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Bhava karakas and the signs of
Bhava (house) Key Significations of Bhava Family Members Body Parts
Zodiac from 1st sign Aries

1. Tanu - The Self (Atman), innate nature, the

SUN - ARIES Father's mother. Head.
Body empirical self, psychological make-up,
Devata - Agni personality, physiology, temperament, ego, Mother's father. Brain.
*Kendra / Ruling Gem - Ruby constitution, character, complexion, dignity, Forehead.
Trikona sense of self-worth, general welfare,
Sapta Dhatu - Bones
*Dharma happiness, fame, status in society (social
Dosha (Sun) - Pitta level), splendor, health, vitality, longevity,
*Cardinalal
Dosha (Aries) - Pitta victory over enemies, strength or
weakness, vigour, place of birth.

2. Dhana - Wealth, speech, family, domestic

JUPITER - TAURUS happiness (harmony), food, drink, jewels, Parental family. Eyes (general).
Wealth
Devata - Indra precious gems, precious metals, movable Self-created Right eye
Ruling Gem - Y. Sapphire property, ornaments, clothes, vision, family. (specific).
*Marakasthana
quality of face, hair, mouth, teeth, tongue,
*Artha Sapta Dhatu - Fat All organs of
jaw & voice; spoken & facial expression,
*Fixed face and neck;
Dosha (Jupiter) - Kapha cheerfulness, self-confidence, creative
imagination, poets, learning, education, mouth, tongue,
Dosha (Taurus) - Vata nose, thyroid
educators, memory, fixity of mind, oral
expression of knowledge, sources of etc..
income, maintenance of others.

Deliberate actions, motivation, interests,

3. Sahaja - MARS - GEMINI hobbies, one's own efforts (initiative) and Siblings... Upper limbs
Siblings how well this is supported, sports,
Devata - Subrahmanya pleasures, assistance, servants, First youngest. Shoulders.
*Trishadaya Ruling Gem - Red Coral neighbors, short-term desires, short trips, Siblings of Arms, elbows
*Kama Sapta Dhatu - Marrow short contacts, telephonic contacts, writing, mother's father.
*Mutable correspondence, computer skills, strength, Hands, wrists
Dosha (Mars) - Pitta valor, vitality, courage, stamina, Upper chest
Dosha (Gemini) - V/P/K adventures, fine arts of music, dance and (nipples).
drama, actors, dancers, singers, directors,
producers, manual skills, initiation into Right ear.
spiritual practices, death of parents, cause
of own death.

4. Bandhu - Mind (emotion), heart, happiness &

MOON - CANCER contentment, confidence & belief, close Mother. Chest.
Relatives
Devata - Varuna friends, all family members (close Close Lungs.
*Kendra Ruling Gem - Pearl relatives), mother, all well-wishers, home relatives. Heart.
comforts, home country, lands, gardens,
*Moksha Sapta Dhatu - Blood landed property, houses, underground
*Cardinal
Dosha (waxing Moon) - Kapha treasures, wells, graves, agricultural
Dosha (waning Moon) - Vata products, vehicles, horses, elephants,
cows, buffaloes, goats and sheep, holy
Dosha (Cancer) - Kapha places, moral virtues, belief in and devotion
to God, piety, righteous conduct, character,
good name and reputation, education
(ultimate results, degree etc), end of
undertakings, conditions at close of life.

5. Putra - JUPITER - LEO Inclination of mind (intellect), creative Children. Liver.

Children Intelligence, knowledge, education (deep
Devata - Indra
and wise learning and wisdom), knowledge Second Gallbladder.
*Trikona Ruling Gem - Y. Sapphire of mantras, tantras and yantras, spiritual younger sibling. Spleen.
*Dharma (meditation) techniques, talents, judgment,
*Fixed Sapta Dhatu - Fat discretion, advice, merits from past life, Navel.
devotion to gods and brahmins, deity of
Dosha (Jupiter) - Kapha Kidney.
one's choice, virtues, ruling powers,
Dosha (Leo) - Pitta Royalty, ministers of the King (politicians),
authority, fall from position, literary works,
amusements, enjoyment, recreation, sport,
romance, children, disciples, wealth,
prosperity.

6. Ari - Worries, anxieties, obstacles, enemies

MARS - VIRGO (external and internal i.e. vices), thieves, Maternal uncle. Navel area.
Enemy
Devata - Subrahmanya challenges, tests, urge for perfection (self- Stepmother. Intestines.
Ruling Gem - Red Coral improvement techniques), turning
*Trikasthana / Digestive tract.
obstacles into opportunities, competitive
Trishadaya Sapta Dhatu - Marrow power (ability to rise above competitors),
*Artha
Dosha (Mars) - Pitta difference of opinion, conflicts, litigation,
*Mutable
Dosha (Virgo) - Vata borrowing, bank drafts, debts, diseases,
suffering, wounds/ulcers, medical
profession (care of the sick - nursing), daily
job, service, colleagues, co-workers,
subordinates, employees, hygiene,
preparation of food, appetite, quadrupeds,
pet animals, receiving charity.

