Beginner’s Guide to the 12 Astrology Houses

Have you ever wondered why everyone faces different problems in their life? Why some people have an easy time with their careers, while other struggle? Or why some people have great relationships and others struggle? Your birth chart is like a snapshot of the sky, of the exact moment you were born.

By understanding your birth chart, specifically the astrology houses, you can figure out which parts of your life will be easier for you and which ones might require more effort. This can help you recognise your natural strengths and find better ways to manage life’s challenges. In this blog, we will explore what each house signifies and how it influences your life.

Astrology House Are Here:

1st House: Lagna Bhava

Significations: Self, Personality, and Appearance

The first house is the horizon point where the sky and earth meet. The sign in the first house is determined by the sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time you were born. It is the most important house in any birth chart, as it sets the tone of the chart. It also rules over your physical health and vitality, when the ascendant is weak you suffer from health troubles constantly, and if we talk about the Rahu in the 1st House not go best with our lagna bhava.

2nd House: Dhana Bhava

Significations: Wealth, Family, Speech, and Food

The second house is your perspective, the way you look at the world. Whether you look for challenges or opportunities, it is all dependent on your second house. Benefic planets in this house help you earn money with ease and look for growth opportunities. You always have an abundant reserve of resources. Whereas malefics in the second house make you rich only after you have faced challenges. You may struggle with a scarcity mindset due to bad experiences with money in early childhood.

3rd House: Parakram Bhava

Significations: Courage, Communication, Siblings, and Short Journeys

The third house rules over all the objects and people we interact with daily. It’s about the rituals you practice, which build strength for the rainy days. It's about keeping the momentum going even when you don’t feel like it. It is not about the major life events that change you, it’s rather about the information you consume via social media or news daily, or the people you surround yourself with who change you over a period of time by changing your thoughts and your subconscious mind.

4th House: Sukha Bhava

Significations: Childhood, Home, Vehicles, and Mother

It is the house of comforts, where you get to express yourself without fear of shame or judgment. It’s your safe space which makes you feel relaxed, as if you have finally let go of all the burden you have been carrying on your shoulders.

When malefic planets like saturn or mars sit in this house you can feel restless and unable to relax at home. While mars creates conflicts within family members, saturn does not let you relax even at home where you bring work to home and there is no work-life balance.

5th House: Putra Bhava

Significations: Children, Creativity, Fame, and Speculation

It’s the house through which you receive the blessings of your forefathers. It is about expressing your creative potential and being in the spotlight. It’s the house of play and having a good time, whether it’s by watching movies, going out with friends, or painting.

6th House: Ripu Bhava

Significations: Diseases, Enemies, Obstacles, and Enemies

The sixth house represents how you approach challenges in your life. When there are many planets in the sixth house, it shows that you will have to go through multiple tests and trials in life. Each trial shapes you for something better and bigger. These obstacles come in the form of health issues, accidents, or debts. It is also the house of service and helping other people.

7th House: Kalatra Bhava

Significations: Partnerships, Marriage, Spouse, and Public Image

While the first house is the way you view yourself, the seventh house is the way others view you. It shows the type of people you attract in your life and the way you build relationships. If the energy is not balanced, then the 1st and 7th houses can create a push and pull effect. Leading to inner conflicts and tension.

8th House: Mrityu Bhava

Significations: Death, Longevity, Hidden secrets, and Inheritance

This house rules all things that are hidden and go against the norms of society. These are taboo topics like death, which most people are afraid to talk about. The joint rulership of Mars and Ketu of this house creates a unique push-and-pull effect. Making the events related to this house unpredictable.

Those with a prominent eighth house are drawn towards the darkness of this house; they go through many periods of intense transformation in their life. Later on becoming the torch bearers, helping others, overcome their grief and deal with challenges. When the energy of this house is correctly channeled it has the potential to bring complete transformations into your life.

9th House: Bhagya Bhava

Significations: Higher Education, Luck, and Travel

It is the house of seeking adventure and travelling to learn and grow outside of your comfort zone. It can either be learning through books or through leaving behind the comfort of your home to go on journeys. It is also the house of going on pilgrimages, following your curiosities and taking risks. This house also relates with religion you follow, spiritual beliefs, and the philosophies you hold.

10th House: Karma Bhava

Significations: Career, Authority, and Position

It is one of the most important astrology houses. This house represents your higher purpose and calling in life. It’s not just your profession but your karma (higher duty) as well. This house tests your discipline and skills. As later on, it is only due to this house that you recieve fame and recognition in life.

11th House: Labha Bhava

Significations: Social networks, Communities, and Financial Gains

The eleventh house rules over your friend circle and social network. It also shows the gains from your community, careers, or other sources. This house is about the fulfillment of long-term goals and plans. Malefic planets in this house can lead to feeling unfulfilled in relationships.

12th House: Moksha Bhava

Significations: Losses, Isolation

Your 12th house shows the traits of your personality that you want to hide from the world. When this house is activated, you will find yourself cutting all social connections and drawing your energy inwards.

Understanding the astrology houses is the first step in analysing a birth chart. Now that you know the area of life each house represents you can easily see how various planets sitting in these house and position of house lords are affecting your life. By combining all these elements you can see a clear picture of what’s going to happen in your life.

Also Read more:- 10th House Astrology

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. How many astrology houses are there?

There are 12 houses in astrology, where each house represents a specific part of your life. Any affliction or malefic influence to a house, can create troubles in that part of your life.

Q2. What does it mean if a house is empty?

If a house is empty, then it shows that your energy is not focused on that area of life. And you will need to look at the position and strength of the house lord.

Q3. What if there are multiple planets in a house?

Multiple planets in a house show that energy is concentrated in that house. And the events related to that house will play an important role in your life.

Q4. Which astrology houses represents career?

To predict your career, check the 10th house in your chart. But for a detailed analysis, the 2nd house, 6th house, and 11th house also need to be checked. These houses represent your finances, daily work, and income, respectively.

Q5. How to know which house is causing trouble in my life?

To get a detailed analysis of how astrology houses are affecting your life, contact experienced astrologers at the Vedic Meet App.