by The term Division ( Varga ) in Vedic astrology refers to the division of a Zodiac Sign into 16 parts. Each divisional part of a sign, known as an aṃsa, and it has a source of influence associated with it.
There are sixteen Divisional or Varga charts used in Vedic Astrology.
| Name | Divisional Chart | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Rasi | D-1 | It tells the placement of planet in a sign |
| Hora | D-2 | Wealth |
| Dreshkana | D-3 | Siblings |
| Chaturshasma | D-4 | Home Life and Property |
| Saptamsa | D-7 | Children and Progeny |
| Navamsa | D-9 | Spouse, Dharma and Relationships |
| Dasamsa | D-10 | All about Career and Profession |
| Dvadasamsa | D-12 | To see Parents and all about them |
| Shodasamsa | D-16 | Vehicles and travelling |
| Vimsamsa | D-20 | Spiritual Pursuits |
| ChaturVimsamsa | D-24 | Education and knowledge |
| SaptaVimsamsa | D-27 | Strengths and weaknesses |
| Trimsamsa | D-30 | Evil and Bad luck |
| Khavedamsa | D-40 | Maternal legacy |
| Akshavedamsa | D-45 | Paternal legacy |
| Shastiamsa | D-60 | Past, present and future |
However, the 4 divisions are associated with Jaimini Astrology.
| Chart Name | Divisional Chart | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Panchamsa | D-5 | Fame & Power |
| Shasthamsa | D-6 | Health |
| Ashtamsa | D-8 | Unexpected Troubles |
| EkaDasamsa | D-11 | Death and Destruction |