7. Yuvati - VENUS - LIBRA

Husband, wife, partner, lover, marriage, Spouse. Area below
Spouse
Devata - Sachi Devi partnership, sexual affairs, medium-term 2nd child. navel (basti
desires, business partner, co-operation, area).
*Kendra / Ruling Gem - Diamond 3rd younger
Marakasthana trade, commerce, travel, journeys, law sibling. Colon.
Sapta Dhatu - Semen
*Kama courts, residence abroad, nature of Internal sexual
Dosha (Venus) - K/V spouse, relationship with all others, the
*Cardinal organs.
Dosha (Libra) - V/P/K world at large as seen by the native.

Longevity, transformation, *intuition*,

8. Randhra - SATURN - SCORPIO Tantra, mysteries of life and death, past
Family of spouse. External
Vulnerable and future births (see Parashara) psychic
Devata - Brahma sexual organs.
Point abilities, cognition of universal
Ruling Gem - B. Sapphire consciousness, transcendence, siddhis,
*Trikasthana Sapta Dhatu - Muscles rebirth, discontinuation, separation,
*Moksha upheaval, calamity, scandal, change,
Dosha (Saturn) - Vata chronic ailments, dangers, agonies,
*Fixed
Dosha (Scorpio) - Kapha accidents, enemies, conflicts, being
accused, conspiracies, battles, battle
forts, mode of death, wealth of
spouse/partners, unearned wealth,
inheritance, insurance, legacies,
underground places, hidden treasures,
overseas journeys.
Dharma, The Vedas (vedic sciences),
9. Dharma - JUPITER - SAGITTARIUS support of nature, merits from past lives Brother's wife. Thighs.
Natural law (poorvapunya), fortunes, wisdom,
Devata - Indra meditation, remedies (medicine, yagya, Wife's brother. Hips.
*Trikona Ruling Gem - Y. Sapphire etc), penance (tapas), life philosophy, Children.
*Dharma Sapta Dhatu - Fat world view, science and literature,
publications (including press/media), Grandchildren.
*Mutable
Dosha (Jupiter) - Kapha ethics, morality higher education, 4th younger
Dosha (Sagittarius) - Pitta professional training, religion, faith, guru, sibling.
worship, piety, children, solution to
problems, visits to shrines, pilgrimages,
foreign travels, air travels.

10. Karma - MERCURY - CAPRICORN Father. Knees.

Actions Activity, occupation, profession, career,
Devata - Vishnu Spine.
reputation, prestige, success and status in
*Kendra Ruling Gem - Emerald society, honor from government,
*Artha Sapta Dhatu - Skin promotion, rank, renown, fame, ambition,
*Cardinal happiness, authority, royalty, ruling power,
Dosha (Mercury) - V/P/K
sense of importance, dignity, living in
Dosha (Capricorn) - Vata foreign lands, commerce, trade, clothing.

11. Labha - JUPITER - AQUARIUS Income, gains, long-term desires, profits, Elder siblings. Calves.
Gains
Devata - Indra all articles, prosperity, fulfillment of hopes First eldest. Ankles.
and wishes, good news, auspicious
*Trishadaya Ruling Gem - Y. Sapphire Son's wife. Left ear.
events, elder siblings, circle of friends,
*Kama Sapta Dhatu - Fat associations, community, club life, society, 5th younger
*Fixed opportunities, success in undertakings,
Dosha (Jupiter) - Kapha sibling.
quadrupeds; eleventh lord signifies
Dosha (Aquarius) - V/P/K difficulties and diseases.

12. Vyaya - Expenses, losses (including loss of

SATURN - PISCES boundaries--social, economical and Father's brother. Feet.
Loss
Devata - Brahma geographical as well as boundaries of Stepfather. Left eye
Ruling Gem - B. Sapphire consciousness), wastes, loss of relativity, (specific).
*Trikasthana gain of spirituality, moksha, renunciation,
*Moksha Sapta Dhatu - Muscles enlightenment, loss of attachment, loss of
*Mutable identification, intoxication, travel abroad
Dosha (Saturn) - Vata
(emigration), lonely places, donations,
Dosha (Pisces) - Kapha
charity, journey to far off distant lands,
confinement in prison, barracks, hospital,
campus, ashram or monastery, pleasures
of the bed, secrecy, secret enemies
(deceivers), spies, fall, sin.

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