Book excerpt: The Shodasa Vargas or sixteen divisional charts are an essential technique that is studied in vedic astrology in order to understand the true nature of an individual. Each varga focuses on a different area of life, and together they represent the complete picture, reflecting human consciousness from reality to the subconscious. Komilla Sutton unravels the sixteen vargas and their secrets through the in-depth study of case histories that include Sri Ramana Maharshi, Bill Clinton, Prince William, Bill Gates, Sri Aurobindo, Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Michael Jackson and many more. She explains the navamsha techniques of relationship compatibility, karakamsha, the atmakaraka in navamsha, how to analyse dasha and transits with vargas, plus vimshopaka, visheshika amsha and finally, appropriate remedies. This book is perfect for all students of vedic astrology, from beginner level to advanced.