Chart name The formation of the Chart and its use in brief D/1 Rashi or Janmakundali It comprises of 30 and

d is the basic horoscope and the planets are placed in their respective signs they occupy in the zodiac. D/2 Hora A sign is divided into 2 parts of 15 each, known as Hora. For odd signs the first Hora belong to the Sun whereas for even signs the first Hora belongs to the Moon and the second Hora belongs to the Sun. This chart indicates the financial status, personal appearance, speech, habits, etc. of the native. D/3 Dreskhana A sign is divided into 3 parts of 10 each. The lords of the 1st, 5th and 9th are the lords of the 3 respective dreskhanas. This chart shows happiness from siblings and their influence on the native. D/4 Chaturthamsa It comprises of one-fourth of a sign, i.e., 7 30` ; totally forming 4 divisions. The first division falls in the same sign; the second in the 4th sign; the third in the 7th sign and the fourth in the 10th sign from it. This division shows fortune, landed property, assets, liabilities, influence of the mother, domestic life, mental peace, landed property and conveyance. D/7 Saptamsha A sign of 30 degrees is divided into 7 equal part of

4 17` 8.5 each. In odd signs, the seven parts belong to the seven signs falling in regular order from the odd sign concerned. In even signs, the first part belongs to the sign seventh from it, and the remaining signs follow in regular order. D/7 chart shows dynasty, sons, grandsons, their property and social status.
D/9 Navamsa A sign is divided into 9 equal parts of 3 20` Lordship

of parts starts from signs A J G D matching fiery, earthy, airy and watery signs. In Chapter VIII, shloka 3 Sage Parasar says: One should study the strong and weak points of the wife, her physical and psychic composition and characteristics in D/9 chart. Research today shows that the Navamsa chart can be treated as an independent chart to interpret various facets of life as it is magnified nine times. The Prati Navamsa chart, magnified 81 times can lead us to startling

interpretations as per the research on MEDITATIONS

UPON CERTAIN PRINCIPLES FROM BRIHAT PARASHARI OPERATING THROUGH NAVAMSHA: A DIVINE PLAN

by Sayanacharya, Shridhar Govind Joshi.

D/10 Dasamsa A sign is divided into 10 equal parts of 3 each. For odd

signs the lordship for various parts starts from the sign itself and for even signs it starts from the 9th there from. It is an extension of the 10th House and shows livelihood, profession, social status, position, power, authority, name, fame, etc.
D/12 Dwadasamsa This comprises of one-twelfth of a sign, equivalent to 2

30 ` each. The first Dwadasama falls in the sign itself and the subsequent Dwadasamsas fall in subsequent signs in regular order. According to Sage Parasara this chart considers the natives relationship with parents and also the influence and help from parents.
D/16 Shodashamsha The sign is divided into 16 divisions, comprising of 152 ` 30

each. In moveable signs the Shodaasamsha starts from A in sequence and the last ends in D. In fixed signs the Shodaasamsha starts from E in sequence and the last ends in H. In dual signs the Shodaasamsha starts from I in sequence and the last ends in L. Sage Parasara states in BPHS, Ch. 8 sh. 4:Know happiness, misery and luxury of vehicle from Shodashamsha. Eminent astrologers consider it as extension of 4th house domestic harmony, peace of mind, landed property, conveyance and happiness from mother.
D/20 Vimshamsha This is the twentieth division of a sign measuring 130 ` if the

arc. In moveable signs, it stars from A ; in fixed signs from I and in dual signs from E. Subsequent Vimshamshas belong to the signs falling in their sequence. Astrologers use this chart to know whether a person is hard working or easy going. It shows meditation, worship, dedication, devotion, study of scriptures, japas and upasnas.

D/24 Chaturvimshamsha or Shidhamsa This is the 24th part of a sign and each division measures

1 15. In odd signs the counting is from E and in even signs the counting starts from D. Subsequent Chaturvimshamshas follow in regular order. This divisional chart shows higher education, academic achievement, learning, knowledge and mental power.
D/27 Saptavinamsha or Bhamsha This is the 27th part of a sign and each division measures

16 `40 . In fiery signs the counting starts from A; in earthy signs it start from D; in airy signs it starts from G and in watery signs it starts from J. According to Sage Parashara, this chart shows strength and weakness of the native the physical, mental and spiritual strength of the native.
D/30 Trimshamsha Each sign is divided into 5 unequal parts. In odd signs : first 5 belong to u, the next 5 to w, the next 8 to

V, the subsequent 7 to s and the last 5 to t. In even signs this order gets reversed where t, s, v, w and u owns 5, 7, 8, 5 and 5 degrees respectively in a sign.
This chart shows that one achieves his goals and happiness in life if planets are strong and benefic. Otherwise it indicates misfortune, adversities and evil results. Some state that it shows the manner of death.

D/40 Khavedamsha This is one fortieth division of a sign. In odd sign the first Khevdamsha starts from A whereas in even signs

The counting starts from G. The remaining divisions follow in regular order in both the cases. This chart reveals good and bad times, auspicious and inauspicious of a horoscope. This chart should confirm
D/45 Aksha Vedamsha Each sign is divided into 45 divisions of 0.40 of the arc. Counting is moveable signs starts from A , in fixed signs from E , and in dual signs from I . The remaining divisions follow the usual regular order.

This chart shows general happiness and prosperity of the native in confirmation with the indications given in the natal or Rasi chart. D/60 Shashtyamsha This is the sixtieth division of the chart and each division measures 0.30 of the arc. The counting of the first Shashyamsa starts from the same sign and subsequent divisions follow the regular order. If the birth time is correct then this chart can assess the overall strength and promise of the horoscope. Some learned astrologers say that it is also useful in the case of twin births.

Some schools of thought assert that a retrograde malefic gains power, while a retrograde benefic loses power. There is some merit to the different opinions on the true effects of retrograde. The Shashtyamsha lord help make the determination of good or difficult results because the Shashtyamsha lord will either be malefic or benefic, and this may help to settle the case