INDIAN HINDU VEDIC ASTROLOGY - HOUSES
This is the 3rd chapter on Indian Vedic astrology lessons. This chapter deals with the 12 astrology houses or bhavas. It deals with the meanings of the horsocope houses and bhavas and how to interpret the vedic jatakam or horoscope according to Indian Vedic astrology principles.
We already discussed about the 12 zodiac signs which are applicable to all human beings alike. But every human being is different. This is because every zodiac sign acts differently for different people. To personalize the zodiac for a person, we need to note the birth date, time and place of the person. At the time of birth of the person, we should first know the angle between the rising Sun and the Eastern horizon. This angle is called Ascendant or first house.
Horoscope (Jatakam)
We should understand that the Ascendant may fall again in some zodiac sign, may be it is Aries or Taurus. We should note down the sign of the Ascendant. This is called the first house first bhava which indicates the person’s mental and physical state. We should start counting the zodiac signs starting from the Ascendant only. Hence the next sign following the Ascendant is counted as second house or second bhava. Thus we will have 12 houses or bhavas which fall in the 12 signs of the zodiac. These houses represent different departments in the human life. When we draw a chart representing the 12 houses, it is called the horoscope of the person. Please remember the horoscope of a person not only shows the houses but also the planets positions in each house. Now, let us know the meaning of each house in the horoscope.
Meanings of houses or bhavas
First house
This house indicates the physical and mental state of the native. Health, illhealth, mental attitude, feelings, thoughts, ways of thinking, ideals, tastes, habits, likes and dislikes, objectives of the native are known from the first house (or Ascendant).
Second house
This house shows the financial aspects of the native. Poverty or wealth is known from this house. Money, materials, possessions, property, cash balance, deposits in the bank, shares and mutual funds come under this house.
Third house
Near relatives, brothers, sisters, neighbours, colleagues, classmates, nearby places, short journeys, walkable distance, driving, conversation, expression of sympathy, letters, gestures, symbols, figures, acquaintances, book reading, teaching, media, publicity, agencies, meetings and conferences.
Fourth house
Place of residence, house, place of work, native place, mother, maternal relatives, family, dynasty, change of place or residence, job of native and his seat are judged from this house. Conditions during the end of one’s life are also reflected in fourth house.Fifth house
Creativity, primary education, constructive activities, efficiency, giving shape to schemes and projects, children and their issues, love and affections, attachments, friendship, entertainment, hobbies, pleasures, happiness, desires, tastes, sports and games, betting, fine arts, administrative ability, gynaecology will come under this house.
Sixth house
Work, health and food come under this house. Service, servants, agriculture, food, handy crafts, industries, vocational education, ill health, medicines, treatment, medical profession, individual requirements and facilities, rearing of cattle and other domestic animals and birds, diary, nutrition are seen from this house.
Seventh house
Marriage, married life, partnerships, relationships, unions, love, rivalry, friendship, competition, divorce, litigations, business partnership, influence in the society, litigation in the court, wife, husband and close friends.
Eigth house
This house shows income from others, financial dealings with others, loans, joint property, taxes, bills, penalties, pension, inherited property, life insurance, provident fund, bonus, joint affairs, dependence, encroachments, money from lottery, death and illhealth.
Ninth house
Far relatives, far places, long journeys, higher education, research, training, teaching in higher education, foreign trips, religious, political, legal, literary and scientific subjects will come under this house. Exports and imports, T.V, radio, legislature, courts, judges, preachers, religious heads, scientists and politicians can be seen in this house.
Tenth house
This house shows the social status, profession, business, name and fame in the society, social and political issues, father, superiors, high officials and the native’s external activities. Father or mother who ever gets importance in the native’s life will be seen in the tenth house.
Eleventh house
This house shows the native’s relatives, friends, social ideals, association and group activities. It indicates membership in the societies, shares in the companies, connections with Government departments, societies, political parties, scientific societies, forums, cooperative societies, corporations, gangs and panchayats.
Twelfth house
This house indicates chronic diseases, strenuous work, spiritual and occult interests, restlessness, hospitals, imprisonment, hurdles, jails, hostels, temples, secret research institutions, rest houses, agricultural lands, mines and secret hideouts. Cattle, animals, birds, poultry, shoes, stone used for flooring, cots, furniture, yoga, meditation, dreams, illusions, hallucinations, loneliness, intoxication, absent mindedness, and secret enemies come under this house.