How to Read Divisional Charts in Jagannatha Hora: Complete Varga Guide

The Rashi chart is just the root of the tree. The real fruits are hidden in the Divisional Charts.

If you have been using Jagannatha Hora for a while, you probably noticed that the main screen shows the D1 (Rashi) and D9 (Navamsa) charts by default. Most users stick to analyzing these two charts and never venture beyond. The truth is, JHora supports 23 different divisional charts, and learning how to access and configure them properly will transform the way you practice Vedic astrology.

In this guide, I will show you exactly how to navigate the Chakras tab, configure the different Varga views, and use advanced features that most tutorials never cover. Whether you want to analyze career through D10, check marriage prospects with D9, or explore the deeper karmic patterns in D60, this guide covers everything you need.

What Are Divisional Charts and Why Do They Matter?

Divisional charts, also known as Vargas or Amsas, are sub-charts derived from the main birth chart. Each Varga zooms into a specific area of life. Think of the Rashi chart as a map of your entire country, while divisional charts are detailed city maps that reveal the streets and neighborhoods.

Sage Parashara outlined 16 primary divisional charts in Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, each governing different life areas. Jagannatha Hora goes further and supports 23 divisional charts, including higher divisions like D81, D108, and D144 for those who wish to conduct advanced research.

The most commonly used divisional charts include:

D1 (Rashi) governs the overall life blueprint and physical body

D2 (Hora) reveals wealth and financial capacity

D3 (Drekkana) shows siblings and courage

D4 (Chaturthamsa) indicates property and fixed assets

D7 (Saptamsa) represents children and progeny

D9 (Navamsa) reveals marriage, spiritual strength, and the true potential of planets

D10 (Dasamsa) shows career, profession, and public standing

D12 (Dwadasamsa) indicates parents and ancestral patterns

D16 (Shodasamsa) governs vehicles and comforts

D20 (Vimsamsa) reveals spiritual practices and upasana

D24 (Chaturvimsamsa) shows education and learning

D27 (Nakshatramsa) indicates strengths and weaknesses

D30 (Trimsamsa) reveals misfortunes and evils to overcome

D40 (Khavedamsa) shows auspicious and inauspicious effects from mother’s side

D45 (Akshavedamsa) indicates effects from father’s side

D60 (Shashtiamsa) is the most precise chart revealing past life karma

Before diving into the divisional charts, make sure your basic settings are configured correctly. If you have not set up your Ayanamsa and chart style preferences, read my Jagannatha Hora settings guide first.

Navigating the Chakras Tab in Jagannatha Hora

The Chakras tab is where you will spend most of your time when working with divisional charts. Here is how to find it and use it effectively.

Accessing the Chakras Tab

After entering birth details in JHora, look at the bottom of the screen. You will see several tabs: Key Info, Dasas, Chakras, Transits, and more. Click on the Chakras tab to open the divisional charts view.

By default, JHora displays six charts simultaneously when you open the Chakras tab. The layout shows D1, D2, D3, D7, D9, and D10 in a grid format. This six chart view is remembered by JHora even when you close and reopen the program.

Changing Which Charts Appear in the Grid

To change any chart in the grid, simply click on the chart you want to replace. A dropdown menu appears showing all 23 available divisional charts. Select the one you need, and it replaces the previous chart instantly.

For example, if you are analyzing a question about education, you might replace D2 with D24 (the education chart). Working on a property matter? Swap out D3 for D4.

The Hidden Right Click Menu

This is one of the most overlooked features in JHora. Right clicking on any divisional chart opens a context menu with powerful options that can dramatically enhance your analysis.

When you right click on a chart, you can:

Turn on Arudha Padas to see A1 through A12 displayed within the divisional chart. This is essential for Jaimini style analysis.

Show Special Lagnas including Hora Lagna, Ghati Lagna, Bhava Lagna, and Varnada Lagna directly in the Varga chart.

Display Upagrahas such as Gulika, Mandi, and other shadow planets that add depth to your interpretation.

View Aspect Lines to see which planets are aspecting which houses within that specific divisional chart.

