Navamsa (astrology)

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In Vedic astrology a constant reference is made to the Navamsa occupied by planets
and the Lagna-point. Both, the Rasi-chart and the Navamsa-chart are deemed equally
important and therefore, consulted together. Whereas the Rasi-chart provides
overall information regarding the location of planets and sensitive-points such as
the Lagna, the latter provides vital information regarding their active quality and
strength. A planet may be well-placed in the natal-chart Rasi-wise but its full
effects may not materialise if its situation in the navamsa-chart is not
supportive.[1]

Contents
1 Definition
2 Implication
3 Role in Yoga formation
4 References
5 External links
Definition
In Vedic astrology, Navamsa means one-ninth part of a Zodiac Sign. Navamsa
literally means the "Ninth Division". Thus, each navamsa measures 3 degrees and 20
minutes in longitude or one-quarter of a Nakshatra (Constellation), and the Zodiac
of Signs comprises 108 navamsas divided into four groups, 1) Mesha (Aries), Simha
(Leo) and Dhanus (Sagittarius)� for which signs the navamsas are from Aries to
Dhanus, 2) Vrishibha (Taurus), Kanya (Virgo) and Makara (Capricorn) � they are from
Makara to Kanya, 3) Mithuna (Gemini), Tula (Libra) and Kumbha (Aquarius)� they are
from Tula to Mithuna, 4) Kataka (Cancer), Vrishchika (Scorpio) and Meena (Pisces) �
they are from Kataka to Meena; the Lagna (Ascendant)rising or the planet situated
in the first navamsa of Chara rasis ("movable signs"), in the 5th navamsa of Sthira
rasis ("fixed signs") and in the 9th navamsa of Dwisavbhava rasis ("common signs")
will be in Vargottama and hence strong.[2][3]

The lords of 1st, 4th and 7th navamsa of a sign represent the Deva ("Divine beings"
and constructive forces); persons born with any of these navamsas rising in the
Lagna are generous, religious, wealthy, powerful and influential. Persons born in
the 2nd, 5th or the 8th navamsa whose lords represent the Naras ("Human beings" and
their efforts) are generally kind, good natured, engaged in the pursuits of human
welfare and reputed; and in the 3rd, the 6th or the 9th navamsa whose lords
represent the Rakshasas ("Demonic beings" and evil forces) are selfish,cruel,
violent, destructive and possess many negative qualities. Moreover, the Lagna-rasi
and the Lagna-lord should not form or occupy the 6th, the 8th or the 12th bhava in
the Navamsa Chart nor the lords of the 6th, the 8th or the 12th of the Rasi Chart
associate with the Navamsa Lagna or its lord.[4]

In the Jaimini System of prognostication the use of seven karakas determined

according to the respective longitudes of the seven planets is recommended and
their navamsa-occupation noted. Any planet can acquire any karakatwa but the prime
indicator is the Atmakaraka along with the various lagnas and padas.

Implication