Learn About 12 Houses of Horoscope
In astrology, the Horoscope is divided into 12 houses where each house is ruled by a different sign. Every house has its own sign and ruling planet. Houses from 1 to 6th are known as Personal House and houses from 7 to 12th are called Impersonal House. We use all 12 houses to predict someones' future or know about someone's nature, weak and strong areas.
To find a horoscope chart - One must have complete knowledge about the birth date, birth time, and place.
1st House
The first house is called “Lagna Bhava” in astrology which refers to “a body”. Therefore, this house control one’s individuality. The first house represents the native's body, physical appearance, and nature.
- Ruling planet[ancient]: Mars
- Modern Title: House of self
- Sign Domicile: Aries
2nd House
The second house is called “Dhana Bhava” or “Kutumba Bhava” in astrology which means “Wealth”. It is related to one’s personal finances, property, and concept of value. This house rules money and also covers our emotions [often influence us even more than the money].
- Ruling planet[ancient]: Venus
- Modern Title: House of Value
- Sign Domicile: Taurus
3rd House
The Vedic name of the third house is “Buddhi Bhava” in astrology. “Buddhi” refers to “Intelligence”. It influences mental health and the ability to memorize. The thing that are governed by this house is communication, transportation, and the local community. It often helps to guide you to build close relationships with others.
- Ruling planet[ancient]: Mercury
- Modern Title: House of sharing
- Sign Domicile: Gemini
4th House
The fourth house is also called “Bandhu Bhava” which means “a friend” in astrology. The fourth house symbolizes Happiness of home and family. This house controls the internal happiness of a person. Ancestry, heritage, roots, environment, mother or caretaker, housing and household, security, and pets are all governed by the fourth house.
- Ruling planet[ancient]: Moon
- Modern Title: House of Home and Family
- Sign Domicile: Cancer
5th House
The fifth house is called “Putra Bhava” which means “Son” in Sanskrit. It represents Recreational and leisure activities like children, fertility, romance, gambling, and risk. The fifth house influences the reproductive health of a person. Problems with pregnancy and babies come under this house. Even conditions like miscarriage, fertilization, relation with children conduct by it.
- Ruling planet[ancient]: Sun
- Modern Title: House of Pleasure
- Sign Domicile: Leo
6th House
The sixth house is also known as “Ari Bhava” or “Shatru Bhava”. ‘Ari’ means ‘Enemy’ in astrology, thus it’s the house for your enemies and problems that one person might have to face in their life. This house resemblance with health, wellness, and daily routines, including odd jobs. It also predicts facts and factors about illness such as what type of diseases we may contract with, how long it might take us to recover, which part of our body is more vulnerable to getting ill, the strength of our immune system, and so on.
- Ruling planet[ancient]: Mercury
- Modern Title: House of Health
- Sign Domicile: Virgo
7th House
Vedic name of the seventh house is “Yuvati Bhava” which means “Lady”. It sits directly across from the first house ascendant and represents life-changing partnerships. Romantic partners as well as other important relationships in your life come under this house. It represents partnership, marriage, and business matters and also the darker side of one’s relationship.
- Ruling planet[ancient]: Venus
- Modern Title: House of Balance
- Sign Domicile: Libra
8th House
The astrological name of eight houses is “Ayu Bhava” which means “longevity”. This house is also called the House of Reincarnation or death. Death, longevity, and sudden events like the Lottery come under this house. It reminds us that it’s okay to give in to our desires, after all, we are going to die one day, but to always be adaptable and ready to let go of the past to make a room for the present and future.
- Ruling planet[ancient]: Mars
- Modern Title: House of Transformation
- Sign Domicile: Scorpio
9th House
The ninth house is also known as “Dharma Bhava” represents “uprightness or good virtue”. Travel, philosophy, and higher education all come under this house. It helps to predict whether the person is going to believe in religious values or not.
- Ruling planet[ancient]: Jupiter
- Modern Title: House of Purpose
- Sign Domicile: Sagittarius
10th House
Vedic name of the tenth house is “Karma Bhavan”. “Karma” means “action” in astrology. This house is located at the very top of the birth chart and the apex of our unique story, thus it is basically the house of popularity. Public image, professional aspiration, and career achievements all are governed by this house.
- Ruling planet[ancient]: Saturn
- Modern Title: House of Enterprise
- Sign Domicile: Capricorn
11th House
The eleventh house in astrology also called “Labha Bhava” means “gains”. It is seen as an auspicious house. This house helps to predict if our efforts are going to benefit us or not and also if our desires will get fulfilled or not.
- Ruling planet[ancient]: Saturn
- Modern Title: House of Blessing
- Sign Domicile: Aquarius
12th House
The twelfth house is known as “Vairagya Bhava” which stands for “Ending”. This house governs the immaterial thing like intuition, dreams, secrets, and emotions of a person. It affects one’s separation from their close ones. In Vedic astrology, the 12th house stands for the ending and sacrifice as it's the last house of a horoscope
- Ruling planet[ancient]: Jupiter
- Modern Title: House of Sacrifice
- Sign Domicile: Pisces
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