The art of Jyotish: secrets unlocked
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Lagna, Navamsha charts.
Characteristics of houses in the horoscope and their rulers
All houses in the Vedic horoscope are divided into groups. The houses belonging to the same group affect each other.
Kendra (houses: 1, 4, 7, 10) – These houses are considered the main and the foundation of the horoscope. It is easier to overcome difficulties with a strong foundation. These houses are considered the houses of the god Vishnu. Therefore, it is preferable for benefic planets to be in these houses to strengthen the foundation.
Trikona (houses: 1, 5, 9) – The most auspicious houses, they are called the houses of Lakshmi. The goddess Lakshmi brings us only success and prosperity. Therefore, it would be very good if benefic planets are in these houses.
Dusthana (houses: 3, 6, 8, 12) – These are unfavorable houses, and their characteristics speak for themselves: diseases, enemies, death, loss. Although the third house's characteristics are not clearly associated with something negative, it is considered the least 'Dusthana' house.
Maraka (houses: 2, 7) – These houses are traditionally called the houses of death because they relate to everything that can shorten a person's life.
Upachaya (houses: 3, 6, 10, 11) – These are houses of growth. These houses are considered good for malefic planets because as the person matures, these houses gain a lot of strength. Even malefics like Saturn and Mars can soften their negative effects.
House Lords
In order to determine the lord of a house, you must check which sign the house is in to know which planet rules it.
– In Aries – the ruling planet is Mars (Ketu)
– In Taurus – the ruling planet is Venus
– In Gemini – the ruling planet is Mercury
– In Cancer – the ruling planet is the Moon
– In Leo – the ruling planet is the Sun
– In Virgo – the ruling planet is Mercury
– In Libra – the ruling planet is Venus
– In Scorpio – the ruling planet is Mars (Ketu)
– In Sagittarius – the ruling planet is Jupiter
– In Capricorn – the ruling planet is Saturn (Rahu)
– In Aquarius – the ruling planet is Saturn (Rahu)
– In Pisces – the ruling planet is Jupiter
Rahu and Ketu can rule houses from the Kendra group (houses 1, 4, 7, 10).
When diagnosing which planet rules the house under examination, you can check where it is located in the birth chart, i.e., in which house the lord of the examined house is. If there are other planets next to the ruling planet, they will affect the rulers, and it may change the data written below, for better or worse.
The First House in the Horoscope
The first house is an important factor that defines our physical body, and it also shows our position in life at large. A serious affliction to it means that the mother of the horoscope owner had a difficult birth. Someone born with a serious defect in the first house may die in childhood. The weakness of the first house is the main indicator of poor health. It shows innate physical capability. For a person to achieve significant success in life, the first house and its lord must be strong enough. The houses related to the first house define the most important areas that are expressed through our personality in the world.
In the first house: A happy childhood, a good start in life, birth in a wealthy and noble family, good health, strength, honor, happiness, good Dharma (knowledge of laws, morality, fairness, duty and its fulfillment), ability to lead, longevity. The houses of Dharma are 1, 5, 9.
In the second house: Wealth, good education, interest in educational matters, possible career in education, morality, correct speech, public speaking abilities, interest in financial matters, happy family life.
In the third house: Courage, initiative, help in various matters from siblings, personal efforts bring success. The person typically exhibits stubbornness, a strong willpower. This is a personality with strong desires. There is an interest in the arts, and the career may be related to music, drama, or dance.
In the fourth house: The person’s home, honor, happiness from the mother, land, vehicles, yachts, various types of real estate, inherited property, status or fame, academic degree, longevity, good health, spiritual nature or interest in Moksha (enlightenment, final liberation). Moksha houses are 4, 8, 12.
In the fifth house: The lord of Dharma (morality, duty) in another Dharma house is auspicious in all matters related to Dharma, intelligence, education, successful investments, wealth, happiness, honor, good fortune, high status or fame, faith and devotion to God, knowledge of mantras, interest in religious practices, high morals, nobility, humility, self-respect, profits from the government or politicians, great merit earned in previous lives. This position increases longevity.
In the sixth house: Health problems, difficulties, shortened life, unhappy childhood, suffering, a poor start to life, possible legal accusation if other data confirms it: connection with the maternal uncle. There will be a need for hard work, interest in certain diets and medical practices to reach perfection. Work becomes an important factor in life. There is an ability to earn well; wealth comes slowly and after hard work.
In the seventh house: Marriage with love, a good, wealthy, and loyal marriage partner, great benefit from the partner’s family, strength, honor, good fortune. Since the lord of the ascendant is in the seventh house, it reflects aspects on itself (the first house – ascendant): strong desires, strong sexual personality, long-distance travel or residence in other countries.