Accuracy of divisional charts depends entirely on accuracy of birth time. Varga charts can be exceptionally useful.

However, if accurate birth time is not available, divisional charts are misleading, and should be ignored

Shodasha Varga Charts in Vedic Astrology

Life is complex and multi-dimensional. Vedic Astrology intends to address the complexities and reveal the various dimension of human life in astrological way. Various Lagnas, Varga Charts or divisional charts, Dasha systems etc are nothing but a way to know the complex human life and understand the manifested and hidden dimensions of life. Maharishi Parashara has advocated to use Varga Chart in addition to other tools to understand the particular aspect of life. For example if there is need of knowing all about of life partner from a horoscope of other partner, what is way of knowing it, because all about of life partner covers various aspects and will birth (D-1) chart only be capable to indicate satisfactorily? No doubt Planets (as per Bhava Karaka, Sthira Karaka and Char karaka), Signs (as per elements, Quality and Polarity) and Houses (as per Kendra, Trikona, Trik, Upachaya, Panapara and Apoklimas) of Natal chart reveal the same in broad way but it finds expression if the matter is studied along with respective Lagna, planet, divisional chart etc. Parashara had mentioned about 16 Vargas. Each Varga has 12 houses. Therefore, Shodasha Varga Chart will give us 192 (16 x 12) Bhavas representing variety of aspects of human life. Varga Charts indicate Promise, Potential Resource, and materialization of an event. Resource is indicated by a particular Bhava -Bhavesha, occupant and other associated planets with the Bhava. Potentiality is determined by their strength, Avasthas etc. In other word, if any aspect of life is required to be studied then we will have to consider on
Bhavas obtained by concerned D-Chart of Shodasha Varga

Bhava lords Sign Lords occupying a particular Bhava.

 Karaka of concerned Varga and Bhava. And result of such assessed promise will

be experienced by the native at the time of operation Dasha period of concerned planet(s). Result will be delivered as per the resource available (indicated by functional nature of planet, Yoga formed due to accidental placement and other influence, planetary strength in Shadbala, Vimshopaka Bala and Ashtakavarga Bala) in the horoscope.

Varga Charts / Divisional Charts

Divisional charts are sixteen in number Rashi, Hora, Drekkana, Chaturamsha, Saptamsha, Navamsha, Dasamsha, Dwadasamsha, Shodasamsha, Vimsamsha, Chaturvimsamsha, Saptavimsamsha, Trimsamsha, Kavedamsha, Akshavedmsha and Sashtiamsha. Each divisional chart identifies a specific nature of the chart as given below NATURE Physique Wealth Happiness from siblings Fortunes Issues (children) Spouse Power and positions Parents Good and bad results of conveyances Worship Learning Strength and weakness Evil effects DIVISIONAL CHART Ascendant (Rashi) Hora Drekkana Chaturamsha Saptamsha Navamsha Dasamsha Dwadasamsha Shodasamsha Vimsamsha Chaturvimsamsha Saptavimsamsha Trimsamsha Designation D1 D2 D3 D4 D7 D9 D10 D12 D16 D20 D24 D27 D30 D40

Auspicious/ inauspicious effects Kavedamsha

Character of the native Past Karma

Akshavedmsha Sashtiamsha

D45 D60

Groupings
Shodasha Vargas / Sixteen Divisional Charts have been classified in the following four groups: Shadvarga Rashi Chart (D-1) Hora Chart (D-2) Drekkana Chart (D-3) Navamsha Chart (D-9), Dwadasamsha Chart (D-12) Trimsamsha Chart (D-30). If planet is in 2,3,4,5 or 6 good Vargas (exaltation, Mulatrikona, own house, friendly signs, or a sign that is owned by a planet ruling a Kendra (1, 4, 7, 10) from the Lagna /Arudha), then it is called Kimshuka, Vyanjana, Chaamara, Chatra and Kundala. Saptavarga Shadvarga Saptamamsha Chart (D-7). If planet in good Vargas in D-7, it is called Mukuta. Dashavarga Saptavarga Dasamsha Chart (D-10), Shodasamsha Chart (D16) Sashtiamsha (D-60). If Planets are in good Vargas in this classification from 2 to 10 Vargas, it is called Parijaat, Uttam, Gopur, Simhasan, Parvat, Devlok, Brahmalok, Shakravahan and Shridham. Shodhasvarga:

