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I wanted to write this article for some time now. I am so glad


that I took out the time. At the end of this article you will not
only be able to understand your birth chart but also comprehend
it to a large extent. Let’s get right into it. I’ve posted a birth
chart below, which I generated using some random birth details.

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Now please look at the above chart and carefully observe 3


things:

1. First, it has 12 sections. These sections are called houses, and


the house marked in orange is the first house represented by the
symbol H1.

2. Do you see the number “7” in the first house that is the 7th
zodiac sign, which is Libra. Since it is the sign in the first house,
it also called the rising sign or the ascendant.

3. Do you see how signs are arranged? Once Libra (7) is placed in
the 1st house then the next sign (8) goes into the second house
in the counter-clockwise direction. And the same for the next
sign and so on – I hope you are able to see this.

Now the placement of planets is pretty straight-forward. You can


see that your Sun is placed in the 5th house in the sign of
Aquarius (11). A birth chart is basically an interplay of 3 different
energies: 1. Planets, 2. Signs, and 3. Houses. There are 9 planets,
12 houses, and 12 signs (9 + 12 + 12 =33) that make up a birth
chart and I am going to explain each one of them below.

L E T ’ S S TA R T W I T H T H E H O U S E S

#1
MEANING OF THE FIRST (1ST) HOUSE:

Innate nature, personality


construct, psychological
orientation, sense of individuality,
confidence & self-esteem,
charisma, temperament, physical appearance, complexion of the
body, intellect, organs such as the brain and "the head" in the
human body, the overall health, our life’s purpose, and life path
is seen from the 1st house.

The 1st house


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first house has the influence of Sun or Venus then you’ll have a

very attractive personality. And if you have the influence of
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so on. We’ll discuss more on this later but let’s limit this section
to the meaning of the first house.

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The significator or karaka of this house is Sun.

#2

MEANING OF THE SECOND (2ND) HOUSE:

#1 Wealth, accumulation of assets,


savings, bank deposits, metals and
precious stones, jewelry.

#2 Food, grains, indulgence,


appetite.

#3 Family you are born in, and so fammily values, early


childhood, and primary education are seen from this house.

#4 Parts of the human body near the face - right eye, nose,
mouth, neck, teeth, throat. This can also be linked to your voice,
the quality of your speech, and truthfulness.

So an influence of Jupiter/Venus in this house could make you


quite rich but can also result in over-indulgence in "food" or
accumulation of unnecessary things. The second house
represents your voice and throat - Venus or Moon in this house
could mean that you have a good voice, Sun in this house could
mean that your voice carries a lot of weight/authority and so on.

Here are all the things associated with the 2nd house:

Ancestors, lineage, family (parents), family business, family-like


friends, learning from family. Financial security, wealth and
savings, cash flow for basic needs such as food and
accommodation, fixed deposits, bonds, investments in gold,
gems, jewelry, fine cloth and accessories, a sense of
responsibility towards one’s family, our ability to manage
financial resources, adeptness in mathematics, and therefore a
career in finance. It also represents collectibles, and valuables
passed down from the family, foreign languages (12 from the
3rd), and essentially all the things we value in our lives that we
preserve, and protect for the future. Mouth, face and throat,
food and drinks (11th – gains from the 4th house – farmlands), a
career in cooking, dentistry, or as a dietician. It also represents
speech, choice of words, use of grammar, oral transmission of
knowledge (Ayurveda, Astrology), the right eye, the health and
diseases of the eye, and kindergarten education.

The significator or karaka of this house is Jupiter.

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MEANING OF THE THIRD (3RD) HOUSE:
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verbal and written communication.



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ideas. So if you have planets such as Jupiter or Venus in this
house then you have a gift of words and a flair for the language.
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And if you have Mercury in this house then you are extremely
smart at making conversations or happen to know different
languages and so on. This is a really important house if you are
planning to be a journalist or a writer. The third house also
represents your relationship with your siblings, difficult planets
in this house could mean a distant relationship with them. Lastly,
this house also deals with self-effort so if you have planets such
as Saturn or Mars in this house – be rest assured you’ll be a self-
made person :)

There are 5 categories of things associated with the 3rd house.

#1 Courage, bravery, will-power, risk-taking ability, making it on


our own (self-efforts), taking on an adventure, starting a
business, fulfilling your ambition

#2 Communication skills - all forms of written & verbal


communication, marketing, journalism, media, advertising,
creative arts, film, photography, and hobbies connected to this
theme.

#3 Travel over a short distance such as a journey within a


country or even traveling from home to office is connected to
this house, wandering of the mind & restlessness is also linked
with to this house

#4 Younger siblings and close neighbours are seen from this


house

#5 Parts of the human body include arms, hands, right ear,


shoulders, lungs. So doing something mechanical using your
hands such as painting, carpentry etc. can be seen from this
house.

Here are all the things associated with the 3rd house:

Intellect, inquisitive nature, reasoning ability, rational thinking,


common sense, interest in science such as physics, solving
puzzles, or intellectually challenging games such as chess.
Communication skills, artistry with words, interest in debates,
writing, hearing ability, acting, a career in media, sales,
marketing, interest in social media, and rote learning. Courage,
enterprising nature, entrepreneurship, risk-taking ability,
fulfilling an ambition, competitiveness, willpower, acts of valor,
heroism, short-distance travel – weekend trips, short-term
learning programs such as certifications, or workshops, short-
term personal desires, interests and hobbies. It represents hands,
and arms, and hand-arm coordination, physical strength, stamina,
manual dexterity, and therefore skills in weaving, drawing,
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engineering. It also represents chest, ears, overall physical

fitness, long life (8 from the 8th house), and visible actions of
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siblings, brothers, friends who are like siblings, and neighbors.

The significator or karaka of this house is Mars.


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#4

MEANING OF THE FOURTH (4TH) HOUSE:

#1 All the comforts of home that


includes your house, the land it is
built in, all the furniture, cars &
bikes, and everything else in your
home that makes your life very convenient.

#2 Mother and your relationship with her, relatives, and


childhood friends are also seen from this house

#3 Happiness in personal/married life can be from this house,


which is logical if you have a comfortable home and an excellent
relationship with the mother, you'll be very happy with life, isn't
it? Your peace of mind and emotional well-being is also linked to
this house

#4 Early education until the high school is seen from this house.

#5 Parts of the human body include heart and organs around the
chest.

