DIVISIONAL CHARTS

by satyamchansoriya Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:58 pm Divisional charts are the keys to understanding horoscopes as they unlock that hidden door which refuses to open, even after the astrologer has examined the entire spectrum of variables for analyzing a bhva. So once a bhva has been put under the gaze, and its ri and the planets housing it and aspecting it, its lord and its dispositor, its strengths and its Nava, its rha padas and special lagnas, its krakas and yogas, argals and dis, have all been inspected from every possible angle, and yet clarity is not achieved, divisional charts come to the fore to dispel the clouds of obscurity. Kalya Varm has said that without divisional charts, one cannot take a step forward in astrology. It illuminates a bhva where darkness prevails and enables the astrologer to examine bhva specific queries in its minutest detail. Varga Charts Divisional charts (D-Charts) are the manifold divisions or vargas of the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each ri is divided into x parts or aas, such as 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12 etc., wherein the positions of the planets are mapped in each aa accordingly. This spatial or aic position of planets are transformed into a variety of ri charts, generating a string of diagrams which are nothing but maps of the various divisional representation of the planets. These charts depict diverse aspects of the natives life, like marriage, children, profession, wealth, spouse, spirituality, ancestral lineage, education, troubles and ill health, past life etc. At another level divisional charts may be contemplated as possibilities and probabilities. The bhachakra as created by the Kalpurua is a dynamic four-dimensional model wherein the twin concepts of time and space have been harmonized. Ordinary horoscopes though two-dimensional, take into account linear time and the vertical declinations of the planets. If one considers degrees to represent time, then every division of the zodiac has a corresponding division of time. Hence every division is locked in specific time grids. If the ri is the only reality, the true mean, or the satya, then the divisional charts are nothing by projections in multiple time zones and are illusory, like my. In so far they are projections of the mind, they represent possibilities, which might occur in different time frames, from whence one may learn lessons and receive signals, in order to pursue the dictat of the ri chart in a more meaningful way. The nomenclatures of the charts are derived in a variety of ways. Some are based on the division numbers like Sapta and aia, which are the 7th and 60th divisions of a sign, while others are based on their usage and focus like Siddha, which is specifically for determining the level of siddhi or higher knowledge and wisdom that the native may or may not have the potential to achieve. Yet others have multiple names, like the 16th divisional chart, which is known both as oaa and Kla, the 12th divisional chart known as Dvdaa and Surya or the 4th divisional chart, known as Chaturtha or Turya. In daily parlance the divisional charts are often referred to by their divisional numbers such D-3, D-4 or D-9. The following table enlists the twenty basic divisional charts, their nomenclature and purpose. Division Name Subject D-1 Ri Physical Body, Name, Fame, Personality, Self D-2 Hor

Wealth D-3 Drekka Co-born, Sexuality, Skills, D-4 Chaturtha (Turya) Home, Property, Fortunes D-5 Pachama Fame, Power D-6 aha (Kaulaka) Health D-7 Sapta Progeny D-8 Aama Unexpected troubles D-9 Nava (Dharma) Spouse, Dharma, Destiny D-10 Daa (Swarga) Work, Career, Profession, Karma D-11 Ekdaa (Rudra) Death D-12 Dvdaa (Surya) Parents D-16 oaa (Kla) Vehicles, Luxuries, Happiness D-20 Via Spirituality, Dik D-24 Chaturvia (Siddha)

