Astrology Houses
Vedic Astrology: Origin and Impact
Vedic Astrology is rooted in the Vedas, ancient sacred texts, and involves the study of celestial bodies like stars, the Sun, the Moon, and all nine planets in our solar system. The fundamental belief in Vedic astrology is that the movements of these celestial bodies impact various aspects of a person’s life and their surroundings.
What Are the 12 Houses in Horoscope/Birth Chart?
A horoscope or birth chart is divided into 12 houses, each representing different aspects or traits of a person's life. The positions of planets in these houses depend on the date, time, and place of birth. It’s crucial to note that the place of birth affects the position of planets, as the Sun and Moon appear at different times based on the location.
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Planetary Influence in the 12 Houses
Since there are 12 houses but only nine planets in astrology, some houses may remain empty while others may have multiple planets. The specific position of the planets in these houses will influence different traits of a person’s life, and these energies vary depending on the house in which a planet resides.
Understanding the 12 Houses in Astrology
Each house corresponds to specific areas of a person’s life. They are closely linked with different zodiac signs and represent stages and phases of life. Let's explore what each house represents.
1st House (Ascendant/Lagna): House of Self
The 1st House represents your self, including your physical appearance, personality, nature, and health. It governs the head and face, including the forehead, complexion, and brain.
2nd House: House of Possessions
The 2nd House deals with possessions—both material and non-material things like income, finances, and investments. It also governs the upper neck, mouth, nose, teeth, and eyes.
3rd House: House of Mental Inclination and Communication
The 3rd House is linked to your mental faculties and communication. It represents siblings, journeys, and habits. This house governs the nervous system, lungs, and shoulders.
4th House: House of Home and Mother
The 4th House represents home, mother, and matters of real estate. It governs the digestive organs, breasts, and stomach.
5th House: House of Creativity and Intelligence
The 5th House is related to romance, playfulness, and creativity. It also signifies intelligence and innovation. It governs the spine, pancreas, and upper back.
6th House: House of Health and Wellness
The 6th House represents daily health routines, wellness, and personal habits. It governs the appendix, small intestine, kidneys, and abdomen.
7th House: House of Partnerships and Marriage
The 7th House governs marriage, partnerships, and relationships. It relates to the lower back, ovaries, and kidneys.
8th House: House of Transformation
The 8th House is associated with longevity, death, and sudden events in life. It governs sexual organs and pelvic bones.
9th House: House of Dharma and Higher Learning
The 9th House signifies higher education, dharma, religion, and karma. It governs the arterial system, left leg, and thigh bones.
10th House: House of Career and Reputation
The 10th House relates to career, profession, and reputation. It governs joints, bones, and kneecaps.
11th House: House of Prosperity and Gains
The 11th House indicates income, wealth, fame, and profits. It governs the left arm, left ear, chin bone, and ankle.
12th House: House of Self-Undoing and Subconscious
The 12th House represents the unconscious, imprisonment, and detachment from various aspects of life. It reflects hidden fears and secrets.
