Encyclopedia of Vedic Astrology: Vargas

Encyclopedia of Vedic Astrology: Vargas by Dr. Shanker Adawal is a comprehensive reference on Varga (Divisional) Charts, one of the most important pillars of predictive Vedic astrology. The book explains how divisional charts provide a deeper and more specialized understanding of different areas of life beyond the birth chart (D1/Rashi). Drawing from classical texts and modern research, the author demonstrates how Vargas refine predictions by revealing the hidden strength, dignity, and functional role of planets in specific life domains. (kobo.com)

The book systematically covers the construction, calculation, and interpretation of the major divisional charts, including Hora (D2), Drekkana (D3), Chaturthamsa (D4), Saptamsa (D7), Navamsha (D9), Dasamsa (D10), Dwadasamsa (D12), Shodasamsa (D16), Vimshamsa (D20), Chaturvimshamsa (D24), Saptavimshamsa (D27), Trimshamsa (D30), Khavedamsa (D40), Akshavedamsa (D45), and Shashtyamsa (D60). It explains how these charts are applied to evaluate wealth, siblings, property, children, marriage, profession, parents, education, health, spirituality, strengths, weaknesses, and karmic influences. Through practical horoscope examples and case studies, Dr. Adawal illustrates how Varga charts should be integrated with planetary strengths, Yogas, Dashas, and transits to improve the precision of predictive astrology. (books.google.com)

Key Topics

• Fundamentals of Varga (Divisional) Charts
• Construction and interpretation of D2 to D60 Vargas
• Hora (D2), Navamsha (D9), Dasamsa (D10), Shashtyamsa (D60) and other major Vargas
• Planetary dignity and Varga strength
• Integration of Vargas with Yogas, Dashas, and Gochar
• Prediction of career, marriage, wealth, children, education, and spirituality
• Practical horoscope examples and case studies
• Advanced predictive astrology techniques