HOUSES in Vedic Astrology

There are 12 houses in astrology just similar to 12 Zodiac which are the substructure of one’s life. When combined together they form a whole 360 degreeangle.

There are two wheels which are being considered while doing the calculation related to Birth Chart one is Zodiac wheel and other is Wheel of Houses . When we talk about describing the planet, it can be done being in a Zodiac sign and also being in a House.

Each house and each planet has its own trait, depending upon your horoscope prediction are being made as per the position of planets. The houses are the representation of all the areas of life personal or interpersonal which makes up a person’slife ,below are the details description of each house as to what it represents .

1stHouse ( Ruled by Aries)

 The first house represents self , this house includes physical appearance, nature, first impression,  beginnings, how we initiate things in life , how we respond to situations ( impulsive or calm) , personal opinions.

Head and face are mainly depicted by this house which includes skin color, mind sharpness, forehead etc. If 1st house is weak you may face problem related to  mental health issues.

2nd House (  Ruled by Taurus)

The second house represents your money,finances , income, it’s the house of possession  ( includes anything a person achieves car, furniture , investments, moveable property but not house as it’s governed by 4th house) . This house describes one’s attitude and zeal towards attaining or achieving material or non-material possession. Family , speaking

Teeth, eyes, mouth, nose , bones etc are governed by second house, it also includes voice.

3rdHouse ( Ruled by Gemini)

Third house is the house of communication which overs different modes such as talking, thinking, device such as cellular phones, IM’s,gadgets, reading and writing. This house also represents immediate environment such as neighbour,younger  siblings, local travels, early education and short journeys. Strength , touring job , short journey

The body parts governed by this house are arms, leg, collar bones, hands, nervous system and lungs. Weak third house can lead to imbalance in nervous system, fracture in collar bone, shoulder pain , impartial deafness and respiratory problems.

4th House ( Ruled by Cancer)

The fourth house is the foundation for all things in life, it is mostly related home, family, emotional security, mother . It’s the house for the domestic happiness in one’s life.

Stomach breasts and digestive organs are associated with this house.

Weak fourth house can affect your emotions, relationship with parents,family, it may result in coronary problems, lung disorder, and physical ailment in breasts, chests etc.

Property, home environment

5th House (Ruled by Leo)

This is the house of creativity, joy, happiness, pleasure, playfulness , romance, love affairs , hobbies, personal interest, education. Past birth

It’s related with dating and love affairs but for marriages still 7th house is assigned. Since Jupiter signifies this house so it also is related to good luck, fortune, optimism and growth.

Heart, middle and upper back, pancreas, spine, stomach are the associated body parts .

Weak fifth house may cause heart problems, acidity, diarrhoea, stones in gall bladder, , spinal cord disorders.

6th House ( Ruled by Virgo)

The sixth house mainly governs health, daily life routine, wellness , service, diet, physical ability to work . Planet residing in sixth house  helps to form habits and design schedules  which includes personal hygiene and how we respond in daily day to day crisis. Medical, enemy

The body parts governed by this house are like waist, lower abdomen, kidney, navel, small intestine, the upper part of the large intestine, appendix .

Weak 6th house may lead to  sicknesses like constipation, appendicitis, hernia and even psychiatric problems.

7th house (Ruled by Libra)

This is the house of relationship which can be with your spouse or business partnership or any sought of partnership with other people.  Any relationship-associated matters, like contracts, marriage, and business deals, divorce, enemy will fall under this house. Return from foreign

Planet Venus is the natural significator of this house that also signifies love, romance, and sexuality.

This house governs  body parts which includes ovaries the lower half of the back and Kidneys.

Weak 7th house can lead to bad partnerships professionally and personally.

8th House (Ruled by Scorpio)

The eight house is the most mysterious house associated with Death, Rebirth, Sexuality . Also includes  joint resources, your partner’s money and possessions, spouse’s money, bankruptcy, losses, personal sacrifices, alimony, clairvoyance. The house is most misunderstood as things associated with this house looks negative but on a positive note this is the house for healing and transformation . research….

Body parts governed by this house are pelvic bones and external sexual organs.

Weak 8thhouse  can bring chronic illness,  lack of mental peace ,  imprisonment, depression whereas the person with strong 8th house can have higher intuitive skill and they are supreme in the filed of mathematics, astrology, paranormal activities, psychology.

9th House (Ruled by Sagittarius)

This is the house of big thoughts , bid ideas, dreams. This house refers to the philosophy , ethics, morals, long journeys, travel, foreign countries and interests, spiritual urges, dreams, visions, higher mind, ideas, understanding and wisdom, books, publishing, ceremonies, and rituals . father

This house is an inclination towards Karma , Dharma, good deeds and charity.

Body parts governed by this house are  thighs, thigh bones, bone marrow, left leg, and arterial system.

It this house is strong in chart , there are supreme chances of foreign settlement, higher education , travel , good luck and fortune.

This house is also a representation of the relationship with father and the impact of father in life.

10 House (Ruled by Capricorn)

The tenth house represents social image, fame, honour,prestige, achievements, rules, awards, career path and how one will take the leap towards long term career.

Body part associated with this house are knees, kneecaps, bones, and joints.

Weak 10th house may cause health-related problems like broken knees, inflammation of joints, weakness in the body and skin allergies, etc.

11thHouse (Ruled by Aquarius)

 This house represents friendships, groups, community, social justice, aspiration, hopes, ability to remain happy. This house describes the people who love and protect you, how you as a person undertake role throughout your life  as a partner,  friend, businessman. It also rules eccentricity, sudden events, surprises, invention, originality, and anything futuristic.

Income, elder sibling, desire

Associated body parts are ankle, right leg, shin bone, left ear, and left arm.

Weak eleventh house in charts may lead to low productivity of blood, pain in legs, fracture in the lower part of the body.

12th House (Ruled by Pisces)

This is the last house of the “Wheel of Houses” which represents ending and is secretive. Matters related to the psyche, prisons, hospitals, secret relationship etc. It also refers to sorrow, tribulations, widowhood, grief, funerals, exile, seclusion, bribery, subversion, murder, suicide, kidnapping, and endings, bed pleasure.

The twelfth house takes care of the body organs like the left eye, feet, and lymphatic system. 

The person will be inclined toward aashram and will look forward for moksha.

Weak 12th house may give the native detachment from people like separation from their partner, parents, friends, and family.