The 4th house is the home you build; it differs from the 2nd
house because that is the home you were born in. And if your
4th house is well placed you’ll be lucky to start a family and
settle down early in life. The 4th house also determines your
relationship with your mother, so if there is an influence of Mars
or Rahu in this house then your relationship suffers, conversely
if there is Jupiter in this house then your mother is your guiding
force in life and so on. Lastly, this house determines your
emotional side - your moods, feelings, temperament etc. It’s a
very important house in my opinion.

Here are all the things associated with the 4th house:

Mental well-being, happiness in personal life, peace of mind,


innermost feelings, deep secrets, subconscious mind, and
professions related to it. Real estate, land, home, home furniture,
all modern conveniences, vehicles for personal use, and means of
transportation such as roads and railways and therefore
professions related to it such as land developers, civil engineers,
agriculturalists, architects, construction workers, car
manufacturers, shipbuilders, interior designers, real estate
agents, etc. Mother, immediate family, caretaking, homemaking,
cooking, gardening, connection with the motherland, and
relationship with the home community. Pastures, farms, ranches,
domesticated animals, raising or herding animals for a living,
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mining, marine biology, and oceanography. School education and



early upbringing. Life not aligned with faiths and beliefs (8th
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The significator or karaka of this house is Moon.


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#5

MEANING OF THE FIFTH (5TH) HOUSE:

The 5th house is the house of new


beginnings and so everything that
is created for the first time falls
into this house. New business,
new relationship (romance), and of course children. It extends to
when will you have children and whether they are going to love
you or put you in an old age home (just kidding). Lastly, it is an
important house if you are starting your career in a creative
field. And it also defines what kind of interests and hobbies you
have in general.

There are 7 categories of things associated with the 5th house.

#1 Everything creative is seen from the house such as drama,


arts, photography, designing, dancing, music performance, and it
can be as small as presenting a slideshow in an office or
performing at a local club

#2 Love affairs - Contrary to the 7th house, which is a house of


committed relationships such as marriage, this is a house of
pleasure so short-term relationships or beginning of a serious
relationship is seen from this house

#3 Speculative business so everything that gives us a sense of


excitement is part of this house such as investments in stock
markets, gambling etc.

#4 Hobbies/Passion - It is the house of everything you love


doing in your free time such as playing sports or watching
movies or acting like a child or playing pranks on your friends
etc. A strong position of this can convert your hobbies into a
passion and even a career.

#5 Children so the lord of the 5th house, planets placed in this


house, and the time period you are going through can help us
determine the time when you'll have children and also determine
the sex of the child.

#6 Early formal education so the specialization of your


bachelor's degree and your attitude towards education can be
seen from this house.

#7 Parts of the human body include stomach and main organs


around it.

Here are all the things associated with the 5th house:

Intellect (3rd from the 3rd house), higher version of the rational
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education, or cultural beliefs (9th from the 9th house), and
therefore it represents our ability to discriminate and discern 

right from wrong. Advisory skills - higher version of


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It represents a higher version of risk-taking and so all things that
give us a sense of thrill and pleasure such as going on parties,
playing sports, starting a business, investing in start-ups,
romance (11th from the 7th), and indulging in speculative
businesses. Children, the birth of a child, a career in gynecology,
everything creative, and therefore careers in visual art and
graphic design. What we like to study is seen from this house
and so a Bachelor’s degree. Since its 9th from the 9th, it
represents mantras, prayers, rituals, pujas, dharma, tradition,
ancient sciences, and intellect to follow spiritual wisdom. It also
represents good luck or promised fortune. All the modern things
that make our personal life more enjoyable (2nd from the 4th)
such as home entertainment system, home improvement gadgets,
luxury furniture, etc. Parts of the human body include the
stomach and liver.

The significator or karaka of this house is Jupiter.

#6
MEANING OF THE SIXTH (6TH) HOUSE:

#1 Day-to-day work routine and


your attitude towards your career
and towards your
colleagues/clients is seen from
this house. This is the 2nd house from the 5th house so it kind of
becomes the wealth for the 5th. So what you learn in the 5th
(bachelor's degree) becomes paid work/job in the 6th. I hope you
got the connection. In my experience, the time phase of the ruler
of this house is a great indication of the time when someone may
get their first job.

#2 Problems so what issues are we going to face in life and how


we do we solve them is seen from this house. If the indication is
that you might deal with diseases (deal with diseases, not have
them) then that makes you a doctor, conflicts make you a lawyer,
debt makes you a financial advisor or an accountant, dealing with
public enemies makes you a businessperson, and dealing with
public issues make you a social worker and it could also be
someone who is devoted to animal welfare and so on. I hope you
get the message that the kind of problems you are meant to
solve can be seen from the 6th house and that plays a huge role
in determining your career

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job/business but the scope is limited only to your daily tasks and
not the overall career, which is defined by the 10th house. Some
people also associate this house with debt, enemies, and
diseases. It is highly subjective and depends entirely on the
planets and rulers of this house. A difficult placement of this
house may indicate that you have to fend off enemies and deal
with money or health problems. But that is only for a limited
period and does not mean such problems will always trouble you.

Here are all the things associated with the 6th house:

Job responsibilities and the nature of your work is seen from this
house. Acute illness, diseases, cuts, wounds and injuries,
swelling, inflammation, fever, bleeding, debt, physical exertion,
short-term borrowing, credit cards, lawsuits, end of relationships
& contracts (12th from the 7thhouse). Ill luck, fear, humiliation,
adversity, place of enemy, weapons, place of battle. So, a career
as a doctor, a surgeon, a healer, a lawyer, a banker, a public
servant, a social worker, or a profession that involves dealing
with hostile situations such as a police officer, a prison guard, a
soldier, or dealing with competition such as a sportsperson or a
lawyer is seen from this house. Places like hospitals, pharmacies,
courtrooms, police stations, or rehabilitation centers are seen
from this house. Daily obstacles, hard work, competitors,
challenges, struggles, setbacks, theft, mental stress, anxiety, and
grief. It also represents perseverance, competitiveness, and an
ability to improve one’s life on a day-to-day basis. Relationships
with others who feel a sense of duty towards us such as
employees, domestic helpers, etc. Relationships with migrants,
refugees, foreign exchange students, etc. as it is 7th from the
12th house. 6th house also represents fighting for animal welfare
and keeping pets. Part of the human body includes the large
intestine.

The significator or karaka of this house is Saturn & Mars.

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MEANING OF THE SEVENTH (7TH)
HOUSE:

The 7th house is the house of


marriage. Needless to say, it is one
of the most important houses. An
influence of Saturn, in particular, in this house definitely delays
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There are 5 categories of things associated with the 7th house.


