It’s no secret that everyone who visits an astrologer or opts for an astrology chart reading wants to hear positive predictions – of success, prosperity and happiness. But life’s bittersweet, and you’ve got to take the bad with the good! Fear not – to understand what evils or hardships life has in store for you, you can consult the Trimsamsa chart.

The Divisional Charts in astrology were created millennia ago by Maharishi Parasara, who devised them so that we could understand every aspect of our lives in detail. The astrological significance of Trimsamsa is that it allows us to gain insights into events not only from this life, but also the past life.

The Trimsamsa in Vedic astrology is created when you divide each sign of the zodiac into 30 equal parts, each of them representing an aspect of an individual’s life. Trimsamsa, meaning thirty parts, is one of the key 16 divisional charts. This is why interpreting Trimsamsa is sometimes also called a D30 chart analysis or a Trimsamsa chart analysis.

If you’re confused about how to read Trimsamsa chart, here are a few basic pointers. When understanding Trimsamsa, one also has to consider that the sun and moon (light planets) and Rahu and Ketu (shadow planets) do not play a vital role. Instead look for the other planetary positions in Trimsamsa, which houses they’re placed in, based on which certain aspects of life may face more challenges, or perhaps lesser obstacles. For instance, the eighth house has to do with diseases and ailments, so if Saturn is placed here, it doesn’t bode well for your health.

There are benefits to reading Trimsamsa, the first of which is the ability to identify misfortunes, health issues and enemies in advance, so that you’re prepared for the onslaught. The ascendant sign can provide insights into a person’s difficulties. One also needs to factor in the placement of the Atmakaraka, which is said to be a representation of the soul. This is typically the planet with the highest degree in the D1 chart. The Nakshatras also can be considered in conjunction with D30, since each one attracts a different kind of karmic energy.

FAQs

What is the relationship between Trimsamsa and other divisional charts?

The role of Trimsamsa in astrology is the exact opposite of Saptavimsama or the the D27 chart, which tells us about an individual’s strengths and protections.

What is the connection between Trimsamsa and birth chart?

One has to look at the Trimsamsa in conjunction with the birth chart for them to get a holistic view of the individual’s challenges. Only using Trimsama for predictions in isolation is not going to give you a realistic picture of how things work. It is somewhat an extension of the sixth house of the natal or birth chart, and so Trimsamsa calculations are made based on a combination of both.

How are Trimsamsa and life events linked?

Trimsamsa and spirituality are closely linked. It is believed that we manifest our own misfortunes through our deeds and inner conflicts, as well as our past life deeds. In some ways, it reflects our karmic journey.