars in D60

• Positive Deity: You defended the weak. You were a soldier or protector. You have physical courage.
• Negative Deity: Violence and anger. You hurt others physically. In this life, you may face surgeries or accidents.

Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis: Mercury in D60 (Shashtiamsha Chart)

• Positive Deity: Truthfulness. You were a scholar or writer. You grasp concepts quickly.
• Negative Deity: Deception. You lied or manipulated documents. You will face communication breakdowns or fraud.

Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis: Jupiter in D60 (Shashtiamsha Chart)

• Positive Deity: Spiritual wisdom. You respected elders and followed Dharma.
• Negative Deity: Hypocrisy. You preached religion but acted selfishly. You will have trouble with children or liver issues.

Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis: Venus in D60 (Shashtiamsha Chart)

• Positive Deity: Pure love and devotion. You helped women. You are blessed with a good spouse.
• Negative Deity: Lust and betrayal. You cheated on a partner. You will face relationship scandals.

Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis: Saturn in D60 (Shashtiamsha Chart)

• Positive Deity: Hard work and service to the poor. You have endurance.
• Negative Deity: Laziness and cruelty to subordinates. You will face chronic poverty or long-term diseases.

Remedies for D60 Doshas (Karmic Correction)

Unlike D1 remedies which are often ritualistic, D60 remedies require Karmic Correction. You must perform actions that are the opposite of your past sins.

1. For “Kala” or “Mrityu” Shashtiamsha (Death/Time)

If you have planets in these critical zones, you must feed the dying or help in hospices. Donating towards the funeral of poor people helps clear this karma.

2. For “Sarpa” Shashtiamsha (Snake/Deception)

If your 7th Lord is here, you must be 100% honest in relationships, even if it hurts. Worship Lord Shiva and offer milk to snakes (Nag Panchami).

3. For “Ghora” Shashtiamsha (Terrifying/Cruel)

You must practice non-violence (Ahimsa). Switch to a vegetarian diet. Feed birds and animals daily to soften the “Ghora” energy.

4. For “Bhrashta” Shashtiamsha (Corrupt)

You must do “Gupt Daan” (Secret Charity). Give money to the needy without telling anyone. This kills the ego and cleanses the corruption karma.

Technique 2 in Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis : Predicting Present Life Events using Shashtiamsha Deities

Every D60 segment is ruled by a specific Deity. To predict what will happen in your current Dasha, look at the nature of the Deity ruling your Dasha Lord.

1. For Career & Status (Sun/Saturn/10th Lord)

• If Dasha Lord is in “Yakshas”: You will gain sudden wealth and status, but you might become greedy or materialistic in this period.
• If Dasha Lord is in “Rakshasa”: You will gain power through aggression. You might defeat your colleagues ruthlessly to get a promotion.
• If Dasha Lord is in “Dandayudha”: You will face legal issues at work, HR inquiries, or suspension.

2. For Relationships (Venus/7th Lord)

• If Dasha Lord is in “Kula-Nasha” (Destroyer of Lineage): This is a dangerous time for family. It indicates family disputes, separation, or issues with children.
• If Dasha Lord is in “Amrita” (Nectar): Even a dying relationship will come back to life. You will find true love or reconcile with an ex.

3. For Health (Mars/6th Lord)

• If Dasha Lord is in “Rogagrast” (Disease-Ridden): No matter how healthy you look, you will fall ill. This often indicates hard-to-diagnose auto-immune issues.
• If Dasha Lord is in “Maheshwara”: You will recover from a fatal illness. Divine grace protects you.

Technique 3: Gochara (Transits) in D60 (Shashtiamsha Chart)

This is a secret technique used by master astrologers. You can apply the transit of slow-moving planets (Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu) directly to the D60 chart.

How to apply:

1. Open your D60 Chart. Note the sign where your D60 Lagna is located.
2. Check where Saturn is transiting in the sky right now.
3. The Rule: When Saturn transits the 8th House from your D60 Lagna, it brings the most difficult period of your life (Karmic Reset), even if Saturn is well-placed in your D1 chart.
4. The Blessing: When Jupiter transits the 1st, 5th, or 9th House from your D60 Lagna, you will experience the “Golden Period” of your life.

Case Study on Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis : Predicting a Sudden Career Downfall

Let’s analyze a real-world scenario to see how D60 predicts present events.

The Subject: A high-ranking CEO running the Mahadasha of Rahu.