#1 Spouse & Marriage - the first house is about "you" and so the
7th is about your better-half. The position of this house will
determine the characteristics of your spouse, the time of your
marriage, and the quality of your married life.

#2 Relationships - so all relationships we build with people,


beyond our family, over the course of our life is seen from the
7th house e.g. business partnerships, rent agreements, or
buying/renting something from someone or subscribing to a
service such as astrology ;) is seen from this house.

#3 Business so a businessperson will not only need to build


relationships with customers, clients, suppliers, and employees
but also negotiate prices, and contracts. And so the position of
this house will determine if you are able to make good deals.

#4 Home away from home - It is also seen as the house of travel


because it is placed exactly opposite to the 1st house. And since
it is placed 4th position away from the 4th house(home), it is
seen as a house of building a home away from home.

#5 Parts of the human body include abdomen, intestines, kidney,


and veins.

Other things associated with the 7th house is death since it is a


maraka house along with the 2nd house, and loss of sight.

Here are all the things associated with the 7th house:

It’s the house of marriage, business, commerce, trade, contracts,


and agreements. Spouse, business partners, suppliers/vendors,
trustworthy relationships, and partnerships especially with
people who are not our immediate family. Public image,
professional stature, recognition, and reputation as it’s the 10th
from the 10th house. Public speaking, professional advisory, and
teaching as it is 3rd from the 5th house. Intimate relationships
and sexual intimacy (8th from the 12th). Parts of the human body
include just below the navel area, hips, and loins.

The significator or karaka of this house is Venus.

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MEANING OF THE EIGHTH (8TH) HOUSE:

#1 Occult so all the mysteries &


secrets of the world are seen from
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house (6th or the 10th) is linked to the 8th house in someone's

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#2 Underground objects such as coal, petroleum, gemstones,


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fruits & vegetables grown under the ground and all activities &
careers associated with them are seen from this house.

#3 Money that belongs to others So inheritance, money gained


through your spouse, and taxes (money owed to the Government)
are seen from this house. This house is also known for windfall
gains & losses and so lawsuit settlements, insurance proceeds,
winning a lottery are also seen from this house.

#4 Transformation so events such as accidents, loss in business,


critical illness etc. that leaves us transformed in a significant way
are seen from this house. Other things associated with this
house are reproductive organs, sexual drive, battles of any kind,
longevity, past & future births, and death.

The 8th house is best defined as a house of resurrection. When


this house gets activated there can be sudden events that are
difficult. But this house also represents your inner
strength/willpower to overcome your circumstances. I believe
this house teaches us some valuables lessons that go a long way.
This house also deals with joint assets particular the ones you
share with your spouse, so a happy 8th house is good for making
joint investments. Lastly, since this house is opposite to the 2nd
house (your family), this house is linked to the family of your
spouse and so it can determine the relationship you have with
your in-laws - good luck with that ;)

Here are all the things associated with the 8th house:

All things hidden, mysterious, unconventional, esoteric, and


ancient are seen from this house. An interest in research-based
studies, cutting edge technology, innovation, and data analytics
especially in the domain of medicine, finance, or ancient sciences
such as Ayurveda and Astrology. It is associated with revealing
all things hidden under the ground such as working in mining, or
the oil and gas industry. Or revealing the truth such as a criminal
investigator, a detective, an archaeologist, a historian, an
anthropologist, a microbiologist, or a virologist, etc. Financial
gains through the spouse (2nd from the 7th house), or through
an insurance settlement, an inheritance, or a windfall gain in
business (11th from the 10th house). A career in insurance,
taxation, mutual funds, accountancy, banking, finance, etc. as it
represents financial resources that belong to others (7th from
the 2nd house). In the banking sector, it has to do with long-term
lending and restructuring loans, and data analytics. It represents
long-term debt and your ability to service it, bankruptcy, long-
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a lifeguard, an ambulance driver, a police officer, etc. are seen

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insurance policy, the last will, a trust fund, etc. Not following
societal norms, cultural beliefs, religious faith, or the teachings
of the father or a guru (12th from the 9th) are seen from this
house. That could lead to degradation, suffering, and humiliation,
being manipulated, involvement in a scandal, criminal acts,
planning and plotting, secret affairs, marital discord, fears and
phobias. On the other side, a career in psychology or social work
could be seen from this house. You could be subject to insults, or
slander (3rd from the 6th house) or you could be a journalist who
revels is revealing facts about others such a gossip columnist. It
represents, sexual vitality but it could lead to sexual addictions
or work in the sex industry. An interest in tantric sex practices.
Or on the other side, counseling and helping people who are
addicts or abused. It represents the subconscious mind and the
understanding of it, the out of body experiences, black magic,
and sharing of oral knowledge. The relationships with the in-laws
are seen from this house. Parts of the human body include
reproductive organs.

The significator or karaka of this house is Saturn.

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MEANING OF THE NINTH (9TH) HOUSE:

The 9th house is the house of


knowledge and when this house is
activated you will have a lot to
learn. So higher education, travel,
and new experiences are all seen from this house. If you have a
happy 9th house, be rest assured you'll have a lot to look
forward to in life.

There are 5 categories of things associated with the 9th house.


#1 Higher education - your religious & philosophical beliefs can
be seen from this house. In the modern context, it can be linked
to a Master's degree or a specialization. Also, everything that has
been written down and accepted in the society such as law,
literature, or medical procedures are also seen from this house.
So if there is a malefic planet (Mars or Ketu) in this house then
people with such combination would challenge or reject the
generally accepted principles of life and would follow their own
ideology.

#2 Long-distance travel - so travel over and above 2000 miles is


seen from this house. So whether your aspiration to travel the
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be linked to travel to a foreign country for the purpose of higher



education.

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cases, we naturally attract good luck.

#4 Teachers/Guides/Mentors - so whether or not we'll run into


the right kind of teachers & mentors in our life is determined by
this house. So if there is a planet like Saturn in this house, we
may have to struggle to find the right direction and in most cases
people with such combination are self-taught. However, if there
is an influence of Jupiter in this house, then they find the right
guidance quite early in their life.

#5 Parts of the human body include hips and thighs. Other things
associated with the 9th house is a wife's brother, or brother's
wife (since it is opposite to the 3rd house, which represents your
siblings), and the nature of the father can also be seen from this
house.

