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What each domain reading examines

Classical jyotiṣa reads a life through six domains, and each turns on its own houses, karakas and divisional chart. These pages set out what a reading of each domain looks at, and where in the chart it looks — so you can follow a reading rather than take it on trust.

The chart a reading is made from is computed here. Start at the birth chart studio, which gives the lagna, the rāśis and the janma nakṣatra without an account, and the divisional charts and daśā periods with one.

D-10 Dashamsha Vargaकर्म एवं व्यवसाय

Career & Vocation

Looks at the tenth house, its lord and the dashamsha for vocation and standing in work, by the rules of Parashara and Jaimini.

Key Houses: 10th House (Karma Bhava), 1st House, 2nd House, 6th House
Primary Karakas: Amatyakaraka, Surya (Sun), Budha (Mercury), Shani (Saturn)
What this reading looks at
D-2 Hora & D-4 Chaturthamshaधन एवं लाभ

Wealth & Assets

Looks at the second and eleventh houses and their lords, the Hora and Chaturthamsha charts, and the classical Dhana yogas, for how the tradition reads earning and holding assets.

Key Houses: 2nd House (Dhana), 11th House (Labha), 9th House (Bhagya), 5th House
Primary Karakas: Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Indu Lagna, Dhana Yogas
What this reading looks at
D-9 Navamsha Vargaविवाह एवं दाम्पत्य

Marriage & Relationships

Looks at the seventh house, the Upapada Lagna and the navamsha, and at the Kuja dosha with the classical exceptions that cancel it.

Key Houses: 7th House (Kalatra Bhava), 2nd House, 8th House, 12th House
Primary Karakas: Darakaraka, Shukra (Venus for men), Guru (Jupiter for women)
What this reading looks at
D-6 Shashtamshaशरीर एवं आरोग्य

Body & Health

Sets out the houses and charts the classical scheme uses for the body. It describes the method: it is not a reading of anyone's health, and it is not medical advice.

Key Houses: 1st House (Tanu Bhava), 6th House (Roga Bhava), 8th House (Ayur Bhava)
Primary Karakas: Surya, Chandra, Lagnesha
What this reading looks at
D-24 Chaturvimshamsha (Siddhamsha)विद्या एवं बुद्धि

Education & Intellect

Looks at the fourth and fifth houses, Budha and Guru, and the Chaturvimshamsha for learning and study.

Key Houses: 4th House (Vidya Bhava), 5th House (Buddhi Bhava)
Primary Karakas: Budha (Intellect), Guru (Wisdom), Saraswati Yoga
What this reading looks at
D-7 Saptamsha Vargaसन्तान एवं कुल

Children & Family

Looks at the fifth house, its lord, Guru as the natural significator of children, and the Saptamsha. It describes the method and predicts nothing about any household.

Key Houses: 5th House (Suta Bhava), 9th House, 11th House
Primary Karakas: Putrakaraka, Guru (Jupiter as karaka of children)
What this reading looks at