What is Tarabalam Chart in Vedic Astrology?

Sometimes, we wake up with a strange feeling, like the universe is either on our side or quietly working against us.

You plan something big, everything seems right, yet it slips through your fingers.

And on other days, you barely try, and somehow, things just flow.

Vedic astrology has a way of explaining this rhythm through something called Tarabalam, the strength of your star.

What is Tarabalam? #

In Sanskrit, Tārābalam means “the power of a star.”

Every person is born under a nakshatra, the lunar constellation where the Moon was placed at birth.

Now here’s where it gets interesting:

As the Moon moves through the sky each day, it travels through all 27 nakshatras again and again.

Depending on which nakshatra the Moon is transiting today, you either get a little push from the cosmos… or a mild nudge to pause.

That’s what Tarabalam tells us, whether the current Moon’s nakshatra supports you, challenges you, or simply keeps you neutral.

How Does Tarabalam Work? #

Every nakshatra shares a unique energetic relationship with your Janma Nakshatra (your birth star).

There are nine kinds of relationships, known as the nine Taras (some bring comfort, others test your patience).

1. Janma Tara (Birth Star): Neutral.
Good for self-reflection and everyday tasks.

2. Sampat Tara (Wealth Star): Favorable.
Supports comfort, progress, and new opportunities.

3. Vipat Tara (Danger Star): Unfavorable.
Plans may face delays or confusion; avoid taking risks.

4. Kshema Tara (Comfort Star): Positive.
Brings peace, stability, and steady growth.

5. Pratyari Tara (Opposition Star): Testing.
Can bring disagreements or resistance; stay patient.

6. Sadhaka Tara (Achievement Star): Strong.
Great for effort, learning, and reaching goals.

7. Naidhana or Vadha Tara (Destruction Star): Difficult.
Avoid major beginnings; focus on rest or completion.

8. Mitra Tara (Friendly Star): Supportive.
People cooperate easily, and plans move smoothly.

9. Parama Mitra Tara (Best Friend Star): Very supportive.
The most harmonious and lucky; things align effortlessly.

After the 9th Tara, the pattern repeats.

So, for example, the 10th nakshatra from your birth star becomes Janma Tara again, the 11th becomes Sampat, and so on.

How To Calculate Tarabalam? #

Let’s break it down.

1. Note your Janma Nakshatra (the star of your Moon at birth).

2. Find today’s Moon Nakshatra (you can check this on Vaya's Free Panchang Tool).

3. Count from your birth nakshatra up to today’s nakshatra, including your own nakshatra as number 1.

4. Divide that count by 9.

   • The remainder tells you which Tara it is.

   • If there’s no remainder, it means 9 or Parama Mitra Tara.

Example:

Say you were born in Rohini Nakshatra, and today’s Moon is in Anuradha Nakshatra.

Counting from Rohini to Anuradha gives 14.

Use this list: Ashwini → Bharani → Krittika → Rohini → Mrigashira → Ardra → Punarvasu → Pushya → Ashlesha → Magha → Purva Phalguni → Uttara Phalguni → Hasta → Chitra → Swati → Vishakha → Anuradha → Jyeshtha → Mula → Purva Ashadha → Uttara Ashadha → Shravana → Dhanishta → Shatabhisha → Purva Bhadrapada → Uttara Bhadrapada → Revati

Now, 14 ÷ 9 (9 Taras) leaves a remainder of 5, which means Pratyari Tara or a challenging day.

So maybe not the best time for big meetings or travel.

How To Read a Tarabalam Chart? #

A Tarabalam chart visually shows how each of the 27 nakshatras connects with your own.

It’s a quick reference to check which nakshatras are friendly or challenging for you.

The chart is divided into cycles of 9:

• The 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, and 9th nakshatras from yours are generally favorable.
  Taras: Sampat, Kshema, Sadhaka, Mitra, Parama Mitra

• The 3rd, 5th, and 7th nakshatras tend to be unfavorable.
  Taras: Vipat, Pratyari, Naidhana

• The 1st (your birth star) is neutral, more about reflection than action.
  Tara: Janma

Favorable & Unfavorable Nakshatras for Each Birth Star #

Ashwini Nakshatra
Favorable: Bharani, Rohini, Pushya, Hasta, Uttara Phalguni, Anuradha, Uttarashada, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati
Unfavorable: Krittika, Ardra, Magha, Chitra, Moola, Dhanishta