Dashavarga Chaturamsha (D4), Vimsamsha (D20) Chaturvimsamsha (D24), Saptavimsamsha (D27), Kavedamsha (D40) Akshavedmsha (D45) If Planets are in 2 to 16 good Vargas, they are called (according to BPHS) Bhedaka, Kusuma, Naga Pushpa, Kanduka, Kerala, Kalpavriksha, Chandanvana, Poornachandra, Uchcheshrava, Dhanvantari, Suryakaanta, Vidruma, Shakra Simhasana, Gauloka and Shrivallabha.

Hora chart (15)

D-2 chart deals with wealth, sustenance, money matters. This chart helps in understanding the wealth position and financial matters of a native. Male planets in the Sun's Hora are taken 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 Dhana yoga formed in the horoscope.

Drekkana / Dreshkana (10) In Vedic Astrology it is referred as Dreshkana /Drekkana (mostly Drekkana) and is 1/3 of a sign equal to 10 s: there are three Drekkana in each sign. Drekkana holds an important position in divisional charts. Various ancient and classical texts have mentioned different methods of calculating Drekkana. Generally known Drekkana (D3) are as follows:1. 2. 3. 4. Parashara Drekkana Jagannath Drekkana Somanath Drekkana Privritti-traya Drekkana

Parashara Drekkana: This is the most commonly used Drekkana in Vedic astrology. In fact when you read about Drekkana anywhere without specific reference then it is understood that the author is referring to this Drekkana by default. Parashara Drekkana is used to know about the sibling of a person and analyzing all matters related to co-borns Jagannath Drekkana: This Drekkana reflects karma of previous life of a person. D-60 must be analysed along with it. Somnath Drekkana: Somnath Drekkana is used to know about the sexual drive of a person and describes the attitude of a person towards the sexual matters and his libido. This is generally used in Prashna Jyothisha Privritti-traya Drekkana: This chart is used to see the drives and initiatives that the person apply to achieve his goals. This is generally used in Prashna Jyothisha Parashara Drekkana Generally the first Drekkana of any sign is ruled by the owning planet, second Drekkana by the 5th lord and the third Drekkana by the 9th lord. For example, the first Drekkana of Aries is ruled by Mars, the second Drekkana is owned by Sun and the third Drekkana is owned by Jupiter. Sage Parashara named three sages as lords of three Drekkana of each sign as follows:For Movable Signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra & Capricorn Narada, Aghastya and Durvaasa For Fixed Signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio & Aquarius Aghastya, Durvaasa and Narada For Dual Signs: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius & Pisces- Durvaasa, Narada & Aghastya

Significance of Lordship Narada Muni was known for his Bhakti (Devotion) to the Supreme Lord. Bhakti is the prime necessity of the soul; therefore Narada might represent the Atma, or the soul. Aghastya Muni is associated with mind in many places in the Vedas. Durvaasa Muni was famous for his efforts to control his senses, therefore he represents the Indriyas, or senses. So we might say that the three Drekkanas of the signs may refer to the soul, the mind and the senses. Parashara states that the Drekkana Chart should be used to analyze relationship with siblings, or co-borns. We might conclude that the planets in the Drekkanas ruled by Narada would denote the spiritual/karmic relations to the native's brothers. Those in the Drekkanas ruled by Aghastya would signify the mental/psychological effects from brothers, and those in the Drekkanas ruled by Durvaasa would refer to the sensual/physical comfort or discomfort caused by the brothers and sisters. General use of Drekkana Apart from its use to analyse the information related to the co-borns / siblings, Drekkana is also used for following purposes In the context of Lost Horoscopy when the time of birth or time of conception is unknown, through horary method the lost birth details can be traced. The effects of ten divisions (Dashavarga) will help to arrive at the natal Ascendant. Drekkana of your ascendant gives an insight into your personality, behaviour and other important attributes. Details of all 36 Drekkana covering 12 signs are available in Chapter 50 of Kalyana Varmas Saravali 22nd Drekkana is called Khara and its lord is known as Kharesh.22nd Drekkana is considered one of the specially-ranked malefic planets for the native and gives clue to his death. The effects / nature of death for each Drekkana for 12 signs are explained in Chapter 47 titled Aphorisms of death in Kalyana Varmas Saravali Drekkanas have an important role in Prashna astrology, especially Medical Astrology. The classical work on Prashna astrology "Krishneeyam gives details of methods of using Drekkana significations in horary astrology.

