Astrology Houses Overview Quiz 1

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What does the fifth house represent according to the provided information?

  • Daily routine and service
  • Past life credit and creativity (correct)
  • Enemies and disease
  • Partnerships and marriage

Which of the following qualities is associated with the sixth house?

  • Daily routine (correct)
  • Spiritual growth
  • Procreation
  • Family ties

What does the third house primarily represent in astrology?

  • Home and mother
  • Children and intellect
  • Communication and hobbies (correct)
  • Emotions and intuition

Which planet is considered the karaka for the seventh house?

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What are the shadripus that the sixth house brings attention to?

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What constitutes a 'graha yuddha' in astrology?

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Which planet is associated with the fourth house in astrology?

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What does the fourth house represent in contrast to the fifth house?

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Which zodiac sign corresponds to the fourth house?

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Which zodiac sign corresponds to the sixth house?

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How is the sixth house related to health?

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Which planet serves as the karaka for the fifth house?

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What aspect of life does the seventh house primarily focus on?

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What aspect of an individual does the fourth house help determine?

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In astrology, what does the fifth house signify?

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What part of the body is represented by the fourth house?

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What is the karaka for relationships in the seventh house when analyzing a chart of a heterosexual male?

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What is determined to be the significance of the eighth house?

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In the ninth house, which celestial body symbolizes the father in all birth charts?

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Which house is noted for matters of inheritance and bankruptcy?

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What does the ninth house primarily relate to in terms of education?

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What do some astrologers consider Saturn’s role in the context of father representation?

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Which of the following is NOT associated with the eighth house?

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Which category of karma refers to actions that are ready to be experienced now?

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What is the primary focus of the tenth house in Vedic astrology?

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Which body part is associated with the ninth house?

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Which zodiac sign corresponds to the tenth house in Vedic astrology?

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Which karaka is associated with career and government in Vedic astrology?

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What does the eleventh house primarily represent in Vedic astrology?

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Which type of karma includes actions that are planned for the future?

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Which houses are considered kendras?

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What distinguishes houses that are classified as kona?

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Which house is considered the highest house of dharma?

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What term refers to the combination of planets that rules both Vishnu and Lakshmi sthanas?

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Which kendra house has the strongest influence in a birth chart?

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What houses are classified as upachayas?

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How many konas serve as the trine houses in the horoscope?

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What is the significance of having planets from both Vishnu and Lakshmi sthanas in an angular house?

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What does the term 'dharma' primarily refer to in traditional Indian philosophy?

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Which of the following houses is considered the highest house of dharma?

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The artha houses are associated with which of the following?

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Which signs are associated with the artha houses?

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Which of the following statements best describes the kama houses?

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In the context of the kama houses, which signs are relevant?

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What is the primary focus of the moksha houses?

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Which of the following houses is NOT part of the moksha houses?

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Flashcards

Third House Significance

Represents communication style and interests like hobbies, arts, drama, and music.

Graha Yuddha

Planetary war; a special astrological condition when planets are close together in the same sign.

Fourth House (Matri Bhava)

House related to home, mother, peace, emotions, intuition, and primary education.

Karaka of Fourth House

Moon; signifies mother and emotional aspects.

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Fifth House (Putra Bhava)

House associated with children, wisdom, and ability to give counsel..

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Karaka of Fifth House

Jupiter; signifies children and intellect.

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Planets Affected by Graha Yuddha

Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn

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Fourth house body part

Chest and Heart

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Fifth House - Meaning

Represents past life, creativity, fun, romance, mantras, and yantras; sometimes associated with the stomach

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Sixth House - Meaning

Represents enemies (internal and external), diseases, debts, service, daily routine, and the shadripus (6 weaknesses)

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Sixth House Karaka

Saturn. A planet associated with disease and service.

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Sixth House Zodiac Sign

Virgo

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Seventh House - Meaning

Represents partnerships, relationships, marriage, and procreation.