D1 Analysis: Rahu is in the 11th House (Gains) in Virgo. Excellent placement. Most astrologers predicted: “Massive wealth and expansion.”

D60 Analysis:

• In D60, Rahu is placed in the sign of Scorpio (8th House energy).
• Rahu is in the Shashtiamsha of “Sarpa” (Snake/Deception).

The Event: During this period, despite record profits, the CEO was suddenly fired due to a hidden scandal (Sarpa/Deception). The D1 showed the profits (11th House), but the D60 showed the scandal and downfall (Sarpa).

The Lesson: Always warn the client if the Dasha Lord is in a malefic Shashtiamsha, even if the D1 chart looks perfect.

Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis : The 5 Most Powerful Shashtiamsha Deities for Success

If your current Dasha Lord falls in any of these 5 segments, you are destined for success in the present timeline:

1. Indu (Moon): Brings fame, popularity, and public support. Great for politicians and influencers.
2. Sudha (Nectar): Brings financial abundance and “easy money” without struggle.
3. Deva (God): Brings help from authority figures, mentors, or the government.
4. Vishnu: Brings sustained success, protection, and maintenance of wealth.
5. Brahma: Brings creative genius. Excellent for starting a startup or writing a book.

Table:The 60 Shashtiamsha Deities used in Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis

Summary: How to Interpret in Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis

• Benefic (Shubha) Deities: Bring health, wealth, happy marriage, and spiritual growth. Planets placed here give results easily.
• Malefic (Krura) Deities: Bring struggle, chronic disease, debts, and sudden falls. Planets placed here struggle to give results, even if exalted in the main chart.

Use this table to check the position of your Lagna Lord and Dasha Lord for the most accurate predictions.

Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis : Remedies for a Negative D60 in Present Life

If you find that your current Dasha Lord is in a “Krura” (Cruel) Shashtiamsha, you cannot change the chart, but you can modify the outcome through specific Karma Yoga.

1. For “Kala” or “Mrityu” (Death Energy)

Prediction: Health scares or fear of death.

Remedy: Celebrate the birthdays of others. Donate blood. Support life-saving causes. Affirm life to counter death.

2. For “Bhrashta” (Corruption/Fallen)

Prediction: Loss of reputation, scandals.

Remedy: Strictly follow ethics. Do not take shortcuts. Do anonymous charity (Gupt Daan) to cleanse the ego.

3. For “Kantaka” (Thorn/Obstacle)

Prediction: Constant petty irritations and blockages.

Remedy: Remove obstacles for others. Help clean public paths or temples. Feed ants (who remove small particles).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis

Q1: Can D60 Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis predict my future birth?
Ans: The D60 primarily shows Sanchita Karma (Past). However, the 12th House of D60 can give clues about the direction of the soul after this life, depending on the planets placed there.

Q2: How do I calculate Moola Dasa with Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis?
Ans: Moola Dasa calculation is complex and different from Vimshottari. It is available in advanced astrology software like Jagannatha Hora. It gives the timing of when the root karma will manifest.

Q3: Is Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis more important than D1 Analysis?
Ans: Parashara assigns more points to D60 than D1. However, D1 is the physical reality. Think of D1 as the “screen” and D60 as the “projector.” You need to look at D60 to understand the source of the image on the screen.

Q4: Do I need an accurate birth time for D60 Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis predictions?
Ans: Yes, absolutely. The D60 lagna changes every 2 minutes. If your birth time is off by even 4 minutes, the entire D60 chart changes. Birth Time Rectification (BTR) is mandatory.

Q5: Can D60 change a divorce prediction?
Ans: Yes. If D1 shows divorce (e.g., Ketu in 7th) but D60 shows Venus in “Amrita” or “Vishnu,” the couple will go through hard times but will not divorce. They will reconcile.

Q6: Which Dasha system works best with D60 or Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis?
Ans: For present life events, use Vimshottari Dasha applied to the D60 positions. For past life karma timing, use Moola Dasa.

By understanding your past, you can liberate your future.

Conclusion on Shashtiamsha Chart Analysis : The Soul’s Journey

The D60 Chart is the mirror of your soul. It strips away the illusions of the physical world and shows you the raw truth of who you are and what you have done.

When you use Moola Dasa to time the events of D60, you stop being a victim of fate and start understanding the divine logic behind your life. You realize that every joy is a reward and every pain is a debt being paid.

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