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DIVISIONAL CHARTS

The divisional charts are useful in analyzing the strengths of planets and
bhavas. Delineation of horoscope ignoring divisional charts may lead to
grave mistakes in interpretation and analysis. The divisional charts
have been categorized as follows:

Shadvargas: D-1, D-2, D-3, D-9, D-12 & D-30.

Saptavargas: D-1, D-2, D-3, D-7, D-9, D-12 & D-30.
Dashvargas: D-1, D-2, D-3, D-7, D-9 D-10, D-12, D-16, D-30 & D-60.
Shodasavargas: D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4, D-7, D-9, D-10, D-12, D-16, D-
20, D-24, D-27, D-30, D-40, D-45 & D-60.

These 16 Vargas have been enumerated by Parashara.

The four Vargas namely
Panchamsha (D-5),
Shashtamsha (D-6),
Ashtamsha (D-8) and
Ekadashamsha (D-11)
have also been mentioned in Jaimini and Tajika systems.

Basic Chart (D-1) (Rasi Chart)

The basic birth chart of a native which is also called the Rashi chart is
the 1st divisional chart termed as D-1. This chart is seen to ascertain
everything about the body, constitution and health of native. This is the
foremost chart for predicting future and is complete in itself. All other
divisional charts only supplement and can never supplant the birth
chart. The detailed method of its casting has been dealt with.

Hora (D-2)

This chart is studied for wealth and prosperity of the native. Each sign of
30o is divided into two parts called horas of 15º each. The Sun and the
Moon are allotted the lordship of these two divisions or horas. In odd
signs the Sun rules the 1st half and Moon rules the 2nd half.In even
signs Moon rules the 1st half and the Sun rules the 2nd half.

In other words, planets/lagna posited in the odd signs in the 1st hora
i.e. 0º-15º are allotted to Leo and those in the 2nd hora i.e. 15º-30º are
allotted Cancer. Similarly planets/lagna in even signs in 1st hora i.e. 0º-
15º are allotted to Cancer and those in 2nd hora i.e. 15º-30º are
allotted to Leo.
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Maharishi Parashara in his Brihat Parashar Hora Shastra reveals some

techniques of analyzing the hora chart. It says that Jupiter, Sun and
Mars are good in Sun’s hora whereas Moon, Venus and Saturn are good
in Moon’s hora. Mercury is good in both horas. In an odd sign Sun’s hora
is powerful whereas in an even sign Moons hora is powerful. There is
another viewpoint too. Benefic planets are considered good in even signs
and in the hora of the Moon, where as malefics give good results in odd
signs and in the hora of Sun.

II method :

If a planet/lagna is in 1st hora in D1, it will be in the same sign in D2. If

a planet is in 2nd hora in D1, it will be in the 11th sign in D2, from its
place in D1. In this method all the planets will be distributed in signs and
hence the chart can be analyzed as if it is a Rasi chart. The position of
2nd lord, 11th lord of D1 and Jupiter are seen in D2.

Dreshkon (D-3) or Drekkana

This chart is seen for brothers and sisters (co-borns) of the native and
everything concerning co-borns. It is also seen for happiness or
otherwise which native may derive through co-borns and family ties. It
indicates the birth (and death) of brothers and sisters. This chart also
indicates the nature of death of the native depending upon the nature of
22nd dreshkon. This divisional chart is very much useful in Medical
astrology.

Each sign of 30º is divided into three parts of 10º each.

Planets/lagna posited in 1st dreshkon falls in the sign itself in D3. The
2nd dreshkon falls in 5th from the sign and the 3rd dreshkon fall in the
9th from the sigh under consideration where the planet is posited. In
analyzing this chart one must see the strength and position of 3rd lord
of D-1 and Mars the karaka for 3rd house, together with 3rd house from
Mars in D3.

Chaturthamsha (D-4)

This divisional chart is also known as Turyamsa or Padmamsa. It is seen

for fate, destiny or bhagya which is the real prosperity. This chart
therefore combines the role of fate in achieving financial stability,
moveable and immovable assets and liabilities.

Each sign of 30º is divided into 4 parts of 7º30΄ each. Planets/Lagna

posited in the first division or Chaturthamsha falls in that sign itself.
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Planets posited in 2nd division fall in 4th from the sign. Planets poised in
the 3rd division fall in 7th from the sign and planets posited in 4th
division fall in 10th house from the sign where the planet is posited.

4th house inter alia signifies and conveyances the karaka being Mars
and Venus respectively. In analyzing this chart see the Lagna, Lagna
lord, 4th lord (in D1) and karakas Mars and Venus together with 4th
house from Mars and Venus respectively in D4. The possibility of
possessing immovable property, vehicles and also the happiness,
troubles or litigations connected with these significations can be seen
from this divisional chart. Broadly this is the method of analyzing the
Vargas taking into account the respective karakas of the house in
question. This method may be employed in studying remaining divisional
charts as well.

