Vedic Astrology Houses Overview quis 3

The first house, or Lagna, represents the soul's new life experience and physical body. It also shows birth circumstances.

The Sun is the karaka, signifying the soul.

The second house, or Dhana Bhava, represents wealth, family of origin, and childhood.

Jupiter represents wealth; Mercury represents speech and learning.

The third house, or Bhratri Bhava, represents courage, close friends, and short journeys.

Mars is the karaka, representing actions and strength.

The third house corresponds to shoulders, hands, and arms, vital for action.

Physical body, top and back of the head, and the brain.

Represents communication style and hobbies.

Planetary conflict in astrology.

Represents home, mother, and emotions.

Moon is the karaka for the fourth house.

Represents children and intelligence.

Jupiter is the karaka for children and wisdom.

Strength, Size, Brightness and Speed determine the planetary war winner.

Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are involved.

Saturn represents longevity and death in the eighth house.

The eighth house signifies death, longevity, inheritance/bankruptcy, partner's family, sudden events, transformation,and hidden knowledge/treasure.

Sun represents father in day charts and possibly Saturn for night charts. Astrologers may also consider the tenth house.

Jupiter represents dharma (right action). This house also symbolizes spiritual teachers and wisdom.

The ninth house represents spirituality, higher education, luck, philosophy, religion, father, and foreign travel for spiritual reasons.

Venus is usually the karaka for relationships in all charts, but some astrologers may use different karaka if looking at a female's chart.

The eighth house relates to external genitalia and anus.

Ninth house deals with philosophy, religion, luck, fortune, legal issues and contracts.

The four houses of struggle (3rd, 6th, 8th, and 12th) representing challenges and areas for growth. They correspond to siblings, enemies, illness/loss, and death.

The houses of improvement through effort (3rd, 6th, 10th, and 11th) representing areas where our actions can lead to positive outcomes.

Three of the Dusthana houses (6th, 8th, and 12th) considered the most challenging and requiring spiritual understanding.

The 2nd and 7th houses, often associated with death, representing transitions and major life changes.

The Four Aims of Life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha) representing different facets of human existence.

Houses 1st, 5th, and 9th, representing righteous actions, knowledge, and spirituality.

The 1st, 5th, and 9th houses in the natural zodiac, associated with fire element and representing ambition, creativity, and belief.

Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) are naturally inclined towards practicality, material security, and stability. These qualities align with the themes of the Artha houses, which represent acquisition and resources.

Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) are naturally social, communicative, and intellectually curious. These qualities align with the themes of the Kama houses, which represent desires for connections and experiences.

The houses associated with spiritual liberation, transcendence, and release from worldly attachments. They are the 4th, 8th, and 12th houses, influenced by water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).

Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) are deeply emotional, intuitive, and compassionate. These qualities align with the themes of the Moksha houses, which represent spiritual growth and release.

Jupiter is the karaka for wealth and gain in the eleventh house.

The eleventh house corresponds to calves, shins, and ankles in the body.

Saturn is the karaka for loss in the twelfth house.

The twelfth house represents endings, detachment, sleep, imprisonment, hospitals, ashrams, foreign lands, loss, and hidden aspects of the mind.

'Kendras' are angle houses (1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th) representing major areas of life, power, and achievements.

'Konas' are trine houses (1st, 5th, and 9th) representing natural talents, fortune, and good karma.

'Upachaya' houses (3rd, 6th, 10th, and 11th) represent areas where effort and growth lead to positive outcomes.

'Dusthana' houses (3rd, 6th, 8th, and 12th) represent challenges and areas for growth that can be difficult but provide lessons.