Houses

12. VYAYA 1. TANU (BODY) 2. DHANA (WEALTH) 3. BHRAATHRU

(EXPENDITURE) STHAANA STHAANA / (SIBLINGS)/
BHAVA / MOKSHA EAST DIRECTION KUTUMBA (FAMILY) VIKRAMA
(LIBERATION) / VAAK (SPEECH) (OVERPOWER) /
STHAANA STHAANA SHOURYA (VALOUR)
/ DHAIRYA
(COURAGE)
STHAANA

11. LAABHA 4. MATHRU

(GAINS/BENEFITS) (MOTHER)/ SUKHA
STHAANA (COMFORTS)/ VIDYA
(EDUCATION) /
VAHANA (VEHICLE)/
BHOOMI (LAND)
STHAANA
SOUTH DIRECTION

10. KARMA 5. PUTHRA / PURVA

(PROFESSION) PUNYA / MANTRA
BHAVA / (CHILDREN/GOOD
PRAKHYATI MERITS FROM
(FAME/RECOGNITIO PREVIOUS
N) STHAANA LIFE/INTIATION)
NORTH DIRECTION STHAANA

9. DHARMA 8. AYUSHYA 7. KALATHRA 6. RIPU / SHATRU

(PURPOSE OF LIFE) (LONGEVITY) (MARRIAGE) (OPPOSITION/ENEMY
BHAVA / PITHRU STHAANA STHAANA ) STHAANA
(FATHER) BHAVA / WEST DIRECTION
BHAGYA (FORTUNE)
BHAVA / TAPA
(PENANCE)
STHAANA

1st House – TANU STHAANA

Body parts: Head, neck, pelvis, hair, skin
Karaka:Sun (Health, vigor, longevity); Moon (Body)
Grahas which get Dikbala or Directional strength: Jupiter and Mercury

Self; Health; Longevity; Happiness; Body appearance; Character; Stature; Temperament; Physique; Innate
nature; Intellect; Joy; Prosperity; Disposition; Dignity; Vitality; Vigour; Success or failure in attempts;
Beginning of life; Childhood; Hair; Environments; Physical body; Individuality

2nd House – DHANA – KUTUMBA - VAAK – MAARAKA STHAANA

Body parts: Face; Mouth cheeks; Eyes; Tongue; Chin; Teeth
Karaka: Jupiter (Family, wealth); Mercury (Speech); Venus (Family); Sun-Moon (Eyes)
Grahas which get Dikbala or Directional strength: NIL

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Wealth; Death; Speech; Family; Vision; Liquid assets; Nose; Education (early); Learning; Right eye; Self
acquisition; Face; Material welfare; Second marriage; Teacher; Lawyer; Banker; Bonds; Security; Stocks &
Shares; Cash; Documents; Mortgages; Negotiable &Changeable assets; Bank balance; Gold; Silver; Ruby;
Pearls; Money matters; Acquisition by self efforts; Nails; Worldly attainments; Teeth; Tongue; Drink;
Gums; Concentration; Truthfulness

3rd House – BHRAATRU-VIKRAMA-SHOURYA-DHAIRYA STHAANA

Body parts: Throat; Neck; Shoulder; Arms; Ears; Upper part of chest; Nervous system; Thymus gland;
Trachea; Esophagus
Karaka: Mercury (Transportation, road transport, communication); Mars (brothers, courage, violence,
longevity); Saturn (Misery, longevity)
Grahas which get Dikbala or Directional strength: NIL

Stamina; Courage; Longevity; Younger brothers/siblings; Perseverance; Short distance travels; Writings;
Relatives; Confusion of mind; Vigor; Pleasure; Arms; Servants; Good qualities; Large undertakings;
Neighbors; Brokerage; Commissions; Ability; Memory; Intellect; Mental inclination; Lower mind for
material advancement; Inclination to study; Change of residence; Signing of contracts or agreements;
Negotiations; Papers; Accounting; Mathematics; Editor; Reporter; Messenger; Journalist; Library; Printing
press; Communications; Architect; Astrology; Correspondence; Publishing; Journalism; Airmail; TV; TP;
TG; T.ph; Post office; Determination; Friends; Salesmanship; Adventure; fun; naturalness; art; dance;
drama; music; singing; voice; initiative

