Chaturthamsha
चतुर्थांश • Chaturthamsha
"Four divisions (Chaturtha = Fourth, Amsha = Part)"
Importance
Key divisional chart for property, fixed assets, fortune, and maternal happiness
Calculation Method
Parashara Method
Degrees: 0° - 7°30'
Sign: Same sign as D1 position
Degrees: 7°30' - 15°
Sign: 4th sign from D1 position
Degrees: 15° - 22°30'
Sign: 7th sign from D1 position
Degrees: 22°30' - 30°
Sign: 10th sign from D1 position
Division Table
| D1 Sign | 0-7.5° | 7.5-15° | 15-22.5° | 22.5-30° |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | Aries | Cancer | Libra | Capricorn |
| Taurus | Taurus | Leo | Scorpio | Aquarius |
| Gemini | Gemini | Virgo | Sagittarius | Pisces |
| Cancer | Cancer | Libra | Capricorn | Aries |
| Leo | Leo | Scorpio | Aquarius | Taurus |
| Virgo | Virgo | Sagittarius | Pisces | Gemini |
| Libra | Libra | Capricorn | Aries | Cancer |
| Scorpio | Scorpio | Aquarius | Taurus | Leo |
| Sagittarius | Sagittarius | Pisces | Gemini | Virgo |
| Capricorn | Capricorn | Aries | Cancer | Libra |
| Aquarius | Aquarius | Taurus | Leo | Scorpio |
| Pisces | Pisces | Gemini | Virgo | Sagittarius |
Significations & Use Cases
Primary Significations
Use Cases
- Property purchase and ownership analysis
- Real estate investment decisions
- Timing of property acquisition
- Mother's well-being assessment
- Ancestral property and inheritance matters
- Domestic happiness evaluation
- Fortune and luck analysis
- Fixed asset accumulation potential
Key Principles
4th House Importance
D1 Connection: 4th house in D1 shows potential; D4 confirms manifestation
D4 Analysis: 4th house in D4 specifically for immovable property
Lord Position: 4th lord's D4 position crucial for property matters
Kendra Connection
D4 cycles through Kendra houses, emphasizing stability and foundation
Significance: Kendra signs represent pillars - property provides life's foundation
Property Types
1st Quarter: Self-acquired property through own efforts
2nd Quarter: Property through mother or maternal side
3rd Quarter: Property through marriage or partnerships
4th Quarter: Property through profession, father, or authority
Fortune Analysis
Method: Strong D4 chart indicates overall good fortune
Benefics: Benefics in D4 Kendra/Trikona enhance fortune
Malefics: Malefics afflicting D4 can delay fortune manifestation
House Significations
1 Chaturthamsha Lagna
Native's inherent fortune regarding property and fixed assets
2 Dhana Bhava
Financial capacity for property purchase; ancestral wealth
3 Sahaja Bhava
Property division with siblings; neighborhood property
4 Sukha Bhava
Most crucial house - directly indicates property acquisition and ownership
5 Putra Bhava
Property as investment; property passed to children
6 Ripu Bhava
Legal issues regarding property; property-related debts
7 Kalatra Bhava
Property through marriage; commercial real estate
8 Randhra Bhava
Inheritance; property through legacies; old properties
9 Dharma Bhava
Paternal property; luck in real estate; property abroad
10 Karma Bhava
Property through profession; office buildings; factory
11 Labha Bhava
Rental income; property gains; real estate business
12 Vyaya Bhava
Property in foreign lands; property losses; ashram/retreat property
Special Combinations
Property Yogas
Griha Yoga
Condition: 4th lord strong in D4, benefics in 4th house
Effect: Multiple comfortable homes; property prosperity
Bhumi Yoga
Condition: Mars and Jupiter aspect 4th house in D4
Effect: Extensive land ownership; agricultural success
Vastu Yoga
Condition: Venus and Moon in D4 Kendras
Effect: Beautiful, comfortable properties; luxury homes
Challenging Yogas
Property Loss Yoga
Condition: 4th lord debilitated in D4, malefics in 4th
Effect: Loss of property; forced sale; property disputes
Litigation Yoga
Condition: 6th lord connected with 4th house in D4
Effect: Property-related legal issues and disputes
Analysis Methodology
- 1 Calculate Chaturthamsha positions for all planets — Establish the D4 chart
- 2 Analyze D4 Lagna and its lord — Understand native's property fortune potential
- 3 Examine 4th house, its lord, and karaka Mars — Primary property analysis
- 4 Check Moon for mother and domestic happiness — Mother and home comfort assessment
- 5 Analyze Jupiter for fortune and expansion — Overall luck in property matters
- 6 Cross-reference with D1 4th house — Confirm D1 property promises
- 7 Apply Dasha for timing property events — When property acquisition/changes will occur
Classical References
| Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra | Chapter 6 describes Chaturthamsha for fortune and property |
| Brihat Jataka | Varahamihira mentions D4 for assessing fortune |
| Saravali | Kalyana Varma discusses property indications |
| Phaladeepika | Mantreshwara details fortune analysis from D4 |
