Divisional Charts and Their Application

Sanjay Rath, June 3, 2004 Singapore SJC Conference 1
Divisional Charts and their application

This is for preliminary reading. Application of Divisional
charts and their detailed use will be shown at the
conference.
Karma & Free will
After death a person carries with him the dharma (and the Karma),
which can be divided into two broad parts called Sanchita Karma and
Prarabdha Karma. Sanchita Karma is finished in various types of hells and
suffering in the life after death whereas Prarabdha Karma has to be carried
into another body and can be burnt only through experience. So, only the
most elevated souls who have complete control over their Indriya's (sense's)
are not affected by these experiences in this life. All others are.
Based on the Prarabdha Karma, Krishna decides the circumstances of
birth, experiences and length of life that a person has to undergo to complete
this Prarabdha. Sometimes one life is not enough and many births maybe
necessary. The conception chart is used to determine the past karma. In fact
the Dwadasamsa (D-12 Chart) of the Nisheka (Conception) tells us many
details. This is not a practical proposition, but not an impossibility given the
direction of development of the biological sciences. The Janma Kundali (Birth
Chart) is the perfect map of the Prarabdha Karma and the Shastyamsa (D-60
Chart) is the most vital in the Shodasavarga scheme of Parasara. The D-60
gets the highest weightage in the Vimsopaka Bala scheme and hence
establishes its priority over others. This chart also tells us about the Prarabdha
Karma in addition to the Navamsa, Rasi and other charts in their relative
importance (weights assigned by Parasara in Vimsopaka scheme).
Given this paradigm of the theory of Karma and rebirth, we hardly
have any space to maneuver and it seems that the journey through this life is
an inevitable jail term that we must bear. This is true. Now the hard question
is what is the role of Jyotish and in what way is the Jyotish going to help in
altering the inalterable or changing that which cannot be changed as the term
is fixed and so is the sentence inevitable. In reply some astrologers offer
platitudes like making the suffering easier by knowing that this was an
eventuality and that this is only a natural reaction to what we had done, but
then this is a nice logical analysis and is not really supported by the
traditional texts or literature. Harihara the author of Prasna Marga
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answered
this question in detail. After reading that, all doubts will disappear and you
will realize the great job that Dr Raman has done.
Like every other birth, the Atma rides (Arudha) this Mana (Mind-
Moon), which controls this Sareera (Body). The Atma remembers all its past
incarnations but the Mana, being new and aware of this incarnation alone
cannot understand the reason behind the various forms of suffering that it
sees and experiences. It expresses anger when a feeling that injustice has been
done (based on its awareness and concept of justice) this is Mars and later this
passion results in sorrow as the Atma does not cooperate with the Mana
being aware that the Prarabdha Karma is being burnt through this anubhava
(experience). It is here that Jupiter intervenes. If Jupiter is strong in
Simhalokamsa or is strengthened by adoration of one's DIKSHA GURU (be
careful here - not Siksha Guru's like K N Rao or myself and Achyutananda
Dasa has warned us to be very careful with the advent and advancement of
Kali Yuga w.r.t guru's), then one is directed in the path of self correction
through recitation of prayers for forgiveness and protection from evil
experiences that are destined to come.
This is the point made by Harihara when he was explaining the value
of Prasna. Prasna tells us whether the native has done better or worse Karma
from his birth till the time of Prasna. By implication, Karma done in this life is
immediately recorded by Chitra Gupta (sitting on the star Chitra -linked to
Chitra Paksha Ayanamsa maybe). [Some astrologers advise the worship of
Chitragupta the assistants of Yama on Chaitra (derived from Chitra)
Poornima so that they may skip some records of your bad Karma!!!]. These
immediate recording results in an alteration or influence to the birth/natal
chart and have a profound influence on the immediate and long-term future.
1. If the Natal Chart planetary positions are better than the Prasna chart, then the person has
fallen further in this life i.e. accumulated more bad karma.
2. If the Natal chart planetary indications are worse than the Prasna chart then infer that he
has done better Karma in this life, and to that extent shall have a better future.
3. If the indications of the Natal and Prasna chart are the same, then he is merely sailing
through this life experiencing the past Karma.
4. That the effect of this Karma can alter the indications of the Janma Kundali including
longevity.
It is evident from the above clear statements that the Karma we do in
this life is immediately recorded from the moment the Karma is performed

