We already know if we divide zodiac in 12 equal signs, every division is called a zodiac sign. For even finer predictions, even zodiac signs are further divided and are called “Divisions”. A division is called a “Varga” in Sanskrit and a chart based on these divisions is called divisional chart or Varga Chakra. Divisions are named in astrology, e.g. if we divide a zodiac sign in two parts, it is called Hora. Similarly, if a sign is divided in 3 parts, it is called Drekkana; if in 9 parts, it is called Navamsa. So, every division has been given a name. These days, 16 divisions are quite popular and are called ShodashVarga.
I will not explore the mathematics behind these divisional charts in this video. You can calculate them using AstroSage or any other software. Divisions are used to calculate the strength of planets. Usually, if a planet gets more higher, friendly and benefic divisions, the more positive results it gives. Initially, divisions might confuse you a lot. So, focus only on Navamsa. If a planet is weak in Navamsa, i.e. it is posited in debilitated or inimical sign, it cannot give benefic results. Even if a planet is exalted in a birth-chart, but debilitated in Navamsa, it cannot good much benefic results.
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Sixteen divisions of ShodashVarga and what they stand for can be seen on black-board.
| Division | Division Number | Signification |
| Ascendant | 1 | Body |
| Hora | 2 | Wealth |
| Drekkana | 3 | Siblings |
| Chaturthamsa | 4 | Luck |
| Saptamsa | 7 | Progeny |
| Navamsa | 9 | Wife & marriage |
| Dasamsa | 10 | Profession |
| Dwadasamsa | 12 | Parents |
| Shodasamsa | 16 | Happiness through vehicles & property |
| Vimsamsa | 20 | Spiritual life |
| Chaturvimsamsa | 24 | Education |
| Bhamsa | 27 | Strength |
| Trimsamsa | 30 | Misfortune |
| Khavedamsa | 40 | Auspicious results |
| Akshavedamsa | 45 | General wellbeing |
| Shastiamsa | 60 | General Wellbeing |
I will not explore the mathematics behind these divisional charts in this video. You can calculate them using AstroSage or any other software. Divisions are used to calculate the strength of planets. Usually, if a planet gets more higher, friendly and benefic divisions, the more positive results it gives. Initially, divisions might confuse you a lot. So, focus only on Navamsa. If a planet is weak in Navamsa, i.e. it is posited in debilitated or inimical sign, it cannot give benefic results. Even if a planet is exalted in a birth-chart, but debilitated in Navamsa, it cannot good much benefic results.
I hope you enjoyed the video. Namaskar!
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