Divisional Charts

What Are Divisional Charts in Astrology?

In Vedic astrology, a chart is created in order to track down the position of the planets at the time of your birth. This chart reveals your past, present and future including your destiny, previous karma, personality, relationships, finances, struggles etc.

The main chart that is created is known as your Natal/Birth chart (D-1).  This is the main chart that reveals all areas of your life through different houses and placement of the planets and signs giving a wider perspective. The main chart is further divided into sub charts in order to uncover deeper secrets about specific areas of life. These sub charts including the main birth chart are called the divisional charts in astrology. Each of these charts reveal hidden layers about the area of life they are associated with. These charts uncover specific domains like your spiritual path, success, profession, marital life, children, parents and much more.

 

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Traditionally 16 primary divisional charts known as “Shodashvarga”, are used for detailed analysis in Vedic Astrology, however, advanced classical textbooks have mentioned up to 60 divisional charts that can uncover tiniest detail about a person’s life.

After the main birth chart (D-1), the D9 chart known as “Navamsa” is given the most importance In order to predict a person's future.

 

 

Calculation of Divisional Charts

In order to create the divisional charts, each sign present in the main birth chart is divided into smaller sub sections depending on the number of divisions required for the divisional chart. After that the position of planets in these subdivisions is calculated, these planets are finally placed in that particular divisional chart.

For Example, to create the D9 chart (Navamsa), each sign is divided into 9 parts of 3°20′ each and the placement of planets in these sub sections is considered for the D9 chart. Similarly, to calculate the In the D10 chart (Dasamsa), each sign will be divided into 10 parts of 3° each and planets are placed accordingly.

The final position of the planets in these specific charts show how they behave in different areas of your life.

 

Importance of Divisional Charts

• Considering the divisional charts increases precision and confirms the predictions made from the basic birth chart increasing the chances of accuracy and giving finer details through a microscopic view about specific areas of life.
• Sometimes a planet may project a strong image in the birth chart, however it may be weak or debilitated in the D9 chart confirming that the planet will not give positive results as expected from the birth chart.
• Similarly, sometimes a planet could be debilitated or really weak in the birth chart but on the other hand it is exalted or very strong in the D9 chart, it will actually end up giving unexpected positive results during its Dasha, this can only be predicted after carefully analyzing the divisional charts.
• Analyzing the divisional charts along with prevailing the shahs and transits can help the astrologers to predict the exact timing of events that will happen in the future.

 

Important Divisional Charts in Vedic Astrology

D1 – Birth/Natal/Lagna Chart

The main birth chart talks about multiple areas of life through the analysis of different houses. It shows your overall personality, thought process, strengths, weaknesses, struggles, family, career and obstacles. As mentioned earlier all other divisional charts are derived from this chart. Read More about Birth Chart

 

D2 – Hora Chart

The detail chart is created by splitting all the signs in the birth chart in half and analyzing the planetary positions. Out of the two sections that are created one is ruled by the sun and the other one is ruled by the moon. This chart reveals your Accumulated wealth, savings and prosperity. It also shows your capability to enhance and accumulate your wealth and create assets for yourself and for your family. Read More about D-2/Hora Chart

 

 

D4 – Chaturthamsa Chart

This chart is obtained by splitting the signs of your birth chart in 4 sections each. It gives you insight about the assets you will secure in life including your inheritance, real estate, vehicles, luxuries and comforts. It also reveals your emotional security and ancestral wealth. Therefore analyzing this chart is important to understand your future finances.

 

D6 – Shashtamsa Chart

This chart is obtained by splitting the signs of your birth chart in 6 sections each. It gives you insight about your physical and mental wellbeing by giving you hints about your health, illnesses and enemies. Therefore, analyzing this chart is important for early diagnosis of any suspected chronic illnesses or mental issues.

 

D7 – Saptamsa Chart

This chart is obtained by splitting the signs of your birth chart in 7 sections each. It gives you insights about your progeny by giving you readings about your children and creative talents. Therefore, analyzing this chart is important for understanding your nurturing side and reproduction.

 

D9 – Navamsa Chart (Most Important After D1)

This chart is obtained by splitting the signs of your birth chart in 9 sections each. It gives you insights about your destiny by giving you readings about your Marriage, Spouse, purpose of life and fortune. Analyzing this chart is also important for understanding the actual strength of your planets. Therefore, this chart should be read besides your D-1 Chart to make accurate predictions about all areas of life. Read More about D-9/Navamsa Chart 

 

 

D10 – Dasamsa Chart

This chart is obtained by splitting the signs of your birth chart into 10 sections each. It gives you insights about your progeny by giving you readings about your Career, public recognition and status. Therefore, analyzing this chart is important for understanding your professional achievements and success in life. Read More about D-10/Dasamsa Chart 

 

 

D30 – Trimshamsa Chart

This chart is obtained by splitting the signs of your birth chart into 30 sections each. It gives you insights about your life’s challenges by giving you readings about your Misfortunes, hidden Karmas, sufferings and evils. Therefore, analyzing this chart is important for understanding any malefic influences and mental sufferings in your life.

 

D60 – Shashtiamsha Chart

This chart is obtained by splitting the signs of your birth chart into 60 sections each. It gives you insights into your life’s challenges and blessings by giving you readings about your Past life Karma. Therefore, analyzing this chart is important for understanding any the root cause of sufferings and gains in your life. This chart should only be read if the birth time is highly accurate down to seconds.

 

Remember

• The sole reading of the divisional charts without referring to the birth chart does not make any sense and will not give accurate predictions. The divisional charts are only to support the predictions made from the birth chart and not the other way around.
• While reading the divisional charts, the exact birth time of a person must be used. Even the slightest change in time may change the position of planets in the divisional chart, thereby giving reading which would not resonate with the person's life events.
• It is advice to consult a professional astrologer in order to decode the divisional charts, since there are several rules including the fact that benefics and malefics may change their effects depending on house placement and dignity in the divisional charts. Additionally in some divisional charts Rahu and Ketu will be placed together which cannot be understood or interpreted without the help of an experienced astrologer.
• Lastly, after the analysis of the birth chart is done, the D9 chart Navamsa, plays an important role, and therefore is considered the most important divisional chart after D-1.

 

Conclusion

Divisional charts are the magnifying glass of Vedic astrology. They help the astrologers read the specifics related to every single area of life in a person's chart, provided the accurate birth details are available. While D-1 chart uncovers the overall theme of a person's life, hinting towards their struggles and upcoming games, the divisional charts gave final details about these subtle layers of specific areas of life like the strength of your marriage (D-9), The specifics of your career (D-10), your spiritual values and depth (D- 20), The life of your children (D-7) etc. Therefore, careful analysis and mastery of divisional charts is essential to decode the hidden secrets of your life.