Vedic Astrology

The 12 Houses (Bhavas)

The twelve houses of the Vedic birth chart — each governing a specific domain of life, from self-identity and wealth to career, relationships, and spiritual liberation.

iKendra (1,4,7,10) = pillars of the chart. Trikona (1,5,9) = past-life merit. Dusthana (6,8,12) = challenges that transform. Upachaya (3,6,10,11) = improve with time.

1st

Lagna (Tanu Bhava)

Aries

The House of Self — Your Cosmic Identity

KendraMars

2nd

Dhana Bhava

Taurus

The House of Wealth — Resources & Family

Maraka (Death-inflicting)Venus

3rd

Sahaja Bhava

Gemini

The House of Courage — Effort & Communication

UpachayaMercury

4th

Sukha Bhava

Cancer

The House of Happiness — Home & Heart

KendraMoon

5th

Putra Bhava

Leo

The House of Creation — Intelligence & Joy

TrikonaSun

6th

Ripu Bhava

Virgo

The House of Obstacles — Enemies & Service

DusthanaMercury

7th

Kalatra Bhava

Libra

The House of Partnership — Marriage & the Other

KendraVenus

8th

Randhra Bhava

Scorpio

The House of Transformation — Death & Rebirth

DusthanaMars

9th

Dharma Bhava

Sagittarius

The House of Fortune — Dharma & Divine Grace

TrikonaJupiter

10th

Karma Bhava

Capricorn

The House of Action — Career & Legacy

KendraSaturn

11th

Labha Bhava

Aquarius

The House of Gains — Fulfillment & Networks

UpachayaSaturn

12th

Vyaya Bhava

Pisces

The House of Liberation — Endings & Transcendence

DusthanaJupiter

These are generic house meanings. Your birth chart reveals which signs and planets occupy each house — making every chart unique.

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