Houses in Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology was also known as Jyotish Shastra, in an ancient system it was practiced in India. Its core has 12 houses in vedic astrology, each house represents some sort of life aspect and influences human destiny. The houses in 12 lagna chart are further associated with zodiac signs and planets that offer insights into one’s personality and upcoming challenges.

Let’s start on the journey where we learn about 12 houses in vedic astrology and their impact on humans.

House 1: Ascendant or Lagna

Characteristics and significance:

This is the very first house in lagna chart and it represents the self and physical appearance and talks about a person’s overall personality. It also talks about what one holds as their identity and how they are seen by others. The planetary positions of this house also influences a person’s behaviour and their physical features.

House 2: Wealth and Family

Connection to Finances and Material Possessions:

In astrology houses chart, the second house talks about a person’s financial status, his earnings, and the wealth that has been accumulated so far. It also reflects a person’s way of handling money. As this house is further linked to family, and close relationships it reflects into communication patterns used in family.

House 3: Siblings and Communication

Effects on communication skills:

 The third house in vedic astrology houses talks about communication skills and also about writing and speaking ability. It gives insight about how one interacts and behaves with their closed ones.

Further, this house also talks about relationships with siblings. The nature and the type of relationship you have with your siblings or your extended family.

House 4: Home and Mother

Influence on domestic life and property:

This house talks about the environment one has within their home, the property matters and also about real estate. It allows one to know about their living conditions. And, most importantly this house has a connection with the mother and ancestors which further reflects the influence of family heritage on an individual’s life.

House 5: Creativity and Children

Impact on artistic pursuits and talents:

This is the fifth house and it has a strong grip on the creativity and artistic side of a person. Talks closely about the interests in art, music and drama. Further, at some point this house is associated with children and pregnancy.

House 6: Health and Enemies

Effects on physical and mental health:

As we know by now that 6th house talks about health matters, diseases and well being. It also gives a brief insight about an individual’s ability to overcome challenges and cope in difficult times. This house also is associated with conflicts, disputes and obstacles in life.

House 7: Marriage and Partnerships

Significance of this house in relation to marriage

This house strongly talks about marriage, partnerships and significant others. It talks about the nature of relationship with your partner and the potential for a successful patch up with an ex partner. This house also has an influence on business partnerships, collaborations etc.

House 8: Longevity and Inheritance

Connection to life span and death:

This house is connected to transformations, the mysteries that talks about life and death. It talks about sudden changes or accidents. It also has an impact on inherited wealth, or signifies inheritance in general.

House 9: Higher Education and Fortune

Effects on higher learning and spiritual pursuits:

As we have learnt from the heading, the 9th house is a representation of philosophy, higher education and spirituality. It also talks about the person's interest and curiosity for knowledge and wisdom. This house is connected to luck and fortune as well indicating the same and the potential for auspicious events in life.

House 10: Career and Public Image

Significance of the 10th house in career choices:

 The 10th house is the ruler of one’s career and professional image. It reflects a person’s ambition and achievements in their professional life. Along with this, it also talks about social status and reputation the person has within the society.

House 11: Gains and Ambitions

Influence on income and achievement's:

As we move towards the eleventh house, we get to know that rhis house mainly represents income or monetary gains. It also talks about one’s hopes, and accomplishments. And very slightly, this house has a grip on your social life with your friends.

House 12: Spirituality and Losses

Effects on spiritual growth and liberation:

As we have come to the last house, which is the 12th house. We get to know that this house signifies spirituality and talks about one’s inner reflection. Also indicated the potential for one’s spiritual growth. However, this house is also related to expensive or hidden enemies. As it sort of promotes losses, expenses and hidden difficulties one might face in their journey.

How to read a vedic astrology birth chart using houses:

Birth chart is also called ‘kundali’, which again has another name ‘horoscope’. It is divided into 1 to 12 houses in astrology, as we have stated above. While each area talks about a particular part of life and has its own importance, providing you all with a brief understanding on how to read a birth chart with the help of different houses in astrology:

1. First and the subsequent houses:

The first house talks about the self and rhe physical personality whereas each house talks about some or the other aspects of life, for example family, creativity, art, career, relationships and so on for the 12 houses.

2. Planetary Placements:

Planets that are placed and kept in a particular house gradually influence the areas of life related to that house. For example, a planet in the 10th house can impact one's career or one’s public or professional image.

4. House Lords:

As we know that each house is ruled by a specific planet. The position of the ruling planet and its placement in the chart can give out more insights about the matters related to the 12 house in kundali.

5. Aspects:

As we learnt above, planets provide aspects of other houses which influence that part of life. For example, The planet in the first kundali houses might be related to the aspect in the 7th house of relationships.

6. Yogas:

A combination of a few planetary positions create yogas which reflect specific outcomes or the way people are influenced about something in their lives.

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12 Houses in Vedic Astrology: FAQ'S 

1. What are houses in Vedic Astrology?

 Houses are divisions in a birth chart representing specific life areas, influencing various aspects of an individual's life journey.

2. How many houses are there in Vedic Astrology?

 Vedic Astrology uses 12 houses in kundali, each associated with distinct matters like self, family, career, relationships, and spirituality.

3. How do planetary placements affect houses?

 Planets positioned in houses influence the respective life areas. For instance, a planet in the career-focused 10th kundali house chart can impact one's profession.

4. What is a house lord, and why is it important?

 Each house is ruled by a planet, known as the house lord. Its strength and placement offer insights into the house's significance. For instance, the ruler of the 7th house affects relationships.

5. What are the 12 houses in astrology and their lords?

For the first house, the Lord is Mars or Sun. Second house is governed by Venus or Jupiter. The third house that is communication is ruled by mercury. The fourth one is ruled by the moon. The fifth house has their lord as Sun or Jupiter. The sixth one has Mercury again, While for the 7th house it is Venus. The 8th house’s lord is Pluto and for the 9th it’s Jupiter. Tenth house has it as Saturn, whereas the 11th is Uranus. For the last, 12th house, is ruled by Neptune

5. Do house aspects matter?

 Yes, planets cast aspects on other houses, affecting their matters. For example, a planet in the first house may aspect the seventh house, influencing partnerships.