Higher Learning, Education, Siddhi D-27 Nakatra (Bhaa) Strengths and Weaknesses D-30 Tria Evils D-40 Khaveda (Svaveda) Matrilineal legacy D-45 Akaveda Patrilineal legacy D-60 aia Past karma Harmonics The twelve signs therefore, are divided and sub-divided in different fractions, the sequence of which gets repeated after every twelve divisions. Each cycle of twelve divisions represent a harmonic depicting the various levels of consciousness, both gross and subtle, which exists in the life of a person. The first cycle of divisional charts from D-1 to D-12 represent the physical plane. They cover the various aspects of the physical realities of a person such as the body itself (D1, Ri), wealth (D-2, Hor), co-born or siblings (D-3, Drekka), properties and fortune (D-4, Chaturtha), progeny (D-7, Sapta), spouse (D-9, Nava), profession, career and work (D10, Daa) and parents (D-12, Dvdaa). Of these, the Ri (D-1), Drekka (D-3) and Nava (D-9) are considered to be the most important in analyzing a horoscope. The next cycle is the first harmonic of the previous cycle, covering divisions from D-13 to D-24. This represents the conscious plane, depicting the various existential conditions of a person. Although technically 12 divisions are possible in each cycle, Pararas format of oaavarga or the 16 kinds of divisions of each sign is being followed here. In this format, the three divisions of Kla (D-16), Via (D-20) and Chaturvia or Siddha (D-24) are generally used, as the primary divisions to be studied in this cycle. Kla is the first harmonic of the Chaturtha showing luxuries, vehicles and mental happiness. Via deals with the spiritual life of a person while Chaturvia deals with higher learning. This cycle therefore refers to the higher existential activities of a person after crossing the first rung of gross material conditions. The third cycle or the second harmonic, covering D-25 to D-36, relates to the sub-conscious plain. These explore the factors, which lie in the sub-conscious region and unconsciously influence the mind. They represent inherent weaknesses and strengths (D-27, Nakatra) and all forms of evils that might besiege a person (D-30, Tria). The fourth cycle or third harmonic ranging from D-37 to D-48 deals with past karma, which is inherited as ancestral legacy. The important divisions in this cycle are D-40 or Khaveda representing matrilineal legacy and D-45 or Akaveda representing patrilineal legacy. This is

the super-conscious plane. The final harmonic is that of the supra-conscious plane from D-49 to D-60. This shows the accumulated karma from past births, which a person carries with him like a legacy. In this context aia or D-60 is the most relevant division. Varga Schemes The varga charts are clustered in separate groups or schemes for purposes of specific predictions, such as avarga, saptavarga, daavarga, oaavarga and akavarga. avarga is a group used in Prana including the following six divisions: Ri, Hor, Drekka, Nava, Dvdaa and Tria. The saptavarga clusters, used for mundane astrology, include Ri, Hor, Drekka, Sapta, Nava, Dvdaa and Tria. Daavarga is used universally in horoscopy comprising Ri, Hor, Drekka, Sapta, Nava, Daa, Dvdaa, oaa, Tria and aia. Finally oaavarga, the varga scheme adopted by Parara and commonly followed in predictive astrology include the following divisions: Ri, Hor, Drekka, Chaturtha, Sapta, Nava, Daa, Dvdaa, oaa, Via, Chaturvia, Nakatra, Tria, Khaveda, Akaveda and aia. Originally the oaavargya scheme was reserved for royal horoscopy and has now become the universally adopted model. A slightly different scheme, which has numerical representations, is the akavarga where dots and dashes are used to delineate the placement of planets and to determine their relative strengths as well as that of the signs. The complete set of twenty divisional charts includes Pachama, aha, Aama and Ekdaa in addition to the existing oaavarga arrangement. Methods of Construction There are no fixed methods of calculating divisional charts. The standard method followed is that of Parara, a sequential counting procedure which may or may not be regular. The more uncommon method is that followed by modern researchers like Mantrevara, where the zodiac is divided by multiples of twelve or by the number of the division. Pararas method of construction is both regular and irregular. The regular order is known as the order of Brahm as it follows the perfect order of nature and is therefore synchronous. This order is applicable to those areas, which pertain to the living being, as it is the order of creation. For example, Nava and Sapta are atypical Brahm divisions. In Sapta, each sign is divided into seven parts. For odd signs, the counting begins from the same sign and for even signs it begins from its 7th sign. In the case of Nava, the signs are divided in to nine parts or the 108 padas of the 27 nakatras. The counting begins from the same sign for odd