4thHouse – MAATHRU / SUKHA / VIDYA / VAAHANA / BHOOMI STHAANA

Body parts: Chest, heart, lungs, arteries, diaphragm, portion above stomach
Karaka: Moon (Mother, Emotions, Feelings); Mercury (Leaning, Education); Saturn (Landed property) –
immovable; Mars (constructed property); Venus (conveyance, vehicles) – movable
Directional strength: Moon and Venus

Mother; (hereditary, landed, constructed) Property; Fixed assets; Conveyances; Moral virtues (honesty,
sincerity, integrity); Friends; Education; Domestic happiness and comforts; Peace of mind; Acquisition;
General welfare; Fondness; Masses; Farming; Savings; Cattle; Agricultural grains; Trade; Weather; House;
Car; Tent; Pavilion; False allegations; Where stolen property is kept; Fields; Farms; Orchards; Crops;
Mines; Private affairs; Secrets; Secret life; Female chart – sex life; Popularity; Fame; Hobbies; Leisure time;
Boats; Buried treasure; Things from below the earth; Parliament; Palace; Throne; Etiquette and manners;
Faith and trust; Garden; Oil bath; National / government work; Contentment; Luxuries; Loyalty to husband
/wife; Real estate

5th House – PUTHRA – POORVA PUNYA – MANTRA STHAANA

Body parts: Right ventricle, abdomen, liver, gall bladder, spleen, intestines
Karaka: Jupiter (children, knowledge, deity, education, state decorations or awards); Mercury (intelligence,
shares, lottery and unearned money)
Grahas which get Dikbala or Directional strength: NIL

Romance; Love from spouse or sweet heart; Love of God; Discrimination; Education; Maternal grandfather;
Pregnancy; Mantras; Yantras; Games; Amusements; Sports; Business; Children; Wisdom; Sudden wealth;
Good morals; Memory; Foresight; Enjoyments including sex; Flirtatious; Bhakti; Knowledge of future life;
Prestige; Governmental aid; Ministerial service; Publications; Recreations; Entertainments; Drama; Music;
Dances; Opera; Gambling; Cards/ racehorse; Problem solving skill; Love affairs; Courtships; Spiritual
practices; Mantra siddhi; Carnal pleasures; Upasana; Clothes; Crossword puzzle; Creative affairs;Womb;
Scriptures; Buddhi; Planning of works; Disciples; Worshipping; Firmness; Foresightedness; Profundity;
Secrets; Contemplation; Kidnapping and rape; Beginning of auspicious works; Inclination to study;
Knowing; Spiritual; Prosperity and success

6th House –RIPU / SHATRU BHAVA – ROGA – RUNA – VIRAKTHI STHAANA

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Body parts: Large intestines, anus, kidneys, torso, strength of back bone
Karaka: Mars (Kuja) enemies, enmity litigations, hurdles, injury; Saturn (Shani) - illness, sorrow, debts,
diseases; Mercury (Budha) – Maternal uncle
Grahas which get Dikbala or Directional strength: NIL

Short-term diseases; Competitors; Rivals; Opposition; Litigation; Enemies; Intimidation and losses from
opposite sex; Physical weakness; Mental troubles; Wounds; Injuries and accidents; Servants; Helpers;
Employees; Cousins; Thefts; Poisons; Step mother; Healers; Digestion; Bowels; Misery; Sorrows; Mental
afflictions; Cruel actions; House of deficiency and wants; Service; Mental stability; Wood; Timber; Stone;
Instruments; Hospitals; Prisons; Imprisonments; Punishment; Execution of cruel orders; Center of all six
natural enemies of humanity (Kama, krodha, lobha, moha, mada (arrogance), matsarya (jealousy)
unconscious mind.

