Why Divisional charts are Important ? Perspective of Jyotish –
Understanding the Primacy of D1 and the Sequential Judgment of Vargas
In Vedic astrology, every Vargas (divisional chart) reveals a subtle layer of life, but the D1 chart (Rasi chart) remains the root of all interpretation. Modern practitioners often rush directly to divisional charts—such as D10 for career or D7 for progeny—seeking quick conclusions. This impatience, however, disturbs the sanctity of the traditional process taught by the Ṛaṣis. The D1 is the tree, and the other Vargas are its branches and fruits; without a strong trunk, the branches cannot thrive.
As Parasara states:
राशेः फलं प्रधानं स्यात्, भावानां चैव संस्थितिः।
अंशाश्रया तु विख्याता गुणदोषविवृद्धये॥
(BPHS, Ch. 6.)
“The results of planets are primarily judged from the Rasi chart; divisional charts only modify or enhance their strength or weakness.”
Thus, the Varga charts are qualitative refinements, not independent entities. If a planet is exalted in a higher division but debilitated in D1, it cannot express full power unless supported by D1 strength and dasha activation.
Many classical teachers have warned against judging any divisional chart in isolation:
सर्वेषां ग्रहाणां राशेषु बलं मूलम्। अंशानां तु तदनुवादः
“The strength of all planets originates from their position in the Rasi; the Vargas only echo that strength.”
Therefore, while modern astrology gives importance to D10 for profession or D7 for children, the wise astrologer first anchors judgment in D1 — verifying planetary dignity, aspects, yogas, and dasha lords — and only then refines the meaning through related Vargas.
The reason Sade Sati, transits, and Raja Yogas are primarily judged from D1 is that the Rasi chart governs the field of manifestation, while the Vargas govern the quality of that manifestation.
As Jaimini rishi says:
राशिः सर्वकार्यानामाधारः— “The Rasi is the foundation of all karmic expressions.”
Hence, the process of judgment must be sequential and layered, not fragmented. One should start with D1, then move to related Vargas (D9 for dharma and inner strength, D10 for karma, D7 for progeny, D12 for parents, etc.), following the traditional order of importance (Amsha-bala-krama). Skipping this process creates contradiction and confusion because each vargas is extremely sensitive and subtle, activated only during its planetary period (Dasha) or relevant transits.
In essence, the D1 chart is ever-active, while the Vargas are conditionally active — they refine, they do not replace. As the sages imply:
यत्र राशौ बलं तत्र सर्वेषु वर्गेषु प्रभावितम्।
Where there is strength in the Rasi, that strength shines through all divisions.”
राश्यंशांशाद् विनिर्णेयो वर्गो नाम विशेषतः ।
तत्र राशिः प्रथमः प्रोक्तो नवांशो नवमः स्मृतः ॥
षोडशवर्गाः प्रोक्ता मेषाद्यैः सह संयुताः ।
तेषां बलाद् विनिर्णेयः सर्वकार्येषु निर्णयः ॥
1. D1 (Rasi)
2. D9 (Navamsha)
3. D10 (Dashamsha)
4. D7 (Saptamsha)
5. D12 (DuaDashamsha)
6. D16 (Shodasamsha)
7. D20 (Vimsamsha)
8. D24 (Chaturvimsamsha)
9. D3 (Drekkana)
10. D6 (Shasthamha)
11. D11 (EkaDashamsha)
12. D8 (Astamsha)
13. D30 (Trimsamsha)
14. D40 (Khavedamsha)
15. D45 (Aksavedamsha)
16. D60 (Shastiamsha) — most subtle, final karmic root chart.
Here we are having a case where picture of the issues will be cleared stepwise zooming into birth chart as d1 to another Vargas.
Here native asked about mother for the health issues which were there from atleast 2 decades or even more than that ,so I asked her that she has gone through many issues from in-laws including the tantra or you can say that black magic and all .Even some sprit issues was also there which actually affected her 2nd child which we can easily pick by 2nd child house of 7th house of d1 which is Scorpio and the same sign is rising in d7 which again confirms that she will have the 2nd child with GROWTH issues .In d1 if you will see that 1st child is Mercury as 5th house whose lord is Mercury that’s in Jupiter Nakshatra see the Jupiter is in special house of Leo so being the 1st child she is taking all responsibilities of her mother and sister being child to her mother she is acting like mother of her mother only which she confirmed that is there is in her birth chart also here in d1 of mother Jupiter in 5th house is in Uttar Phalguni and in native as child is having moon being the 4th lord is in Uttar Phalguni Nakshatra so she is having the debt of her mother from past life and in this life she has to take care of whole family as KING this Nakshatra is like that only it gives you immense quality to handle the issues its from purva janma only as Sunbeing the 5th lord of her is in lagna which is again in Bharani which shows that you have to create BALANCE of mind and health of the entire family and also you have to take care about the rules and regulations for the family in doing the puja sadhna which she get trained herself by the time this is how the exaltation planet is also taking TEST of your life in continuous format here lagna lord as Mars and Sunboth in Bharani so the issues are there which is making her god fearing and also its shows that 8th lord also in Bharani so family has to go with TANTRA or different cult in the family 5th lord is here confirming that in lagna which she has to take care in this life by making law and order by learning puja and sadhna to protect her family.