Check the 64th Navamsa and 22nd Drekkana positions, which are critical for timing difficult periods.

Most astrologers only use the right click menu on the Rashi chart and forget it exists for divisional charts. The ability to see Arudha Padas in your D10 or special lagnas in D9 opens up analysis possibilities that would otherwise require manual calculation.

Setting Up the Dual Chart View (Rashi and Navamsa Together)

One of the most requested features among JHora users is the ability to see the Rashi chart and Navamsa chart on the same screen without clicking between tabs. JHora offers multiple ways to achieve this.

Method 1: Using the Basic Two Chart Display

Go to Preferences > Related to Display > Use of 2 Chart Styles

When you enable this option and click the Basic button at the bottom tabs, JHora shows D1 and D9 together. This is the quickest way to get a clean two chart view.

Method 2: Using the Mixed Chart Feature

JHora has a powerful feature that lets you view two charts superimposed on each other. This goes beyond simply placing them side by side.

To access this:

1. Go to View in the menu bar
2. Select Aspect Evaluation
3. Choose the divisional charts you want to compare

This feature allows you to see aspects between planets in different divisional charts. For instance, you can evaluate the aspects of D9 longitudes of transit planets on D10 longitudes of natal planets. JHora displays these aspects as percentages using Parasara’s formulas for longitude based aspects.

Method 3: Customizing the Chakras Tab Layout

In the Chakras tab, you can set the first two positions to show D1 and D9 while using the remaining four positions for other charts you frequently analyze. This creates a practical workspace where your primary charts are always visible along with specialized divisional charts.

Deep Dive: The Navamsa Chart (D9)

The Navamsa is often called the fruit of the horoscope. While the Rashi chart shows what you are given at birth, the Navamsa reveals what you will make of it. This chart holds the key to understanding marriage, spiritual development, and the true strength of planets.

Why D9 Matters More Than You Think

A planet that appears weak in the Rashi chart can gain significant strength if well placed in Navamsa. The reverse is also true. A seemingly strong planet in D1 might struggle to deliver results if it falls into a difficult position in D9.

The Navamsa shows:

Marriage and partnerships through the 7th house, Venus placement, and Darakaraka position

Dharma and life purpose since the 9th divisional chart represents the 9th house of the natural zodiac

The real strength of planets because Navamsa position contributes heavily to Vimshopaka Bala

Spiritual inclinations and the path toward self realization

If you are analyzing marriage timing, understanding the D9 is essential. For a detailed walkthrough of timing marriage using the Vimshottari Dasha system along with divisional chart analysis, check my guide on marriage timing through Vimshottari Dasha and transits.

Checking for Vargottama Planets

A planet in Vargottama occupies the same sign in both Rashi and Navamsa charts. This significantly strengthens the planet and is considered highly auspicious.

JHora displays Vargottama status automatically. In the planetary information panel on the right side of the screen, look for a green exclamation mark next to the Rasi column. This indicates the planet is Vargottama.

You can also identify Vargottama planets by simply comparing D1 and D9 positions visually when you have both charts displayed.

Identifying Pushkara Navamsa and Visha Navamsa

These are specific Navamsa positions that enhance or diminish planetary strength.

Pushkara Navamsa positions are considered highly auspicious. Planets placed here give beneficial results with ease.

Visha Navamsa (poison Navamsa) positions create obstacles and difficulties for the planet.

JHora marks these automatically. Look at the Navamsa column in the planetary details section:

Green exclamation mark indicates Pushkara Navamsa

Red exclamation mark indicates Visha Navamsa

To find planets in Pushkaramsa, right click anywhere in the chart area and look for the option to display Pushkaramsa status. JHora version 7.61 and later includes enhanced support for Pushkara Bhaga with options for both Jataka Parijatam and CS Patel definitions.