7thHouse – KALATRA, KAAMA, BAADHAKA FOR COMMON SIGNS, MARAKA STHAANA

Body parts: uterus, bladder, ovaries, urethra, prostrate and pineal gland, urinary organs, anal canal, semen,
grains, lower back
Karaka: Venus (spouse in male chart) / Mars / Jupiter (female chart), Mars (sex vigor)
Grahas which get Dikbala or Directional strength: Saturn

Marriage; Love affairs; Cohabitation; Marriage like relationships; Business partnerships; Trade; Foreign
residence or travel for trade; Spouse; Dearth; Sexual desires; Foreign travels; Cure of disease; Public
relations; Masses; General property; Family relationship; Vital power; Recovery of lost property; Hernia;
Sexual diseases; Sexual passion or union; Diplomacy and honor is foreign country; Business tact; Marital
happiness; Social interaction; Foreign affairs; Adopted son; Step children; Social and official status; Second
child; Nature of death; Fame; Victory in love or passion; Extra marital affairs; Scandals and allegations;
Charities

8thHOUSE – AYUSHYA BHAAVA – MAANGALYA STHAANA (For females)

Body Parts: External Genitalia, Seminal vesicles, secondary sexual characteristics
Karaka: Saturn (Longevity)
Grahas which get Dikbala or Directional strength: NIL

Death; Wrath; Disgrace; Degradation; Sorrows; Debts; Cause of death; Impediments; Longevity; Unearned
gifts; Hidden wealth; Career; Defeat; Urinary trouble; Punishment from Government; Fear; Windfalls like
insurance money, lotteries, dowry, legacies; Sin; Mysticism; Mangalya (for female); Accidents; Delays;
Dejection; Disappointments; Loss; Obstructions; Intense mental worry; Wickedness; Occult sciences;
Killing a living being; Wanderings; Trouble to partners and brothers; Undisclosed affairs; House of mystery;
Injury; Chronic ailments; Scandalous behavior; Embarrassment; Accusations; Desire for knowledge of the
unknown or mystical matters; Extravagance; Sexual energy; Vertigo or fall from high places; Cheating;
Homicide; Useless ventures; Money loss; Danger from poisons; Chhidra or Randhra sthaana; Humiliations;
Wealth through bribe or speculation; Underground / secret activities / shady dealings; Smuggling;
Terrorism; Research & Discovery; Mining; Metallurgy; Petroleum engineering; Astrologer; Saintliness in
individual life; Misfortune; Imprisonment

9th HOUSE – DHARMA / PITHRU / BHAGYA / TAPA STHAANA; BAADHAKA STHAANA for
natives born in fixed signs
Body parts: left ventricles, left cheek, left knee, thighs, femoral arteries, hips
Karaka: Sun (Father); Jupiter (Guru)
Grahas which get Dikbala or Directional strength: NIL

Dharma; Fortune; Wealth; Religion; Deity; Journeys; Foreign travel; Fame; Higher mind; Wisdom; Sudden
prosperity; Wealth by way of patrimony; Moral standard; Virtues; Gifts; (daan) or charity; Luck; Issues in a
female horoscope; Faith; Legal; Charitable and religious professions; Preceptors; Teachers; Sacrifices;
Pilgrimage; Research; Invention; Discovery; Exploration; Methodical; Meditation; Intuition; Forethought;

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Moral qualities; Soubhagya sthaana for females; God; Philosophy; Bosses; Ethics; Law; Divine grace;
Educational institutions; Initiation; Yogic practices; Good fortune; Renovation of holy places; Connection
with Divine powers or energies (Devas); Hip area; Prosperity; Specialized education; Spiritual growth;
Super conscious mind; Destiny; Coronation

10th HOUSE – KARMA BHAVA / PRAKHYAATI STHAANA

Body parts: Knees, patella, Popliteal fossa, left nostril, left thigh
Karaka: Mercury; Jupiter (Fortune); Sun (power & position); Saturn (service & livelihood)
Grahas which get Dikbala or Directional strength: Sun; Mars;

Occupation
a. Movable signs – Ambitions, fame, recognition, self assertive, independent profession
b. Fixed signs – Firmness, determination, self-reliance, patience, fixity of purpose necessary for business
c. Common signs – Service

