16 VARGAS 1. Rashi or the Lagna chart as it is of 30 to study all aspects of life. 2.

Hora or one-half of a sign -15 is the varga to study wealth. 3. Drekkana or one-third of a sign 10 is the varga to study siblings. 4. Chaturthamsha or one-fourth of a sign 730 is the varga to study destiny and house. 5. Saptamsha or one-seventh of a sign 417`8.5 is the varga to study progeny. 6. Navamsha or one-ninth of a sign 320 is the varga for spouse and many other things. 7. Dashamsha or one-tenth of a sign 3- is the varga to study ones profession. 8. Dwadashamsha or one-twelfth of a sign -230- is the varga to study parents. 9. Shodashamsha or one-sixteenth of a sign -15230- is the varga to study conveyance. 10. Vimshamsha or one-twentieth of a sign -130- is the varga to study spiritual progress. 11. Chaturvimshamsha or one-twenty fourth of a sign -115- is to study knowledge. 12. Saptavimshamsha or one-twenty seventh of a sign -1640- is to study the strength. 13. Trimshamsha or one-thirtieth of a sign 100- is misfortunes and nature. 14. Khavedamsha or one-fortieth of a sign 045 is for auspicious & inauspicious effects. 15. Akshavedamsha or one-forty fifth of a sign 040 is for all areas of life. 16.Shashtyamsha or one-sixtieth of a sign 030 is for all general effects.
Shodas Vargas have been classified in the following four groups: a) Shadvarga: Rashi Chart (D-1), Hora Chart (D-2), Dreshkona Chart (D-3), Navamsha Chart (D9), Dwadashamsha Chart (D-12) and Trishamsha Chart (D-30). Shadvarga is important because 15 points out of 20 points of Vimsopaka Bala fall in this classification. f planet is in 2,3,4,5 or 6 good vargas (exaltation, moolatrikona, own, friendly signs, or a sign that is owned by a planet ruling an angle (1,4,7,10) from the arudha, then it is called kimshuka, vyanjana, chaamara, chatra, kundala.
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b) Saptavarga: Shadvarga and Saptamamsha Chart (D-7). If in good vargas in all seven, it is called Mukuta. c) Dashavarga: Saptavarga and Dashamsha Chart (D-10), Shodashamsha (Khalamsha) Chart (D16) and Shastiamsha (D-60). Planets in good vargas in this classification are from 2 to 10 vargas: Parijaat, uttam, gopur, simhasan, parvat, devlok, brahmalok, shakravahan, shridham. d) Shodhasvarga: Dashavarga and Chaturthamsha Chart, Vimshamsha Chart, Chaturvimshamsha Chart, Saptavisamsa (Bhamsha) Chart, Khavedamsha Chart and Akshavedamsha Chart. Planets in 2 to 16 good vargas: (according to BPHS) Bhedaka, kusuma, naga pushpa, kanduka, kerala, Kalpavriksha, chandanvana, poornachandra, uchcheshrava, dhanvantari, suryakaanta, vidruma, shakra simhasana, gauloka and shrivallabha. Role and Significance of Varga Charts 1. Rashi Chart {30 degree}: D-1 is the basic chart from where horoscopic study of destiny begins. This chart indicates physical body and its related activities. The other divisional charts are sub-divisions of this chart. 2. Hora chart {15degree}: D-2 chart deals with wealth, sustenance, money matters. This chart helps in understanding the wealth position and financial matters of a native. Male planets in the Sun's Hora are taken as beneficial while female planets are effective in the Moon's Hora. If maximum planets are in the Sun's Hora it is said that the native earns money as a result of hard work but the quantum of wealth may be very good. If Moons Hora predominates, the earning will be relatively easy. However, this is subject to the Dhan yoga formed in the horoscope. 3. Dreshkanna {10degree}: D-3 chart indicates all about Co-born ( brother, sister). This chart is important for longevity analysis. Planets falling in 22nd Dreshkona, Sarpa Dreshkona and Phasha Dreshkona are not considered good for the native and his health. 4. Chathurthamsa or Turyeeamsa {7degree 30}: D-4 chart indicates residence, fortune, overall happiness, fixed assets, property both in the form of property and worldly attachments

5. Saptamsa {4degree 17 8.57}: D-7 chart indicates procreative power. Progeny related matters are seen from this chart.

6. Navamsa or Dharmamsa {3degree20}: D-9 chart is most important in predictive Astrology. It complementary chart to the birth chart wherein planetary strength is assessed. An exalted planet in the birth chart (if it debilitates in the Navamsha) may not give very good results or its effects can get diluted. However, a planet getting empowered in D-9 by getting vargottama or by getting exalted will give good results. This chart indicates all about marriage, spouse, partners and skills of the native. In Vedic Predictive Astrology, D-9 Chart is said essential to consult for accurate prediction. The lord of 64th Navamsha from the Moon becomes highly important for the calculation of Longevity and the Maraka dasa.