D9 Calculation Methods in JHora

JHora supports three different methods for calculating the Navamsa:

1. Standard Parasara Navamsa (the default and recommended for most users)
2. Krishna Mishra Navamsa (uniform and non uniform versions)
3. Kalachakra Navamsa (used specifically for Kalachakra Dasha)

To access these options, go to Preferences > Related to Calculations > Divisional Chart Calculations

For beginners, stick with the Standard Parasara Navamsa. Only switch to other methods if you are specifically following a tradition that uses an alternative calculation.

Understanding the Dasamsa Chart (D10) for Career Analysis

The D10 or Dasamsa chart is your microscope for examining career, profession, and public standing. When the Rashi chart shows general tendencies, the Dasamsa reveals the specific nature of professional success or struggle.

Finding the D10 in JHora

Click on the Chakras tab and either select D10 from the dropdown of any chart position, or look for it in the default six chart grid where it usually appears.

Key Points to Analyze in D10

The Lagna of D10 represents your professional approach and how others perceive you in career matters.

The 10th house of D10 shows the actual work environment and nature of profession.

The 10th Lord placement reveals where your career energy is directed.

Sun and Saturn positions are especially important since Sun represents authority and Saturn represents labor and discipline.

The 10th Lord Connection Technique

This is a powerful method that few tutorials explain:

1. Note the 10th Lord of your D1 (Rashi chart)
2. See where this planet is placed in the D10
3. The house position in D10 reveals the arena where career success manifests

For example, if Mars is your 10th Lord in D1 and Mars sits in the 5th house of D10, creative pursuits, speculation, or working with children might feature prominently in your career.

Checking Dasha Relevance in D10

JHora allows you to compute Narayana Dasha and other Rashi Dashas specifically from the D10. This is invaluable for timing career changes.

Go to Dasas > Rasi Dasas > Narayana Dasa and select D10 as the source chart. The software will calculate the Narayana Dasha running from the Dasamsa Lagna, giving you precise timing for professional phases.

Advanced Configuration: Divisional Chart Calculation Options

This section covers what many consider the secret sauce of JHora. The software allows different calculation methods for various divisional charts, and understanding these options prevents confusion when comparing charts with other software.

Accessing Calculation Settings

Navigate to Preferences > Related to Calculations > Divisional Chart Calculations

Here you will find dropdown menus for each divisional chart that has multiple calculation options.

Important Calculation Choices

D2 (Hora): JHora offers six different Hora calculations including the standard Cancer Leo Hora, Parivritti Dwaya (bicyclical) Hora, and Kashinatha Hora. The standard Cancer Leo version is most commonly used.

D3 (Drekkana): Four variations are available. Parasara Drekkana is the default and shows destiny related to siblings. Jagannath Drekkana shows karma patterns. Each serves a different analytical purpose.

D9 (Navamsa): Three variations including Standard Parasara, Krishna Mishra uniform, and Kalachakra Navamsa.

D60 (Shashtiamsa): This is the most sensitive chart since each division is only 30 arc minutes. Birth time accuracy becomes critical here.

The Cyclical vs Non Cyclical Debate

JHora supports both cyclical and non cyclical methods for computing divisional charts. In brief:

Cyclical method: Divisions always start from Aries regardless of the sign being divided

Non cyclical method: Divisions start from different points based on whether the sign is odd or even, movable or fixed, and so on

The Standard Parasara settings in JHora use the traditional non cyclical methods for most charts. Unless you are following a specific teacher or tradition that recommends cyclical charts, keep the defaults.

Viewing Arudha Padas in Divisional Charts

Arudha Padas add a layer of worldly perception to your analysis. The Arudha Lagna (AL) shows how the world sees you, while other Arudhas reveal perception in specific life areas.

Enabling Arudhas in Vargas

JHora can calculate and display Arudha Padas in any divisional chart, not just the Rashi chart.

To enable this:

1. Open the divisional chart you want to analyze
2. Right click on the chart
3. Select Show Arudha Padas

The twelve Arudhas from A1 through A12 will now appear in the chart.

Arudha Calculation Options

JHora offers two methods for computing Arudha Padas in divisional charts:

1. Using Rashi chart longitudes (the traditional approach)
2. Using divisional longitudes (for advanced research)

To switch between these, go to Preferences > Related to Calculations and look for the Arudha Pada calculation options. The longitude based method was added in JHora 7.4 and allows you to replicate calculations from research articles on the vedicastrologer.org website.