Saptamsha (D-7)

This chart is seen for children and grandchildren, their possibility, well-
being etc. Each sign of 30º is divided into 7 parts of 4º17΄8.57˝ each.
In odd signs counting stars from itself whereas in even signs counting
starts from 7th from the sign where planet or lagna falls.
It is also believed that with regard to progeny better results are obtained
from female charts than from male charts.
The 5th lord of D1, Jupiter, Beeja Sphuta & Kshetra Sphuta are to be
verified mainly in D3.

Navamsha (D-9)

It is the most important divisional chart and rightly considered to be the

supplementary birth chart. Normally predictions are not ventured
without Navamsha chart. It reveals inter alia the strength or weakness
of the planet and the periods of stresses or strains in life. This chart is
basically seen for married life, partner, temperament, disposition,
character of the spouse, happiness and miseries in married life etc.

In this chart each sign of 30º is divided into 9 parts of 3º20΄ each.
There are 27 nakshatras each having 4 parts or padas. Dividing 360º
with 108 we get each nakshatra pada to have a longitude of 3º20΄ each
which coincides with each navamsha division of 3º20΄. This explains the
importance of navamsha and its justified use as a supplementary birth
chart. There are various methods of constructing a navamsha chart
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Method No 1:
For a planet/lagna posited in a fiery sign counting starts from Aries,
In earthy sign counting starts from Capricorn,
In airy sign counting starts from Libra and
In watery sign counting starts from Cancer.

Method No 2:
For a planet/lagna posited in a movable sign counting starts from the
sign itself , in fixed sign counting starts from 9th and in dual sign starts
counting starts from 5th from where the planet in posited.

Method No 3:
This is a mathematical method of calculating the navamsha chart.
Multiply completed signs by 9 and add running Navamsha division to it.
Divide the resultant figure by twelve. The reminder gives the sign where
the planet will be posited in the navamsha chart. Assume Moon in
Cancer in the birth chart at 22º12΄ in the 7th navamsha division. The
completed signs are three and moon is in 4th sign. Multiply 3 by 9 giving
27 add 7 (the running navamsha division) to it giving 34. Divide this by
12 giving 10 as the reminder. Moon will be place in Capricorn (the 10th
sign of the zodiac) in Navamsha.

Planets in the first Navamsha division in moveable sign, 5th division in

fixed sign and 9th division in dual signs are Vargottama which means
occupying the same sign in the birth chart as well as Navamsha chart.

Dashamsha (D-10) :

This chart is important in achieving in judging the professional

achievements, career, trends of destiny, honour and success in life.
Results of one’s personal efforts in the form of promotions or demotions
in profession or career, periods of professional stress, change of job etc
are all seen from this chart. In the present age of cut throat competition
through predictions this chart assumes greater significance in counseling
through predictions. It indicates those areas where good fortune resides
and where energies may be channelised for optimum results. D-10 chart
also indicates the income earned due to native’s own efforts.

Each sign of 30º is divided into 10 divisions each of 3º each.

1. In odd signs counting starts from the sign itself where the
planet/lagna is posited.
2. In even signs however counting starts from 9th house from the sign
under consideration, where planet is posited in the birth chart.
3. Dwadashamsha (D-12)
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This divisional chart is seen for matters relating to parents. To

differentiate between mother and father, respective karakas may be
considered in the chart. This chart is also said to be useful in dealing
with higher consciousness and provides a link between the past and the
future lives.

Each sign of 30º is divided into 12 parts of 2º30΄ each. The counting is
cyclic and starts from the sign itself where planet or lagna is posited. A
planet posited in Aries is 12º34΄ in the 6th dwadashamsha division will
fall in Virgo as counting starts from the sign itself, in this case from
Aries. The 6th from Aries is Virgo and the planet will be placed in Virgo
in dwadashamsha chart.

Shodashamsha (D-16)

This chart is also known as Kalamsha. It deals with conveyances and

general happiness. This chart can also be used in seeing matters relating
to vehicles and also death due to vehicular accidents.

Each sign of 30º is divided into 16 parts of 1º52΄30˝ each. As per

Maharishi Parashara in his Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, in movable
signs counting starts from Aries, in fixed sign from Leo and in dual sign
from Sagittarius.

Vimshamsha (D-20)

This chart is seen for worship or Upasana and for the blessings the
native may derive from the worship. This chart also reveals about
meditation, spiritual inclination and religious activities.

Each sign of 30º is divided into 20 parts of 1º30΄ each.

For a planet posited in a movable sign counting starts from Aries, in
fixed sign from Sagittarius and in dual sign from Leo.

Chaturvimshamsha (D-24)

This chart is also known as Siddhamsha and is also seen for education,
learning and academics achievements etc.