Bharani Nakshatra
Favorable: Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Hasta, Swati, Purvashada, Shravana, Uttara Bhadrapada
Unfavorable: Rohini, Pushya, Magha, Chitra, Moola, Dhanishta

Krittika Nakshatra
Favorable: Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati
Unfavorable: Mrigashira, Pushya, Magha, Chitra, Moola, Dhanishta

Rohini Nakshatra
Favorable: Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Purva Bhadrapada
Unfavorable: Ardra, Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Moola, Dhanishta

Mrigashira Nakshatra
Favorable: Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Vishakha, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada
Unfavorable: Ashlesha, Magha, Chitra, Moola, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha

Ardra Nakshatra
Favorable: Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Vishakha, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana
Unfavorable: Magha, Chitra, Moola, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada

Punarvasu Nakshatra
Favorable: Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha
Unfavorable: Chitra, Moola, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati

Pushya Nakshatra
Favorable: Ashlesha, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Anuradha, Shravana, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati
Unfavorable: Chitra, Moola, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha

Ashlesha Nakshatra
Favorable: Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha
Unfavorable: Chitra, Moola, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati

Magha Nakshatra
Favorable: Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha
Unfavorable: Chitra, Moola, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada

Purva Phalguni Nakshatra
Favorable: Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha
Unfavorable: Chitra, Moola, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati

Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra
Favorable: Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Revati
Unfavorable: Chitra, Moola, Purva Bhadrapada

Hasta Nakshatra
Favorable: Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Revati, Punarvasu
Unfavorable: Chitra, Moola, Purva Bhadrapada

Chitra Nakshatra
Favorable: Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Revati
Unfavorable: Magha, Purva Phalguni, Moola, Purva Bhadrapada

Swati Nakshatra
Favorable: Vishakha, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Revati, Ashwini, Bharani
Unfavorable: Magha, Purva Phalguni, Moola, Purva Bhadrapada

Vishakha Nakshatra
Favorable: Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Revati, Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika
Unfavorable: Magha, Purva Phalguni, Moola, Purva Bhadrapada

Anuradha Nakshatra
Favorable: Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Revati, Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini
Unfavorable: Magha, Purva Phalguni, Moola, Purva Bhadrapada

Jyeshtha Nakshatra
Favorable: Moola, Purvashada, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Revati, Ashwini, Bharani
Unfavorable: Chitra, Purva Phalguni, Purva Bhadrapada

Moola Nakshatra
Favorable: Purvashada, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Revati, Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika
Unfavorable: Chitra, Purva Phalguni, Purva Bhadrapada

Purvashada Nakshatra
Favorable: Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Revati, Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini
Unfavorable: Chitra, Purva Phalguni, Moola

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
Favorable: Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Revati, Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira
Unfavorable: Magha, Purva Phalguni, Moola

Shravana Nakshatra
Favorable: Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Revati, Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu
Unfavorable: Magha, Purva Phalguni, Moola

Dhanishta Nakshatra
Favorable: Shatabhisha, Revati, Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya
Unfavorable: Magha, Purva Phalguni, Moola

Shatabhisha Nakshatra
Favorable: Revati, Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha
Unfavorable: Magha, Purva Phalguni, Moola

Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Favorable: Revati, Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha
Unfavorable: Magha, Chitra, Moola

Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
Favorable: Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha
Unfavorable: Chitra, Moola, Purva Phalguni

Revati Nakshatra
Favorable: Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha
Unfavorable: Chitra, Moola, Purva Phalguni

How To Use This Chart? #

1. Find your Janma Nakshatra in the first column.

2. Check the nakshatra of the day (Use Vaya’s Free Panchang Tool).

3. If today’s nakshatra appears in the Favorable column, then go ahead with your plans.

4. If it’s in the Unfavorable one, stay calm, avoid starting new things, and focus on observation.

It’s that simple!

The Importance of Tarabalam #

Our minds are ruled by the Moon, the most personal planet of all. So when the Moon passes through a star that resonates with yours, your emotions, intuition, and timing flow effortlessly. When it doesn’t, you may feel slightly off-balance, or like your plans just won’t click.

Tarabalam helps you plan your day with awareness. It doesn’t decide outcomes, but it gives you a sense of when your mind is steady and when it’s scattered. And that awareness alone can change how you approach things, when to push forward, when to hold back, and when to just observe.

Over time, you stop reacting to every up and down and start handling things with balance.