|
The Value of the Navamsha Chart 
May 18, 2006 |
| Vedic Astrology Diary Archives |
Divisional charts, or vargas, are an important tool
used in Vedic astrology to help refine predictive accuracy.
Each are mathematical divisions of the natal chart, which is
the only chart that reflects the actual astronomical positions
of the planets. There are sixteen divisional charts in total
with the navamsha chart, or the ninth division, being
the most widely used of them all. The natal chart is considered
the tree, while the navamsha chart is considered the fruit of
the tree. It generally indicates the future or the direction
that the planets are headed. If a planet is strong in the natal
chart but weak in the navamsha chart then the planet is only
moderately strong. K.N. Rao recommends always considering the
navamsha chart before making any prediction.
The navamsha chart is also considered the chart of the spouse
and relationship matters can be seen quite clearly in this chart.
For instance, the following chart is of a woman who recently
went through a divorce during her Mercury-Moon dasha. The Moon
is in the 3rd house on the Rahu/Ketu axis, aspected by Mars,
and conjunct the 8th lord Jupiter. These malefic aspects indicate
potential for change and emotional upset during her Moon sub
dasha. This is only moderately malefic, however, because Jupiter
is also the 5th lord, and Mars is the yoga karaka planet, as
the ruler of the 4th and 9th houses. The Moon is also in an
exchange with Venus in the 12th house. This gives a very mixed
picture of relationship in her Moon dasha. The actual circumstances
were also very mixed with her husband changing his mind frequently,
at least at the beginning of the Moon sub dasha.
Towards the end of the Moon he asked for the divorce which led
to great emotional turmoil for is wife. Looking at the navamsha
chart the picture becomes clearer. The Moon is in the malefic
8th house, the house of change and upheaval. The Moon is also
conjunct with Saturn, the planet of grief and loss, as well
as being the 7th lord of relationships, and the malefic 8th
lord in the 8th house. Additionally, Mars also aspects the Moon.
The navamsha chart reinforced the potential seen in the natal
chart and gave more clarity to the situation and the outcome.
This shows one of the many uses of the navamsha chart.
Natal Chart
Navamsha Chart
Copyright 2006. Vaughn Paul
Manley. All Rights Reserved. |
|
|
|