7. Dasamsa or Swargamsa {3 degree}: D-10 chart indicates Mahat Phalam i.e. the result which indicates the standing and status of the native in society on account of the interaction of fate and action. Normally this chart is consulted for getting clear idea about Career, Profession, Occupation, Work etc. The placement and avashtha of the tenth lord of the birth chart is important here. Apart from that the rashi rising in the 10th house of this divisional chart and the influence on the 10th house has also to be considered, to judge the profession and any professional growth or fall of the native.

8. Dwadasamsa or Suryamsa {2degree30}: D-12 chart shows about Parents, their well-being, health, longevity. In this chart Sun represents father and Moon represents mother. Influence on the 4th, 9th and 10th also should be taken into account. The Lord of the 88th Dwadashamsha is important in longevity analysis. This chart also is said to reveal whether a person inherits a disease from his parents.

9. Shodasamsa or Kalamsa {1degree5230}: D-16 chart indicates about Vehicles, Conveyance, Luxuries, Happiness, Accident from Vehiclele, Inner strength of the character. In this chart, Venus, 4H and 4L are to been. Malefic influence on these factors shows worry from Vehicles etc.

10. Vimsamsa {1degree30}: D-20 chart tells about Spiritualism and progress in this field, worship of deity, leaning towards a particular sect.

11. Chaturvimamsa or Siddhamsa {1degree15}: D-24 chart is seen for gaining idea of Education, Learning, success in competition etc.

12. Bhamsa or Nakshatramsa or Saptavisamsa {1degree640}: D-27 chart indicates general physical and inner strength and weakness of native.

13. Trimsamsa {1degree}: D-30 chart is consulted to ascertain the difficulties, evils and miseries coming through mishappenings and diseases for a particular native. This chart indicates inclination of natural traits based on Trigunas Swatic, Rajas and Tamas.

14. Chatvarimsamsa or Khavedamsa or Swavedamsa {45}: D-40 chart generally indicates the auspicious and inauspicious effects of horoscope. Matrilineal legacy is also seen from this chart.

15. Akashvedamsa {40}: D-45 chart shows the character of the native. Paternal legacy is also seen from this chart.

16. Shastiamsha {30}: D-60 chart shows Past Karma, repayment of deeds of the past lives. D-1 and D-60 are complementary to each other. D-1 chart indicate when and D-60 tells why events happen in the life of the native. Maharishi Parashara has given lots of importance to this chart and has advised to consult this chart for every prediction. Five levels of Shodash Varga Charts 1. Physical plane: First cycle covers physical level signified by the possible charts from D-1 to D12. In this cycle included Parasari D-chars are - D-1 indicates Physical body, D-2 - Means of sustenance (sampanata), D-3 - Co-born, D-4 - property and fortune, D-7 Progeny, D-9 - Spouse, D-10 Karma, profession, D-12 - Parents. [Later Research minded astrologers have included D-5 (Power), D-6 (Struggle, Physical Labour, disease), D-8 (Death), D-11 (Gains) charts also in this cycle].

2. Conscious mental plane: Second cycle covers conscious level signified by possible charts from D13 to D24. In this cycle included Parasari D-chars are - D16 (12+4) ruling over mental happiness, luxuries, vehicles etc, D20 (12+8) ruling over occult studies, spiritualism, religiosity etc and D24 (12+12) Ruling Siddhis, accomplishments in any branch of learning and vocational studies, success in education.

3. Sub-conscious mental plane: Third cycle covers sub-conscious level signified by possible charts from D-25 to D-36 charts. In this cycle included Parasari D-chars are - D27 (24+3) showing strength and weaknesses of the native e.g. Sun-soul, Moon-mind, Mars-physical strength, Mercuryspeech, Jupiter-wisdom, Venushappiness, Saturn-Sorrow, Rahu-ego, Ketu-mistakes, D30 (24+6) Leo and Cancer, the signs covered in D-2, are not included in D-30, which is dealing in Death and Disease.

4. Sprit or pitras: Fourth cycle covers super-conscious level signified by possible charts from D36 to D-48. In this cycle included Parasari D-chars are D-40 (36+4) Maternal Ancestors, and D45 (36+9) paternal ancestors.

5. Past births of the native: Fifth cycle covers supra-conscious level signified by possible charts from D-49 to D-48. In this cycle included Parasari D-chars are D60 indicating heritage of the past Karma, which are responsible for present birth. A planet in malefic shashtiamsha is not capable to give lasting good results on account of the past bad Karma.