Troubleshooting Common Display Issues

Fixing Font and Symbol Problems

If you see squares or garbled text instead of proper astrological symbols or deity names in divisional charts like D60, this is typically a font issue.

JHora uses specific fonts to display Sanskrit names and symbols. When these fonts are not installed correctly or Windows cannot access them, display problems occur.

I have written a detailed guide on fixing font errors in Jagannatha Hora that walks through the solution step by step.

Charts Showing Different Results Than Expected

Sometimes your D9 or other divisional charts might show different positions compared to another astrology software. Before assuming something is wrong, check:

1. Ayanamsa setting: Different Ayanamsas will shift planetary positions. Verify you are using the same Ayanamsa (Lahiri is most common).
2. Divisional chart calculation method: As discussed above, there are multiple methods for computing Vargas. Check that both software use the same method.
3. Birth time accuracy: Higher divisional charts are extremely sensitive to birth time. Even a few minutes difference can change positions in D60.

For Ayanamsa and basic calculation settings, refer to my JHora settings guide.

Location Database Issues

If JHora cannot find your birth city when entering data, this affects the accuracy of all charts including divisional charts.

Check my guide on fixing the location not found error for solutions including manually entering coordinates.

Viewing Divisional Chart Deities (Varga Devatas)

Each division of a Varga chart is ruled by a deity. For example, the 60 divisions of Shashtiamsa (D60) are ruled by different deities from Ghora to Saumya, each indicating different karmic patterns.

Enabling Deity Display

To see the ruling deity of each planetary position:

1. Right click on the divisional chart
2. Look for the option to display Amsha rulers or Varga Devatas
3. Enable this option

JHora will now show the deity name for each planet’s divisional position.

Using Deity Information

The Shashtiamsa (D60) is particularly important for understanding past life karma. The deity ruling a planet’s D60 position provides clues about the nature of karmic patterns that planet carries.

For example: Planets in Deva (divine) amshas tend to give good results Planets in Rakshasa (demonic) amshas require more effort to manifest positively Planets in Manushya (human) amshas give mixed results depending on effort

Timing Events Using Divisional Charts

JHora allows you to calculate Dashas specifically from divisional charts, opening up precise timing possibilities.

Narayana Dasha from Vargas

Narayana Dasha can be computed from any divisional chart. This is powerful for timing events related to that specific life area.

For example: Narayana Dasha from D9 for marriage timing Narayana Dasha from D10 for career timing
Narayana Dasha from D7 for childbirth timing

Go to Dasas > Rasi Dasas > Narayana Dasa and select the desired divisional chart.

Finding When Positions Change

JHora has a unique feature that shows exactly when a planet or lagna will change position in any divisional chart. This is invaluable for birth time rectification.

Click on the lagna or any planet in a divisional chart, and JHora displays the exact time to add or subtract to change that position. This helps you:

Test birth time accuracy by checking if life events match chart changes

Rectify birth time by adjusting until major life events align with Dasha transitions

Understand the sensitivity of higher divisional charts to birth time changes

Viewing All Sixteen Vargas Simultaneously

For comprehensive analysis, you might want to see all Shodasha Vargas (16 primary divisional charts) at once.

Using the All Divisions View

JHora provides a view where you can see planetary positions across all divisional charts in tabular format:

1. Click on View in the menu
2. Select Planetary Longitudes or Basic Info
3. Look for options to show divisional positions

This displays a table with each planet and its position in all 16 (or more) divisional charts.

Vimsopaka Bala Display

The strength a planet gains from its divisional chart positions is calculated through Vimsopaka Bala. JHora calculates this automatically:

1. Go to View > Strengths > Vimsopaka
2. Select which scheme you want (Shadvarga, Saptavarga, Dashavarga, or Shodasavarga)

The software shows each planet’s score out of 20, indicating how well placed it is across the selected group of divisional charts.