signs, from the 9th for even signs and from the 5th for dual signs. The irregular or jumping movement is appropriate for those divisions, which pertain to the non-living world, the soulless, inanimate objects which men relentlessly pursue. For example, in Drekka, where the sign is divided into three parts, the first part is the sign itself, the second is the 5th form it and the third, the 9th from it. In Chaturtha, where a sign is divided in four parts, the counting is done from the sign, followed by the 4th, 7th and 10th signs from it. These therefore do not belong to the Brahm division, which is the regular order of counting, as they do not relate to issues, which follow the natural rhythms of the universe. A significant point to note is that many of the divisions have multiple methods of construction, like the Hor and the Drekka. Drekka may be constructed in four different ways, namely, the abovementioned Parar method, the Parivttitraya Drekka, the Somnth Drekka and the Jagannth Drekka. The Somnth and Parivttitraya Drekka follow a regular pattern of counting while the Jagannth Drekka is a different form of the Parar method. These different

Drekkas may be used for distinct purposes. Although the Drekka is to be seen for the co-born, it can also be seen for the self. In that case, the Parivttitraya Drekka would be suitable for inquiry of the self while the Parara Drekka would be more applicable while analysing relations with siblings. This is because each bhva is kraka for miscellaneous factors and if one wishes to fine-tune the divisional chart, then the appropriate method of construction will clarify the matter further. Following Parara, the sixteen commonly used divisional charts are as follows: Hor: Hor is the division of each sign in two halves or Hors, ruled alternatively by the Sun and the Moon. Based on the distance between the Sun and the earth, the zodiac is divided in half across 0Leo and 0Aquarius, into equal halves of light and darkness or solar and lunar halves. The solar half or Surya Hor is from Leo to Capricorn and the lunar half or the Chandra Hor is from Cancer to Aquarius in an anti-zodiacal direction. The Hor charts are constructed by assigning the first half of odd signs, 0-15 to the lordship of the Sun and the second half, 16-30, to the rulership of the Moon. For even signs, the first half is the Chandra Hor and the second half is the Surya Hor. The Sun and Moon therefore own adjoining signs in their Hors. The Hor chart is used for seeing the wealth of the native. Drekka: Drekka, otherwise known as the trine division, is the one third division of a sign. Hence there are 36 Drekkas measuring 10 degrees each. The 1st Drekka is owned by the sign itself, the 2nd by the sign fifth from it and the 3rd by the sign 9th from it. So for Aries lagna, the first three Drekkas will be Aries, Leo and Sagittarius and the next three will be Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. Drekka charts are seen for co-born and siblings as well as for the self. Chaturtha: This is the one fourth division of a sign, with each division measuring 7 30. The first division is the sign itself, the second is the sign fourth from it, the third is the 7th sign and the fourth is the 10th sign. So for Aries lagna, the first four divisions will be Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Chaturtha is useful for a variety of matters such as home, property, mother, happiness, vehicles and formal education. Alternatively this division is also known Turya. Sapta: Each sign is divided into seven divisions of 4 17. The counting is sequential, starting from the sign itself for odd signs and from the 7th sign for even signs. For Aries lagna, the first seven divisions will be from Aries to Libra and the next seven from Scorpio to Taurus. The division is used for seeing progeny. Nava: The most important division after the ri, Nava is the one ninth division of a sign. Each sign is divided into nine divisions of 3 20 each. The counting begins from the sign itself for movable signs, from the 9th sign for fixed signs and from the 5th sign for dual signs. So for Aries it will begin from Aries, for Taurus from Capricorn and for Gemini from Libra. Nava is renowned for being the ri of the spouse but more importantly, it delineates the spiritual development of the native by identifying his path and objects of worship. Hence it is also known as Dharma. Daa: Daa or Swarga is the tenfold divisions of a sign, measuring 3 each. The counting begins from the same sign for odd signs and from the 9th sign for even signs. So for Aries it will begin with Aries and for Taurus it will commence with Capricorn. Daa is an important division as it deals with the natives work, career and profession. Dvdaa: This is the one twelfth division of a sign of 230 each. For every sign, the counting begins with the sign itself and proceeds sequentially. So for Aries it will begin with Aries and end with Pisces and then begin again with Taurus for the next sign. Also known as Surya,