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translation Dr B V Raman
and has an immediate impact on the future whether immediate or distant or
subsequent births. It is here that another question crops up. This is the
question of FREE WILL. Now, what is free will? It means the power to
determine the action that one shall take as a consequence to or for the purpose
of some event or goal. It is a goal directed action and not an involuntary
action. This is where the question of Upachaya comes up and the houses
3,6,10 & 11 deal with the actions that one can or will take given the various
inputs from the environment (33% is bounded rationality like the Simonian
model of decision making). Thus, in the first place, this action itself is
bounded by various inputs and this is called bounded rationality depending
on four factors that are like four boundaries of a plot - Information
(Knowledge) called BUDDHI [Dharma-Ayana], Resources that are focused on
VRIDDHI or increase of wealth [Artha-Ayana], Abilities that fulfill desires
based on (the purity of) the purpose SUDDHI [Kaama -Ayana] and finally
Time that is the final giver of emancipation and end of all Karma whether
Sanchita or Prarabdha called SIDDHI [Moksha-Ayana]. Here comes the
greatest teaching of the Gita "KARMA IS YOUR BIRTH RIGHT BUT YOU
HAVE NO RIGHT (ADHIKARA) ON THE FRUITS". This adhikara or right
to freedom of Action is the only birth right given by God.
Hence Harihara (Prasna Marga) prays -
madhyavydhipa dugdhasindhukanydhvam dhiya
dhyymi sdhvaha buddhe suddhyai vddhyai ca siddhye
Once again we come to the definition of the self (SWA) and find that
the Atma is merely an observer and hence these houses or UPACHAYA for
reckoning the right to action or exercise of free-will is not at the level of the
Atma and is merely a process of action and reaction of the Mana and Sareera
in this manifested Universe. Thus, this is only to be seen from the Lagna and
especially, the Moon, especially the tenth house from the Moon. Kalyan
Verma (Saravali) has given a very detailed explanation on the placement of
individual planets or groups of them in the tenth from the Moon. Why is so
much importance being given to the Moon for this free-will? It is the mind
where the seed of all action is generated and hence Moon the Mana-karaka is
the playground for this Maya to act on. This is what the Bhagavat Gita teaches
"Give the reigns of the horses (of your mind) to Krishna and see how He shall
steer you through the battlefield of life (Life in the Kali Yuga is viewed as a
battle field)". The Rig Veda is very clear about the generation of this seed of
all action in the mind in Vishwamitra's prayer to Brihaspati:
zuicmkERb&RhSpitmXvre;u nmSyt, AnaMyaej Aacke.
ucimarkairbhaspatimadhvareu namasyata| anmyoja cake||
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.
May Brihaspati (the Deva Guru -note my earlier explanation to the importance of
the Diksha Guru and Jupiter) the granter of success (to all our actions - the term
adhvareshu refers to the inviolable principle or the TRUTH that must prevail like
OM TAT SAT) give us good thoughts (that lead to such actions that are inviolable -
the inviolable principle also refers to holding back such thoughts that lead to such
Karma that would violate the principles of Dharma).
It is evident that this concept of free will is limited to the Mana and
that too the Upachaya's i.e. those thoughts that are action related. Having
accepted the limited free will concept, we now come to the method of Vedic
remedial measures called Mantra i.e. Mana + Trai or protection of the Mana
from (a) generating such seeds of evil thought that result in evil Karma, as
well as (b) protecting against the provocation from the experiences of Past
karma that can bring anger, sorrow and passion (Rajas) and ignorance (Tamas)
to dominate the Mana and raise the level of the Mana to that of the Atma (self
realisation).
Vivaha (i.e. Marriage and its specific form) maybe destined in the form
of an ANUBHAVA and to say that two people were married for so many
births or shall continue together for so many births is fine if you are a priest
solemnizing the marriage but not as a Jyotish. How the Mana will react to the
various experiences that it is subject to and is so confused about (not having
the knowledge of Prarabdha) is what a Jyotish should be looking for. This is
where he can guide if he is aware of the pitfalls and troubles that can result
from a mismatch like Kuja Dosha.
Importance of Divisions
Vedic Astrology is known for its wide scope encompassing a multitude
of systems each comprising of intricately worked paradigms that are
synchronized with clockwork perfection.
Bhavana-dipaih samastam Jatakavihitam vichintayenmatiman
Ebivina na sakyam padamapi guntam mahashastre [Saravali 3.12].
Kalyan Verma opines that Vargas (divisions and divisional charts) are
the lamps that provide enlightenment about the Bhavas (houses) and without
these (brilliant Jyotish tools) it would be impossible to venture a step into this
great subject (of Vedic astrology). It is evident that the divisional charts hold
the key to predictions and understanding the horoscopes.

