The 16 divisional charts (D1–D60)
Parashari astrology re-divides every sign into finer charts — the shodasha-varga — each examining one life domain at higher resolution. The table below is the complete scheme our engine computes for every kundli: the divisor, the domain it is read for, and the exact construction rule.
D1 — Rasi
1 division · Body, overall life
The rasi chart itself — each 30° sign maps to itself.
D2 — Hora
2 divisions · Wealth & resources
Each sign splits into two 15° halves. In odd signs the first half maps to Leo and the second to Cancer; in even signs the order reverses.
D3 — Drekkana
3 divisions · Siblings, courage
Each sign splits into three 10° drekkanas, mapping to the sign itself, the 5th from it, and the 9th from it.
D4 — Chaturthamsa
4 divisions · Fortune, property
Each sign splits into four 7°30′ quarters, mapping to the sign itself, the 4th, the 7th and the 10th from it.
D7 — Saptamsa
7 divisions · Children, progeny
Each sign splits into seven equal parts. Odd signs count the parts from the sign itself; even signs from the 7th sign from it.
D9 — Navamsa
9 divisions · Spouse, dharma, strength
Each sign splits into nine 3°20′ navamsas. Movable signs count from the sign itself, fixed signs from the 9th, and dual signs from the 5th.
D10 — Dasamsa
10 divisions · Career, status
Each sign splits into ten 3° parts. Odd signs count from the sign itself; even signs from the 9th from it.
D12 — Dwadasamsa
12 divisions · Parents, ancestry
Each sign splits into twelve 2°30′ parts, counted from the sign itself.
D16 — Shodasamsa
16 divisions · Vehicles, comforts
Each sign splits into sixteen parts. Movable signs count from Aries, fixed from Leo, dual from Sagittarius.
D20 — Vimsamsa
20 divisions · Spiritual pursuits
Each sign splits into twenty 1°30′ parts. Movable signs count from Aries, fixed from Sagittarius, dual from Leo.
D24 — Chaturvimsamsa
24 divisions · Education, learning
Each sign splits into twenty-four 1°15′ parts. Odd signs count from Leo; even signs from Cancer.
D27 — Bhamsa/Nakshatramsa
27 divisions · Strengths & weaknesses
Each sign splits into twenty-seven parts. Fiery signs count from Aries, earthy from Cancer, airy from Libra, watery from Capricorn.
D30 — Trimsamsa
30 divisions · Misfortunes, character
Unequal trimsamsas. Odd signs: 5° Mars (Aries), 5° Saturn (Aquarius), 8° Jupiter (Sagittarius), 7° Mercury (Gemini), 5° Venus (Libra). Even signs reverse: 5° Venus (Taurus), 7° Mercury (Virgo), 8° Jupiter (Pisces), 5° Saturn (Capricorn), 5° Mars (Scorpio).
D40 — Khavedamsa
40 divisions · Maternal legacy
Each sign splits into forty 0°45′ parts. Odd signs count from Aries; even signs from Libra.
D45 — Akshavedamsa
45 divisions · Paternal legacy, conduct
Each sign splits into forty-five 0°40′ parts. Movable signs count from Aries, fixed from Leo, dual from Sagittarius.
D60 — Shashtiamsa
60 divisions · Past karma, fine detail
Each sign splits into sixty 0°30′ shashtiamsas, counted from the sign itself.
Source: BPHS, shodasha-varga chapter — division rules as implemented (and unit-tested) in the engine’s vargaSign.
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