Divisional Charts

Divisional Charts are the ninefold divisions of the twelve signs of the Zodiac.

DIVISIONAL Charts are keys to understanding horoscopes.

For detailed analyses of the Horoscope, we have to study the Divisional Charts. These are studied for two purposes. First, we study them to see the strength of the planet by observing its placement in various divisions. Secondly, DC is studied for identifying the results of a particular aspect of live by studying the corresponding divisional chart along with the concerned house in the natal chart.

The following table shows the 20 basic Divisional Charts, their nomenclature, and their purpose.

D1	Rasi	Physical Body
D2	Hora	Wealth
D3	Drekkana	Co-born
D4	Chaturthamsa	Property and Fortunes
D5	Panchamsa	Fame and Power
D6	Shashtamsa	Health
D7	Sapthamsa	Progeny
D8	Ashtamsa	Unexpected Troubles
D9	Navamsa	Spouse
D10	Dasamsa	Work, Carrier, Profession
D11	Eka Dasamsa	Death
D12	Dwadasamsa	Parents
D16	Shodasamsa	Vehicles, Luxuries, Happyness
D20	Vimsamsa	Spiritualism
D24	Chatur Vimsamsa	Higher Learning
D27	Nakshathramsa	Strength and Weakness
D30	Thrimsamsa	Evil
D40	Khavedamsa	Matrilineal legacy
D45	Akshavedhamsa	Patrimonial legacy
D60	Sashtiamsa	Past Karma

The first cycle of the D Charts from D1 to D 12 covers the various aspects of the physical reality of a person. Out of these, the Rasi, Drekkana, and Navamsa are considered to be the most important in analyzing a Horoscope,.

The next cycle is covering Divisions from D 13 to D24. Out of these, the 3 divisions of D15, D20, D24 are generally used.

The third cycle covers D 25 to D36 relating to the subconscious region and unconsciously influences the mind.

The fourth cycle covering from D 37 to D 48 deals with past Karma, which is inherited as an ancestral legacy. The important divisions in the cycle are D40 and D 45.

D49 to D60 shows the accumulated Karma from past birth, which a person carries with him like a legacy. In this context, D50 is the most relevant division.

Author: Barathi R Ram