this division deals with parental lineage. oaa: Also known as Kla, this is the one sixteenth division of a sign, measuring 15230". The counting begins from Aries for movable signs, from Leo for fixed signs and from Sagittarius for dual signs. Kla is used for seeing vehicles, luxuries and mental happiness. Via: Via is the twentieth division of a sign, 130 each. The counting is done from Aries for movable signs, from Sagittarius for fixed signs and from Leo for dual signs. Via is used to determine the spiritual inclinations and scope for occult studies of the native. Siddha: Alternatively known as Chaturvia, this varga chart shows the 24 divisions of a sign of 115 each. The counting begins from Leo for odd signs and from Cancer for even signs. So for Aries, the 24 divisions will begin with Leo and end with Cancer and then begin with Cancer again for the next sign. For Taurus it will begin with Cancer and end with Gemini and then begin with Leo for the next sign. Siddha denotes higher learning and knowledge, wisdom and siddhi of the highest order. Nakatra: This is the 27th division of a sign comprising 1640" and is also known as Bhaa. This division is based on an elemental construction. For the three fire signs, Aries, Taurus and Sagittarius, the counting begins from Aries. For the earth signs, Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, it begins from Cancer. For the air signs, Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, it begins from Libra and for the water signs, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, it begins from Capricorn. This division is used for analysing the inherent strengths and weaknesses of a sign. Tria: This is the thirty fold division of a sign showing all evils that might fall upon the native. The counting for this division is slightly different from the aforementioned ones and dependant upon the degree placement of the planets. There are two sets of placements for odd and even signs. For odd signs, planets in the first 5 degrees are placed in Aries, those in the next 5 degrees are placed in Aquarius, those in the next 8 degrees are placed in Sagittarius, those in the next 7 degrees in Gemini and those in the last 5 degrees are placed in Libra. For even signs, planets in the first 5 degrees are placed in Taurus; those in the next 7 degrees are placed in Virgo, those in the next 8 degrees in Pisces, those in the next 5 degrees in Capricorn and those in the last 5 degrees in Scorpio. Khaveda: This is the 40th division of a sign measuring 45 each. The counting begins from Aries for odd signs and from Libra for even signs. So for Aries it will begin with Aries and eventually end with Cancer, with the next sign commencing from Libra. Khaveda shows inherited karma through matrilineal lineage. Akaveda: This is the 45th division of a sign with each part measuring 40. The counting begins from Aries for movable signs, from Leo for fixed signs and from Sagittarius for dual signs. Aries will therefore begin with Aries and ultimately end with Sagittarius and then Taurus will begin with Leo ending up with Aries and Gemini will start with Sagittarius. This division shows inherited karma through patrilineal legacy. aia: aia digresses from the above methods by calculating according to the degree positions of the planets. The degree of a planet is multiplied by 2 and then divided by 12. The remainder is the sign from which the counting for aia will begin. aia is the division, which shows past karma and the cause of re-birth in this life. In that sense, aia is the ri chart of the immediate past birth and is the key to understanding the karmic implications of the present birth. It is in fact, the key to understanding divisional charts and is perhaps the most important division of all.