Here are all the things associated with the 9th house:

Societal norms, traditions, rules and regulations, righteousness,


and therefore the law of the land. Higher education, advanced
degrees such as a Masters or Doctorates. And therefore colleges,
universities, institutes, law schools, scholarships, and research
grants are seen from this house. It’s a house where we broaden
our perspective on life therefore it’s linked to long-distance
travel especially for education or for exposure to different
cultures and becoming a student of anthropology. It’s the house
of our teachers, professors, gurus, the father, brahmins, priests,
rabbis, and finding the right guidance in life and therefore
churches, temples, gurudwaras, and synagogue are seen from this
house. It’s the house of virtue, wisdom, morals, values, right
conduct, compassion, philosophical thinking, and being a student
of theology. It represents faith-inspired beliefs, which cannot be
explained through logic as it’s the reflection of the 3rd house
(rational mind). It gives us a higher purpose in life and an
inclination towards spirituality. Careers include being a teacher,
a religious guide, a judge, an attorney, being a student of
jurisprudence, being an activist of some kind defending society
laws, a publisher of academic papers, working in a university,
working in the tourism industry like a travel agent, or a tour
guide. Finally, it’s the Lakshmi sthana – the house of good
fortune and divine grace.

The significator or karaka of this house is Jupiter.

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work as the father and so this house is the main house
associated with one's career choice in the modern context

#2 Profession so how you make a living is seen from this house.


The nature of work and the kind of industry you work in can be
determined by the planet(s) associated with this house.

#3 Public image so the status, reputaion, fame, and authority


that is associated with you at your place of work is seen from
this house. So basically what your colleagues and business
partners say about you is seen from this house.

#4 Parts of the human body include the knees and the skeletal
system.

The 10th house determines your career. Your choice of career


and your approach toward your career is defined by this house.
So an influence of Venus in this house would indicate a career in
a creative field whereas if someone has Mars in this house then
an independent career is more suited rather than working in a
team. The 10th house also defines your public image so if you
have Sun is in this house then people will always look up to you
as a symbol of authority/leadership.

Here are all the things associated with the 10th house:

Our career, how much authority, power, and the command would
we have, which position and rank would we hold, and how much
honor and respect would we earn. It represents our
administrative, managerial, advisory, and organization skills. It
represents visible actions as it’s the most visible region of the
world and therefore it reflects our professional life, public image,
reputation, and social standing. It’s a place of the fruition of
one’s effort as it’s 5th (fortune and divine grace) from the 6th
house (persistent daily work) and therefore it’s linked to success
in one’s career. It’s also our adaptability to different work
environments and people, attitude towards work, and work
ethics in general. It represents career, which require advanced
knowledge as it is 2nd (gain) from the 9th house (higher
education) such as doctors, lawyers, accountants, and even
politicians. It’s also a place of the sky and so it’s prominent for
astrologers, astronomers, aeronautical engineers, astronauts, and
the like.

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house that has more to do with savings. It is also the house of
social circles and professional network, which is quite intuitive
as no big money is ever earned without the support of other
people. So a happy 11th house simply means that money will
never be an issue for you.

There are 4 categories of things associated with the 11th house.


#1 Income - since this house is the 2nd from the 10th house, it is
the house of earning from work (10th house). So in the modern
context, your salary is from this house.

#2 Hopes & aspirations - so everything that you desire in this


world such as money, marriage, travel etc. is seen from this
house. And so the planets associated with this house would
determine when will your desires be fulfilled.

#3 Social circle & professional network so all the people we call


friends other than childhood friends (4th house) or family like
friends (2nd house) are seen from this. Your interaction with a
large group of people is seen from this house. So whether you
are good at rallying people around you or building relationships
can be determined from this house.

#4 Parts of the human body include Left ear, calves, legs, and
ankles. Other things associated with the 11th house are Elder
siblings, and Son's wife.

Here are all the things associated with the 11th house:

Income, salary, financial gains, bonuses, commissions, royalties,


and so basically material rewards and gains through one’s career
as it’s the 2nd from the 10th house. Recognition for our work,
receiving honors and awards are also seen from this house.
Worldly aspirations, ambition, self-will, entrepreneurship, and an
ability to work towards a big goal and to accomplish something
substantial is seen from this house. It represents our professional
network, a social circle, or a large gathering. An association with
clubs, societies, committees, or teams especially to elevate our
social standing. Since it’s 7th from the 5th (house of
entertainment and speculative business) therefore places such as
cinema halls, opera houses, theme parks, entertainment centers,
sports clubs, venture capitalist firms, and all careers associated
with them are seen from this house. Elder siblings especially the
brother. Parts of the human body include an ear and calves.

The significator or karaka of this house is Jupiter.

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world in this house. Loss of companinionship of friends and
family & loss of money (expenses) are seen from this house.

#3 Residence in a foreign land since the 12th house is 4th (home)


from the 9th house (long distance travel) - a strong 12th house
indicates residence in a foreign land or association with
foreigners in some way or dealing with foreign objects such as
foreign currency.

#4 Parts of the human body include the Left eye, and Feet. Other
things associated with this house are secret enemies, self-
destructibe tendencies, and addictions

The 12th house is the most detached house. It has nothing to do


with the outside world and so some people may also look at it as
a house of losses but only in the material sense. I've seen people
who spend a lot of time with themselves have a strong 12th
house placement. Taking long-distance solo trips or getting into
philanthropy or spirituality is a very 12th house thing. So, is it
really a house of losses, it’s all about perspective, isn’t it?

Here are all the things associated with the 12th house:

Journey to remote areas of the world in search of seclusion,


privacy, isolation in pursuit of a higher purpose in life. Spiritual
inclination and liberation is the most aspect of this house.
Overseas travel and residency, separation from
home/motherland, people of foreign nationality, fame from
foreign exposure, foreign ambassadorship, executive positions in
foreign offices, foreign policymaking, and gains in foreign
currency. It also represents prolonged illness, hospitalization,
dissolution, decline, isolation, confinement, imprisonment,
poverty, misery, suffering, losses especially of the material
nature, or renunciation of material desire and living a life as an
ascetic. Financial loss especially due to wasteful spending as it’s
the 11th (spending on desires) from the 2nd house (cash flow).
Places such as hospitals, prisons, correction facilities, charitable
organizations, spiritual centers, factories functioning in remote
areas, or places with restricted public access such as airports, or
research centers are seen from this house. It’s a house of hidden
enemies. It also represents large wild animals such as lions,
elephants, giraffes, and therefore wildlife, zoos, and all careers
associated with it are seen from this house. Part of the human
body includes feet, toes, and therefore a career as a dancer, a
footballer, a shoemaker, or a pediatrician is seen from this house.
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your career. Sun’s placement in
the house of career almost
guarantees leadership or a high
ranking position. Since Sun is the brightest planet and loves
attention - it has an element of “ego”. So if Sun has an influence
over the the 7th house (relationships), the person will be a bit
self-centered or if Sun influences the house of wealth, then the
person will have an air about what they own (2nd house) or feel
entitled to money (11th house). Sun also determines the
relationship with your father. A difficult placement for the Sun
could mean that your relationship with your father may suffer.
Lastly, Sun is the soul and its placement determines what you
seek deep down inside you.

