PL9.0 computes all 16 main divisional charts (Shodashvarga) including Rasi, Hora, Drekkana, Navamsa, Dasamsa, and Shodasamsa. It also supports rare Vargas like Akshavedamsa (D-45) and Shashtiamsa (D-60). The user can choose from multiple ayanamsas (precession models):
Parashara’s Light has historically had a steep learning curve. Version 9.0 addresses this with:
The official support is excellent but not 24/7. Paid users get email support (response within 24-48 hours) and access to a members-only forum where Geoffrey Pearce occasionally answers questions.
One missing feature: live chat or phone support. However, the user manual (over 500 pages, PDF included) is exhaustive. parashara-s light 9.0
A professional astrologer accumulates hundreds or thousands of charts. PL9.0’s database functionality rivals that of CRM software.
You can run a batch transit or dasha analysis on an entire folder of charts. For example: “Find all charts in my ‘cancer’ folder where Mars transits the 8th house from Moon between 2025 and 2026.” The software returns a list instantly.
The software includes a library of over 1,500 interpretive paragraphs based on classical texts. These are integrated into: The official support is excellent but not 24/7
Users can edit, add, or delete interpretive text through the built-in Phalita Editor, making it possible to personalise the software to your own astrological philosophy.
| Software | Price | Learning Curve | Dashas | UI Modernity | Platform | |----------|-------|----------------|--------|--------------|----------| | Parashara’s Light 9.0 | $$$ | Steep | Excellent | Poor | Win | | Jagannatha Hora (free) | Free | Steep | Excellent | Very poor | Win/Mac (Java) | | AstroSage (online) | Freemium | Easy | Good | Good | Web | | Sirius (Vedic) | $$ | Medium | Good | Medium | Win/Mac | | Kala (Vedic) | $$$ | Steep | Excellent | Medium | Win | | Planetdance (free) | Free | Medium | Good | Medium | Win |
Bottom line: PL9.0 beats free options in documentation, support, and report generation, but Jagannatha Hora is a strong contender for computation alone. Unlike simplified transit apps
Unlike simplified transit apps, PL9.0 computes transits with relation to both the natal chart (Janma Rasi) and the natal Moon (Chandra). The software highlights:
PL9.0 is unmatched in computational accuracy. It is trusted by top Jyotishis like Hart de Fouw, Komilla Sutton, and many in the Indian astrological community. The calculations match ephemerides (e.g., Swiss Ephemeris) to high precision. Dasha calculations – especially sub-periods within sub-periods – are flawlessly implemented.
Potential issue: The default ayanamsha is Lahiri (Chitrapaksha). If you follow a different school (e.g., Raman or True Pushya), you must remember to change it globally.