The D10 Chart in Jyotish

Deciphering & Unraveling Career Secrets

by Katya Faris, MA, MA

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Welcome to my series on the divisional charts of Jyotish. These articles provide an accessible overview for my clients, explaining how each chart adds unique depth to your astrological profile.

Today, we explore the D10 or Dashamsa chart—your detailed career manual and map of professional destiny, public reputation, and worldly achievement. This chart provides a magnified view of the 10th house from your main birth chart (D1), revealing the karmic structure of your work life.

A Quick Note: An accurate birth time is essential for this and any divisional chart beyond the D1.

What is the D10 Chart?

The D10 chart is created by dividing each 30-degree zodiac sign into 10 equal parts of 3 degrees each. Its calculations follow specific rules for odd and even signs, making it one of the more complex divisions.

• Core Purpose: To analyze your profession, career path, social status, authority, and public recognition. It shows not just what you do, but the karmic trajectory of your impact on the world.

• Key Connection: It is a direct, detailed expansion of the D1’s 10th house (Karma Bhava).

The Central Pillar: The 10th House & Its Lord

The strength and nature of your career are determined by the lord of the 10th house in the D10 chart and any planets residing within it.

A. The 10th House Lord by Planet: Your Professional Driving Force
The planet ruling your D10 10th house defines the core energy governing your career.

1. Sun: Leadership, authority, and recognition. Careers in government, management, politics, or following the father’s profession.

2. Moon: Emotional intelligence, creativity, and public service. Careers in caregiving, public relations, hospitality, or the arts.

3. Mars: Ambition, courage, and competition. Careers in the military, engineering, sports, policing, or surgery.

4. Mercury: Intellect, communication, and adaptability. Careers in writing, teaching, commerce, IT, or journalism.

5. Jupiter: Wisdom, expansion, and ethics. Careers in law, education, finance, counseling, or spirituality.

6. Venus: Creativity, charm, and aesthetics. Careers in arts, fashion, entertainment, diplomacy, or luxury goods.

7. Saturn: Discipline, perseverance, and structure. Careers in administration, engineering, mining, agriculture, or social work.

8. Rahu: Ambition, innovation, and the unconventional. Careers in technology, research, media, or entrepreneurial ventures.

9. Ketu: Detachment, intuition, and specialization. Careers in spirituality, psychology, research, healing, or niche technical fields.

B. The 10th House Lord by House Placement: The Arena of Success
Where this ruling planet is placed shows how and where your professional success will manifest.

1. In the 1st House: Your career is your identity. Success through self-initiative, leadership, and personal brand.

2. In the 2nd House: Success through wealth creation, finance, family business, or skilled speech (e.g., law, sales).

3. In the 3rd House: Success through communication, media, writing, technology, or networking with siblings/peers.

4. In the 4th House: Success through real estate, agriculture, education, homeland security, or working from home.

5. In the 5th House: Success through creativity, speculation, teaching, entertainment, or working with children.

6. In the 6th House: Success through service, healthcare, healing arts, conflict resolution, or improving systems.

7. In the 7th House: Success through partnerships, client-facing roles, law, diplomacy, or public relations.

8. In the 8th House: Success through research, psychology, finance, occult sciences, or managing others’ resources.

9. In the 9th House: Success through higher education, law, publishing, spirituality, or international affairs.

10. In the 10th House: Exceptional career focus and public recognition. A powerful placement for achieving status and influence.

11. In the 11th House: Success through networking, large organizations, technology, entrepreneurship, or achieving ambitions through groups.

12. In the 12th House: Success behind the scenes, in foreign lands, institutions, healing, or through spiritual/service-oriented work.

The 10th House Lord by Nakshatra: The Specific Career Signature

The Nakshatra placement adds a layer of precise talent and professional style.