Here are all the things associated with Sun:

Sun is the king of the planets, ruler of the universe. Witness to


all actions, teacher to the entire world, protects people, and
removes diseases. Is consistent, steadfast, unwavering, noble,
compassionate, and exceptionally generous. Has authority and
influence similar to that of a King. Occupies leadership roles
highly visible to the public eye such as C-level executives, Govt.
officers, military commanders (Sun belongs to the warrior class),
and public figures of any kind. Is masculine, dynamic, expressive,
brimming with self-confidence, and a strong character. Has
squarish body, not very tall, has little hair, the color of the eyes
is honey, strong bones, long arms, curly hair, sharp mind,
majestic voice, ability to make sense with just a few words,
appearance noticeable from a distance, clad in saffron-colored
clothes, and has a light complexion. Sun’s energy is too much for
neighboring planets and so they fail to express themselves fully.
Any planet close to 8 degrees from Sun combusts. A combust
Mars results in sudden bursts of anger and hostility. A combust
Mercury results in miscommunication and misunderstanding. A
combust Jupiter results in not heeding to the guidance of our
teachers. A combust Venus results in ego issues in relationships.
A combust Saturn results in being mistreated by authority
figures. It represents the father, father-like figures, the
Government, and people who we work for. Lastly, and most
importantly Sun represents our soul. Sun is the light, the soul,
the lights up our bodies.

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MEANING OF MOON:
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others are balanced - it is all to do with Moon. So Moon largely
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shapes how you perceive the world and how you react to
different circumstances. Vedic astrology considers Moon to be
the most important planet, so studying the placement of Moon
should always be your starting point. Moon also determines your
relationship with your mother. A difficult placement for the
Moon could mean that your relationship with your mother may
suffer.

Here are all the things associated with Moon:

Moon is a friend to all, born from the ocean of milk, appeared


from the eyes of Sagi Atri. Moon is an ornament in the hair of
Lord Shiva. Moon is akin to the Queen and therefore nurtures
and cares for all people in the Kingdom. Has soft soothing voice,
charming face, roundish body, limbs are firm and exceedingly
beautiful, large beautiful eyes, soft curly hair, fair in complexion,
clad in clean clothes, youthful and tall. Is tender, kind, courteous,
sensitive, and receptive. Involved in caring for the sick. Connects
with people at an emotional level. Moon is linked to a career as a
doctor, a nurse, a midwife, a caretaker, a homemaker, a
restaurant owner, a social worker, a public servant, a marketer,
or a public relations manager as Moon is a merchant and
understands business. Moon is lord of herbs and nourishes the
plants in the form of rain. Moon is prone to be fickle,
impressionable, and falls prey to desire but is very fortunate, and
attracts fame. Moon is feminine and represents the mother and
mother-like figures in our lives.

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MEANING OF VENUS:

Venus is the planet of art,


creativity, and love. It blesses a
person with artistic skills like no
other planet can. Singers,
musicians, designers, and actors all have a strong Venus
placement. Venus also represents money, especially liquid assets
such as hard cash and jewelry. A good placement of Venus almost
guarantees a life full of luxuries and comforts. An interesting
thing about Venus is that its presence in any house makes that
house more beautiful e.g. if there in an influence of Venus in the
first house then people are born beautiful, or if it has an
influence on the 4th house then people treat their homes like a
love nest. I hope you get the picture. Lastly, Venus is the planet
of love and its placement will give you a good idea of what kind
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Venus is the most beautiful star in the night sky. All things 

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for conversation, excellent relationship building, counseling, and
negotiating skills. Is seen at high-class social gatherings mostly
as the center of attraction. A career as an ambassador, a
diplomat, an HR manager, a business developer, or a community
builder. Has an appreciation for beauty, and is highly creative.
Adept at arts, design, music, and media. A career as a graphic
designer, a furniture maker (luxury), a jeweler, a dancer, a singer,
an actor, a photographer, a make-up artist, or a fashion designer
is related to Venus. Personifies Goddess Lakshmi and so Venus
represents wealth and prosperity and a career in finance. Rules
over the kingdom of flowers. A career associated with the
perfumes and fragrances industry, beauty products, gemstones,
antiques, or luxury brands. Is beautiful, graceful, sensuous, a
pleasure seeker, enjoys love-making, is very out-going, and is
very fortunate. Has high virility, represents sexuality,
reproductive organs, and (semen). Has large expressive eyes, long
fingers, soft supple hands, prominent shoulders, slender but
heavy thighs and arms, dark, short, and curly hair. Is tall. Limbs
are symmetrical and exceedingly beautiful. The complexion is
yellow. Clad in multi-colored clothes. Venus is also called
Shukracharya, who is the son of Sage Bhrigu as per mythology.
Shukracharya is known to know the science of reviving the dead.
Therefore, Venus is adept at shashtras (divine knowledge), is a
teacher to asuras (demons) as he was not picky about students,
is into occult, tantra, magic spells, and all subjects esoteric.
Lastly and most importantly, Venus is a planet of unconditional
love and affection, is considerate, and compassionate and
therefore makes one inclined towards social work, or nursing.
Venus is graceful in navigating the twists and turns of a
relationship, and is willing to compromise in a relationship,
unlike Mars. Mars is another sexually active planet, a Venus-Mars
relationship in one’s birth chart results in high sexual energy.
Venus-Moon makes one overindulgent in love and prone to
sexual fantasies. Venus-Mercury makes one non-committal.
Venus-Saturn results in late marriage. Venus-Rahu makes one
sexually deviant.