Let see and decode the d1 of taurus ascendant ,in the lagna only a5 is there ;Venus in lagna is not good for vitality here one of the child is also impacted due to a5 ,here Venus and lagna are in Kritika nakshatra which is making permanent issues in health.
Certain Nakshatras in Vedic astrology are often linked with esoteric, transformative, or occult energies — not in a negative sense, but as symbols of hidden power, inner alchemy, and spiritual depth. These constellations are believed to carry vibrations conducive to secrecy, mysticism, and inner awakening, which is why some tantric and ritual traditions reference them in symbolic ways.
Ashlesha Nakshatra is symbolized by the serpent (Sarp-prateeka), representing coiled energy and the mysteries of the subconscious mind. It governs hypnotic influence, subtle power, and the awakening of hidden energy centers (chakras). Hence, Ashlesha has long been associated in folklore with secrecy, enchantment, and the subtle art of transformation.
Mula Nakshatra, ruled by Ketu, signifies the root and the power to uproot. It is connected with destruction and regeneration — the tearing down of illusion to reach the essence. Because of its depth and its link to underworld forces, it is often mentioned in texts dealing with transformation and tantric purification.
Ardra Nakshatra, presided over by Rudra, embodies the storm — intense, cathartic, and purifying. Its energy is fierce and transformative, dissolving stagnation and invoking divine power. Tantric traditions view Ardra as a potent Nakshatra for inner cleansing and awakening of spiritual force.
Jyeshtha Nakshatra relates to protection, secrecy, and authority. Governed by Indra, it symbolizes hidden strength, mastery over the unseen, and guardianship of sacred knowledge. It is therefore connected with the protective side of tantric and occult practices — the aspect of guarding, shielding, and maintaining energetic integrity.
Bharani Nakshatra, under the rulership of Yama, the god of transformation, is associated with transition, renewal, and moral testing. Its nature is intense and purgative. Bharani’s association with life-death cycles and the cleansing of impurities makes it significant in certain ritualistic and transformative practices within esoteric traditions.
Krittika, Rohini, and Chitra Nakshatras each hold a link with creation and fiery transformation. Krittika, governed by Agni (fire), symbolizes purification and initiation through flame. Rohini, ruled by Brahma, represents creative fertility and the shaping of form. Chitra, connected with Vishvakarma (the celestial architect), rules the power of design, illusion, and manifestation. These Nakshatras are sometimes mentioned symbolically in tantric texts for their association with creation through sacred geometry, form, and fire.
Finally, Revati Nakshatra, governed by Pushan, embodies protection, nourishment, and safe passage. Its gentle yet subtle nature relates to guidance across realms — physical, emotional, and spiritual. Because of its connection to psychic sensitivity, water, and protection, some traditional practices associate Revati with safeguarding rituals and spiritual travel between planes.
These nakshatra goes with that but it doesn’t make sense that every time by seeing we are going to see all this as if someone is mathematician or data analyst may be having Ashlesha prominent but not directly jumping into the tantra.
If you see that 8th house is having Ketu exalted and there you can see A6 pada is there which shows that somewhere in in laws people are practising different cult or way pf tantara likewise tribals or Sri Lankan paddhati or tamil paddhati etc which I said and that was confirmed by D8 also as its aspected by Sunand Saturn in 8th house which is making outrageous with traditional Hindu traditional way of puja and sadhna .
for more deeper thing see the d12 there also in Sagittarius sign we have Mars Rahu and Sun with A6 and tantra house is 8th and its lord is exalted in 3rd house with Mercury which means that
Now check D8 where again Sagittarius is rising where Rahu Venus Sun and Ketu which shows mix paddhati is there with bhrahmin way puja and also some tribal way which she confirmed as it’s the rarest way of tantra as here also you can see Jupiter is exalted which she confirmed
In case of daughter’s chart in mom chart mercury was in Punarvasu and here moon in Jyestha in D1 in 3rd house which are again aspected from 9th house with 8th lord as Mars sun and Venus which is saying about the group of people involved, here 3rd house lord and 8th house lord have to be targeted now here 4th lord of daughter’s chart is also in 12th house with Magha which is Ketu it shows mother might be the source of tantra which we confirmed from D8 here Jupiter debliated and Saturn in 3rd house also this is a exchange so it’s from inside the family only.