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Rig Veda 3.62.5
The birth of twins provides the greatest challenge to all astrologers.
The general concept that the Rasi chart is the be all and end all of Jyotish takes
a beating as the Birth Chart and sometimes even the Navamsa charts of twins
are invariably the same, yet their fortunes, looks etc are totally different. It
becomes amply clear that there is yet another chart that is far more important
than the Rasi & Navamsa Charts. This is the Shastyamsa Chart (D-60) as
Parasara gives the highest weightage to this chart under the Vimsopaka Bala
scheme (20-Point strength based on divisional dignities). We must respect the
teachings of the Maharishi's for this knowledge to unfold and attempt to look
beyond what our mind believes to be the final truth.
Every facet of life finds place in one of the twelve signs of the zodiac
and the twelve houses of the horoscope. This results in the clubbing of many
aspects in a particular house or sign thereby making the interpretation very
subjective. Assigning natural lordships to planets over individual matters
(Naisargika Karakatwa) supports this. For example, the fourth house rules over
properties, mother, home, happiness, vehicles, formal education etc. While
the examination of the Bhava may not be able to give a clear-cut picture and
additional examination of the natural significator like Moon for mother,
Venus for vehicles, Mars for properties, Ketu for home etc. will make the
reading easier, but definitely not affirmative. This is where intuition steps in
and the gifted astrologer is bailed out. If the invaluable tool of divisional chart
were added, the reading would not only be accurate, but quite detailed. In
fact, the intuitive element can never be fully divorced from Vedic Astrology.
But then such brilliant tools like the Vargas work like a microscope showing
the astrologer various hidden facets of the chart as well as many facts and
details that would otherwise be invisible in the Rasi Chart.
Divisions of a sign
Division refers to an orderly division of the 30 degrees of a sign into
parts called Amsa. The charts constructed on the basis of the ownership of
these divisions
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are called Divisional Charts or simply D-Charts. The sign is
divided into N number of parts where N refers to the Varga number. Each
part is called an Amsa and maps into a specific sign of the D-N Chart. If any
planet or Lagna is placed within an Amsa, then it is also in the mapped sign
of the D-Chart.
To understand this, let us consider the chart of a person born on the 7
th

of August 1963. Some of the planetary positions are Lagna 14
0
Pisces, Jupiter
26
0
07 Pisces, Moon 19
0
57 Aquarius and Saturn 26
0
50 Capricorn. The Rasi
(D-1 Chart) will have Jupiter and Ascendant in the first house in Pisces, Moon
in the 12
th
house in Aquarius and Saturn in the 11
th
house in Capricorn. Let us
attempt to determine the Drekkana divisions and D-3 chart. Here N = 3 and
each sign of 30
0
longitude is divided into three parts of 10
0
each. Each of these
divisions is called an Amsa and more specifically a Drekkana or Trine
division. The three Drekkana of all signs would be in the longitude range (1)
0-10
0
, (2) 10
0
-20
0
and (3) 20
0
-30
0
. The first Drekkana of a sign is mapped to
itself, the second is mapped to the sign in the fifth from it and the third is
mapped to the sign in the ninth from it.
Figure 1: D-Chart construction

