Unveiling Strengths Gained in Past Lives
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Welcome to the next article in my series on the divisional charts of Jyotish. These posts are designed to give you, my client, an insightful overview of these powerful tools. (This is not a technical guide for practicing astrologers.)
Today, we delve into the D27 or Bhamsa chart—a profound chart focused on your inner strength, spiritual courage, and psychic abilities. It reveals the protective energies and past-life skills you possess to overcome life’s challenges. Think of it as your soul’s “immune system” and karmic armor.
A Quick Note: As with all divisional charts beyond the main birth chart (D1), an accurate birth time is essential.
What is the D27 Chart?
Divisional charts are created by dividing the zodiac to highlight specific life themes. The D27 is derived by dividing each 30-degree zodiac sign into 27 equal parts, with each part corresponding to one of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions).
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Key Connection: The D27 specifically maps to the affairs of the 3rd house in your main chart—the house of courage, skills, effort, and siblings.
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Key Planet: Mars is the significator of this chart. Mars represents your drive, courage, and ability to fight and protect. The D27 shows how these Martian qualities are spiritually and karmically configured for your benefit.
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Core Purpose: The D27 aims to shield you from negativity and highlight the positive karmic results you’ve earned, reflecting the protective nature of Mars.
How the D27 Works: The Nakshatra Connection
Mars in the D27 – Your Protector’s Signature (by Nakshatra):
Mars’s position by Nakshatra is especially revealing, showing the style of your protective energy and spiritual drive. Here is what Mars in each Nakshatra signifies in your D27:
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Ashwini: Quick, pioneering energy. Strength in new beginnings and healing.
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Bharani: Determined, transformative energy. Strength in endurance and rebirth.
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Krittika: Courageous, purifying energy. Strength in leadership and cutting through obstacles.
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Rohini: Stable, nurturing energy. Strength in creativity and building tangible results.
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Mrigashira: Curious, adaptable energy. Strength in research and flexible strategy.
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Ardra: Transformative, intense energy. Strength in communication during crises and renewal.
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Punarvasu: Resilient, resourceful energy. Strength in bouncing back and nurturing growth.
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Pushya: Protective, nurturing energy. Strength in guidance and providing emotional security.
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Ashlesha: Intuitive, strategic energy. Strength in perception and transformative power.
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Magha: Authoritative, traditional energy. Strength in leadership and command of respect.
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Purva Phalguni: Creative, passionate energy. Strength in artistic expression and partnership.
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Uttara Phalguni: Responsible, productive energy. Strength in duty and humanitarian service.
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Hasta: Skillful, analytical energy. Strength in craftsmanship and detailed work.
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Chitra: Creative, strategic energy. Strength in planning and artistic vision.
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Swati: Adaptable, diplomatic energy. Strength in balance and intellectual exchange.
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Vishakha: Determined, collaborative energy. Strength in focused effort toward goals.
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Anuradha: Resilient, dedicated energy. Strength in teamwork and loyal commitment.
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Jyeshtha: Authoritative, powerful energy. Strength in strategic leadership and overcoming competition.
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Mula: Deep, investigative energy. Strength in rooting out truth and spiritual transformation.
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Purva Ashadha: Determined, invincible energy. Strength in persuasion and achieving ambitions.
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Uttara Ashadha: Victorious, disciplined energy. Strength in unwavering leadership and integrity.
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Shravana: Wise, perceptive energy. Strength in listening, learning, and strategic communication.
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Dhanishta: Innovative, rhythmic energy. Strength in creating structure and achieving recognition.
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Shatabhisha: Healing, unconventional energy. Strength in innovation, independence, and sudden insights.
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Purva Bhadrapada: Intense, mystical energy. Strength in spiritual fervor and transformative vision.
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Uttara Bhadrapada: Determined, compassionate energy. Strength in perseverance through service.
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Revati: Compassionate, universal energy. Strength in adaptability, healing, and spiritual guidance.
Contrast with the D30
This creates powerful connections:
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If a planet in your D27 chart falls into a specific Nakshatra division…
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…and you have a planet in your main D1 chart in the same Nakshatra…
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…then the energy of the D27 planet profoundly influences and strengthens the D1 planet.
Example: If your Venus in the D27 is in the Rohini Nakshatra, and your Mercury in the D1 is also in Rohini, Venus’s harmonizing and creative energy deeply protects and enhances your communication skills (Mercury). This shows a shared karmic agenda between these two areas of your life.
Analyzing Your Inner Fortress: Key Factors in the D27
To understand your chart of strength, we primarily look at three areas:
1. The Lord of the 3rd House in D27:
This planet shows the nature of the energy governing your core strength and spiritual courage.
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Sun as 3rd Lord: Strength comes from confidence, leadership, and self-expression.
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Jupiter as 3rd Lord: Strength is rooted in wisdom, optimism, and ethical growth.
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Saturn as 3rd Lord: Strength is built through discipline, endurance, and hard-won mastery.
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Rahu as 3rd Lord: Strength is unconventional, innovative, and driven by ambitious vision.
2. Planets in the 3rd House of the D27:
Any planet here directly influences your “fortress of strength.”
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Jupiter in the 3rd: Blesses your efforts with growth, luck, and wisdom.
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Mars in the 3rd: Gives raw courage, competitive drive, and relentless energy.
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Mercury in the 3rd: Protects and enhances your intellect, adaptability, and communication.
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Saturn in the 3rd: Builds strength through patience, discipline, and overcoming delays.
3. Mars in the D27 – Your Protector’s Signature:
Mars’s position by Nakshatra is especially revealing, showing the style of your protective energy and spiritual drive.
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Mars in Ashwini: Protective energy is quick, pioneering, and healing.
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Mars in Magha: Strength is regal, authoritative, and connected to tradition.
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Mars in Vishakha: Courage is collaborative, determined, and goal-oriented.
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Mars in Revati: Protection is compassionate, adaptive, and spiritually guided.
(The 27 Nakshatras provide a precise “flavor” for how your Martian strength manifests.)
Putting It All Together: The D27 in Practice
The D27 works in tandem with your main chart. When a challenging transit activates a weak point in your D1, a strong, well-fortified corresponding point in your D27 can act as a spiritual buffer, helping you navigate the difficulty with inherent resilience.
Conversely, the D27 highlights the specific talents and psychic strengths you’ve developed over lifetimes—whether that’s intuitive healing (Moon in Ashlesha), strategic leadership (Mars in Jyeshtha), or creative diplomacy (Venus in Swati).
Contrast with the D30
It’s helpful to understand the D27 in relation to the D30 chart:
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D27 (Bhamsa): Governed by Mars. Reveals your strengths, protection, and spiritual courage (3rd house themes).
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D30 (Trimsamsa): Governed by Saturn. Reveals your karmic debts, weaknesses, and challenges (6th house themes).
Together, they provide a balanced view of your karmic arsenal and liabilities.
Conclusion
The D27 Bhamsa Chart is a map to your inner fortress. It doesn’t just show your challenges; it illuminates the specific spiritual strengths, past-life skills, and protective energies you possess to meet them. By understanding this chart, you gain insight into your inherent courage and the unique ways your soul is equipped to thrive and protect itself on its journey.
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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