Divisional Charts

Navamsa

नवांश • Navamsha

Navamsa (D9) is the most important divisional chart in Vedic astrology, revealing marriage, spiritual destiny, and the true strength of planets.

What is Navamsa?

Navamsa (Navamsha, नवांश) — Navamsa (D9) is the most important divisional chart in Vedic astrology, revealing marriage, spiritual destiny, and the true strength of planets.

Navamsa (literally 'ninth division') is the D9 divisional chart created by dividing each zodiac sign into 9 equal parts of 3°20' each. It's considered the second most important chart after the birth chart (D1) and is essential for marriage analysis, assessing true planetary strength, and understanding spiritual destiny. The Navamsa reveals the 'inner nature' of planets — a planet strong in D1 but weak in D9 may underperform, while a planet weak in D1 but strong in D9 gains hidden strength. The sign a planet occupies in the Navamsa is called its Navamsa sign, and planets in their own Navamsa sign (Vargottama) gain significant strength.

Examples

Venus in its own Navamsa sign (Taurus or Libra) gives Vargottama Venus, strengthening marriage and luxury.
The Navamsa Lagna (D9 Ascendant) reveals the native's inner character and spiritual path.
A debilitated planet in D1 that gains exaltation in D9 (Neecha Bhanga) gains hidden strength.

Practical Application

Always check the Navamsa alongside the birth chart. For marriage prediction, the Navamsa is primary — check the D9 7th house, Venus, Jupiter, and the D9 Lagna lord. For overall life assessment, compare planet positions in D1 and D9.

Common Misconceptions

The Navamsa is not a separate birth chart — it's a mathematical derivation of the same birth chart, offering a different perspective.
Navamsa analysis doesn't replace birth chart analysis — both must be read together for accurate predictions.
The Navamsa isn't only about marriage — it reveals soul purpose, dharmic path, and true planetary potential.

Related Terms

Kundliकुंडली
Lagnaलग्न
Grahaग्रह

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Navamsa chart?

Navamsa (D9) is a divisional chart created by dividing each sign into 9 parts of 3°20'. It's the most important divisional chart, used primarily for marriage analysis, assessing planetary strength, and understanding spiritual destiny.

How is Navamsa used for marriage prediction?

For marriage: analyze the D9 7th house and its lord, Venus's D9 placement, Jupiter's D9 position (for women), and the D9 Lagna lord. A strong D9 indicates happy marriage, while afflictions suggest challenges.

What is Vargottama?

A planet is Vargottama when it occupies the same sign in both the birth chart (D1) and Navamsa (D9). This is considered very auspicious, significantly strengthening that planet and its significations.

When should I check Navamsa?

Always check Navamsa for marriage analysis and when assessing true planetary strength. If the birth chart shows a strong planet but results are weak, check the Navamsa — the planet may be poorly placed in D9.