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The ownership of individual divisions & signs by planets has been mentioned in traditional literature:
||-||=i||-:i|n|=|=|-|:|=-||| -|||i:||-||-|i+| =-|| -:|=|-||-|i+ - ||| Trans: Mars, Venus, Merc,
Moon, Sun, Merc, Ven, Mars, Jup, Saturn, Saturn & Jupiter are the lords of the 12 Rasis reckoned from Aries. These planets (in the said order
also) lord the Amsas (Divisions). Vyankatesh Sharma - Sarvartha Chintamani (Sloka 1.06)
=|||||-:i|i|i||-i|-=i|||-|-:|i-||||||r+| -||||||-||-||-||--|==||| Kalyan Verma (Saravali Sloka 3.11)

Thus, Lagna at 14
0
Pisces is in second Drekkana and is mapped into Cancer
the fifth house from Pisces. Jupiter at 26
0
is in the third Drekkana of Pisces
and this is Scorpio in the D-3 Chart. Moon is in the second Drekkana of
Aquarius and is placed in Gemini in D-3 Chart. Saturn at 27
0
is in the third
Drekkana of Capricorn and is mapped to the ninth house from Capricorn (i.e.
Virgo) where it is placed in the D-3 Chart.
Nomenclature
The divisions of the zodiac and the divisional charts constructed on the
basis of ownership of these divisions are named on various criteria. These
include:
1. The division number: This is the numer by which the sign is divided into parts. For
example Saptamsa composed from Sapta meaning seven and amsa meaning portion.
Thus, this is the one-seventh division of a sign.
2. Other reference numbers: For example, it is well known that there are 27 Nakshatra.
Hence the name Nakshetramsa coined from Nakshatra and Amsa (portion) refers to
the one - twenty seventh (
1
/
27
) division or the divisional chart prepared from this
division occupied by the Lagna and nine planets.
3. Usage and focus: Every divisional chart (or division) has a specific use and a clearly
defined focus on a specific area of activity. For example, Siddhamsa is coined from
Siddha referring to that body of knowledge which a person learns and achieves
perfection in and Amsa means portion. So, Siddhamsa refers to the
division/divisional chart where we study the learning process. This is the 24
th

division (D-24 Chart). This is also called the Bhamsa from the word Bha (as in Bha-
chakra which is the primary representation of the zodiac as composed of 27
Nakshatra.
4. Multiple names: Divisions (D-charts) can have multiple names from either of the
three aforementioned methods. For example the 16
th
division is called Shodasamsa
[Shodas (sixteen) Amsa (portion)]. This is also called Kalamsa based on the 16 Kalas
in a 24-hour day.
5. Raos Method: The nomenclature introduced by Dr.K.N.Rao refers to each divisional
chart directly by its division number. For example, the Siddhamsa is simply called
the D-24 Chart or just D-24 when the division in the Rasi chart is being referred to.
Table 1: Nomenclature
Division Primary Name Other names
D-1 Chart Rasi Bhagana, Bha chakra
D-2 Chart Hora
D-3 Chart Drekkana
D-4 Chart Chaturthamsa Tureeyamsa
D-5 Chart Panchamamsa
D-6 Chart Shastamsa Kauluka
D-7 Chart Saptamsa
D-8 Chart Astamsa
D-9 Chart Navamsa Dharmamsa
D-10 Chart Dasamsa Swargamsa
D-11 Chart Rudramsa Labhamsa
D-12 Chart Dwadasamsa Suryamsa
D-13 to D-15 Charts Not used in Vedic Astrology
D-16 Chart Shodasamsa Kalamsa
D-20 Chart Vimsamsa
D-24 Chart Siddhamsa Chaturvimsamsa
D-27 Chart Nakshatramsa Bhamsa, Saptavimsamsa
D-30 Chart Trimsamsa
D-40 Chart Khavedamsa Swavedamsa
D-45 Chart Akshavedamsa
D-60 Chart Shastyamsa
Some higher Divisional charts
D-72 Chart Asta-Navamsa
D-81 Chart Nav-Navamsa
D-108 Chart Astottaramsa Nav-Dwadasamsa, Dwadas-Navamsa, (are the two
methods of chart construction),
D-144 Chart Dwadas-Dwadasamsa
D-150 Chart Nadiamsa Chandra-Kala Amsa
D-300 Chart Ardha-Nadiamsa
1. Other systems: There are other totally different Varga Charts based on other criteria.
Example - Astakavarga: The Varga charts constructed on the basis of the contribution
of Rekha
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and Bindu
5
by the eight factors (Lagna and seven planets from Sun to
Saturn).

