01
Lagna · self
Self, physical body, appearance, health, temperament, ego, general life direction
Jyotish foundations · Bhava
The 12 Houses in Vedic Astrology
A bhava describes where a theme operates in the chart. Start from the Lagna, then read the sign, its lord, occupants, aspects, and natural karaka together—never an isolated house label.
01–12
Explore every bhava
02
Dhana · wealth
Wealth, accumulated assets, family, speech, early education, food habits
03
Sahaja · effort
Courage, younger siblings, short journeys, communication, skills, hobbies
04
Sukha · home
Mother, home, properties, vehicles, inner peace, homeland, primary education
05
Putra · intellect
Children, intellect, romance, creativity, speculation, past life karma (Poorva Punya)
06
Ari · service
Enemies, debts, diseases, litigation, daily work, maternal uncle, pets
07
Yuvati · partnership
Spouse, marriage, business partnerships, public image, open enemies, foreign travel
08
Randhra · transformation
Longevity, sudden events, death, transformation, occult, inheritance, unearned wealth
09
Dharma · fortune
Dharma, religion, luck, father, guru, higher education, long journeys
10
Karma · career
Profession, career, status, authority, fame, government, public life
11
Labha · gains
Gains, income, fulfillment of desires, elder siblings, social network, friends
12
Vyaya · release
Losses, expenditure, foreign settlement, hospitals, prisons, moksha (liberation), bed comforts
Method
How to read this house
First identify the sign on this house and the condition and placement of its lord. Then add occupants, incoming drishti, and the natural karaka. An empty house is not inactive: its lord and aspects still carry the topic.
Traditional body association
House analysis depends on an accurate birth time because the Lagna can change about every two hours. Body associations are traditional symbolism, not a diagnosis or health forecast.