12 Houses in Astrology : Influence in our lives

Everyone has their birth date and an astrological zodiac (be it known to them or not).  There are 12 houses in astrology. A birth chart in astrology is a 360° wheel consisting of a certain planetary and constellation position of that native, placed into 12 different sections. These 12 different sections are called Bhaav or houses in Indian astrology. Placing planetary and constellation positions into 12 houses provides insight into that native’s life, career, health, relationship, etc. 

Every zodiac, planet, and constellation has its influence on a native’s life, and so do these 12 houses. Every house has its unique place and value in horoscopes. Their relation with the zodiac and planets gives variation in results.

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What do astrological houses mean?

Each of the twelve houses, or sectors, in the birth chart corresponds to a distinct aspect of life. Beginning with the Ascendant, or rising sign, the cusp of the first house, the houses are numbered counter clockwise. Each house has a zodiac sign, a ruling planet, and certain themes and energies attached to it.

Astrological houses can be compare to rooms in a house. Each house in the birth chart serves a distinct purpose, just as each room has a designated function. A person’s experiences with the themes and energies connect to a given house can be predict by the planets and signs that occupy that house.

Houses in Astrology : Let’s see what the 12 houses represents:- 

1st House – anubhav तनुर्भाव , लग्न – body

2nd House – Dhan Bhav धनभाव – Family and Money

3rd House – Sahaj Bhava सहजभाव – Siblings, courage and communication

4th House – Sukhbhaav , Matrabhaav – सुखभाव , मातृभाव – Mother and happiness

5th House – Sutah / Santan Bhav – सुतह / संतानभाव – Progeny, education, mind

6th House – Ripu Bhava – रिपुभाव – Disease, loan, illness

7th House – Jayabhaav – जयाभाव – Spouse, partnership 

8th House – Ayurbhaav – आयुर्भाव – Age, type of death

9th House – Bhagya Bhav – भाग्यभाव – Luck, Religion 

10th House – Karma Bhava – कर्मभाव – Area of work, Power, Nurturing father

11th House – Laabhbhaav – लाभभाव – Profit, desire, prosperity

12th House – Vaibhav / Sakshibhaav– व्ययभाव / मोक्षभाव– Expenses, hospital, Jail, Abroad tour, Moksha(salvation)

What does 12 Houses in Astrology means?  

The horoscope has created twelve houses based on the twelve zodiac signs recognised in astrology. In each sense, a man shows various chaos of life and various incidents.

First House, or the House of Self

Lagna is also called the first house, and it reveals a person’s physical constitution, Vata-Pitta-Kapha nature, skin color, fame-disappointment, ancestors, happiness-sorrow, self-confidence, ego, mentality, etc.

• Represents who you are, what you’re like, and your outward projection.
• Influences how you feel about yourself and how you look.

House of Finance, the second

The money house. From this, it is known about the person’s economic condition, the family’s happiness, the condition of the house, right eye, speech, tongue, food and drink, early education, property, etc.

• Has to do with your own money, assets, and values.
• Reflects your financial security, earning potential, and money mindset.

House of Communication, or the Third House

The natural house of bravery. With this, the strength of the native, younger brothers and sisters, servant-servant, prowess, patience, throat-lungs, hearing place, shoulder hand, etc., are considered.

• Controls information exchange and intellectual activities.
• Influences travel in the area as well as interactions with neighbours and siblings.

The fourth house, or the house of the family

The Mother’s Place. With this, the mother’s happiness, home happiness, vehicle happiness, garden, land property, friends, chest-abdominal diseases, mental condition, etc., are considered.

• Represents your emotional base, family life, and roots.
• Reflects your sense of security and connection to your ancestry.

5th House (House of Romance and Creativity)

Sut Bhav. With this, children, happiness from children, education, intelligence, higher education, modesty-patriotism, digestive power, art, interest in mystery scriptures, sudden money gain, fame in love affairs, job change, etc., are consider.

• Relates to creative expression, romantic pursuits, and self-expression.
• Regulates relationships, interests, and your ability for joy and fun.

House of Health and Services, the sixth house

It is also called the enemy or disease place. With this, the enemy, disease, fear, stress, discord, lawsuits, the happiness of maternal uncle-aunt, servant-servant, diseases of genitals, etc., are considered.

• Represents tasks, activities, and health-related issues.
• Affects how you approach your career, physical health, and behaviours.

House of Partnerships, the seventh

One can know about marriage happiness, bed happiness, life partner’s nature, business, partnership, long-distance migration, success-failure in a court case, etc., from this house.

• Governs marriage, partnerships, and intimate interactions.
• Reflects how you view cooperation and partnerships.

House of Transformation, or the eighth house

The place of death. This reveals age determination, sorrow, economic condition, mental distress, disorders of genitals, and crises.

• Relates to closeness, shared resources, and transformation.
• Influences sexuality, intimate relationships, and personal development.

9th House (House of Higher Learning and Philosophy)

The place of fortune. This house tells about spiritual progress, fortune, intelligence, guru, foreign travel, book writing, pilgrimage, brother’s wife, second marriage, etc.

• Represents long-distance travel, greater learning, and spirituality.
• Reflects your values, sense-making, and intellectual pursuits.

House of Career and Public Image, or the Tenth House

The place of work. From this, it comes to know about position-prestige, boss, social respect, work capacity, father’s happiness, job business, benefits from governance, knee pain, mother-in-law, etc.

• Relates to your professional goals, public image, and career.
• Governs success, goals, and interactions with authority figures.

House of Friendships and Community, or the Eleventh House

The profit house. The friend knows about the daughter-in-law, the gift-gift, the profit, the way of income, and the calf.

• Represents social connections, group affiliations, and friendships.
• Affects your aspirations, dreams, and community involvement.

12th House (House of Spirituality and Subconsciousness)

The House of Expenditure. Due to this, debt, loss, going abroad, retirement, immoral behaviour, addiction, secret enemy, bed pleasure, suicide, jail travel, and litigation are consider.

• Relates to isolation, spirituality, and the subconscious psyche.
• Controls internal reflection, karma, dreams, and spiritual ties.

For an event to result or happen, we should not look at only one relevant house for the event’s occurrence but also study all the houses that directly or indirectly influence it. The influences of other houses are also to be consider while predicting an event. One can further hone the influences and gain new insights into various facets of life based on the positions of the planets within these houses at birth. Remember that since every person’s birth chart is different and astrology is a complex science, it is impossible to generalise how each house will affect an individual.