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Rekha lit. vertical line
5
Bindu lit. Dots. Thus, Rekha and Bindu refer to marks and dots contributed by the individual planets (and Lagna).
Technical terms
Like every other system, there are various technical terms used in the
examination of Divisional charts. Getting accustomed to the verbiage helps in
understanding and using the system.
1) Varga: Division or Divisional Chart in general usage.
1. Amsa means portion and generally refers to the division of a sign. It also refers to
individual D-charts when used in conjunction with the reference to the division.
Example: Navamsa Nav (Nine) + Amsa (division) refers to the one-ninth portion of
a sign and the D-9 Chart specifically.
2. Yoga means union and refers to the association of two bodies, whether mobile
planets/Lagna or static signs in any of the four methods of Sambandha
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. Any planet
that brings about an association between the Lagna, Hora Lagna and Ghatika Lagna
by ownership, placement or aspect is termed a Yogada.
3. Subhapati: Subha means benefic and specifically refers to the Moon, as it is the
sustainer of this life. Subhapati is the dispositor of the Moon and its dignity in the
various divisional charts is examined to determine the health and longevity of the
native. If the Subhapati aspects or conjoins the Lagna or Atmakaraka, it is elevated to
the position of a Kevala. In addition if it associates with the Hora Lagna (HL) or
Ghatika Lagna (GL) it is further elevated to a Kevala Yogada and if both HL and GL
are also associated with the Kevala, then it is a Kevala Mahayogada.
4. Karya Rasi is the house, which is the center of focus of the activity related to a
Divisional chart. A D-chart may have many important houses like a Dasamsa where
the sixth house is examined for service related matters or the seventh house is
examined for business, but the focus is the tenth house and for the Dasamsa, the
tenth house is the Karya Rasi. The Lord of the Karya Rasi in the Rasi Chart should be
well placed in the concerned divisional chart for the activity (Karya) to prosper.
5. Karyesh is the significator of the Karya (activity) and will vary from one chart to
another depending on the activity involved. For example, in the Dasamsa
(profession) a person can have many Karyesh depending on the activities he is
involved in. As an example let us consider President Bill Clinton. He is a politician
and also a lawyer. The Karyesh for politics is the Sun (note - Moon is for
Bureaucracy) and that for a legal profession is Jupiter. Depending on the placement
and strength of these planets in the Dasamsa, the rise or fall or changes in career can
be studied and predicted. The concept of Argala is vital to determine as to which of
these Karyesh shall bloom or perish at any point of time as the dasas change.
6. Karaka means significator and are classified into the three categories of Naisargika,
Chara and Sthira karaka. Details about Karaka and other basic principles like Rasi &
Graha drishti, Argala etc, can be learnt from any standard book.
Harmonics
Since the twelve sign division is the primary division, it follows that all
sub-division of the sign will fall in a sequence that repeats after every twelve

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Two planets can associate by (a) conjunction (b) mutual aspect (c) exchange of signs or constellations, or (d) aspect/placement in
each others signs.
divisions. Thus, for example, the D-16 Chart (Shodasamsa or Kalamsa) will be
the first harmonic (or second cycle) of the D-4 Chart (Chaturthamsa). This can
be expressed mathematically as 16 = (12 x 1)+ (4); where 1 represents the first
harmonic. Similarly, the D-40 (Khavedamsa) Chart is the third harmonic (or 4
th

