The Houses of the Birth Chart
Twelve houses, twelve arenas of life — from the body you woke up in to the peace you hope to end with. Meet each bhava: its meaning, how it feels when strong or strained, and the planets most at home there.
The First House
The self — body, temperament and the lens on life.
The Second House
Wealth, family, speech — what you gather and how you speak.
The Third House
Courage, siblings, effort — the house of your own two hands.
The Fourth House
Mother, home, inner peace — the anchor at the bottom of the sky.
The Fifth House
Children, intellect, romance — the house of what you create.
The Sixth House
Health, work, discipline — the gym of the chart.
The Seventh House
Marriage and partnership — the mirror across the chart.
The Eighth House
Transformation, longevity, the hidden — the chart's deep water.
The Ninth House
Fortune, father, dharma — the house of grace.
The Tenth House
Career, status, deeds — the summit at the top of the sky.
The Eleventh House
Gains, income, friends — the house of harvests.
The Twelfth House
Release, foreign lands, moksha — the quiet door out.
Start with the overview
For the map before the territory, read The 12 Houses — overview. Your own houses are set by your rising sign — find your Lagna with the free Discover Yourself tool, or see the whole picture in a Kundli Reading.
Frequently asked questions
Which houses are switched on for you?
Houses come alive through their lords, occupants and dashas — different ones lead in different seasons. Book a personal reading with Dr. Nidhi Sharma.
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