Dasamsa Chart

Dasamsa Chart is one of the divisional charts among the 16 divisional charts. Dasa means ten, and Ama means division or fractional division in the ancient language Sanskrit.

The zodiac sign, which comprises 30 degrees, is equally divided into ten parts. Each equal divided part will be 3 degrees, and this is constructed as a dasamsha chart or D10 and interpreted along with the birth chart.

Dasamasa or D10 chart is also called as karmamsa or Swargamsa. Sage parasara says, this chart indicates “Maha Phal,” that is a great fruit.

This chart indicates the career, power, position, name and fame, social status, and success. The D10 chart is an extension of the 10th house of the birth chart.

For example, in your mobile to have a clear view of a picture, you will zoom it, the same way to get a clear picture of the career the tenth house of the birth chart is zoomed and to get a precise clue about the career progress of a person, his inclination towards job, his  relationship with colleagues and higher officials, his office environment etc.

Dasamsa Chart Calculator

Enter your Date of Birth, Your exact time of birth, and place of birth to generate your dasamsa chart. Next, find the position of all the planets at the time of your birth.

Using this Dasamsa Chart Calculator, you can generate dasamsa charts in North Indian style, East Indian style, and South Indian styles based on Vedic Astrology.

Dasamsa Chart Calculation

Each sign is divided into 10 parts called Dasamsa of 3 degrees each. Imagine an apple being cut into 10 equal pieces, similarly, a sign of 30degrees is cut into 10 Dasamsa parts. D10 chart is created based on the nature of the sign a planet is placed in the birth chart.

- If the planet is in odd signs, the counting begins from the same sign itself;
- If it is even signed, the counting begins from the 9th sign from the sign.

10 dikpalakas rule Dasamsas; for Odd signs- Lord Indra, Agni, Yama, Nirruthi, Varuna, Vayu, Kubera, Ishana, Brahma, and Ananta, this order is reversed in case of even signs.

Odd Signs

Even Signs

Purpose of the Dasamsa Chart

Overall success in career, sense of comfort and happiness towards profession can be assessed in this chart 

Nature of one’s job, finances, career progression, and skills associated with the that are seen in this chart. 

According to Sage Parasara, this chart indicates “Mahat Phalam” of an individual- Mahat -great, Phalam- results/fruits which decides the status and dignity in the society.   

Interpretation of the Dasamsa Chart  

Odd sign counting: for example, Leo's Dasamsas would begin with Leo and end at Taurus in order.

Even sign counting: the Dasamsas of Scorpio would begin with Cancer (9th sign from Scorpio)and end at Aries in order.

Common Inferences on D10 Chart

Ascendant of D10 chart shows the native's perception towards their career and business. A strong sense of achievement, dedication, and enterprising behaviors can be seen in this house. When the Lagna lord is strong and occupied by a beneficial planet, the native flourishes in their career.

2nd house shows intellectual and financial wealth like investments and business status.

3rd house shows creativity, innovation abilities, and also short work-related journeys of the native.

4th house represents assets related to businesses, sense of comfort, and happiness quotient towards work.

5th house denotes peers and reporters at work, employees in the case of entrepreneurs.
Thumb rule to determine the nature of ownership, Salaried or Self- Employed.

6th house is stronger than the 7th, one will be an employee. If the 7th house is stronger than the 6th, one will be an entrepreneur or businessman.

7th house shows business partnerships and also how spouses can affect/impact a native's profession. If the lord is Mercury is, then the native shows great intellectual personality.

If its Jupiter, the native makes sensible and knowledgeable partnerships. If the lords are Saturn or Mars, native tends to face lots of challenges through partners.

Also, if the 7th house lord is associated with malefic planets, it creates controversies and attracts bad vibes towards downfall. Sun is the Karaka-natural significator of the profession in this chart.

Sun's placement in the D-10 chart shows the magnitude of power & authority a native would exercise in their business life. If Sun is aspected by Jupiter, it makes the native eminent and influential.

Mercury is the karaka of entrepreneurship for this chart. A native shows a lot of business ideas and ethics when Mercury is strong in D10. Strong Moon in D10 chart imparts excellent zeal and enthusiasm towards work life.

Saturn is deemed a Servant in most chart models; If Saturn is strong in D10, it might position the native in the service industry or business relating to underground mining like iron and steel; weak Saturn causes black collared jobs with meager pay.

When aspected by a benefic planet, it can make the native-run an NGO or other thriving service industries like hospitality or retail. Based on Jaimini's shastras, Atmakaraka and Amatyakaraka indicate successful career direction and time periods for achieving a native's career goals. Atmakaraka -the planet is holding the highest. Amatyakaraka- the second-highest degree.

8th and 9th houses show newfound interests, the karma of the native.

10th house in the D-10 chart indicates the native's attitude towards the job; their sense of integrity, sincerity can be interpreted from this house.

If the 10th lord of the birth chart is in his own sign or exaltation sign or a trine in the D-10 chart, the native will be an expert and have a prolific career. It also holds information about the hobbies and interests of the native.

11 and 12th houses show gains & losses in business and charitable activities.

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