Method of calculating 22nd Drekkana There are 36 Drekkanas-3 for each of the12 Rashis. From the Lagna Drekkana in your horoscope, count till the 22nd Drekkana. For example if your Lagna is in the first 10

s you are born in the first Drekkana. From that count the number of Drekkanas for each Rashi. So, in this case, the 22nd Drekkana will be the 1st Drekkana of the 8th house for your horoscope; if your birth in the second Drekkana i.e. between 10 and 20 deg. of a sign, the 22nd Drekkana will fall in the 2nd Drekkana of the 8th sign; if your birth is in the third Drekkana, the 22nd Drekkana will be in the 3rd Drekkana of the 8th sign from your Lagna. The 22nd Drekkana is also called the "Niryaana Drekkana" There are various methods of counting 22nd Drekkana, but a very short cut technique is to look the lord of 8th house in D-3. The planet would be lord of 22nd Drekkana from the rising sign in Rashi. Notes on 22nd Drekkana Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra states that in natal astrology, the nature of the 22nd Drekkana indicates the source/ manner of death. In general condition when Longevity has not reached optimum it is concerned with bodily discomfort, health matters, and threat to longevity of the native. Some of the special effects are as follows: Occupation of natural malefic in 22nd Drekkana, in Rashi, reduces the potential of the chart up to a great extent. Ayudha Drekkana indicates injury with weapons as cause of death / accidents, and so on. Sarpa Drekkana can mean danger from poisonous reptiles that could be life threatening. Dasha/Bhukti of lord of 22nd Drekkana generally afflicts natives health and yield mental agony, when devoid of benefic aspects. If the concerned planet is also a natural malefic and posited in malefic Rashi then intensity of evil would definitely be higher than expected. Whenever lord of Lagna transits the 22nd Drekkana, loss, bodily discomfort, grief and quarrel results. In a similar fashion transit of lord of 22nd Drekkana in ascendant produces trouble regarding significance of 1st house. Like ascendant, obtain 22nd Drekkanas of other planets specially Moon and Sun. Transit of that planet into respective 22nd Drekkana always mar the significance of planet transited. Avoid starting any new task when your luminaries are transiting their 22nd Drekkana or/and Kharesh moving over Sun or Moon.

General points

If the Lagna Drekkana is Pasha Drekkana, then the native may experience bondage/ incarceration. If the birth is in Chatushpada Drekkana (quadruped Drekkana) or if the 7th lord is in the Chatushpada Drekkana, then the sexual activity of the native will resemble that of a quadruped. This has been explained in detail in various classics including Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Sarvartha Chintamani and Saravali. Details about Sarpa, Ayudha, Pakshi, Pasha, Nigala and Chatushpada Drekkanas can be found in Chapter XII, Concerning Eight House in How to Judge a Horoscope Volume Two by Sri BV Raman

Chart Analysis Kalyanavarma describes certain qualities on the basis of Drekkana, the main concept being the co-borns and their equations and reciprocity between them.

Before analyzing the Drekkana chart, we have to consider the Rashi chart, of 3rd 5th 7th 9th and 11th houses. 11th house stands for elder brother/sister while 3rd house represents younger born. When there are more younger brothers, we have to see 3rd to 3rd house (5th house) and 3rd to 5th house (7th house) and so on. For elder brothers, we have to see 11th to 11th house (9th house) and so on. In this chart 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th houses are occupied by planets. She had an elder sister, 3 younger sisters and 2 younger brothers. In the D3 (Drekkana), 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th houses are occupied by planets. Ascendant lord Jupiter is hemmed by Sun and

waning Moon and conjoined with Rahu and aspected by Ketu. She had no help from the siblings and lived under the mercy of her in-laws.