NAVAMSA

Montu: What is a difference between Amsa and Avastha?

Amsa is widely used term and it can be referred to all Vargas (Divisional Charts). Jataka Tattwa provide information about the meaning. Amsa means part and refers usually to Navamsa Chakra which shows bhagya. Deeptadi Avastha (like Ucchavastha or Neechavastha) however can be checked in all Vargas and shows level of richness (status, money, popularity) & level of ideals. Other Avasthas show state associated with a Yoga which will be activated in particular Dasa (period).