Beyond the main chart
Divisional Charts (Vargas) explained
Vedic astrology doesn't stop at your main birth chart — it further divides each sign into smaller segments to zoom into specific life areas. These are called Varga or divisional charts.
Reference table
Commonly used divisional charts
ChartNameUsed for
D1RashiThe main birth chart — overall life themes.
D2HoraWealth and financial resources.
D3DrekkanaSiblings, courage and short journeys.
D4ChaturthamsaProperty, home and general happiness.
D7SaptamsaChildren and progeny.
D9NavamsaMarriage, spouse and true planetary strength — see our dedicated guide.
D10DasamsaCareer, profession and public standing.
D12DwadasamsaParents and ancestry.
D16ShodasamsaVehicles, comforts and general luxuries.
D20VimsamsaSpiritual inclination and religious practice.
D24ChaturvimsamsaEducation and learning.
D30TrimsamsaMisfortunes, weaknesses and challenges to navigate.
D60ShashtiamsaOverall karma carried from past actions — considered highly subtle.