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Seventh House Karaka

Venus, related to spouse. Venus rules sperm and procreation

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Seventh House Zodiac Sign

Libra

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Fourth House - Heart or stomach

The fourth house is viewed as the heart in some astrological systems, and the fifth the stomach in others.

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Sanchita Karma

Total accumulated karma from all past lives, including actions we may not remember.

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Prarabdha Karma

The portion of sanchita karma that's active in this lifetime, shaping our present experiences.

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Kriyaman Karma

Actions taken in this lifetime, both conscious and unconscious, contributing to future karma.

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Agama Karma

Future actions we are planning or considering, which will impact future life cycles.

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Tenth House: Karma

Represents our career, legacy, social status, and reputation in life. It's where we fulfill our karmic purpose.

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Eleventh House: Labha Bhava

Represents wealth, resources gained through work, relationships made through career, and desires for a fulfilling life.

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Karaka of Eleventh House

Jupiter, as the 'karaka' (signifier) of the eleventh house, governs gains, resources, and desires in life.

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Kendras

Houses of action and preservation, representing key aspects of life like health, home, spouse, and career. They are houses 1, 4, 7, and 10.

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Konas

Houses of fortune and dharma, representing luck, previous karma, and fruits of actions. They are houses 1, 5, and 9.

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Vishnu Sthanas

Another name for Kendras, representing preservation and key aspects of life.

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Lakshmi Sthanas

Another name for Konas, representing luck, fortune, and the fruits of previous karma.

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Yoga

A powerful combination in the birth chart when Vishnu and Lakshmi sthanas planets come together, especially in an angular house.

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Upachaya Houses

Houses of growth and improvement over time, representing progress and development. They are houses 3, 6, 10, and 11.

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Strongest Kendra

The tenth house is considered the strongest Kendra, followed by the seventh, fourth, and first.

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Strongest Kona

The ninth house is considered the strongest Kona, followed by the fifth, and then the first.

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Dharma Houses

The ninth house, representing our spiritual path, teachers, and father, is the highest house of dharma.

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Artha Houses

The second, eighth, and tenth houses are associated with material gain and acquisition, including family, inheritance, work, and knowledge.

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Kama Houses

The third, seventh, and eleventh houses are associated with desires and pleasures, including relationships, friends, and aspirations.

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Moksha Houses

The fourth, eighth, and twelfth houses are associated with spiritual liberation and transcend material desires.

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What does 'Dharma' mean?

Dharma means "right action" or "righteousness" and includes honoring ancestors, teachers, and social responsibility.

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What are the Artha houses associated with?

The Artha houses are associated with material gain, such as family, inheritance, work, and knowledge.

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What do the Kama houses represent?

The Kama houses represent desires and pleasures, including relationships, friends, and aspirations.

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What is the significance of the Moksha houses?

Moksha houses symbolize spiritual liberation and transcending material desires.

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Eighth House: Mrtyu Bhava

Represents death, longevity, inheritance, sudden events, transformation, and occult sciences.

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Ninth House: Bhagya

Represents spirituality, dharma, luck, higher education, and foreign travel.

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What is the connection between the eighth house and Scorpio?

Scorpio is the natural eighth sign of the zodiac, representing transformative energy and the hidden depths of the psyche, aligning with the eighth house's themes of death, hidden knowledge, and occult sciences.

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What is the connection between the ninth house and Sagittarius?

Sagittarius is the natural ninth sign, representing philosophy, exploration, and higher knowledge, aligning with the ninth house's themes of spirituality, dharma, and travel.

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What is the significance of the ninth house being the highest house of dharma?

It symbolizes the pursuit of higher knowledge, moral principles, and enlightenment, representing the ultimate goal of spiritual growth.

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Why is the Sun considered karaka for the father in the ninth house?

The Sun represents the father in traditional Vedic astrology, and the ninth house is associated with the father, due to its connection to dharma, guidance, and wisdom.

