The 12 Houses in Astrology — Understanding Your Birth Chart
In Vedic astrology, your birth chart (Kundali) is divided into 12 houses, known as Bhavas. Each house has its own ruling planet (lord) and represents different aspects of your life journey. These cosmic sectors, governed by their respective lords, shape everything from your personality and relationships to your career and spiritual path. Understanding the houses and their lords is crucial for interpreting how planetary placements in your birth chart influence your life’s destiny.
First House
Self, physique, personality, vitality, beginnings, fame
Owned by Aries with lord Mars
Second House
Wealth, finance, family, speech, values
Owned by Taurus with lord Venus
Third House
Siblings, courage, communication, short journeys, skills
Owned by Gemini with lord Mercury
Fourth House
Mother, home, property, vehicles, happiness, comforts
Owned by Cancer with lord Moon
Fifth House
Children, intellect, creativity, romance, speculation, past merits
Owned by Leo with lord Sun
Sixth House
Enemies, debts, diseases, obstacles, work, health
Owned by Virgo with lord Mercury
Seventh House
Spouse, marriage, partnerships, contracts, desires, trade
Owned by Libra with lord Venus
Eighth House
Longevity, transformation, sudden events, unearned wealth, occult, secrets
Owned by Scorpio with lord Mars
Ninth House
Father, guru, long journeys, wisdom, dharma, fortune, luck
Owned by Sagittarius with lord Jupiter
Tenth House
Career, profession, actions (karma), status, reputation, authority
Owned by Capricorn with lord Saturn