Houses in Vedic Astrology

In astrology, your birth chart is divided into 12 sections, known as houses. These houses represent different areas of your life and act as a stage where the energy of different planets comes into play. The houses are fixed in your birth chart and technically, unlike birth signs, they are not always exactly 30°. Different signs may fall in these houses depending on your time and place of birth, and both the houses as well as the signs are numbered in the anti-clockwise direction.

When planets are placed in these houses, they tend to either enhance or suppress the areas of life connected to that particular house through their presence as well as aspects. To understand if a planet will have a positive or negative impact on a particular house, the strength and nature of that planet must be analyzed according to the sign it is placed in.

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If a benefic planet is placed in a favorable sign, it will have an immensely positive impact on that house and will enhance its traits. However, if a benefic planet is placed in an unfavorable sign, it will still have a positive impact but to a lesser extent. On the other hand, if a malefic planet is placed in a favourable house, it will have a positive impact on the non-living things represented by that particular house; however, the living things may suffer a little. And if the malefic planet is placed in an unfavorable sign, it will have a destructive impact on that house and will give a lot of obstacles and troubles related to both living and non-living things connected to that house.

A similar impact may be experienced because of a planet’s aspect on a particular house.

 

1st House – Personality and Appearance

The first house, also known as the Ascendant or Lagna, stands for your physical appearance, nature and the way you express yourself to others. It also impacts your natural demeanor, lifespan and the way you perceive life. It is the most important house in your birth chart, since it absorbs the impact of all the other houses collectively. This house is naturally under the lordship of the Sun and the Aries sign. Planets and signs present in this house have a most significant and visible impact on your personality and mindset. Even though this house symbolizes your entire body and mindset, it is specially connected to the top of your head, including your hair. Read More

 

2nd House – Wealth, Family, Food, and Speech

The second house represents your finances, accumulated wealth/savings, family and your attitude towards luxury in general. This house is naturally under the lordship of Jupiter, Mercury and the Taurus sign, and it also governs your eating habits, speech as well as your upbringing. The influence of a benefic planet on your second house will indicate stable finances and influential speech. However, if malefic planets have an influence on your second house, you will struggle with your income and self-worth. You may not be able to save money even if you earn well. Your speech may also be under-confident, or you may have a habit of lying frequently. Read More

 

3rd House – Siblings, Willpower, and Communication

The third house represents your communication skills, your relationship with siblings, your neighborhood, and your willpower. It shows your written and verbal expressions, the way you show courage and determination and your mental strength. This house is naturally under the lordship of Mercury, Mars, and the Gemini sign. The influence of a benefic planet on your third house will grant you gains with less or no efforts. You will be able to succeed in life without much physical labor. However, the placement of malefic planets in this house will give you immense determination and willpower to work hard and achieve your goals, but you may have to do a lot of hard work to reach where you want. Any affliction to this house may bring laziness or procrastination. Read More

 

4th House – Home, Assets, and Emotions

The fourth house represents your emotional foundation and your life at home. It also stands for your mother, real estate, family values as well as comforts. A positive 4^th house guarantees a luxurious lifestyle and family support. However, if the 4^th house is afflicted, there will be friction in your family dynamics and a significant decrease in your assets and luxuries. This house is naturally under the lordship of the Moon, the planet of emotions and ruler of the Cancer sign. On a psychological level, this house symbolizes your subconscious mind, emotional patterns and your safe zone. Read More

 

5th House – Creativity, Love Life, Education, and Children

The fifth house governs your talents, romantic relationships, education, and children. It may also relate to your mind and your hidden talents that you yourself have not discovered yet. It talks about your progeny in both biological and metaphorical ways. This house is naturally under the lordship of Jupiter and the Leo sign. A strong 5^th  house blesses you with multiple creative talents, charms as well as a mindset to enjoy life. It also gives you the ability of making accurate speculations. However, if the 5^th house is afflicted, you will face obstacles while trying to expand your family and may have breaks in your education. Read More

 

 