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MEANING OF MERCURY:

While Moon shapes moods and


emotions; Mercury shapes your
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Mercury is charming, graceful, full of life, jovial, cheerful, loves


to talk, and possesses many talents. Has strong verbal skills and
a knack for numbers too. The most intelligent of all planets.
Relies on facts and figures. Is analytical, rational, logical,
methodical, has an ability to discriminate, is clever, is a scholar,
eloquent, adept at writing, story-telling, poetry, composition,
and possesses stellar business skills. Is natural in the field of
media, sales, marketing, advertising, journalism, teaching,
mathematics, accounting, analytics, etc. Is restless, easily
excited, has an abundance of energy, and has a constant need for
stimulus. Enjoys mimicry, and is good at acting. Is a quick
thinker, flexible, versatile, and adapts to any given situation. Has
opinions agreeable to all and is not biased towards anyone. Is
truthful. Is devoted to Lord Vishnu. Has control over breathe and
is adept at reciting sacred prayers. It can be fickle, unsteady,
overtaxed at an intellectual level, anxiety-ridden, and easily
influenced by other planets. A Mercury-Jupiter connection helps
Mercury see the bigger picture. In fact, Mercury, Venus, and
Jupiter together form a Goddess Sarawati yoga (yoga for
enlightenment through knowledge). Mercury-Saturn helps
Mercury focus. Mercury-Venus helps Mercury express itself
creatively. Mercury-Mars makes Mercury a debater or a Lawyer.
Is thin, the body is dark and so are eyes, size of the body is
medium, moderately beautiful, is lean and muscular. Is always on
the go and it resists long-term commitment. Mercury matures at
the age of 32. Represents short-term journeys such as weekend
trips, younger siblings, colleagues, neighbors, friends, and
sister’s children. Is a significator of friendship. Its gender is
neuter and is a proponent of same-sex marriage. Is a grandson of
Sage Atri, is the son of Moon, but was raised by Jupiter.

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MEANING OF JUPITER:

Jupiter is the planet of knowledge.


It will always create opportunities
for you to learn & experience new
things so travel expeditions, new
job/projects, and higher education are all thanks to Jupiter.
Needless to say, Jupiter plays a significant role in what you
believe and what lifestyle you lead. People with a very evolved
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Jupiter is the son of sage Angiras, Lord Brihaspati is known to be



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is possible, which comes from the spiritual realm. He is
exceedingly intelligent and has an aptitude for all sciences. He is
an expert in economics, management, warfare, political science,
diplomacy, foreign policy, and governance. He guides the King so
the people are governed by well-defined rules and regulations,
and holds the Government accountable to high moral and ethical
standards. He safeguards the welfare of the society. He looks
after society's norms, customs, traditions, values, and the law.
So, politicians, judges, lawmakers, teachers/professors,
community leaders, and social workers are linked to Jupiter. He
is the teacher of theology, philosophy, spirituality, and all
advanced learning programs (Masters and PhDs). He oversees the
Brahmins, who are responsible for preserving the knowledge of
the ancient sciences. He carefully selects his disciples, unlike
Lord Shukracharya (Venus). He cultivates students into wise and
moral beings. He is a significator of wealth and foreign travel.
Travel, especially for higher learning, an awakening of some kind,
and exposure to different cultures. He pushes the boundaries of
abundance whether it is travel, wealth, or education. All careers
in education and travel sector, and teaching and guiding children.
He has an imposing personality, a huge body, a broad and
prominent chest. Eyes and hair are brown. He is full of bodily
fluids, bulky body, and can have an over-sized belly as it signifies
fat too. His conversations are meaningful and deep. He’s clad in
white and hair is tied up. He represents universities, research
labs, academic societies, charitable organizations, orphanage
homes, religious & spiritual centers, scholarships, grants,
teachers, gurus, husband, children, and the golden yellow color.
He is inclined towards Vedic sciences such as Ayurveda,
Astrology, Yoga, Reiki, etc. He is the lord of the three worlds –
heavens, mid-space, and earth. Lord of speech, mantras, and
prayer. Beyond thoughts and emotions (Moon), reasoning and
logic (Mercury) lie divine wisdom and Jupiter holds the key to
that. He is prone to neglect household duties and personal
relationships in pursuit of spirituality.

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Saturn is the son of Sun and Chayya (shadow). Saturn is the lord
of justice and karmic atonement. Therefore, Saturn’s sometimes
does cause setbacks, failures, and separation. And so, it can be
the cause of anxiety and grief in our life. It is the slowest moving
planet and it does cause delays. However, such delays and
setbacks are less troubling when you turn 36 years old, which is
when Saturn matures. Saturn teaches us the value of
perseverance, focus, concentration, discipline, structure,
organization, consistency, detachment, loyalty, and
responsibility. Saturn is a public servant in the planetary cabinet.
So, health-care workers, lawyers, accountants, administrators,
social workers, or public servants of any kind are associated with
Saturn. Saturn is a significator of land and therefore all
professions related to the real-estate or the farming industry are
linked to Saturn. Saturn is a master technician, has an exacting
nature, is methodical, known to take calculated risks, and is a
strategic planner with a long-term vision. Saturn never takes the
eyes of the end goal, is rarely demotivated with set-backs, is
prepared to wait for the right time, and prefers earning what he
deserves. Saturn excels in the manufacturing industry, finance
(risk-assessment), medicine, or research of any kind. Saturn
thrives in highly structured companies, large corporations, an
independent business, or highly regulated industries such as the
Oil & Gas industry. Saturn’s style of leadership is shaped by
empathy and years of experience. Saturn works for the people by
being amongst them unlike Sun who only prefers to lead and
others to follow. And therefore, Saturn is a very likable leader. In
terms of personality and physical appearance, Saturn is
conservative, patient, old-fashioned, risk-averse but ambitious,
practical, trustworthy, grounded, lover of all things ancient, a
student of ancient sciences or history, is a miser, thin, tall,
sinewy, prominent veins, darkish in complexion, thick & rough
hair, large asymmetrical teeth, nails are not shaped, eyes have a
yellowish tinge and deep in the socket, somber demeanor, lazy,
slow mover, aging appearance but strong body, and clad in black.
Is a bit of a loner and therefore does not prefer to be part of
social gatherings. Saturn can cause and cure chronic illnesses.
Sadly addictions, obsessions, phobias, depression, paralysis,
amputation of limbs, removal of organs, nervous breakdowns, the
decay of the body are also associated with Saturn. Saturn can be
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aggressive, independent, and
passionate. So if you have Mars in
the 10th house (house of career), you’ll have those Martian
qualities of doing things solo and not accepting criticism too
well. Sportsperson, military leader, adventure junkies all have a
very strong Mars placement. Mars also represents willpower, and
a good position of Mars helps you achieve things that require
perseverance and dedication. Lastly, Mars’ play an important role
in relationships - People with Mars in the 1st, 7th house, or the
5th house are quite passionate, and so they always get along
better with people who share the same passion.

