MYSTERY OF NAVAMSHA

Sage Varahmihir’s Hora Shastra was compiled on a scientific basis approximately 2000 years ago.   Several researchers have developed this and efforts have been made to bring it closer in accuracy in astrology from the prediction point of view.  In predictive astrology, initially, the Rasi, forming one-twelfth part of the ecliptic, was the only basis used. As it was found insufficient, Nakshatra 13⁰.20’ concept came in to use as the prime factor of Hora Shastra. Later the Nakshatrapada of 3°.20’ was incorporated by researchers since critical analysis failed by using Nakshatra13⁰.20’, which matches the span of Navamsha. Different divisional methods (vargas) like Hora, Drekkana, etc up to ten such division were developed by many brilliant researchers, which is part of the development of Hora Shastra. South Indian astrologers declared that Navamsha method is the most realistic and closest in delineation amongst all the divisional charts, after thousands of experiments with divisional charts. Because of their firm faith in the Navamsha system, the South Indian astrologers are in the forefront.  This paper also examines the importance of Navamsha chart and hidden facts of our life.