Divisional Charts Usage in Vedic Jyotisha

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Chart name The formation of the Chart and its use in brief

D/1 Rashi or

Janmakundali

It comprises of 30 and is the basic horoscope and the planets

are placed in their respective signs they occupy in the zodiac.

D/2 Hora A sign is divided into 2 parts of 15 each, known as Hora. For

odd signs the first Hora belong to the Sun whereas for even

signs the first Hora belongs to the Moon and the second Hora

belongs to the Sun. This chart indicates the financial status,

personal appearance, speech, habits, etc. of the native.

D/3 Dreskhana A sign is divided into 3 parts of 10 each. The lords of the 1st,

5th and 9th are the lords of the 3 respective dreskhanas. This

chart shows happiness from siblings and their influence onthe native.

D/4 Chaturthamsa It comprises of one-fourth of a sign, i.e., 7 30` ; totally

forming 4 divisions. The first division falls in the same sign;

the second in the 4th sign; the third in the 7th sign and the

fourth in the 10th sign from it. This division shows fortune,

landed property, assets, liabilities, influence of the mother,

domestic life, mental peace, landed property and conveyance.

D/7 Saptamsha A sign of 30 degrees is divided into 7 equal part of

4 17` 8.5 each. In odd signs, the seven parts belong tothe seven signs falling in regular order from the odd

sign concerned. In even signs, the first part belongs to

the sign seventh from it, and the remaining signs follow

in regular order. D/7 chart shows dynasty, sons,

grandsons, their property and social status.

D/9 Navamsa A sign is divided into 9 equal parts of 3 20` Lordship

of parts starts from signs A J G D matching fiery,earthy, airy and watery signs. In Chapter VIII, shloka

3 Sage Parasar says: One should study the strong and

weak points of the wife, her physical and psychic

composition and characteristics in D/9 chart. Research

today shows that the Navamsa chart can be treated as

an independent chart to interpret various facets of life

as it is magnified nine times. The Prati Navamsa chart,

magnified 81 times can lead us to startling


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interpretations as per the research on MEDITATIONSUPON CERTAIN PRINCIPLES FROM BRIHAT PARASHARI -

OPERATING THROUGH NAVAMSHA: A DIVINE PLAN

by Sayanacharya, Shridhar Govind Joshi.

D/10 Dasamsa A sign is divided into 10 equal parts of 3 each. For oddsigns the lordship for various parts starts from the sign

itself and for even signs it starts from the 9 th there

from. It is an extension of the 10th House and shows

livelihood, profession, social status, position, power,

authority, name, fame, etc.

D/12 Dwadasamsa This comprises of one-twelfth of a sign, equivalent to 2

30 ` each. The first Dwadasama falls in the sign itself

and the subsequent Dwadasamsas fall in subsequent

signs in regular order. According to Sage Parasara thischart considers the natives relationship with parents

and also the influence and help from parents.

D/16 Shodashamsha The sign is divided into 16 divisions, comprising of 152 ` 30

each. In moveable signs the Shodaasamsha starts from

A in sequence and the last ends in D. In fixed signsthe Shodaasamsha starts from E in sequence and thelast ends in H. In dual signs the Shodaasamsha startsfrom I in sequence and the last ends in L.Sage Parasara states in BPHS, Ch. 8 sh. 4:Know

happiness, misery and luxury of vehicle from

Shodashamsha. Eminent astrologers consider it as

extension of 4th house domestic harmony, peace ofmind, landed property, conveyance and happiness

from mother.

D/20 Vimshamsha This is the twentieth division of a sign measuring 130 ` if the

arc. In moveable signs, it stars from A ; in fixed signs

from I and in dual signs from E.Subsequent Vimshamshas belong to the signs fallingin their sequence. Astrologers use this chart to know

whether a person is hard working or easy going. It

shows meditation, worship, dedication, devotion,

study of scriptures, japas and upasnas.


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D/24 Chaturvimshamsha

or Shidhamsa

This is the 24th part of a sign and each division measures

1 15. In odd signs the counting is from E and in evensigns the counting starts from D. Subsequent

Chaturvimshamshas follow in regular order. Thisdivisional chart shows higher education, academic

achievement, learning, knowledge and mental power.

D/27 Saptavinamsha

or Bhamsha

This is the 27th part of a sign and each division measures

16 `40 . In fiery signs the counting starts from A; inearthy signs it start from D; in airy signs it starts fromG and in watery signs it starts fromJ.

According to Sage Parashara, this chart showsstrength and weakness of the native the physical,

mental and spiritual strength of the native.

D/30 Trimshamsha Each sign is divided into 5 unequal parts. In odd signs : first

5 belong to u, the next 5 to w, the next 8 to

V, the subsequent 7 to s and the last 5 to t.

In even signs this order gets reversed where t, s, v,w and u owns 5, 7, 8, 5 and 5 degrees respectively in asign.This chart shows that one achieves his goals and happiness inlife if planets are strong and benefic. Otherwise it indicates

misfortune, adversities and evil results. Some state that it

shows the manner of death.

D/40 Khavedamsha This is one fortieth division of a sign. In odd sign the first

Khevdamsha starts from A whereas in even signsThe counting starts from G. The remaining divisionsfollow in regular order in both the cases.

This chart reveals good and bad times, auspicious and

inauspicious of a horoscope. This chart should confirm

D/45 Aksha Vedamsha Each sign is divided into 45 divisions of 0.40 of the arc.

Counting is moveable signs starts from A , in fixed signsfrom E , and in dual signs from I . The remainingdivisions follow the usual regular order.


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This chart shows general happiness and prosperity of the

native in confirmation with the indications given in the natal

or Rasi chart.

D/60 Shashtyamsha This is the sixtieth division of the chart and each division

measures 0.30 of the arc. The counting of the firstShashyamsa starts from the same sign and subsequent

divisions follow the regular order.

If the birth time is correct then this chart can assess the

overall strength and promise of the horoscope. Some learned

astrologers say that it is also useful in the case of twin births.

Some schools of thought assert that a retrograde

malefic gains power, while a retrograde benefic loses

power. There is some merit to the different opinions on

the true effects of retrograde. The Shashtyamsha lord

help make the determination of good or difficult resultsbecause the Shashtyamsha lord will either be malefic or

benefic, and this may help to settle the case

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