cycle) of the D-4 Chart as 40 = (12 x 3) + (4).
Table 2: Divisional Charts Cycle
Level of Consciousness Cycle/ Harmonic Divisional Charts range
Physical Primary (D-1 to D-12)
Conscious Secondary/ First harmonic (D-13 to D-24)
Sub-Conscious Tertiary/ Second harmonic (D-25 to D-36)
Super- Conscious Quaternary/ Third harmonic (D-37 to D-48)
Supra- Conscious Pentenary/ Fourth harmonic (D-49 to D-60)
The first cycle of divisional charts from Rasi chart (D-1) to
Dwadasamsa (D-12) rules over the physical plane and covers such matters as
physical body (D-1), material wealth (D-2), brothers & sisters (D-3),
immovable properties (D-4), children (D-7), authority over others (D-5),
spouse (D-9), work (D-10) and parents (D-12). The second cycle or first
harmonic rules over the conscious plane. Technically it covers charts D-13 to
D-24, but Parasara has restricted the scope to the three primary areas of
mental activity namely Shodasamsa or Kalamsa (D-16) ruling over matters of
general mental happiness, luxuries, vehicles etc; Vimsamsa (D-20) wherein
spiritualism, occult studies etc are examined and Chaturvimsamsa (D-24) for
all kinds of learning (which is actually considered a heritage from the society).
The third cycle or second harmonic rules over the sub-conscious plane
covering charts D-25 to D-36. Parasara advises us to focus on two charts in
this group, namely, Nakshetramsa (D-27) for strengths & weaknesses and
Trimsamsa (D-30) for all evils. For example if the Moon is exalted and placed
in a quadrant in the D-27 Chart, we can infer that the native is mentally very
strong. A weak Mercury in this chart can show speaking disorders or a weak
speech. The fourth cycle or third harmonic rules over the super-conscious
plane covering charts D-37 to D-48. However, the good & bad accruing to the
destiny of the individual due to the Matrilineal karma (seen from
Khavedamsa D-40 Chart [as 40 = (12x3) + 4] and that from the Patrilineal
Karma (seen from the Akshavedamsa D-45 Chart [as 45 = (12x3) + 9] are
considered important in the Shodasavarga scheme of Parasara. The fifth cycle
or fourth harmonic rules the supra-conscious plane covering the charts D-49
to D-60. At this level, the heritage (equivalent of D-12) of the karma from past
births is relevant and the Shastyamsa (D-60 Chart) is vital. Parasara gives the
highest weightage to this chart in the Shodasavarga scheme. There are much
higher planes of Consciousness and some other divisional charts like the
Nava-Navamsa (D-81), Ashtorramsa or Navamsa-Dwadasamsa (D-108) and
Dwadasamsa-Dwadasamsa (D-144) are used.
Theory of Divisions
The divisions of the signs and the construction of Divisional charts
from them are based on certain principles and bear certain characteristics.
Principle of equal span
The divisions of the signs are normally equal in size except for two
very high divisions (Nadi and Ardha Nadi amsa i.e the D-150 and D-300). For
example, the Navamsa is the one-ninth division of a sign i.e.
1
/
9th
portion of
30
0
= 3
0
20. The span of every Navamsa is 3
0
20 arc. This uniformity continues
in all divisions except in the Nadiamsa, which is based on the principle of
Chandra Kala Nadi
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. However, scholars are divided in this issue and a
majority feels that the principle of equal span for all divisions is based on the
mapping of time divisions with the divisions in geocentric zodiac and this
will invariably produce uniformity in the size of the divisions. This issue has
been discussed under Nadiamsa and the principle of equal span has been
followed in all other divisions.
Regular and irregular ownership
The reckoning of the ownership of the divisions is normally regular in
that the first division of a succeeding sign is in continuity with the last
division ownership of the preceding sign. For example, the last Navamsa of
Aries is Sagittarius and Taurus succeeds Aries. The first Navamsa of Taurus is
Capricorn which is the sign following Sagittarius in the regular order of
reckoning. Thus, the Navamsa is a regular division. However, the last
Dasamsa of Aries is Capricorn and the first Dasamsa of Taurus is also
Capricorn. Thus, the ownership of the Dasamsa divisions is not regular when
proceeding from one sign to another. Hence, the Dasamsa is an irregular
division. The exceptions have been explained in each of the subsequent
chapters.
Kalyan Vermas mathematical model
Kalyan Verma has given a simple mathematical model for determining
the number of divisions advanced by any planet (or Lagna) in a sign. It maybe
noted that this model merely helps to calculate the number of divisions
advanced and the number arrived at finally is not the sign number (as has
been erroneously used by some astrologers).