Here are all the things associated with Mars:

Mars is passionate, dynamic, independent, free-spirited,


competitive, determined, adventurous, risk-inclined, innovative,
original, a pioneer, is enterprising (entrepreneurial), is capable of
fighting his own battles, not afraid to venture out on his own
(start-ups), known for his groundbreaking ways, has never-ending
ambition, personifies courage and fearlessness, represents
physical strength and stamina, is skillful in hunting, is a fighter,
leads by example, and is a typical type “A” personality. Mars is
considered to be the divine form of Lord Kartikeya. Mars’
courage and strength even surpass that of Lord Indra. Is
generous, intelligent, an accomplished speaker, and is good at
motivating others. Defends, protects, and fights for what he
believes in and so careers as a soldier, a police officer, or a
lawyer are linked to Mars. He’s known to be the son of Bhumi
(Earth), and therefore all careers in the field of real estate and
land development such as civil engineers, town planners,
builders, architects, and construction workers are closely linked
to Mars. Is goal-oriented results-driven, is a doer, and so it
manifests our efforts into something tangible. Mars is known for
its craftsmanship. Is excellent with working with engineering
tools, or surgical instruments. Mars is detailed-oriented, has
piercing logic, is technically proficient, accurate, and precise.
And so, surgeons, dentists, soldiers, blacksmiths, firefighters,
mechanical engineers are linked to Mars. Mars, however, can be
cruel, hostile, wrathful, uncompromising, impulsive, and
impetuous. Prone to taking unnecessary risks and has a single-
minded approach and so is not be a team player, a consensus
builder, or a diplomat. Mars lacks patience and wants success
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MEANING OF RAHU:

Rahu represents obsession and


Rahu’s placement in a particular
house or sign will make you obsess
over that house. But obsession is
not a bad thing, it just means that you’ll have a strong drive,
which sometimes helps achieve the unthinkable. Vedic
astrologers believe Rahu represents the things we need to
master in this life, so the obsession is quite natural. But Rahu is
a very impatient planet and tries to do too many things - People
with Rahu in the 7th house want to get married soon and people
with Rahu in the 10th house want to achieve early success.
Success/failure aside Rahu’s placement in a house means you’ll
be spending a lot of time on things associated with that house.
And Rahu loves drama, and so expect a roller-coaster ride during
its time period.

Here are all the things associated with Rahu:

Rahu is the lord of the future and so whichever house it


occupies; we are meant to master the activities associated with
that house. Rahu’s energy is erratic and therefore it leads to
sudden, dramatic, and unplanned events in life. So, we find
ourselves in unchartered territories due to Rahu such as quitting
our job to start a business, traveling to a different country, being
in a relationship with a foreign person, or dealing with unique
health problems, etc. Rahu is the king of desires and a giver. We
can achieve extraordinary things in life due to Rahu. It fulfills our
desires more than any other planet but happiness through
materialism, as they say, is short-lived. Once the smoke clears,
we find ourselves deluded by Rahu. The ruler of the sign that
Rahu occupies determines where most opportunities lie. Rahu is
associated with dance, music, drama, magic, hunting, chemicals,
thorny trees, bitter vegetables, onion, garlic, spices, places
where reptiles live, and skin ailments. Has only the top half of
the body, the bottom half is Ketu. Has a smoky black appearance,
is clad in rags, talkative, exceedingly proud, and lives in the
forests. Rahu is obsessive, compulsive, perverted, addictive,
manipulative, demonic, causing destruction, being thievish,
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is uncontrolled. Rahu magnifies the qualities of other planets. A

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MEANING OF KETU:

Ketu is the exact opposite of Rahu,


while Rahu is obsession, Ketu is
detachment. And in every person’s
birth chart they are placed in the
opposite houses. Ketu’s role is basically to detach you from the
house and the sign it sits in. So Ketu in the 7th house detaches
you from the desire to get married, you may get married but late
in life, similarly Ketu in the 11th house detaches you from the
desire to hoard money and so on. I’ve seen it with many people
with Ketu in the 11th house that they donate a large part of
what they earn. Ketu represents everything we’ve already
mastered in our past lives, and hence the desire to achieve the
same again is low. Ketu’s time period, like Rahu’s, can also be
quite dramatic, especially when you forcibly try to change the
natural order. Since Ketu’s time period detaches you the world, it
is also the planet that can inspire you towards spirituality.

Here are all the things associated with Ketu:

Ketu is the lord of the past and so whichever house it occupies;


we are already a master of the activities associated with that
house. Therefore we are detached from the main purpose of that
house or we don’t run into the best of luck pursuing that
purpose. The ruler of the sign where Ketu is placed also
represents an area of life, which we have mastered in our past
lives. Ketu is an expert in ancient science, tantra, occult, esoteric
philosophy, and working with chemicals. It possesses psychic
ability and clairvoyance, is high intuitive, a strategic thinker, has
piercing logic, and understands trends easily. Ketu excels in the
field of research, espionage, mathematics, and finance. Ketu is
tamasic (dark), cruel, rebellious, eccentric, explosive, capable of
saying mean things, and is addicted to drugs. It stands for
hardships, isolation, imprisonment, and loss of worldly
possessions. A loss of a job, a court case, a sudden change of
residence, or a loss of a loved one can be due to Ketu. It forces
us to be less worldly. If Ketu is well-placed it drives us towards
spiritually and liberation. Ketu is not pleasing to look at, has a
worried look, lacks confidence due to self-doubts, has a tall and
lean body, which is body marred with wounds and bruises, is clad
in rags, and works in places where there is high smoke. A Moon –
Ketu conjunction pollutes the mind with fears and phobias. Sun-
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planets mean . So let's take it to
the next level. As you would
imagine some planets are happy in
certain houses and not-so-happy in others. Here's a table that
will give you an idea of how happy are planets in different
houses

Planets/Houses Unhappy Neutral Happy Superhappy

Sun 7 others 9 1, 5, 10

2, 7,
Moon 8 others 4
9, 12

1, 5,
7,
Mercury 12 others 3, 6
10,
11
1, 4, 2, 5, 7,
Venus 6 others
9 11, 12

1, 2,
Jupiter - others 5, 9, 4, 11, 12
10

3, 5,
Mars 4 others 1, 10
8, 11

Saturn 1 others 3, 6 7, 10, 11

Please don’t take the happy houses entirely at face value. Please
take all the planet/house placements in the birth chart before
drawing a conclusion.

