Navamsa Chart in Vedic Astrology: An Overview

The Navamsa Chart, also known as Navamansh or D9, is one of the 16 divisional charts in Vedic astrology, holding significant importance alongside the birth chart. The term "Navamsa" consists of two parts: "Nava," meaning nine, and "Amsa," meaning division or fractional division in Sanskrit. The zodiac, comprising 360 degrees, is divided into 12 signs of 30 degrees each. Each sign is further divided into nine equal parts, akin to cutting a fruit or bread into nine equal pieces.

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Significance of the Navamsa Chart

The Navamsa or D9 chart serves as a supplementary chart to the birth chart. It is considered one of the important charts to analyze along with the birth chart because the D9 chart is a magnified form of the 9th house in the birth chart. The 9th house indicates fortune, luck, dharma, good deeds, virtues, and higher knowledge. Our life events are based on past life deeds, whether good or bad. The D9 chart expands on the 9th house's significations, particularly in areas such as relationships, which are vital to life's success. Without good support from a spouse or the 9th house, achieving anything significant in life becomes challenging.

The Role of Navamsa in Relationships and Inner Life

The Navamsa chart gives insight into the native's inner world, while the birth chart reflects the outer world. Planetary positions in the Navamsa chart enhance or strengthen the planets in the birth chart, revealing their true strength. Even promising combinations (Raja Yoga) in the birth chart need validation through the Navamsa chart.

Techniques and Applications

Various techniques are applied in analyzing the Navamsa chart to delineate different life dimensions. Besides predicting marital relationships and dynamics, the Navamsa chart helps analyze an individual's nature, traits, and life purpose. Transits of significant planets like Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and Mars in the 7th or 9th house of Navamsa indicate marriage or wedding ceremonies. Venus, the significator of marriage, referred to as "Karako Bhava Nasha" in the Navamsa chart, can indicate potential disruptions or challenges in marriage.

Terms and Conditions in Navamsa Chart

Several terms are used in the study of the Navamsa chart, based on the types of planets and the houses they occupy:

Vargottama:

A planet occupying the same sign in both the birth chart and Navamsa chart, considered a strong influence.

Yogamsa:

 A planet placed in a favorable sign or the 9th house in Navamsa.

Astamamsa:

A planet occupying the 8th house in Navamsa from its birth chart position.

Vikatamsa:

A planet exalted in the birth chart but debilitated in Navamsa.

Papamsa:

Planets occupying malefic houses in Navamsa.

Shubhamsa:

Planets occupying benefic houses in Navamsa.

Karakamsa:

The position of the Atmakaraka (planet with the highest degree in the birth chart) in the Navamsa chart.

Pushkaramsa:

A special amsa where the planet gains strength to bestow auspicious results.

Significance of Specific Navamsas

64th Navamsa:

Also known as Khara Navamsa; malefic planets transiting this Navamsa bring adverse results.

88th and 108th Navamsa:

Important for determining compatibility in marital relationships; the Moon should not fall into these Navamsas.

55th Navamsa:

Analyzed for Marriage Murutha; no malefic planet should occupy the 55th Navamsa from Lagna while fixing marriage muhurthas.

Key Points in D9 Chart Analysis

1. The Lagna lord of both the birth chart and D9 chart should be strongly placed.
2. Planets and Lagna should not be placed in 6/8 positions in both charts.
3. Exalted planets should not be debilitated in D9.
4. Planets should be in friendly, own, or exalted signs in D9.
5. Planets in the same sign in both charts become strong.
6. Venus should not be in the 7th house from D9 Lagna or get debilitated.
7. A good Jupiter position strengthens marital bonds in a female chart.
8. The partner's planet should not be placed in the 64th Navamsa of the other's chart.

Navamsa and Marriage

The Navamsa chart aids in understanding luck, fortune, and marital life, including the nature of the spouse. It delves into the psychological and emotional well-being of the native, relationships, and marriage unions. The chart is crucial for studying soulmates, karmic bonds with the spouse, and spousal expectations, indicated by the Lagna (ascendant) of the chart.

Predicting Marriage Timings

Marriage timings can be more precisely predicted using the D9 chart and the planets transiting in Navamsa. Generally, the major or minor period of planets associated with the 7th house of the D9 chart are more likely to deliver marriage. Saturn and Jupiter's transits triggering the 7th house or its planets in the D9 chart can indicate marriage. Mars plays a role in determining the month of marriage, and the Moon's influence can help determine the marriage date.

Planets and Spouse Characteristics

Well-placed in the 7th house or from the 7th house:

1. Sun: Hardworking and respectable.
2. Moon: Good-looking, emotional, creative, and valued.
3. Mars: Youthful, adventurous, brave, and goal-oriented.
4. Mercury: Skillful, intelligent, and well-educated.
5. Jupiter: Pious, knowledgeable, calm, and honest.
6. Venus: Happy, presentable, and trustworthy.
7. Saturn: Hardworking, perseverant, and unbiased.

Afflicted in the 7th house or from the 7th house:

1. Sun: Dominating, controlling, cruel, and prone to multiple marriages.
2. Moon: Sensitive, significant age difference, suspicious, and prone to illegal relationships.
3. Mars: Quick-tempered, impulsive, physically abusive, and prone to separation.
4. Mercury: Cheating, impotency, timid, and prone to multiple marriages.
5. Jupiter: Dishonest, lacks integrity, and prone to divorce.
6. Venus: Multiple affairs, prone to divorce or separation.
7. Saturn: Self-centered, lazy, and prone to sickness.

Common Inferences on D9 or Navamsa Chart

Various concepts such as Vargottama, Pushkara Navamsa, and Rasi Tulya Navamsa are crucial for understanding the Navamsa (D9) chart in detail.

Understanding Vargottama

A planet occupying the same sign in both the natal chart (D1) and Navamsa chart is termed Vargottama. This alignment is highly beneficial, indicating immense strength and auspiciousness for the planet. Signs in the Navamsa chart form Vargottama as follows:

• The first Navamsa of a movable sign (0° to 3°20').
• The fifth Navamsa of a fixed sign (13°20' to 16°40').
• The ninth Navamsa of a dual sign (26°40' to 30°00').

Seven planets in Vargottama Navamsas suggest a life of abundance, akin to that of a deity or a king, blessed with spiritual achievements and material luxuries. A native with the Ascendant and its lord in Vargottama enjoys a trouble-free and happy life.

Marital Aspects

The Navamsa chart profoundly influences marital life and spouse characteristics. The Ascendant in the D9 chart reflects the native's behavior in marriage. Beneficial aspects enhance commitment, empathy, and unconditional love for the spouse. Jupiter's position in the Navamsa determines the life partner in a woman's chart.

Significance of Planetary Positions

Other Considerations

• Strained parental relationships if Sun and Moon are together in one house of the Navamsa chart.
• Multiple marriages indicated by malefic planets in the 7th house of the D9 chart.
• Challenges in marriage if the lord of the ascendant in D9 falls in the 6th, 8th, or 12th houses.

Impact of the 64th Navamsa

The 64th Navamsa from the ascendant in the D9 chart is critical for marital life. Its placement in the 6th, 8th, or 12th houses, especially if conjunct with Saturn, Rahu, or Ketu, can lead to loss through tragic events.

Conclusion

Understanding these aspects of the Navamsa chart provides

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