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Study Notes

The First House: Thanu Bhava

  • Represents the eastern horizon where the Sun rises
  • Symbolizes the soul rising into a new life experience on Earth
  • Karaka (significator): Sun as atman (soul)
  • Corresponding Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Thanu means "body"
  • Signifies the physical body, top and back of the head, and the brain
  • Shows circumstances surrounding birth
  • Ruler of the first house (birth chart ruler) is important for overall health, well-being, and capacity to achieve life goals

The Second House: Dhana Bhava

  • Karaka: Jupiter as wealth; Mercury as speech and learning
  • Corresponding Zodiac Sign: Taurus (Vrishabha)
  • Dhana means "wealth"
  • Indicates family of origin, childhood, and accumulated wealth
  • Represents the face and throat (mouth, gums, and teeth)
  • Area of the body utilized for eating, speaking, learning, singing, and foreign language.
  • Eyesight is also observed from this house

The Third House: Bhratri Bhava

  • Karaka: Mars as vitality and courage
  • Corresponding Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Represents courage, valor, brothers, strength, and vitality
  • House for accomplishments based on one's actions
  • Indicates journeys of short distances
  • Includes close friends that are like brothers or sisters

The Fourth House: Matri Bhava

  • Karaka: Moon as mother and mind, emotion, and intuition
  • Corresponding Zodiac Sign: Cancer
  • Represents the mother, mind, emotion, and intuition
  • Categorized as home, land, vehicles
  • Associated with a sense of peace, and at home with mother
  • Important to determine personal happiness

The Fifth House: Putra Bhava

  • Karaka: Jupiter as children and intellect
  • Corresponding Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Represents wisdom, children, creativity, fun, romance, sports, and gambling
  • Represents past life credit (purva punya) and the practice of mantras

The Sixth House: Ari Bhava

  • Karaka: Saturn as disease and service
  • Corresponding Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Represents enemies, six weaknesses (shadripus) – desire (kama), anger (krodha), greed (lobha), pride (mada), attachment (moha), and jealousy (matsarya).
  • Connected to disease, debts, mundane jobs, daily routine, being of service to others
  • Importantly, the enemies within.
  • Significant for assessing health and healing, either for oneself or others.

The Seventh House: Kama Bhava

  • Karaka: Venus as spouse
  • Corresponding Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Associated with romantic relationships, marriage, and procreation
  • Libra rules the sperm, Venus rules the lower abdomen and internal regenerative organs

The Eighth House: Mrtyu Bhava

  • Karaka: Saturn as longevity and death
  • Corresponding Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Includes death, longevity, inheritance, bankruptcy, and accidents or sudden events.
  • Metaphor for transformation
  • Represents the hidden and occult sciences

The Ninth House: Bhagya

  • Karaka: Sun as father, Jupiter as dharma and teachers
  • Corresponding Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Highest house of dharma, or right action
  • Includes philosophy, religion, luck, and fortune
  • Higher education and spiritual education

The Tenth House: Karma

  • Karaka: Mercury as business; Sun as fame and popularity; Jupiter as profession
  • Corresponding Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Most influential house in the birth chart
  • Represents career, reputation, fame, social status, and awards
  • Connected to government and power.
  • The knees are connected to this house and the Capricorn sign.

The Eleventh House: Labha Bhava

  • Karaka: Jupiter as gains
  • Corresponding Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Represents money, resources, career, casual acquaintances, and groups
  • Desires and wishes
  • Individual's spouse and children
  • Related to calves, shins, and ankles

The Twelfth House: Vyaya

  • Karaka: Saturn as Loss
  • Corresponding Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Final house of the horoscope (antya adhi)
  • Represents the end, sleep, final breath, prisons, hospitals, ashrams, foreign lands, the end of freedom, sleep.
  • Indicates loss, philanthropy, planned losses, and sexual activity

House Types

  • Kendras (angles): 1, 4, 7, 10
  • Konas (trines): 1, 5, 9

Karma and Vedic Astrology

  • Traditional method to view a birth chart as a snapshot of the karmas.
  • Four main categories: sanchita, prarabdha, kriyaman, and agama.

The Four Aims of Life (Purusharthas)

  • A major consideration in Indian philosophy

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