Varga (astrology)
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The term varga in Indian astrology (Jyotisha) refers to the division of a zodiac
al sign (rāśi) into parts. Each such fractional part of a sign, known as an , has a source of influence associated with it, so that these sources of influence come to be associated with collections of regions around the zodiac.
There are sixteen varga, or divisional, charts used in Jyotisha
.
, derived from Greek, is etymologically related to the analogous 24 hours in a day. The divisor of 3 defining 36 regions, named dreshkana, is similarly related to the Decans
of Chaldean horology.
Four other vargas are attributed to Jaimini:
Besides Rāshi (D-1), Navamsha (D-9), Dreshkana (D-3), Dasamsa (D-10) and Trimsamsa (D-30) are considered significant divisional charts.
Zodiac
In astronomy, the zodiac is a circle of twelve 30° divisions of celestial longitude which are centred upon the ecliptic: the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year...
al sign (rāśi) into parts. Each such fractional part of a sign, known as an , has a source of influence associated with it, so that these sources of influence come to be associated with collections of regions around the zodiac.
There are sixteen varga, or divisional, charts used in Jyotisha
Jyotisha
Hindu astrology , also Jyotish or Jyotisha, from Sanskrit , from "light, heavenly body") is the ancient Indian system of astronomy and astrology...
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Divisional charts
The Bṛhat Parāśara Horāśāstra defines sixteen divisional schemes, each named according to the denominator of the fraction specific to the division. Thus, the integral fraction is division by 1, which yields, trivially, 12 regions of the zodiac corresponding to the 12 signs themselves: perforce this varga scheme is named rāśi. Similarly, a divisor of 2 defines 24 regions; the name horāHora (astrology)
Horā is a branch of the traditional Indian system of astrology known as . It deals with the finer points of predictive methods, as distinct from Siddhānta and ....
, derived from Greek, is etymologically related to the analogous 24 hours in a day. The divisor of 3 defining 36 regions, named dreshkana, is similarly related to the Decans
Decans
The Decans are 36 groups of stars which rise consecutively on the horizon throughout each earth rotation...
of Chaldean horology.
| Varga | Divisor | Chart | Area of Influence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasi | 1 | D-1 | Body, Physical Matters and all General Matters |
| Hora | 2 | D-2 | Wealth, Family |
| Dreshkana | 3 | D-3 | Siblings, Nature |
| Chaturthamsa | 4 | D-4 | Fortune and Property |
| Saptamsa | 7 | D-7 | Children/Progeny |
| Navamsa | 9 | D-9 | Wife, Dharma and Relationships |
| Dasamsa | 10 | D-10 | Actions in Society, Profession |
| Dvadasamsa | 12 | D-12 | Parents |
| Shodasamsa | 16 | D-16 | Vehicles, Travelling and Comforts |
| Vimsamsa | 20 | D-20 | Spiritual Pursuits |
| ChaturVimsamsa | 24 | D-24 | Education, Learning and Knowledge |
| SaptaVimsamsa | 27 | D-27 | Strengths and Weakness |
| Trimsamsa | 30 | D-30 | Evils, Failure, Bad Luck |
| KhaVedamsa | 40 | D-40 | Maternal Legacy |
| AkshaVedamsa | 45 | D-45 | Paternal Legacy |
| Shastamsa | 60 | D-60 | Past birth or Karma |
Four other vargas are attributed to Jaimini:
| Varga | Divisor | Chart | Area of Influence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchamsa | 5 | D-5 | Fame & Power |
| Shasthamsa | 6 | D-6 | Health |
| Ashtamsa | 8 | D-8 | Unexpected Troubles |
| EkaDasamsa/Rudramsa | 11 | D-11 | Death and Destruction |
Besides Rāshi (D-1), Navamsha (D-9), Dreshkana (D-3), Dasamsa (D-10) and Trimsamsa (D-30) are considered significant divisional charts.