Rashi Tulya Navamsa: A Unique Analysis Technique

This technique, rarely discussed in software tutorials, uses the degree of planets in the Navamsa chart as if it were a Rashi chart.

The Concept

In Rashi Tulya Navamsa, you take the exact degree a planet occupies in D1 and translate it proportionally to D9. This creates a more nuanced view of the Navamsa that considers exact degrees rather than just sign placement.

Viewing in JHora

JHora displays divisional longitudes in the Basic Info window. You can see the exact degree position of planets in any divisional chart, allowing you to apply Rashi Tulya analysis.

Look under View > Basic Info > Divisional Longitudes and select the Varga you want to analyze.

Working with Higher Divisional Charts

JHora supports divisions beyond the standard 16 Vargas, including D81, D108, and D144.

When to Use Higher Divisions

Higher divisional charts are used for:

Research purposes to test theories about precise karma

Fine tuning predictions when standard Vargas are inconclusive

Spiritual analysis to understand subtle karmic patterns

Caution About Birth Time

Higher divisional charts require extremely accurate birth times. A D108 chart divides each sign into 108 parts, meaning each division spans only about 16 arc minutes. Even a one minute birth time error can shift planetary positions.

Use higher divisions only when you have:

Hospital records with exact birth time Rectified birth time confirmed through life events Research purposes where you understand the limitations

Installing JHora on Different Operating Systems

If you have not yet installed Jagannatha Hora, here are guides for each platform:

For Windows users, follow my JHora Windows installation guide

For Mac users, see the JHora Mac installation guide

For Linux users, check out how to install JHora on Linux

If you prefer mobile apps instead of desktop software, I have compiled a list of Jagannath Hora alternatives for Android and iOS.

Practical Application: Combining D1, D9, and D10

Let me walk through a practical example of how to use multiple divisional charts together.

Scenario: Analyzing career potential

Step 1: Open the Chakras tab and set up D1, D9, and D10 visible together

Step 2: In D1, identify the 10th Lord and note its condition (sign, house, aspects)

Step 3: Check if the 10th Lord is Vargottama by comparing D1 and D9

Step 4: In D9, check the Navamsa Lagna and where the 10th Lord falls. A strong position here confirms career potential even if D1 shows challenges.

Step 5: In D10, note the Lagna sign and planets in kendras (1, 4, 7, 10). Benefics here support professional growth.

Step 6: Right click on D10 and enable Arudha Padas. See where the Arudha of the 10th house (A10) falls and which planets influence it. This shows how your career is perceived by the world.

Step 7: Calculate Narayana Dasha from D10 to time career phases.

This integrated approach gives you far more insight than looking at any single chart.

Quick Reference: Divisional Chart Shortcuts

Here are the keyboard and menu shortcuts to speed up your workflow in JHora:

To quickly switch between charts in Chakras tab, single click on any chart and select from dropdown

To see all Vargas at once, use View > Basic Info and select divisional longitudes

To calculate Rashi Dasha from any Varga, go to Dasas > Rasi Dasas and select your divisional chart

To check when lagna changes in any divisional chart, click on the lagna position and note the time displayed

To toggle between South and North Indian chart styles in Vargas, look for the style icon or use Preferences > Display settings

Summary

Divisional charts transform Jagannatha Hora from a simple chart calculator into a comprehensive research tool. The Rashi chart may tell you what you have, but the Vargas reveal what you can do with it.

The key points to remember:

The Chakras tab is your gateway to all 23 divisional charts in JHora

Right clicking on any chart reveals hidden options including Arudha Padas, Upagrahas, and aspect lines

D9 (Navamsa) reveals marriage, spirituality, and true planetary strength

D10 (Dasamsa) is essential for career analysis and professional timing

Calculation settings under Preferences determine how Vargas are computed

Higher divisions require accurate birth times and are best used for research

Always confirm your Ayanamsa and basic settings match your preferred system

Now that you have your divisional charts configured properly, which life area do you want to analyze first? Career through D10 or relationships through D9? The tools are ready. The analysis awaits.

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