12 Houses in Horoscope (Meaning of Twelve Bhavas in Vedic Astrology)

According to Vedic Astrology, there are 12 celestial houses of 30 degrees called the 12 Rashis or constellations. When the Earth rotates on its axis, the Rashis will ascend on the sky on the eastern horizon and descend on the western horizon according to the location on the earth.

When a person is born, depending on the location and time of birth, one of the Rashis will be rising on the eastern horizon and the exact point and degree which intersects the horizon is called the Lagna and that sign is considered as the first house.

Subsequently, the next rashi to rise after that becomes the 2nd house and this continues with each rashi for all the 12 houses. Each house represents a specific area of life of the individual .

First House in Horoscope

Also known as Lagna or ascendant, this is the most important house since it marks the beginning of the horoscope. This house represents the character and personality of the native along with his general well being. Body in general… limbs, complexion are indicated by this house. Read more about the First House

Second House in Horoscope

This house is also called the house of wealth and it indicates the earnings of the native and his ancestral wealth. It also indicates his education, food taste, inclinations, family members. The face, teeth, tongue, nose, nails are indicated by this house. Read more about the Second House

Third House in Horoscope

This house represents the courage of the individual. It indicates the physical fitness, his talents, siblings, longevity of parents, cleverness and journeys. The right ear, neck, throat, shoulders, bones, upper limbs and physical growth are indicated by this house. Read more about the Third House

Fourth House in Horoscope

This house represents the family life, relatives from mother, land and house, agriculture, buildings. In the body, the chest, lungs, heart, breast are indicated by this house. Read more about the Fourth House

Fifth House in Horoscope

This house represents the progeny of the native and his relationship with them. It also indicates his creativity, writing and his past good karmas and its effects. The heart, upper abdomen, liver, gall bladder, mental illness and problems related to pregnancy are indicated by this house. Read more about the Fifth House

Sixth House in Horoscope

This house indicates the enemies, difficulties, debts, diseases and obstacles in the life of the native. The intestines, umbilical region, diseases of the eye and operations and accidents are indicated by this house. Read more about the Sixth House

Seventh House in Horoscope

This house indicates the marriage, spouse and other relationships of the native. This house also indicates the sex life and nature of the individual. The lower urinary tract, semen and sexual acts are indicated by this house. Read more about the Seventh House

Eighth House in Horoscope

This house indicates the death and longevity of the individual. It also represents his material prosperity, mental wellbeing of the native. The angry nature, chronic disease, longevity and death are indicated by this house. Read more about the Eighth House

Ninth House in Horoscope

This is the house of dharma and good actions, wisdom, religion and spirituality. It is also known as the house of good luck. The hips, thighs are indicated by this house. Read more about the Ninth House

Tenth House in Horoscope

This house indicates the actions of the native in his life and governs the success in career, his talent, name and fame, and recognition for his work. It mainly represents his goal in life. The knee joint and knee cap are indicated by this house. Read more about the Tenth House

Eleventh House in Horoscope

This is called the house of Gain and it indicates the aspirations and desires of the native and his capacity to achieve them. The legs, left ear, left upper limb are indicated by this house. Read more about the Eleventh House

Twelfth House in Horoscope

This house indicates the loss, detachment, surrender and renouncing behaviour of the individual.The disorders with sleep, mental imbalance, and death are indicated by this house. Read more about the Twelfth House