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Tutorial on Calculating KP Charts using Various Astrological Software Programs
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The two Astrology Software Programs listed directly below need no explanation for constructing KP Charts. They are highly recommended for KP work. 
Clicking on the links of all software will redirect you to the site.

Jyotishya Deepika Ultimate
 KP Astro
The following Software has options for calculating KP Charts:

True Astrology

Goravani Jyotish
  1. Set your preferences for KP in GJ.
  2. The example below is demonstrated using a sample birth data of March 12, 1949.
  3. Click on top left tab “Preferences” and then “Ayanamsa Preference”.
  4. Set your settings to “Manual” (as opposed to “Standard”).
  5. In the KP column under “Alignment Dates”, type in 04/15/1990. (April 15 1990)
  6. Under the KP column “Precession Rates/Seconds/Year” type in 50.2388475
  7. Under “Date of Adjustment”, look at the KP Table and type in the closest alignment date according to the chart you are referencing, for example, for a birth chart of March 12, 1949, you would type in 4/15/1948. Why 1948? These Table dates are calculated for April 15 of every year, and therefore for births before April 15, use the preceding year for Ayanamsa accuracy.
  8. Then under “Deg/Min/Sec”, look at the table and type in the D-M-S for 1948, which is 23:02:42, then calculate your chart.
  9. There is another wonderful  KP option in GJ. In GJ, in the Birth Data Entry section, you have an option for selecting the Horary Number OR choosing the EXACT lagna for a chart; a feature that comes in very handy when one is trying to construct a chart from an old book, where the values simply don’t match since the inception of the computer age. So with this feature, you can see exactly what the authors are referring to…kind of important if you are seriously studying a Chart from an older book.
  10. Lastly, go to “Print” > “Print Choices” and print out “KP Complete” (under “Charts”). This is a very succinct KP printout, and very helpful. 
  • You will notice that the KP Ayanamsa for March 12, 1949 is 23:03:28. Note that for April 15, 1949, the Ayanamsa is 23:03:32. 
  • The downside to calculating KP charts with GJ is that you can’t be lazy. You must go in with every chart and enter the closest year, along with the appropriate degree, minute, and second. But this GJ option gives the most accurate KP ayanamsa, so it’s a trade off of time. If you are working on a chart in minute detail, GJ is recommended.

Shri Jyoti Star
  1. For calculating the KP ayanamsa in SJS:
  2. Click on “Global Options”.
  3. Under “Ayanamsha” select “KP VarahaMihir”
  4. Right below that, click on “Ayanamsa Edit”
  5. For Epoch box, make sure it says 1900
  6. Value at Epoch should read 22:22:16
  7. Annual Precession: type in 50.2388475
  • This Ayanamsa in SJS won’t be as exact as the individual available options for GJ, but SJS it is much more convenient when calculating multiple charts. The differences in seconds are negligible. For example, the chart above in GJ shows a KP Ayanamsa of 23:03:28, while in SJS it shows 23:03:20…no biggie unless you are doing very detailed work. 
  • Andrew Foss, creator of Shri Jyoti Star, pays meticulous attention to the details of his program. You can always count on Andrew Foss for accuracy of calculations in his SJS software programs.

Parashara's Light
  1. Go to “Options” > “Calculation Options”
  2. Click on the last one : "Krishnamurti”.
  3. Then in "Specify Offset" type -00:00:42 - Don't forget the minus sign. Step #3 is optional and used  to line up the KP Ayanamsa more exactly with the KP Ayanamsa Table given in KP & Astrology 2003: page 92-93. 
  • The Sub Lords in PL6 in some charts may be slightly different from GJ or SJS, but the up side to this program (PL6) is that if you go up to “Reports”>”Calculations” and scroll down to “KP Chart” and “KP Significators”, you have a couple of  very nice KP printouts with a variety of useful information.
  • PL6 is a visually beautiful program, with an extensive variety of features.

Solar Fire Gold    
Solar Fire Australia

  • Solar Fire 5, 6, 7 and Solar Fire Gold (perhaps Winstar and/or Kepler are also comparable) are wonderful for viewing Bi-wheels, Tri-Wheels, Quadriwheels Quinquiwheels etc., (circular charts) with Transits and/or Solar Eclipses, Progressions, etc, etc., and putting all planets in the right Placidus houses for viewing KP style, but earlier versions (SF5) have no mention of Nakshatra or Subs. The aspect printouts are a definite plus and really convenient. Solar Fire 5 and 6, 7, and Gold also address the planetary declinations and their positions, which are mentioned in a few KP books. Parallels and contra-parallels are similar to conjunctions, (although I am of the belief that those involving Saturn more strongly simulate oppositions). Solar Eclipses are easily calculated and easily viewed, separately, on a bi-wheel, etc, for research in Solar Fire. Solar Fire Gold is an excellent, and visually beautiful all around Astrology program for both beginners and Professionals; Tropical or Sidereal Charts!
  • In Solar Fire 5, 6, 7, and Solar Fire Gold, locate the top "Preferences" tab click on "Edit Settings" > "Zodiac". Under "Ayanamsa for Sidereal Charts" from the drop down menu, select "Krishnamurti". On the "houses" tab select "Placidus".
  • Also, once viewing the selected Chart in SF versions or SFG, if you click on "Pages", you can then select either "General" or "Vedic"  for additional viewing options. Solar Fire Gold is a wonderful program all the way around with amazing graphics.

Jagannatha Hora 

On the opening screen, click on the "Houses" tab at the bottom of the screen. Select "Placidus houses (KP Krishnamoorthy" and then click on "Ascendant (or other chosen reference) is the start of the first house.") For Horary Charts, click on the top tab "Miscellany" > "Prasna - 249 Model (KP)".

Haydn's Jyotish
  • Haydn’s Jyotish, and Jyotish Tools for Windows also all have options for setting your preferences to the KP ayanamsha, however, there is not an option in Jyotish Tools for Windows for setting your House system to Placidus. There is that option, however, in Haydn's Jyotish.

Astracadabra For Windows Mobile Phones
  • Neville Lang's Astracadabra for Pocket PC's or Windows Smart Phones, is a wonderful program for accessing KP on your Pocket PC or phone. After entering the preliminary KP settings, no adjustments need to be made as Astracadabra is already KP-user friendly.