1. Ashwini: Energetic, pioneering; suited for emergency services, startups, or healing professions.

2. Bharani: Creative, transformative; suited for arts, reproductive health, or growth-oriented businesses.

3. Krittika: Courageous, leadership; suited for military, management, culinary arts, or politics.

4. Rohini: Nurturing, materialistic; suited for arts, agriculture, luxury goods, or stable corporate roles.

5. Mrigashira: Curious, exploratory; suited for research, writing, journalism, or investigative fields.

6. Ardra: Transformative, communicative; suited for counseling, technology, healing, or crisis management.

7. Punarvasu: Renewing, expansive; suited for teaching, sales, counseling, or careers with multiple phases.

8. Pushya: Nurturing, protective; suited for teaching, healthcare, human resources, or government service.

9. Ashlesha: Perceptive, strategic; suited for research, psychology, diplomacy, or corporate strategy.

10. Magha: Authoritative, traditional; suited for leadership, government, heritage roles, or executive positions.

11. Purva Phalguni: Creative, luxurious; suited for entertainment, arts, hospitality, or event management.

12. Uttara Phalguni: Generous, service-oriented; suited for healthcare, social work, teaching, or administration.

13. Hasta: Skillful, precise; suited for crafts, technology, analytics, writing, or healing arts.

14. Chitra: Creative, architectural; suited for design, arts, engineering, marketing, or beautification.

15. Swati: Diplomatic, independent; suited for business, negotiation, public relations, or aviation.

16. Vishakha: Ambitious, cooperative; suited for leadership, project management, law, or team-based goals.

17. Anuradha: Persistent, committed; suited for research, deep analysis, psychology, or loyalty-based roles.

18. Jyeshtha: Authoritative, powerful; suited for executive roles, management, governance, or competitive fields.

19. Mula: Transformative, purifying; suited for research, healing, crisis management, or spiritual leadership.

20. Purva Ashadha: Ambitious, invincible; suited for sports, activism, entrepreneurship, or motivational fields.

21. Uttara Ashadha: Disciplined, responsible; suited for law, management, government, or structured organizations.

22. Shravana: Observant, wise; suited for teaching, consulting, media, or advisory roles.

23. Dhanishta: Independent, innovative; suited for entrepreneurship, music, technology, or leadership in new fields.

24. Shatabhishak: Humanitarian, healing; suited for technology, research, social work, or alternative healing.

25. Purva Bhadrapada: Spiritual, transformative; suited for healing, spirituality, psychology, or charitable work.

26. Uttara Bhadrapada: Sacrificial, service-oriented; suited for social work, healing professions, counseling, or spiritual guidance.

27. Revati: Compassionate, nurturing; suited for caregiving, healing arts, counseling, or humanitarian work.

Planets in the 10th House: Active Career Influencers

Planets residing in the D10 10th house directly shape your professional expression and public image.

1. Sun: A career demanding leadership, authority, and public recognition. A natural executive or figurehead.

2. Moon: A public image based on emotional intelligence, nurturing, or creativity. Career fluctuations based on public sentiment.

3. Mars: A driven, competitive, and ambitious career path. Success through courage, initiative, and technical skill.

4. Mercury: A career built on intellect, communication, and versatility. Success as a writer, analyst, teacher, or trader.

5. Jupiter: A career marked by wisdom, growth, and ethical standards. Success as a teacher, judge, advisor, or spiritual guide.

6. Venus: A career in the arts, beauty, harmony, or relationships. Success through creativity, charm, and diplomacy.

7. Saturn: A career built on discipline, hard work, and long-term planning. Success through persistence, structure, and mastering a craft.

8. Rahu: An unconventional, ambitious career, often in modern or disruptive fields. Success through innovation, technology, or fulfilling public desires.

9. Ketu: A specialized, detached, or spiritually-oriented career. Success through unique expertise, research, healing, or letting go of worldly status.

Connecting D1 and D10: Assessing Career Strength

A key technique is to take the lord of the 10th house from your D1 chart and see where it is placed in your D10 chart. This reveals how your innate career potential (D1) actually manifests in the professional arena (D10). A strong, well-placed lord indicates good career fortune.

Conclusion

The D10 Dashamsa Chart is your professional karmic blueprint. It reveals not just your job, but your dharma in the world of work—your unique path to contribution, mastery, and recognition. By understanding the planetary rulers and influences in this chart, you can align your career choices with your soul’s purpose, navigate challenges wisely, and maximize your potential for meaningful success.

All research and writing are done by me. My primary sources are my class notes, traditional teachings, and the foundational text, the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra.

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