The power of the Navamsa (D9) in Vedic Astrology. why this “soul chart” reveals your true potential, karmic path and how it complements the birth chart for deeper insights.
Derived from the main birth chart (Rashi chart) by dividing each sign into nine equal parts, the Navamsa chart provides deeper insights into various aspects of an individual’s life.
the role of Navamsa in Fulfilling Life’s Promises:
Think of the Rashi chart as a blueprint for constructing a magnificent building, outlining the potential for success and happiness in your life. However, without a sturdy Navamsa chart serving as the solid foundation, the structure may be unstable, and the grand design might never come to fruition. Just as a blueprint is ineffective without a reliable foundation, the promises of the Rashi chart rely on the strength of the Navamsa chart to be fully realized.
Navamsa The Invisible Hand of Destiny:
- The Navamsa chart acts as the “hidden force” that decides the outcome of your actions, serving as the “invisible hand of destiny” that influences the fructification of life’s promises.
- In essence, the Navamsa is the bridge between potential (Rashi chart) and actualization (Navamsa chart), revealing the extent to which your life’s promises will be fulfilled.
Navamsa and Nakshatra Padas
Navamsa has further relevance to the nakshatras.There are 27 nakshatras, each with 4 padas. When the 360-degree zodiac is divided into 27 parts (nakshatras), each nakshatra spans 13 degrees and 20 minutes of arc. Dividing this arc of 13 degrees and 20 minutes into 4 padas results in each pada comprising 3 degrees and 20 minutes of arc.
This arc length of each pada matches the arc length of each navamsa, which is also 3 degrees and 20 minutes. Mathematically, one navamsa, or 1/9th of a rashi (sign), represents one pada, or 1/4th of a nakshatra. Thus, one navamsa arc of 3 degrees and 20 minutes is identical to one pada arc of 3 degrees and 20 minutes of a nakshatra. Therefore, each navamsa corresponds to one nakshatra pada, sharing the same arc length and lines of demarcation.
Navamsa and The 9th House Connection: the abode of Lord Vishnu and is also known as Vishnu Sthana.
In Vedic Astrology, the 9th house signifies dharma (life purpose), luck, fortune and spirituality. The Navamsa, as the 9th division, reflects these themes, offering insights into your soul’s journey and karmic path. Nav stands for nine and Amsha stands for division. So it is the one – ninth division of a sign.
Navamsha being the one – ninth part of a rashi, would indicate the dharma phala
Hindu scriptures emphasize that material possessions and worldly achievements remain in the realm of Maya (illusion) and do not accompany us beyond this physical existence. It is our dharma—our righteous actions and the accumulation of good karma—that transcends lifetimes and shapes our future births.
The Navamsa chart acts as a karmic ledger, revealing the balance between our past good deeds (dharma) and transgressions (adharma). It provides invaluable clues about the fruits we are destined to reap based on our past actions. The main birth chart indicates the prom- ises of prosperity or adversity in one’s life, the navamsha chart shows the fructification of such promises of prosperity or adversity.
Navamsa and Marital Relationship Insights
When it comes to evaluating compatibility and the potential for a lasting marriage, the Navamsa chart is an indispensable tool. It provides key insights into each partner’s emotional needs, relationship patterns, and the overall strength and challenges within the union.
eg: Strong Venus in the 7th house in Rashi chart, suggest a harmonious and loving marriage. However, upon examination of the Navamsa chart, Mars-Venus conjunction in the 12th house, indicating the potential for hidden obstacles in the union.
Navamsa and Strength of Planets
Just as an X-ray penetrates beyond the surface, the Navamsa chart offers a deeper look at planetary positions, revealing the true strength and influence of the planets. When a planet finds itself in the same sign in both the Rashi and Navamsa charts, it create a powerful Vargottama effect that amplifies its energy and impact on the individual’s life.
Navamsa and Career Destiny
Navamsa works as your personal career GPS, pinpointing your strengths, opportunities, and challenges in the professional domain, guiding you towards a fulfilling and meaningful career path. By analyzing the Navamsa chart, unique gifts, vocational inclinations and potential obstacles in the workplace can be identified, empowering you to make informed decisions and align your professional choices with your life purpose and highest potential.
Various Significant Navamshas :
Vargottama Navamsha; Pushkara Navamsha; 64th Navamsha; Nidamsha; Ashtamamsha; 88th Navamsha; 108th Navamsha; 55th Navamsha;
5th Navamsha; 36th Navamsha 72nd Navamsha; 96th Navamsha;Rashi Tuliya Navamsha; Navamsha Tuliya Rashi.
Vargottama Navamsha
When the same sign occupies the ascendant (rising sign) in both the birth chart and Navamsha chart, it’s called a “Vargotama Lagna”. This signifies a strong life path and personality traits associated with that sign. A planet is “Vargotama” when it resides in the same zodiac sign in both the birth chart and Navamsha chart. This amplifies the planet’s energy and influence on the individual’s life.