General Principles The main principles, which should be kept in mind while analysing divisional charts, are the krya ri, kryea and the kraka. Krya ri is the sign of the house, which is the significator of the ruling activity. Kryea is the lord of the concerned house in the ri chart. This lord will have to be well placed in both the ri and the concerned divisional chart in order to yield beneficial results. For instance if the kryea is placed in a trine in both ri and the concerned division, the bhva will flourish. Similarly, the appropriate kraka will also have to be well placed. The Naisargika, Sthira and Chara krakas will all need to be examined. To analyse co-born in a Drekka chart, both the 3rd lord and kraka Mars will need to have good situational strength to show any beneficence from siblings. If Mars is placed in the 12th house, it will indicate losses in these matters. Following the above guidelines for methods of construction and principles, one can discern the basic characteristics of a divisional chart. For example, Sapta is a regular Brahm division, following a perfect lunar order like creation, as it is the varga, which deals with progeny. The kryea is the 5th lord and the kraka is Jupiter. Nava too is a perfect Brahm division, relating to spouse and dharma. The 7th house, which is the 11th from the 9th, shows the spouse or dharmapatni. Hence the 7th lord is the kryea and Venus is the kraka, with Jupiter being an additional kraka for women. Alternatively, Nava is referred to as Dharma. Daa, concerning a natives work, career and profession is the realm of iva. All beings follow the Sun in their activities. Hence there is a break in order to show that ivas principles are being followed and not Brahms. The counting is done from the first house for odd signs and from the 9th house for even signs, showing this break or irregularity. Daa is also known as Swarga and is applicable whether a native works or not. Dvdaa too, is a regular order with a tiny break and is hence not a regular Brahm division. Dvdaa concerns the parents of a native, and the kryea is consequently, the 4th and the 9th lords with Sun and Moon as the krakas. The position of the Sun will thus reveal the nature of the natives parentage, whether he is born into royalty or is a posthumous child. The krakas for paternal grandparents are Jupiter and Ketu and the krakas for maternal grandparents are Venus and Mercury respectively. For finer analysis, the dignities of the planets representing kryea and the kraka will need to be examined. Their exaltation or debilitation, their placement in a friendly or inimical sign in the divisional charts will independently illuminate a situation. This should be combined with their ri position to achieve a composite understanding. The only exception is the Nava where planets can get both uccha and ncha bhaga depending on the relative ri and Nava positions. Apart from dignities and sign placements of planets, the relationships between planets will also need to be taken into account. These relationships are varied, like yogas, sambandhas, yogas (any planet that brings out an association between lagna, Hor lagna and Ghik lagna by ownership, placement or aspect), kevalas (ubhapati joining lagna or tmakraka), kevala yogas (ubhapati associated with lagna and Ghik lagna or lagna and Hor lagna) and kevala mahyogas (association of Hor and Ghik lagna with kevala). This implies that the ubhapati and its relationships with other planets in the different divisions play a significant role. These abovementioned factors and principles and their relational dynamics will have to be reckoned while exploring divisional charts. These when computed with the ri chart findings will yield accurate results and provide a holistic picture of the life of the native. Higher Divisional Charts Although astrologers stop short at aia when using divisional charts, there is an entire range of higher harmonics, which remain untapped. This is primarily due to the fact that not enough research has been undertaken in the potential and use of these divisions. They include the following:

D-72 Aa Nava D-81 Nava Nava D-108 Aottara D-144 Dvdaa Dvdaa D-150 Nia D-300 Ardha Nia These higher divisions operate at an ethereal level, dealing with esoteric matters such as dreams and the higher spirit self. The cognitive development of divisional charts can only be in further research in the direction of these higher harmonics, which perhaps carry the seed of unveiling the mysteries of the souls journey on this earth. Beyond the apparent sectoral allocations, divisional charts embody directives for the native to pursue the lessons of the soul. It contains correctives for redeeming past karma and to prevent repetitions of errors. It forewarns about the treacherous paths and indicates the curative alternatives. The study of divisional charts will therefore enable the native to make choices, to probe deeper into his psyche and his self and fathom the purposes of his existence. Take for instance oaa, which deals with vehicles, luxuries and mental happiness. The conjoining of the Rhu-Ketu axis show that to escape the nodal bind of rebirth, the pleasures or the happiness apparently indicated by this division may be ephemeral. True bliss or happiness, which can only occur with the dissolution of the self in the Paramtm, should therefore be the only goal, while the promise of oaa is only my. The yoking of the nodal axis in oaa is the coded message that the happiness of oaa is illusory and that true happiness lies elsewhere, beyond the entrapment of the nodes, wherein fledgling lives are ensnared. Similarly, one should be able to analyse and discover the message behind each of the divisional charts. Therein lies the true meaning of vargas