1st House – House of Self (Lagna or Ascendant)
This house represents your physical appearance, personality, self-image, and how the world perceives you. It sets the tone for the entire birth chart and is considered the most personal and defining house. The planet ruling this house deeply influences your overall behavior and life approach. It is naturally associated with the zodiac sign Aries and is ruled by the Sun as its significator.
2nd House – House of Wealth and Values
The second house governs your personal finances, savings, material possessions, speech, and family traditions. It reflects your sense of self-worth and the value you place on both tangible and intangible assets. This house also influences early childhood upbringing. It is aligned with the sign Taurus and has Jupiter as its significator.
3rd House – House of Communication and Siblings
This house rules over your communication style, courage, mental initiative, siblings (especially younger ones), and short-distance travel. It governs written and verbal communication, artistic expression, and personal skills. It is linked with the zodiac sign Gemini and has Mars as its significator.
4th House – House of Home and Mother
The fourth house symbolizes your emotional roots, inner security, real estate, vehicles, mother, and domestic life. It is the foundation of your inner self and reflects how you seek comfort and emotional stability. This house is naturally associated with the sign Cancer and is represented by the Moon.
5th House – House of Creativity and Children
This house is related to self-expression, romance, creativity, children, speculative gains, and education. It reflects your ability to enjoy life and your artistic talents. It is a house of past-life merit (purva punya) and karmic rewards. It corresponds with the sign Leo and is ruled by Jupiter as its significator.
6th House – House of Health and Service
The sixth house deals with routine responsibilities, work environment, physical health, illness, debts, enemies, and competition. It reflects how you deal with challenges and your ability to serve others. This house is associated with Virgo and is governed by both Mars and Saturn as its significators.
7th House – House of Partnerships
This house rules all kinds of partnerships including marriage, business collaborations, and open enemies. It shows how you relate to others in one-on-one interactions and the qualities you seek in a life partner. The seventh house corresponds with the sign Libra and is ruled by Venus.
8th House – House of Transformation and Mysticism
The eighth house represents death, rebirth, transformation, inheritance, occult knowledge, joint finances, and hidden matters. It governs deep psychological changes, secrets, and spiritual awakening through crisis. It is associated with the sign Scorpio and has Saturn and Ketu as its significators.
9th House – House of Fortune and Philosophy
This house governs luck, dharma (life purpose), higher education, spirituality, long-distance travel, and the relationship with gurus or mentors. It shows your belief system, ethics, and blessings accumulated from past deeds. The ninth house is aligned with Sagittarius and is ruled by the Sun and Jupiter.
10th House – House of Career and Status
The tenth house is the most visible part of the chart and governs your career, reputation, achievements, social status, and karma in the material world. It reflects your ambitions, leadership qualities, and contribution to society. This house is associated with Capricorn and is ruled by the Sun and Mercury.
11th House – House of Gains and Networking
This house relates to financial gains, fulfillment of desires, social circles, elder siblings, and support from friends or communities. It shows the rewards you receive from your actions and your ability to connect with groups. It corresponds to the sign Aquarius and is represented by Jupiter.
12th House – House of Liberation and Isolation
The twelfth house governs spiritual enlightenment, detachment, foreign lands, isolation, dreams, sleep, expenses, and losses. It represents the end of material attachment and the path toward moksha or liberation. This house is aligned with Pisces and is signified by Ketu.