12 Houses in Vedic Astrology
12 भाव — वैदिक ज्योतिष
In Vedic astrology, your birth chart is divided into 12 houses (Bhavas), each governing a specific area of life — from personality and wealth to marriage, career, and moksha.
House 1
Lagna
प्रथम भाव — लग्न
Physical appearance and body constitution · Personality and character
House 2
Wealth
द्वितीय भाव — धन भाव
Wealth and accumulated savings · Family of origin and values
House 3
Courage
तृतीय भाव — सहज भाव
Courage and will power · Younger siblings and their wellbeing
House 4
Home
चतुर्थ भाव — सुख भाव
Mother and maternal figures · Home, real estate, and land
House 5
Intellect
पंचम भाव — पुत्र भाव
Children and fertility · Intelligence and academic brilliance
House 6
Health
षष्ठ भाव — अरि भाव
Health conditions and diseases · Enemies, obstacles, and competition
House 7
Marriage
सप्तम भाव — कलत्र भाव
Spouse and marriage · Business partnerships and contracts
House 8
Mysteries
अष्टम भाव — आयु भाव
Longevity and death · Occult sciences and astrology
House 9
Fortune
नवम भाव — धर्म भाव
Divine luck and fortune · Father, father figures, and gurus
House 10
Career
दशम भाव — कर्म भाव
Career, profession, and business · Social status and public fame
House 11
Gains
एकादश भाव — लाभ भाव
Income and financial gains · Social networks and friend circles
House 12
Moksha
द्वादश भाव — व्यय भाव
Foreign settlement and travel · Expenses, losses, and investments
Quick Reference — सभी 12 भाव
| House | Name | Rules | Ruler | Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌅 1 | Lagna | Physical appearance and body constitution | Mars | Head |
| 💰 2 | Wealth | Wealth and accumulated savings | Venus | Face |
| ✊ 3 | Courage | Courage and will power | Mercury | Shoulders |
| 🏡 4 | Home | Mother and maternal figures | Moon | Chest |
| 🧠 5 | Intellect | Children and fertility | Sun | Stomach |
| ⚔️ 6 | Health | Health conditions and diseases | Mercury | Intestines |
| 💑 7 | Marriage | Spouse and marriage | Venus | Lower Back |
| 🔮 8 | Mysteries | Longevity and death | Mars | Genitals |
| 🙏 9 | Fortune | Divine luck and fortune | Jupiter | Hips |
| 🏆 10 | Career | Career, profession, and business | Saturn | Knees |
| 💫 11 | Gains | Income and financial gains | Saturn | Ankles |
| 🌌 12 | Moksha | Foreign settlement and travel | Jupiter | Left Eye |
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