Karma (Profession); Respect; Honor; Foreign travel; Dignity; Father’s occupation; Position; Trade &
commerce; Action; Political power; Reputation; Command; Fame; Success; Status; Authority; Morality;
Election; Litigation; Government jobs; Prosperity; Prominence; Merits; Awards; Career; Profession;
Adopted son; Ideals; Zenith of the chart; North direction

11TH HOUSE – LAABHA STHAANA; BAADHAKA STHAANA for movable signs

Body parts: legs, right foot, left hand
Karaka:Guru
Grahas which get Dikbala or Directional strength: NIL

Gains (money, knowledge); Elder sibling; Wealth; Cash flow; Friends; Hopes; Wishes; Aspirations; Success
in undertakings; Profits; Elections; Litigation; Speculation; Discharge from hospital; Ears; Trade; Society;
Community; Recovery from illness; Freedom from misery; Ambitions; Desires and their fulfillment;
Acquisitions; Opportunities; Influential friends

12TH HOUSE - VYAYA / MOKSHA STHAANA

Body parts: Feet, left side
Karaka: Saturn (sorrows); Mars (confinement); Venus (marital desires); Jupiter (Gnana); Ketu (moksha);
Rahu (foreign travel and jail)
Grahas which get Dikbala or Directional strength: NIL

Liberation; Enlightenment; Bed (sexual) pleasures; Comforts; Detention; Confinement (hospital; prisons,
long term meditation); Work in places of confinement; Loss; Poverty; Generosity; Quality of sleep;
Sacrifice; Spiritual journey; Pilgrimages or journey to foreign lands; Wandering; Trade involving travel
(long); Life (Being); After death; The nature of one’s previous incarnation; Martyrs; Betrayal; Tapas;
Clumsiness; Feet; Expenditure; Waste; Extravagance; Sexual enjoyment; Secret enemies; Sins; Fear from
foes; Trouble to partner; Mental worry; Lost goods never recovered; Termination of appointment; Discharge
of debts; Ability to renounce; Death of native; Disputes; Misfortunes; Liberal outlook; Travels; Expensive
profession; Confiscation; Incarceration; Impediments; Restraint; Limitations; Success through occult affairs;
Life in a foreign place; Asylums; Divine knowledge and piety (holiness); Destruction; Subconscious mind
along with 8th HOUSE; Theft; Seclusion; Restriction of (End of) freedom; Antisocial activities like
kidnapping, looting, arson, rape, poisoning, smuggling, blackmailing and terrorism; Change in residence;
Body color

Houses – 1, 4, 7 & 10 = QUADRANT OR KENDRA HOUSES

Houses – 1, 5 & 9 = TRINES OR KONA HOUSES
Houses – 2, 5, 8 & 11 = SUCCEEDENT OR PANAPHARA HOUSES
Houses – 3, 6, 9 & 12 = CADENT OR APOKLIMA HOUSES
Houses – 3, 6, 10 & 11 = UPACHAYA HOUSES

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Houses – 3, 6 & 11 = TRISHADYA HOUSES
Houses – 6, 8 & 12 = DUSTHANA OR TRIKA HOUSES
Houses – 3 & 8 = LONGEVITY HOUSES
Houses – 2 &7 = MARAKA OR DEATH INFLICTING HOUSES

Kendra Houses: Shows the strength of the Horoscope

Kona Houses: Shows the luck, prosperity, ethics, integrity of the individual
Panaphara Houses: Indicates wealth for the native.
Apoklima Houses: Indicates declining of strength or challenges.
Upachaya Houses: Indicates the expression of the freewill
Trika Houses: Indicates difficulties (Praarabdha Karma. Exception 6th House)

“Sthaana haani karo guruhu. Sthaana vriddhi karo shanihi”

Guru (Graha) brings little trouble in whichever Rashi it is posited. But, its aspect (drishti) is benefic.
Shani (Graha) brings enhancement in whichever Rashi it is posited. But, its aspect (drishti) is malefic.

“kim kurvanthi graha sarve yatra kendre brihaspati”

When Guru (Graha) is situated in Kendra (quadrant) houses – 1st house (Lagna), 4th (Sukha sthaana), 7th (Kalatra
sthaana), 10th (Karma sthaana), then what any graha can do (harm)?

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