Each sign of 30º is divided into 24 parts of 1º15΄ each.

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In odd signs counting starts from Leo and in even signs counting starts
from Cancer and move in the same order even after completing the first
cycle of zodiac.

Saptavimsamsa – (D-27)

This chart is also known as Bhamsa or Nakshatramsa. General strengths

and weaknesses, physical strength, stamina & weakness can be seen
from this chart.
Each sign of 30º is divided into 27 parts of 1º06΄40” each.
For planets/lagna posited in fiery signs counting starts Aries,
For planets/lagna in Earthy signs count starts from Cancer
For planets/lagna in Airy signs count starts from Libra
For planets/lagna in Watery signs count starts from Capricorn.
The counting is cyclic and continuous.

Trimsamsa –(D30)

This chart is seen for miseries, happiness, aristas and general

inauspiciousness. The character, conduct and chastity are also seen from
this chart. Hence this chart was given importance for Female
horoscopes.

Each sign of 30º is divided into 30 parts of 1º each. Each part is called
one Trimsamsa.

In odd signs Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Mercury and Venus rule 5,5,8,7,5
degrees each successively. In even signs reverse of the above holds
good.

A planet posited in the odd sign in D1, will continue to be placed in the
odd sign of Trimsamsa ruled by the planet. Similarly planet in the even
sign will continue to be placed in even sign Trimsamsa of the ruling
planet in D-30 chart.

Khavedamsa –(D-40)

This chart is seen for studying the auspicious and inauspicious effects in
the horoscope.

Each sign of 30º is divided into 40 parts of 0º45΄ each.

For odd signs counting starts from Aries and for even signs counting
starts from Libra
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Akshavedamsa –(D-45)

This chart is seen for general auspicious and inauspicious effects,

character and conduct of the native.
Each sign of 30 degrees is divided into 45 parts of 0 degrees 40’ each.
For movable signs counting starts from Aries for fixed signs counting
starts from Leo and for dual signs counting starts from Sagittarius.

Shashtiayamsa: (D 60)

This chart is seen for general auspicious and inauspicious indication.

This chart is very much useful in analyzing the horoscopes of twins and
in Muhurtha.

Each sign of 30 degrees is divided into 60 parts of 0 degrees 30’ Minutes

each.
1. Ignore the sign position of planet.
2. Multiply the degrees of the planet by 2.
3. Ignore the minutes.
4. Divide the completed degrees by 12.
5. Add 1 to the reminder the resultant figure counted from the sign
where the planet is posited in D1 will be the sign in D 60.

Eg:- suppose Jupiter is in Gemini at 13 deg. 23’

Multiply by 2 we get 26deg. 46’
Ignore the minutes and divide the deg. By 12.
the reminder will be 2. add 1 to the reminder we get 3. counting 3
from Gemini we get Leo. So, Jupiter will be in Leo in D 60.

Maharshi Parasara has given the names of Shastiyamsas which have to

be read in direct order in case of odd signs and in reverse order in case
of even signs. Planets in benefit shastiyamsa produce benefic results
and malefic shashtiyamsa produce malefic results.
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Sh. Sh. No. Sh. Sh. No.

Name of Name of
No.odd even No.odd even
Shastiyamsa Shastiymasa
sign signs sign signs
1 Ghora 60 31 Mrutyu 30
2 Rakshasa 59 32 Kala 29
3 Deva 58 33 Davagni 28
4 Kubera 57 34 Ghora 27
5 Yaksha 56 35 Adhama 26
6 Kinnera 55 36 Kantaka 25
7 Bhrasta 54 37 Sudha 24
8 Kulaghna 53 38 Amrutha 23
9 Garala 52 39 Poornachandra 22
10 Agni 51 40 Vishadaghdha 21
11 Maya 50 41 Kulanasha 20
12 Pureesha 49 42 Mukhya 19
13 Apaampati 48 43 Vamshaksheya 18
14 Indramartwa 47 44 Vutpata 17
15 Kala 46 45 Kalarupa 16
16 Ahi 45 46 Soumya 15
17 Amrutha 44 47 Mrudu 14
18 Chandra 43 48 Suseethala 13
19 Mrudu 42 49 Damshtra Karala 12
20 Komala 41 50 Indumukha 11
21 Heramba 40 51 Praveena 10
22 Vishnu 39 52 Kalagni 9
23 Mahesswara 38 53 Dandayudha 8
24 Digambara 37 54 Nirmala 7
25 Deva 36 55 Subha / Soumya 6
26 Arudra 35 56 Ashubha / Krura 5
27 Kalinasha 34 57 Atisheetala 4
28 Kshitisa 33 58 Sudha payodheesha 3
29 Kamalakara 32 59 Bramanadasha 2
30 Mandatmaja 31 60 Indurekha 1