Varga · Divisional Chart 15/16
The Akshavedamsa Chart D45
Paternal legacy & character — the paternal line, character and moral conduct.
The D45 (Akshavedamsa) divides each sign into forty-five to study what flows down the paternal line, along with one's character, conduct and ethical nature.
| Chart | D45 — Akshavedamsa अक्षवेदांश |
|---|---|
| Division | each 30° sign split into 45 parts |
| Each part spans | 0.667° (40.0 arc-minutes) |
| Area of life | Paternal legacy & character |
What the Akshavedamsa (D45) shows
Every divisional chart magnifies one department of life. The Akshavedamsa divides each sign into 45 equal parts, then maps each part to a full sign — producing a new 12-sign chart that zooms in on the paternal line, character and moral conduct. A promise made in the main birth chart (D1) is confirmed only if it also holds up in the relevant varga; this is how experienced astrologers separate strong promises from weak ones.
How it's used
The D45 is read for the strength and condition of planets relevant to paternal legacy & character. A planet that is strong in both the D1 and the D45 gives full results in that area; one that weakens in the D45 delivers less than the main chart suggests. It is always judged alongside the D1 and the D9, never alone.