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Hence the name of one of the important Nadi texts is Chandra Kala Nadi.
i-|-|-||-||:||-|i-| +i|--| ||r|- s::
Translation: Each Rasi has 1800 Kala
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[since 30
0
x 60 = 1800].
-|-||:|-|| i-|-| n|| ||r|i:||||i+-|
|:||-|+-| -|| ||:|i|-| ||s:s
To calculate the number of divisions advanced by any planet/Lagna its
longitude (irrespective of signs) is converted into minutes of arc, multiplied
by the D-Chart number and divided by 1800 (the total longitude of a sign).
The quotient is converted into the next higher integer (irrespective of whether
the remainder is more or less than half).
Illustration: Calculate the Hora (D-2), Drekkana (D-3), Navamsa (D-9) and
Dasamsa (D-10) of Jupiter placed at 26
0
07 in Pisces.
Step-1: Ignoring the sign placement in Pisces, we have the longitude as 26
0
07
= (26 x 60) + 7 = 1567
Step-2: Multiply the longitude (1567) by the D-Chart Number and divide by
1800.
Step-3: Whatever be the remainder, convert it to the next higher integer. This
gives the division it is placed in.

Longitude
X Division /1800 = Next Integer
Jupiter is in the
1567 X 2/1800 1.741 2.000 2
nd
Hora of Pisces
1567 X 3/1800 2.612 3.000 3
rd
Drekkana of Pisces
1567 X 9/1800 7.835 8.000 8
th
Navamsa of Pisces
1567 X 10/1800 8.706 9.000 9
th
Dasamsa of Pisces

Illustration: Determine the Shodasavarga of the Lagna having a longitude of
15
0
3123 in Cancer.
Step-1: Longitude = 15
0
31 23
Converted to Minutes = 931.3833
Step-2 Step-3
Long x D Varga D'-Chart
1800
Integer Lagna is in..
Hora 2 1.03487 2 2 Hora of Cancer
Drekkana 3 1.552306 2 2 Drekkana of Cancer
Turyamsa 4 2.069741 3 3 Turyamsa of Cancer

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minutes
Saptamsa 7 3.622046 4 4 Saptamsa of Cancer
Navamsa 9 4.656917 5 5 Navamsa of Cancer
Dasamsa 10 5.174352 6 6 Dasamsa of Cancer
Suryamsa 12 6.209222 7 7 Suryamsa of Cancer
Shodasamsa 16 8.278963 9 9 Shodasamsa of Cancer
Vimsamsa 20 10.3487 11 11 Vimsamsa of Cancer
Siddhamsa 24 12.41844 13 13 Siddhamsa of Cancer
Bhamsa 27 13.97075 14 14 Bhamsa of Cancer
Trimsamsa 30 15.52306 16 16 Trimsamsa of Cancer
Khavedamsa 40 20.69741 21 21 Khavedamsa of Cancer
Akshavedamsa 45 23.28458 24 24 Akshavedamsa of Cancer
Shastyamsa 60 31.04611 32 32 Shastyamsa of Cancer
Microscopic view of specific house in Rasi Chart
The Rasi chart is the body of the native and shows how he shall view
this world and shall react to the various inputs from the environment. Other
divisional charts as like a microscopic magnification of one of the aspects
dealt with one specific house (at least) in the Rasi Chart. For example, the
Dasamsa (D-10 Chart) shows the working environment of the individual and
his career. In the Rasi Chart, the same is examined from the tenth house.
Thus, the tenth house in the Rasi chart has expanded into another complete
chart making the examination of events easier. Such a simultaneous
examination of the Rasi Chart and any individual D-Chart is called the
microscopic examination and essentially reveals hidden attributes and ways
in which the native shall react to the inputs coming from the specific
environment.
Independent view
The Divisional charts are independent aspects of the environment and
hence, can be examined independent of the Rasi Chart as well. Such an
independent examination reveals details of how the matters concerned exist,
influence and change with time. It shows the changes in the environment
itself. Whether a person is on leave or holiday, his office may continue to
function and people may continue to do the things the do. Various changes
like new regulations, orders, colleagues joining and leaving continue. These
changes may affect the native directly or indirectly and the Dasamsa shall
reveal all these changes.
Independent planetary dignity
The dignity of a planet like placement in exalted, own, friendly or
debilitated sign in the D-chart has an independent say in the affairs related to
the concerned chart. Say a planet is exalted in a quadrant in the Rasi chart and
debilitated in a Dusthana
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in the Siddhamsa and say that the dasa of the said
planet were to function in childhood. Then we would one naughty child in
our hands who would have excellent health, running around all the time and
refusing to study (Siddhamsa the D-24 chart shows the education
environment and its impact).
The exception is the Navamsa
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(D-9 Chart) where the dignities of the
planets shall directly affect those in the Rasi Chart. These include:
1. Neechabhanga: A planet placed in debility (Neecha) in the Rasi chart,
if exalted in the Navamsa results in Neechabhanga or cancellation
(Bhanga) of debility. It indicates a sudden rise in fortune.
2. Ucchabhanga: A planet placed in exaltation (Uccha) in the Rasi chart,
if placed in debility in the Navamsa chart results in Ucchabhanga or
cancellation of exaltation. It indicates a sudden reversal in fortune.
3. Vargottama: A planet/Lagna placed in the same sign in the Rasi and
Navamsa is said to have the privileged status of being Vargottama
and shall generally give very beneficial results.
Divisional Schemes
Parasaras Shodasa Varga
The Shodasa Varga (or Sixteen Chart) scheme
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of Parasara employs the most
vital 16 charts. These sixteen divisional charts are -
5. Rasi (D-1: Physical body),
6. Hora (D-2: Wealth),
7. Drekkana (D-3: Co-born),
8. Chaturthamsa (D-4, fortune, properties),
9. Saptamsa (D-7: children),
10. Navamsa (D-9: Self & spouse),
11. Dasamsa (D-10: Power, Career & Profession),

