The 12 Houses (Bhavas) of Vedic Astrology

Your Kundli is divided into 12 houses. Each rules specific life themes. Planets in each house shape those themes.

The 12 Houses

1. Lagna (Self) — Physical body, personality, appearance, overall life direction
2. Dhana (Wealth) — Money, family, speech, food
3. Sahaj (Siblings) — Courage, effort, short travel, communication
4. Sukha (Home) — Mother, home, vehicles, education, emotional foundation
5. Putra (Children) — Creativity, romance, speculation, intelligence
6. Ripu (Enemies) — Debts, disease, competition, service, litigation
7. Kalatra (Partner) — Marriage, business partnerships, public dealings
8. Ayu (Longevity) — Transformation, inheritance, occult, sudden events
9. Dharma (Fortune) — Higher wisdom, father, luck, long travel, spirituality
10. Karma (Career) — Profession, status, authority, public reputation
11. Labha (Gains) — Income, elder siblings, aspirations, social network
12. Vyaya (Losses) — Expenses, foreign lands, isolation, moksha (liberation)

Reading Houses — Quick Rules

• Kendras (1, 4, 7, 10): Strongest houses — angular power
• Trikonas (1, 5, 9): Most auspicious — dharma houses
• Dusthanas (6, 8, 12): Difficult but transformative
• Upachaya (3, 6, 10, 11): Get better with time

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