The concept of Vargotama is further refined by considering specific degree ranges within signs:
- Movable Signs (Chara Rashi): A planet in the first 3 degrees and 20 minutes of a movable sign (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) is considered Vargotama, specifically falling in the 1st Navamsha of that sign.
- Fixed Signs (Sthir Rashi): A planet occupying the range between 13 degrees 20 minutes and 16 degrees 40 minutes of a fixed sign (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) is Vargotama, specifically residing in the 5th Navamsha.
- Dual Signs (Dwisubhav Rashi): A planet situated between 26 degrees 40 minutes and 30 degrees of a dual sign (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) is deemed Vargotama, falling within the 9th Navamsha.
Pushkara Navamsha
Pushkar Navamshas are considered highly auspicious and bring good results. There are about 24 such navamshas, or nakshtra quarters, which are designated as Pushkara Navmashas. Vargottama Pushkar Navamshas are considered even more potent due to their dual strength.
a.The outer circle shows Navamsha marked by numbers.
b.Inner most third circle shows nakhshatras.
c.Circle shown on the inner side of the navamsha signs marked with black show Pushkar Navamshas.
d.The inner circle marked numerically are signs.
e.Sign and navamshas are denoted by respective numbers from 1 to 12 & 1 to 9 respectively as 1, Aries, 2, Taurus, 3, Gemini, 4, Cancer, Leo, Up to Pisces, in anti – clock wise direction.
There are 24 Pushkar Navamshas. They create beneficial positions within the signs they occupy.
Each Pushkar Navamsha is ruled by a benefic planet.
Each zodiac sign contains two Pushkar Navamshas.
Jupiter rules 9 Pushkar Navamshas.
Venus rules 9 Pushkar Navamshas.
Mercury rules 3 Pushkar Navamshas.
Moon rules 3 Pushkar Navamshas.
Three Pushkar Navamshas are also Vargottama (occupying the same sign in both the birth chart and the Navamsha chart):
Taurus Navamsha in Taurus Rashi (5th Navamsha of Taurus).
Cancer Navamsha in Cancer Rashi (1st Navamsha of Cancer).
Sagittarius Navamsha in Sagittarius Rashi (9th Navamsha of Sagittarius).
Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces do not have any Navamshas that are both Pushkar and Vargottama.
No Pushkar Navamsha falls within the signs ruled by the Sun (Leo), Mars (Aries and Scorpio), and Saturn (Capricorn and Aquarius).
Navamsa FAQ’s
1. What is the main difference between the Rashi chart and the Navamsa chart?
The Rashi chart is the window to your basic self, depicting the world you were born into and your inherent qualities.
The Navamsa chart, on the other hand, unveils the soul’s journey, showing your karmic patterns, your soul’s inclination, and the hidden forces at play in your life.
2.If my 7th house (house of marriage) in the Rashi chart is strong, but weak in the Navamsa chart, what does it mean for my marriage?
Navamsa offers insights into the qualities and characteristics of one’s spouse, the nature of the marital relationship, and potential challenges.
Your 7th house in the Rashi chart showing a natural ease in the world of marriage.But wait! The Navamsa chart, with its weak 7th house, may twirl in with unexpected challenges, bringing hurdles to harmony and differences in life goals.
3.How can the Navamsa chart guide career choices?
Your Navamsa chart is like a secret decoder ring, revealing your soul’s hidden passions and talents that might not be obvious in the Rashi chart.By studying the 1st and 10th house in the Navamsa, astrologers can uncover career paths that not only offer practical gains but also align with your soul’s deepest yearnings, bringing a sense of purpose and meaning to your professional life.
4.What is the significance of planets being Vargottama in the Navamsa chart?
This special planetary alignment augments the planet’s power, amplifying its impact on the individual’s life, especially in areas related to its significations. So, if you find a Vargottama planet in your Navamsa chart, it’s like hitting the jackpot, as this planet is likely to bring more profound and beneficial effects in your life.
5.How does the Navamsa chart relate to spiritual growth and personal development?
The Navamsa chart is also significant for understanding spiritual growth and personal development. It can reveal an individual’s inclination towards spirituality, their potential for inner growth, and the karmic lessons they need to learn. The placement of planets in the Navamsa chart helps astrologers gauge an individual’s spiritual path and their adherence to dharma (righteousness).
Conclusion :
The Navamsa chart is not meant to be read in isolation but rather in harmony with the birth chart. The Rashi chart is the front door to your life’s journey, and the Navamsa chart is a secret passageway that unlocks hidden truths and reveals unseen influences.
By delving into the Navamsa, astrologers can glimpse the intricate web of destiny that shapes an individual’s experiences in areas such as marriage, health, and career, offering a deeper understanding of life’s mysteries.
Navamsa provides a detailed layer of analysis, helping astrologers make more specific and accurate predictions regarding various aspects of life. It complements the Rashi chart by adding depth and nuance, making it an essential tool for comprehensive astrological readings.
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