Drekkana
द्रेष्काण • Drekkana
"Three divisions (Drek = Third part)"
Importance
Key divisional chart for siblings, courage, and co-born; also used for death analysis
Calculation Method
Parashara Method
Degrees: 0° - 10°
Sign: Same sign as D1 position
Degrees: 10° - 20°
Sign: 5th sign from D1 position (same element)
Degrees: 20° - 30°
Sign: 9th sign from D1 position (same element)
Division Table
| D1 Sign | 0-10° | 10-20° | 20-30° |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | Aries | Leo | Sagittarius |
| Taurus | Taurus | Virgo | Capricorn |
| Gemini | Gemini | Libra | Aquarius |
| Cancer | Cancer | Scorpio | Pisces |
| Leo | Leo | Sagittarius | Aries |
| Virgo | Virgo | Capricorn | Taurus |
| Libra | Libra | Aquarius | Gemini |
| Scorpio | Scorpio | Pisces | Cancer |
| Sagittarius | Sagittarius | Aries | Leo |
| Capricorn | Capricorn | Taurus | Virgo |
| Aquarius | Aquarius | Gemini | Libra |
| Pisces | Pisces | Cancer | Scorpio |
Significations & Use Cases
Primary Significations
Use Cases
- Analyzing number and nature of siblings
- Understanding relationship with brothers and sisters
- Assessing courage and mental fortitude
- Evaluating communication abilities
- Short travel indications
- Death analysis (22nd Drekkana)
- Assessing initiative and enterprise
- Understanding co-born matters
Key Principles
Sibling Analysis
3rd House: Primary house for siblings in both D1 and D3
11th House: Elder siblings
3rd Lord: Key significator for sibling matters
Mars: Natural karaka for younger siblings and courage
22nd Drekkana
The 22nd Drekkana from Lagna (8th house position's Drekkana)
Significance: Critical for death analysis - nature and timing
Usage: Lord of 22nd Drekkana can indicate death in its period
House Significations
1 Drekkana Lagna
Shows native's inherent courage and ability to take initiative
2 Dhana Bhava
Financial support for ventures, family's role in sibling matters
3 Sahaja Bhava
Most important house - directly shows siblings and courage
4 Sukha Bhava
Foundation and emotional support for courageous actions
5 Putra Bhava
Progeny matters related to siblings, creative endeavors
6 Ripu Bhava
Challenges in sibling relationships, overcoming obstacles
7 Kalatra Bhava
Spouse's siblings, partnership in enterprises
8 Randhra Bhava
Longevity of siblings, inheritance from siblings
9 Dharma Bhava
Luck in courageous undertakings, paternal uncles/aunts
10 Karma Bhava
Career involving courage, siblings' professional status
11 Labha Bhava
Elder brothers/sisters, gains through initiatives
12 Vyaya Bhava
Siblings abroad, losses related to siblings, letting go
Special Combinations
Sibling Yogas
Many Siblings Yoga
Condition: 3rd lord strong in D3, benefics in 3rd, fertile signs
Effect: Large number of surviving siblings
Sibling Loss Yoga
Condition: 3rd house afflicted by Rahu/Ketu/Saturn, 3rd lord weak
Effect: Loss or separation from siblings
Courage Yogas
Parakrama Yoga
Condition: Mars strong in D3, 3rd lord in Kendra/Trikona
Effect: Exceptional courage and valor
Dhairya Yoga
Condition: Saturn well-placed in D3, 3rd house aspected by Jupiter
Effect: Steady, lasting courage; persistence
Analysis Methodology
- 1 Calculate Drekkana positions for all planets — Establish the D3 chart
- 2 Analyze Drekkana Lagna and its lord — Understand native's inherent courage
- 3 Examine 3rd house, lord, and Mars — Primary sibling and courage analysis
- 4 Check 11th house for elder siblings — Complete sibling picture
- 5 Analyze benefic/malefic influences — Quality of sibling relationships
- 6 Cross-reference with D1 3rd house — Confirm D1 promises
- 7 Calculate 22nd Drekkana if needed — Death-related analysis
Classical References
| Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra | Chapter 6 details Drekkana calculation; Chapter on death uses 22nd Drekkana |
| Brihat Jataka | Varahamihira discusses Drekkana for siblings |
| Saravali | Kalyana Varma gives detailed sibling predictions from D3 |
| Phaladeepika | Mantreshwara describes courage analysis |
