Types of Charts

The Horoscope, also known as Rasi chart or Natal chart, shows the planetary positions of various planets at the time of birth of a person.

We know the horoscope contains 12 houses and each house is represented by a Zodiac sign. The Zodiac sign can be further divided, called "Divisions" for a finer forecast. It is like Zooming inside the sign or microscopic view of the sign.

If a sign is divided by 9 parts (9 quarters or pada of a star) and a chart is prepared showing on which quarter of the star a planet is placed, it is known as D-9 chart or Navamsa chart. Similarly, if a sign is divided by 10 parts (30 degrees of a sign is divided by 10 parts, each 3 degree) and a chart is prepared showing on which 3 degree a planet is placed, it is known as D-10 or Dashamsa chart.

Given below is the Shodashavarga and the significance of each division : -

1. Natal Chart (D-1) - Also known as Rasi chart gives the Blue print of overall life of a person. This is the basis of all chart. Hence, all other charts must be read along with this chart
2. Hora Chart (D-2) - This gives inside view of Wealth, Speech, and Family
3. Drekkana (D-3) - This is for Siblings
4. Chaturamsa (D-4) - For Mother, Immovable assets and Properties
5. Saptamsa (D-7) - For inside view of Progeny, Child birth, Sexual life
6. Navamsa (D-9) - For Husband / Wife and Married life
7. Dashamsa (D-10) - For the Career and Profession
8. Dwadasmsa (D-12) - For Parents and Lineage
9. Shodasmsa (D-16) - For Happiness through Moveable assets
10. Vimshamsa (D-20) - For Spiritual life
11. Chaturvimshamsa (D-24) - For Education
12. Saptavimshamsa (D-27) - For Strength
13. Trimshamsa (D-30) - For Misfortunes
14. Khavedamsa (D-40) - For Auspicious effects in life
15. Akshvedamsa (D-45) - For General wellbeing
16. Shastiamsa (D-60) - For Overall perspective of life

Of all the divisional charts, the most used charts are D-1 and D-9. The other charts are also used but occasionally.