6th House – Health, Job, and Struggles

The sixth house is associated with your health, selfless service, discipline, and your daily routine. This house will show the challenges that you are going to face in your life such as health issues, responsibilities, debts and enemies. It also highlights your resilience and problem-solving skills. It is under the natural leadership of Saturn, Mars and the Virgo sign. If your 6^th house is strong, you will be hardworking and healthy. Your enemies will not be able to harm you and you will easily be able to take care of your debts. However, if the 6^th house is afflicted, your enemies may trouble you from time to time and your health condition will not be stable. Read More

 

7th House – Partnerships and Marriage

The seventh house shows partnerships in both personal and professional life. It also gives insight about your business and the opportunities that you will get in life. It is under the natural leadership of Venus and the Libra sign. A strong 7^th house directs you toward a successful business and brings harmony in your married life. It will also bring you new opportunities from time to time. However, if your 7^th  house is afflicted, you may be cheated by your business or life partner and your domestic life will not be peaceful and harmonious after marriage. Read More

 

8th House – Transformation, Sudden Events, and Secrets

The eighth house is the most mysterious and complex house of all. This house is responsible for bringing transformation in your life, but in order to do so, it may bring a lot of pain and takes you through a number of struggles and adversities. It symbolizes your sexuality, the occult, inheritance, in-laws, long-term struggles, hidden secrets, death and rebirth. This house is under the natural leadership of Saturn and the Scorpio sign. If your 8^th house is strong, you will be able to enjoy your family inheritance and will share a close bond with your in-laws. You may also be deeply interested in astrology or other occult sciences. However, if this house is afflicted, it will make you prone to frequent accidents, long-term diseases or misfortunes. Your secrets may also be revealed. Read More

 

9th House – Wisdom, Travelling, and Higher Learning

The ninth house is associated with your higher education, long-distance travel, and religion. It shows your inner belief systems and ethical values. It also represents your teachers and your father. It is under the natural leadership of Jupiter, the Sun and the Sagittarius sign. A strong 9^th house gives you an inclination toward your religion and culture and also supports your higher education. It will also give you a harmonious relationship with your father and mentors. However, if your 9^th house is afflicted, your relationship with your father will be adversely affected, and you may face obstacles in your higher education. Read More

 

10th House – Career, Karma, and Status

The tenth house deals with your professional life, ambitions and your status in society. This house will show your style of working, your responsibilities, as well as achievements. Your relationship with higher authorities, like your boss and the government, is also represented by this house. This house is under the natural leadership of the Sun, Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn and the Capricorn sign. If your 10^th house is strong, it will guarantee you professional success and will give you a respectable status in society. However, if your 10^th house is afflicted, you will have breaks in your career and may go through a lot of struggles. Read More

 

11th House – Gains and Social Circle

The eleventh house shows your social circle, elder siblings, professional gains, and fulfillment of desires. It reflects on your ability to manifest your goals and attract abundance and success. It basically shows the rewards that you have earned through your good karma. This house is under the natural leadership of Jupiter and the Aquarius sign. If your 11^th house is strong, you will make immense profits through your hard work and business sense. Your social circle will also be full of supportive and reliable people, and your elder siblings will have your back. However, if this house is afflicted, you may have quarrels with your elder siblings and will face obstacles in securing your gains. You may also struggle to be a part of a social circle or may have unsupportive friends. Read More

 

12th House – Liberation, Loss, and Isolation

The 12^th house is also a mystery, just like the 8^th house. It shows spirituality, introspection, sleep, expenses, losses, investments as well as foreign lands. The purpose of this house is to show that you must be liberated in order to evolve into a better version of yourself. This house also connects to hospitals, medicines, prisons, and solitude. The natural lord of this house is Saturn and the Pisces sign. If your 12^th house is strong, you will be able to make profits through your investments and minimize your expenses and losses. You can also settle down in a foreign country and lead a good life. However, if your 12^th house is afflicted, you will face frequent losses, and your investments will not be fruitful. You may also have to spend a lot of money on hospitals, and in worst-case scenarios, may have to go to prison, if the affliction is severe. Read More