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What does the fifth house represent according to the provided information?
What does the fifth house represent according to the provided information?
Which of the following qualities is associated with the sixth house?
Which of the following qualities is associated with the sixth house?
What does the third house primarily represent in astrology?
What does the third house primarily represent in astrology?
Which planet is considered the karaka for the seventh house?
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?
What are the shadripus that the sixth house brings attention to?
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What constitutes a 'graha yuddha' in astrology?
What constitutes a 'graha yuddha' in astrology?
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Which planet is associated with the fourth house in astrology?
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?
What does the fourth house represent in contrast to the fifth house?
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Which zodiac sign corresponds to the fourth house?
Which zodiac sign corresponds to the fourth house?
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Which zodiac sign corresponds to the sixth house?
Which zodiac sign corresponds to the sixth house?
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How is the sixth house related to health?
How is the sixth house related to health?
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Which planet serves as the karaka for the fifth house?
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?
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?
What aspect of an individual does the fourth house help determine?
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In astrology, what does the fifth house signify?
In astrology, what does the fifth house signify?
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What part of the body is represented by the fourth house?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which body part is associated with the ninth house?
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Which zodiac sign corresponds to the tenth house in Vedic astrology?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of karma includes actions that are planned for the future?
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Which houses are considered kendras?
Which houses are considered kendras?
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What distinguishes houses that are classified as kona?
What distinguishes houses that are classified as kona?
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Which house is considered the highest house of dharma?
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?
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?
Which kendra house has the strongest influence in a birth chart?
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What houses are classified as upachayas?
What houses are classified as upachayas?
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How many konas serve as the trine houses in the horoscope?
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?
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?
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?
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?
The artha houses are associated with which of the following?
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Which signs are associated with the artha houses?
Which signs are associated with the artha houses?
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Which of the following statements best describes the kama houses?
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?
In the context of the kama houses, which signs are relevant?
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What is the primary focus of the moksha houses?
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?
Which of the following houses is NOT part of the moksha houses?
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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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Test your knowledge on the first three houses of astrology: Thanu Bhava, Dhana Bhava, and Bhratri Bhava. Explore their significance, corresponding zodiac signs, and the aspects of life they represent. Perfect for astrology enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of personal charts.
