Charts Chart Sudarshan Sarvatobhadra Chalit Shodashvarga

Shodashvarga (Divisional Charts)

Q: Which divisional chart is most important after D1?

Navamsa (D9) is universally considered most important. No prediction should be finalized without confirming in Navamsa. For career, D10 (Dasamsa) is equally important.

Q: Do I need accurate birth time for divisional charts?

Yes. Higher divisions are sensitive to birth time. The D60 ascendant changes about every 2 minutes; the exact interval varies with the place and time. Use an accurately recorded birth time for detailed readings.

Q: What is Vimshopaka Bala?

Vimshopaka Bala combines a planet's relationship with each division's lord into a weighted score out of 20. Each division has a specified weight. It summarizes strength across divisions and is considered alongside the birth chart.

Q: Should I look at all 16 charts?

Focus on D1, D9, D10, D3 as primary four. Add D2, D7, D12 for specific queries. Higher charts require very accurate birth times. Vimshopaka Bala summarizes the collective picture.

Q: What is a Vargottama planet?

A Vargottama planet occupies the same sign in both the Rasi (D1) and Navamsa (D9) charts. This doubles its strength and consistency — it delivers results matching its sign nature without contradiction. Vargottama planets are considered highly auspicious and reliable in predictions.

Explore all 16 divisional charts (D1-D60) for deeper insights into specific life areas.

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What is Shodashvarga?

Shodashvarga refers to the 16 divisional charts (Vargas) in Vedic astrology. While the Rasi chart provides the overall picture, each divisional chart zooms into a specific life domain. 'Shodash' means sixteen and 'Varga' means division.

Key charts include Navamsa (D9) for marriage, Dasamsa (D10) for career, Dwadasamsa (D12) for parents, and Trimsamsa (D30) for misfortunes. A planet's placement across divisions determines its Vimshopaka Bala (20-point strength).

How Do Divisional Charts Work?

Each chart divides the 30-degree sign into smaller segments. Navamsa divides into 9 parts of 3.33 degrees, Dasamsa into 10 parts of 3 degrees. A planet's exact degree determines its divisional chart sign placement.

Own-sign and exalted placements contribute to a planet's strength across vargas. Vimshopaka Bala is a separate weighted score based on the planet's relationship with each division's lord.

Key Divisional Charts

Navamsa (D9)

The most important divisional chart for marriage, soul purpose, and inner nature. Every astrologer checks D9 before making predictions.

Dasamsa (D10)

Career and professional chart. Planets strong in D10 indicate success in their professional domains.

Hora (D2)

The wealth chart divides each sign into the Sun's and Moon's halves. Read it by whose half each planet occupies.

Drekkana (D3)

Chart of siblings and courage, dividing each sign into three parts. Used for analyzing co-born and personal courage.

Saptamsa (D7)

Chart of children and progeny. Essential for fertility predictions and children's well-being analysis.

Vimshopaka Bala

A weighted strength score out of 20, based on a planet's relationship with the lords of the selected divisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which divisional chart is most important after D1?

Do I need accurate birth time for divisional charts?

What is Vimshopaka Bala?

Should I look at all 16 charts?

What is a Vargottama planet?

Historical Origins

The system is attributed to Sage Parashara in Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra. The mathematical elegance of increasingly fine zodiacal subdivisions represents one of the most sophisticated analytical tools in any astrological tradition worldwide.