6th House — Ari Bhava
षष्ठ भाव — अरि भाव

Overview — सारांश
The 6th House (Ari Bhava) is the house of health, service, enemies, debts, and daily routines. While considered a dusthana (difficult house), a strong 6th house gives victory over adversaries, excellent health maintenance, and success in service-oriented careers. Mars and Saturn are natural significators.
षष्ठ भाव (अरि भाव) स्वास्थ्य, सेवा, शत्रु, कर्ज और दैनिक दिनचर्या का भाव है। मजबूत 6वां भाव शत्रुओं पर विजय, स्वास्थ्य रखरखाव और सेवा-उन्मुख करियर में सफलता देता है।
What 6th House Rules
- ✦Health conditions and diseases
- ✦Enemies, obstacles, and competition
- ✦Debts, loans, and legal disputes
- ✦Daily work, service, and employment
- ✦Intestines and digestive system
- ✦Maternal uncle (Mama)
💼 Career Impact
Excellent for medicine, military, law enforcement, sports, legal work, and NGO service. Strong 6th house = overcoming competition.
🏥 Health Impact
Rules intestines, digestive system, and immune response. Afflictions cause IBS, diabetes, and autoimmune conditions.
✅ Strong Planets in 6th House
⚠️ Challenging Planets in 6th House
All Planets in 6th House — षष्ठ भाव — अरि भाव में सभी ग्रह
Sun in the 6th house gives victory over enemies and good service orientation. The native excels in g...
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Moon in the 6th house creates a service-oriented, health-conscious individual. The native excels in ...
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Mars in the 6th house is excellent placement (upachaya). The native decimates enemies, competitors, ...
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Mercury in the 6th house gives analytical ability in service, health, and problem-solving. The nativ...
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Jupiter in the 6th house (debilitated sign area, Capricorn) can be challenging. However, the native ...
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Venus in the 6th house (debilitated in Virgo nearby) can create health issues related to sugar, kidn...
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Saturn in the 6th house (its upachaya place) is very strong. The native defeats enemies through pers...
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Rahu in the 6th house is generally a favorable placement for Rahu. The native defeats enemies in unc...
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Ketu in the 6th house gives immunity to enemies and diseases through past-life karma. The native has...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 6th house represent?
The 6th house represents health, enemies, debts, service, and daily work. A strong 6th house person overcomes all obstacles and enemies.
Is having planets in the 6th house bad?
Not necessarily — malefic planets like Mars and Saturn do well in the 6th house as they gain strength in this dusthana. They help overcome enemies and health challenges.
What body part does the 6th house represent?
The 6th house governs the Intestines, Lower Abdomen (आंतें, निचला उदर). Health conditions related to these body parts can be understood through the 6th house planets and their aspects.