From jatak parijat –
अष्टांशे पश्येदायुष्यं
दुःखं रोगभयं तथा।
ऋणशत्रुक्लेशसम्भूतं
दुरितं मातृपैतृकम्॥”
The D8 considers age, suffering, fear of disease, debts, troubles from enemies, and the difficult deeds associated with parents.
आयुर्बलं च दुःखं च
रिपवश्चैव दुरात्मनः।
अष्टांशे च निरीक्षन्ते
मृत्युस्थानस्य कारणम्॥”
Longevity, suffering, enemies, hidden troubles, and causes of danger or death are observed through the D8- connected to the eighth house.
Here is some highlights to D8 use
Here each house reveals a different dimension of longevity, suffering, hidden karmas, and obstacles. The 1st house shows the native’s physical vitality, survival instinct, and basic lifespan strength, while the 2nd house reflects family-origin karma, food habits, and wealth-related stress affecting longevity. The 3rd house indicates courage, willpower to fight disease, and sibling-related struggles, whereas the 4th house reveals emotional suffering, psychological pressure, and mother-linked karmas influencing health. The 5th house shows past-life karmas, genetic tendencies, and children-related difficulties that impact illness or relief, and the 6th house governs chronic diseases, debts, enemies, and legal or competitive stress. The 7th house represents marital or partnership-related dangers and external threats, while the 8th house—being the core of D8—signifies sudden events, deep trauma, inherited curses, hidden enemies, and the foundation of life-span fluctuations. The 9th house shows divine protection, ancestral blessings, and the grace that cancels suffering, whereas the 10th house reflects career actions, public conflicts, and karmic behaviour influencing longevity. The 11th house denotes recovery, medical support, friendships, and gains that extend life, and the 12th house reveals hospitalization, losses, sleep disturbances, past-life debts, and eventually moksha or freedom from suffering.
Daughter is facing multiple spirits I counted as 7-10 they said almost 12 in all. She is having the health issues from the age of 8th only and after 1995 things have not been good so far which she confirmed at this stage of all issues, here its due to tantra and body has become fragile.
After sometime it was revealed by me that grand maternal uncle had some relations outside the house which was like that he got cursed by anyone female which in result given issues to females in family which was later confirmed by D40 ,here if you will see that leo is rising ,leo is love and here Saturn is there which shows outcast and 4th house is having sun rahu ketu which shows unethical approach in family to have all this here mars in 8th house where a6 a11 is there so I said any land or property was given in return so she said yes there was something but not sure how much he has given but given. In this you can say 8th lord in 9th house and 8th house is having 9th lord so it states that actually every wrong this shown like everything is right under the ethical ways.
Here is some highlights to D40 use
Khavedamsa (D40) is a key Varga chart used to understand the maternal side of karma, spiritual inheritance, and protection. It reveals blessings, curses, rituals, and subtle patterns carried from the mother’s lineage. Unlike D12, which shows parents generally, D40 focuses exclusively on the mother’s ancestral energy. It also indicates the level of spiritual protection a person has—against negative energies, evil eye, psychic disturbances, or occult influences. D40 shows the subtle body, subconscious impressions, hidden fears, and spiritual or emotional wounds inherited maternally. It also reflects the values, discipline, intuition, and cultural samskaras received from the mother. Strong planets in D40 indicate flowing maternal blessings, while weak or afflicted placements reveal blocks or unresolved maternal karmas. This chart is especially important in cases of tantra, black magic, ancestral rituals, and psychic issues because it is linked to Agni (fire) and the divine maternal forces. It also shows spiritual strength, past-life punya from the mother’s lineage, and capacity for mantra or sadhna.
In D40 each house reveals how maternal lineage shapes the native’s subtle body, protection, and spiritual inheritance. The 1st house shows the aura, identity and basic maternal influence. The 2nd house reflects the values, blessings or curses coming directly from the maternal family. The 3rd house indicates psychic strength and courage inherited from the mother’s side, while the 4th shows emotional roots and the quality of nurturing from the maternal home. The 5th house represents maternal ancestral blessings, intuition and spiritual intelligence, whereas the 6th highlights maternal karmic debts, diseases and vulnerabilities to negative energies. The 7th house shows how relationships and external influences interact with maternal karma, while the 8th reveals hidden wounds, occult impacts and ancestral spirits from the maternal line. The 9th house brings higher dharma, divine maternal protection and blessings from maternal elders. The 10th house shows how the mother’s karma shapes the native’s life direction, while the 11th reflects gains, support and spiritual networks from the maternal side. Finally, the 12th house indicates past-life maternal karmas, liberation, dream messages and the release of maternal debts. Overall, the 12 houses of D40 together map the entire spiritual, emotional and ancestral inheritance received from the mother’s lineage.
By this stepwise looking or in modern world we can say zooming into the chart, we can see issues very clearly.
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