LET'S THE DO THE SAME FOR


P L A N E T/ P L A N E T

You would observe in some birth


charts that 2 or more planets are
sitting in the same house. And so
not all planets are happy being
close to each other. Here's a table that show which planets are
friends/enemies with others:

Planet/Planet Friends Neutral Enemies

Venus,
Moon,
Saturn,
Sun Jupiter, Mercury
Rahu,
Mars
Ketu

Mars,
Sun, Jupiter, Rahu,
Moon
Mercury Venus, Ketu
Saturn

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Mars,
Rahu
Ketu
Sun,
Venus, Jupiter, Moon,
Rahu
Saturn Mercury Mars,
Ketu

Sun,
Venus, Jupiter, Moon,
Ketu
Mars Mercury Saturn,
Rahu

We can also draw a frienship table based on the above table:

Planet/Planet
Planets
relationship

Sun - Moon, Sun - Jupiter,


Sun - Mars,

Mercury - Venus,

Best friends Venus - Saturn,

Jupiter - Mars,

Rahu - Venus, Rahu - Saturn,

Mars - Ketu, Ketu - Venus

Mercury - Sun,

Jupiter - Moon, Jupiter -


Friend -
Rahu,
Neutral
Mars - Moon,

Saturn - Mercury

Friend - Enemy Moon - Mercury

Mercury - Rahu, Mercury -


Ketu,
Neutral -
Mars - Venus,

Neutral
Jupiter - Saturn, Jupiter -
Ketu

Moon - Venus, Moon - Saturn,

Mercury - Mars, Mercury -


Neutral -
Jupiter,

Enemy
Venus - Jupiter,

Mars - Saturn

Sun - Saturn, Sun - Venus,


Sun - Rahu, Sun - Ketu,

Enemy - Enemy Moon - Rahu, Moon - Ketu,

Mars - Rahu,

Saturn - Ketu, Rahu - Ketu

The above table shows the natural and permanent relationship


between planets. However if in your birth chart two planets are
placed 2-12, 3-11, or 4-10 from each other then such planets
become friends or else they are enemies e.g. If you have Sun in
the 2nd house and Saturn in the 3rd house then Sun - Saturn
become friends because they are 2-12 from each other even
though they are natural enemies. This relationship is called a
temporary friendship.
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oriented, and extremely
passionate. Any planet in this sign
will feel the intensity of Aries. Some planets are happy in this
placement while some feel a bit overwhelmed, we'll talk about
the planet/sign placements at the end.

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Taurus is the second sign and it is


ruled by Venus. People born with a
strong Taurus have remarkable
determination but at the same
time can be stuck on what they believe to be right. Other things
associated with Taurus are wealth (fixed assets), voice, and
throat much like the 2nd house.

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Gemini is a sign of communication


and it is ruled by Mercury. People
with strong planets in this sign are
generally expressive, talkative, and
quite forthcoming in the way they
speak or write. Gemini is a light-hearted sign and so sense of
humor and witty remarks all stem from this sign.

#25

Cancer is a sign of emotions and it


is ruled by Moon, so being moody
& indecisive is one of its traits. An
action-oriented planet in this sign
would feel quite uncomfortable, whereas some planets would
love it - we'll take about it later. It also plays a role in
determining the relationship with your mother but it is not as
significant as Moon itself or the 4th house.

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Leo is the is king since it is ruled


by Sun. So being self-centered and
too much it appearances is one of
its traits. People with a strong Leo
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creative, and always attract a spotlight. It is a very important
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analytical and loves to get into the
details. People with a strong Virgo
placement strive for perfection at
all costs. They can be a bit annoying with their habit of nit-
picking & fault-finding but what they can achieve working over
the details is truly remarkable. Another interesting aspect of
Virgos is that they are quite selfless and do their best to reach
out and help others.

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Libra is a sign of balance and it is


ruled by Venus. Being peaceful and
diplomatic is one of its traits,
which is quite opposite to an
impulsive Aries behavior. People
with strong Libra placement have a great sense of art, design,
and music - they know how to make everything beautiful. They
also fight injustice and can be quite feisty when corned. At the
same time, they know how to love and build relationships.

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Scorpio is ruled by Mars and is the


most mysterious sign. People born
with a strong Scorpio placement
have more to them than meets the
eye. They are a bit skeptical of others and quite intuitive to
sense if someone is lying to them. And they never seem to let go
if someone cheats them. So basically never cross a Scorpion.
Another interesting aspect is their ability to research tirelessly
and find things that most people never do, so researchers,
miners, and scientists have a strong Scorpio.

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Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter. It is


a sign of knowledge. People born
with a strong Sagittarius
placement are always up for an
adventure such as traveling to new
places, taking up a new job/project, or simply trying new things.
Every adventure teaches them valuable lessons on life, and their
experience makes them quite wise. It is also the sign of higher
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placement are very disciplined;
they love to organize things and
follow a plan. Planets such as Mars do exceptionally well in this
sign since Mars' pent up energy finds direction here. This sign
influences your career & public life but it is not as important as
the role of the 10th house or the planet, Sun.

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Aquarius is ruled by Saturn and it


is perhaps the most
unconventional sign. People with a
strong Aquarius placement always
get others curious about the way
they lead their life. They have little regard for rules & regulations
and are often seen pushing the boundaries that make them quite
fascinating. Another interesting thing about them is that they are
good at rallying people around them, especially for a
humanitarian cause. Scientists, writers, and public speakers all
have strong Aquarius.

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Pisces is perhaps the most


detached sign as it was the case
with the 12th house. So people
with a strong Pisces placement are
deep thinkers, spiritual, and love to spend time with themselves.
They can dive deep into the realms of imagination and come up
with things never heard or seen before. So a lot of fiction writers
have a strong Piscean connection.

Just like it was with houses, there some planets that are happy in certain signs and not-so-happy in o
Here's a table that will give you an idea of how happy are planets in different signs

Moolatrikona
Happiest Own
Exaltation
Planets/Signs Happy Neutral Debilit
placement
(degrees) (degrees)
(degrees)

Cancer,
Leo
Leo
Aries
Sagittarius,
Sun Others Libra
(0-20) (20-30) (10) Pisces,
Scorpio

Taurus
Cancer
Taurus

Moon Leo, Aries Others Scorpio


(3 - 30) (0 - 30) (3)

Libra,
Gemini,
Virgo
Virgo
Taurus, Leo,
Mercury Virgo (20 - Others Pisces
(15 - 20) (0 - 15) Capricorn,
30)
Aquarius

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Taurus, Gemini,
Libra
Pisces

Venus Libra (15 - Capricorn, Others Virgo



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Libra,
Capricorn,
Rahu - Aquarius Taurus Aquarius, Others Scorpio
Sagittarius,
Pisces

Libra,
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