Karma Bhava

In depth Guide to 10th House

Discover how the 10th House (Karma Bhava) shapes your career path, social status, and life purpose in Vedic astrology. Learn about planetary influences, yogas, and practical applications for professional success.

Type: Kendra
Purushartha: Artha

10th House Calculator

Find out which zodiac sign rules your 10th House and which planets are placed in this house according to your birth chart. This helps understand how this life area influences your destiny.

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You can be talented, well-educated, and hardworking. But still feel stuck in the wrong job.

In Vedic astrology, that "stuck" feeling often points to the 10th House. Known as the Karma Bhava, this house governs your career, social status, reputation, and public life. If you're wondering what kind of work you're meant to do, whether you'll be successful, or how society sees you, this is the house to study.

A strong 10th House brings authority, leadership, and respect.

A weak or afflicted one may cause career confusion, frequent job changes, or reputation setbacks.

Planets like the Sun, Saturn, Mercury, or Jupiter placed here shape your professional path, each in a unique way.

And the 10th lord’s position tells you how and where your karma will unfold.

This blog breaks down everything you need to know. Whether you're planning your career, questioning your job path, or just curious about your destiny, we’ve got you covered.

What Does the 10th House Control in Your Kundli?

  • Career: Profession, field of work, type of job

  • Public Image: Reputation, how society perceives you

  • Karma: Duties, life path, long-term contribution

  • Authority: Government roles, leadership, responsibility

  • Recognition: Awards, fame, respect earned through actions

  • Father: Sometimes reflects the father’s role or influence

  • Discipline: Your relationship with structure, rules, and expectations

What Does Each Zodiac Sign in the 10th House Mean? #

SignWhat It Brings to the 10th House
AriesBold leadership; quick decision-making at work
TaurusSteady growth; values job stability and earnings
GeminiGreat communicator; thrives in media or writing
CancerNurturing work style; emotional connection to career
LeoCraves recognition; suited for public roles
VirgoDetail-oriented; does well in research or service
LibraBalanced worker; succeeds in law, or diplomacy
ScorpioIntense and ambitious; likes deep, powerful roles
SagittariusLoves travel, teaching, or big-picture roles
CapricornDisciplined, career-focused; slow but steady growth
AquariusInnovative career choices; prefers non-traditional paths
PiscesDreamy and creative; may succeed in spiritual or artistic fields

What Happens When Planets Sit in the 10th House? #

PlanetWhat it means
SunFame, government service, top-down leadership
MoonChanging jobs, emotionally sensitive to work environment
MarsDefense, startups, competitive or physical careers
MercuryCommerce, writing, marketing, data
JupiterTeaching, consulting, law, ethical leadership
VenusArt, fashion, beauty, music, hospitality
SaturnSteady success, responsibility, delayed rewards
RahuFame through unconventional means, instability early on
KetuDetachment, behind-the-scenes work, spiritual roles

What Does the 10th House Lord Reveal About Your Career? #

PlacementWhat It Means for Your Career
1st HouseCareer defines your identity; self-made
2nd HouseFamily business or earning from speech, finance
3rd HouseCareer involves communication, travel, writing
4th HouseHome-based career or job linked to real estate
5th HouseCreative or teaching career; job you enjoy
6th HouseService sector, medical, or competitive job
7th HouseBusiness partnerships or public-facing career
8th HouseResearch, occult, finance, or hidden jobs
9th HouseTeaching, travel, publishing, spiritual career
10th HouseStrong career drive; natural leadership
11th HouseNetworking brings success; earnings from career rise
12th HouseForeign jobs, spiritual work, or NGO service

Which Yogas Influence the 10th House?

Raja Yoga

Forms when the 10th house lord connects with a Kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th) and Trikona (1st, 5th, 9th) lord.

Brings fame, high status, and leadership success.

Amala Yoga

Happens when benefics like Jupiter, Venus, or Mercury are placed in the 10th house.

Grants spotless public image, social respect, and enduring success.

Dharma-Karmadhipati Yoga

Occurs when the 9th and 10th house lords are connected.

Aligns values (dharma) with action (karma), leads to purposeful work and fame.

If Rahu, Saturn, or Ketu afflict the 10th house, it may lead to:

  • Career instability

  • Delayed success

  • Power struggles at work

Since Saturn matures late, this placement often brings success after your 30s, once you’ve become more disciplined and grounded.

Other Significant Areas Controlled by the 10th House

Which Careers Are Linked to the 10th House?

  • Government Jobs

  • Entrepreneurs & Business Owners

  • Teachers, Consultants, Coaches

  • Media & Public Relations

  • Lawyers, Judges, Legal Experts

  • Doctors, Healers, Therapists

  • Astrologers, Spiritual Guides

  • CEOs, Bureaucrats, Policy Makers

Which Body Parts Are Ruled by the 10th House?

  • Knees

  • Joints

  • Bones

  • Physical support system (posture, balance)

How to Decode Your Career Path Using Vedic Astrology?

Consult with a Vaya astrologer to know which job paths align with your karma, and how to plan your next move with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which planets are considered strong in the 10th House?

The Sun, Mars, Jupiter, and Mercury are generally strong in the 10th House, strengthening ambition, leadership, and professional success. Saturn also does well here if placed beneficially, indicating steady growth and karmic fulfilment. Benefics in the 10th usually bring respect and status, while malefics can bring struggle or delays but may also create strong karmic results depending on their dignity and aspects.

What are the effects of a malefic planet in the 10th House?

Malefic planets like Saturn, Mars, Rahu, or Ketu in the 10th House can bring delays, power struggles, or unusual career paths. However, they can also bring tremendous strength and authority if well-placed or in own/exalted signs. The results depend on planetary dignity, aspects, and conjunctions. For example, Saturn may delay but gives long-lasting achievements, while Rahu can bring foreign connections or unconventional fame if positively disposed.

Does the 10th House influence career and profession?

Yes, the 10th House is the primary house of career and profession in Vedic astrology. It governs one’s actions (karma), public status, authority, reputation, and overall professional life. The sign, planets placed here, and the condition of the 10th lord reveal the type of profession, growth potential, and the native’s approach to work. Strong 10th House placements usually indicate a successful and socially visible career.

What happens if the 10th House is empty?

An empty 10th House does not mean career failure. Instead, the career potential is judged through the sign on the 10th cusp, its ruling planet (the 10th lord), aspects to the house, and Dasha periods. If the 10th lord is strong and well-placed, the person can still have a successful and meaningful career. Many successful people have empty 10th Houses but strong 10th lords or yogas supporting their rise.