Divisional Chart

Bowing at the lotus feet of The Lord of the three worlds, the omnipotent and the omnipresent
Sri Sai Nath of Shirdi. I would like to share with you (with due humility) my understanding with
regard to divisional charts.
Astrologers of maturity have quite often said that a shastri is one who can efficiently use the
shodashvarga as given by Mahirishi Parashara. It is further said that a person who uses the birth
chart and Navamsha for predictions, is an ardhshastri. Readers using only the birth chart may at
some point of time miss the finer picture.
It has been a habit among recent astrologers to completely ignore the divisional charts while
giving predictions. The following reasons can be cited for this practice:
a. The time of birth required should be correct for the effective use of such divisional charts.
(This
is
generally
difficult
to
come
by,
nowadays).
b. The calculation and interpretation of such charts require much skill and only a genuine
astrologer
can
justify
it.
c. This slows the speed of analysis and predicting as lots of data has to be filtered before an
astrologer can reach a conclusion. Normally, this does not suit stereotype predictions. Also,
those who come for consultations normally have no patience for a detailed analysis.
The secret of reading any divisional chart is to read it as an independent chart and examine the
Avashtha of the various Karakas therein. In the absence of the exact time of birth in some
exceptional cases, divisional chart can be examined from the birth lagna itself (rashi tulaya).
The applicability of the divisional charts is given below:
1.Birth
Chart:
This chart is of considerable importance since this is where the analysis of a horoscope starts.
All other divisional charts have to show effects subject to the overall promise of the birth chart.
In short all divisional charts are supplementary to the birth chart. Even analysis of the birth chart
is enough for giving predictions. However, it is always advisable to consult other divisional
charts to verify the replication of a promise.
2.Hora:
Generally seen for ascertaining the quantum of wealth and the way the person is going to make
his earning. Male planets in the Sun's Hora are seen as beneficial while female planets are
effective in the Moon's Hora. If maximum planets are in the Sun's Hora it is said that the native
earns money as a result of hard work but the quantum of wealth may be very good. If Moons
Hora predominates, the earning will be relatively easy. However, this is subject to the Dhan
yoga formed in the horoscope.
3.Dreshkona:
Generally seen for knowing the happiness and promise from siblings of the native. However, it

becomes very important for longevity analysis. As it is normally said that the lord of the 22nd
Dreshkona is not good for the general health and longevity of the native. Apart from this, the
planets falling in Sarpa Dreshkona and Phasha Dreshkona is not considered good for the native.
4.Chaturthamsha:
Generally seen for ascertaining the overall happiness of the native, mainly with regard to the
possibility of having immovable assets, particularly property. This chart can also be seen for the
possibility of foreign immigration or change of residence. Marriage of a girl child (as it
normally makes the girl change her house) can also be read from this horoscope.
5.Saptamsha:
This is to be seen for confirming conception of children and the pleasures derived from having
children. The Karaka and the avashtha of the fifth lord of the birth chart and the placement and
influences on the fifth house and the fifth lord of the said divisional chart have to be observed.
6.Navamsha:
This is the most important horoscope. This is used to see the actual strength of a planet. An
exalted planet in the birth chart (if it debilitates in the Navamsha) may not give very good
results or its effects can get diluted. However, a planet getting empowered in Navamsha by
getting vargottama or by getting exalted will give good results. Apart from this, Navamsha is a
horoscope that is used to find out about the spouse of the native. Some secrets of predictive
astrology are hidden in the use of this divisional chart. Normally, no prediction should be made
without confirming it from the Navamsha. The lord of 64th Navamsha from the Moon becomes
highly important for the calculation of Longevity and the Maraka dasa.
7.Dashamsha:
This chart is seen generally to get a clear picture of the profession of the native. The placement
and avashtha of the tenth lord of the birth chart is important here. Apart from that the rashi rising
in the 10th house of this divisional chart and the influence on the 10th house has also to be
considered, to judge the profession and any professional growth or fall of the native. Like any
other divisional chart this one has to be collaborated with the basic chart.
8.Dwadashamsha:
This chart is generally seen for understanding the benefits arising out of parents. Respective
longevity of both the parents can be understood from this chart. This chart is also said to reveal
the Purva Janma Punya of the native. Here, (as in all divisional charts) the Avashtha of the
natural Karaka has to be seen. Here, the Sun represents the father and the Moon represents the
mother. Here, the influence on the ninth and the tenth house has to be understood. The Lord of
the 88th Dwadashamsha is important in longevity analysis. This chart also is said to reveal
whether a person inherits a disease from his parents.
9.Shodhasamsa:
This is to see the promise of conveyances for the native and also accidents through
conveyances. For this the Karaka for conveyance, Venus, has to be seen. Affliction to the 4th

Lord and the 4th house has to be seen along with the affliction of Venus. This can lead to violent
accidents if otherwise also promised in the Birth Chart.
10.Vimshamsa:
This chart is seen for understanding the spiritual progress of the native. This chart is also said to
give a clue with regard to the upasana of the native and the preferred deity of the native. The
planet placed in the 5th and the 9th houses are important here. The overall exaltation or
debilitation of planets holds a clue to understanding the overall growth of the native spiritually.
11.Chaturvimshamsa:
This chart is said to give a finer picture with regard to the education of the individual. The house
to be considered is the 5th house. Further, influences on the fifth house have to be seen along
with the avashtha of the 5th Lord of the birth chart. The connection of 5th lord with the 6th, 8th
and the 12th lord is supposed to bring disturbances and educational change for the native. If
however, such planets are under benefic influence the change in education will be for the
betterment of the native. Example of this can be that a person does Engineering and then does
Management. This constitutes a change technically in astrological term but benefic association
makes the change good for the general prosperity of the native.
12.Saptavimshamsha:
This chart is seen to understand the general strengths and weaknesses of the native. It can
sometimes be used to find the stamina, endurance and physical strength of an individual.
13.Trimshamsha:
This chart is generally seen to ascertain the miseries, difficulties and diseases for a particular
native. This chart in women horoscopy is also said to show the character of the native. It is said
that in case of women if Trimshamsha of Mars is rising she is of questionable character.
However, this chart can also be read to verify the character in case of a male native.
14.Khavedamsha:
This is generally seen for studying the auspicious and inauspicious effects of horoscope on the
native. But, it has to be noted that in prediction this chart cannot be used much as even few
seconds of time difference can change the lagna. This should be used only on thoroughly
rectified horoscopes.
15.Akshvedamsha:
This is seen for ascertaining the character of the native and for general auspicious and
inauspicious effect. Here, as in above case this chart becomes too time-sensitive, making it
difficult to take it into account while giving prediction.
16.Shastiamsha:
Maharishi Parashara has given lots of importance to this chart. This should be seen for every
prediction. This chart makes the reading interesting and makes the analysis accurate. However,
again the limitation of this is that it can be used on an astrologically rectified chart.