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Dusthana are the evil 6,8 & 12 house.
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Navamsa is also called the Dharma-amsa. After a person dies, only Dharma follows him to the next life. It is for this reason the
Navamsa has the power to alter, upset or strengthen the Rasi chart based on the dignities and placement of planets in it. It gives the
blessings or curses we have carried forward from an unclosed Karmic account.
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There are other schemes depending on the extent and depth of study to be done on the chart. The scheme of Jaimini adds the
Shastamsa (D-6: enemies), Rudramsa (D-11) and Panchamamsa (D-5) charts to the Parasari scheme and thus, does not deviate from the
primary usage of the divisional charts. Some other later day astrologers advise the use of Dasavarga (Ten divisional charts: Jataka
Parijatha) while others recommend Shadvarga (Six divisional charts) and Saptavarga (Seven divisional chart) schemes. Some astrologers
have also differed on the methodology of construction of the divisional charts while others have differed on its usage like
recommending the Drekkana (D-3 chart) for Karmaphala (Results of deeds or profession) instead of co-born.
12. Dwadasamsa (D-12: Parents & elders),
13. Kalamsa (D-16: Vehicles, all luxuries & happiness),
14. Vimsamsa (D-20: Worship and spiritualism),
15. Siddhamsa (D-24: Education & all learning),
16. Bhamsa (D-27: strengths & weaknesses),
17. Trimsamsa (D-30: all evils),
18. Khavedamsa (D-40: Matrilineal Karma showing good /bad),
19. Akshavedamsa (D-45: Patrilineal karma showing good/bad) and
20. Shastyamsa (D-60: Own past Karma showing good/bad).
The Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra gives the names and presiding deities
of these divisions of the zodiac. According to Satyacharyas
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principle for
Vimsottari dasa, the dasa lord acts as the Sun. By extension, the antardasa
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lord
acts like the Moon and the Pratyantar dasa
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lord acts as the Lagna. The
divisional deities provide the clue to propitiation during the Vimsottari dasa
and sub-periods. For example, if during a particular antardasa the native
suffers from a setback in career, the deity of the Dasamsa (D-10 chart)
occupied by the planet governing the antardasa should be propitiated for
immediate relief.
O M T A T S A T

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Satya Jataka of Satyacharya. It provides valuable insight into interpreting the Vimsottari and other dasa as well as longevity
analysis. An important text of Vedic Astrology.
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Also called Bhukti, it is the sub-period.
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Sub-sub period.

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