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Bhavas (Houses) and Karakatwa (Significator) in Vedic Astrology

In Vedic astrology, Bhavas (houses) represent various aspects of life, and each house has specific significations known as Bhava Karakatwa. These houses and their significations are crucial for interpreting the astrological chart, as they determine how planetary influences manifest in different areas of life. Here is a detailed overview of the significations of each of the twelve houses (Bhavas) in Vedic astrology:

1st House (Lagna/Ascendant)

• Karakatwa: Self, body, personality, appearance, general health, vitality, physical constitution
• Key Aspects: How one presents themselves, overall outword behaviour , basic approach to life, early childhood

2nd House

• Karakatwa: Wealth, family, speech, accumulated assets, food, face, self-worth
• Key Aspects: Financial stability, material possessions, family values, communication skills

3rd House

• Karakatwa: Siblings, courage, short journeys, communication, writing, hobbies, efforts, hands, arms
• Key Aspects: Relationships with siblings, personal determination, ability to take initiative, talents

4th House

• Karakatwa: Mother, home, property, vehicles, education, inner peace, heart, emotions, lands
• Key Aspects: Domestic life, real estate, emotional foundation, end of life, inner happiness

5th House

• Karakatwa: Children, creativity, intelligence, education, romance, speculation, past-life karma
• Key Aspects: Offspring, creative expression, learning abilities, love affairs, investments

6th House

• Karakatwa: Health, enemies, debts, obstacles, service, daily work, pets, diseases
• Key Aspects: Challenges and how they are faced, health issues, service to others, competition

7th House

• Karakatwa: Spouse, partnerships, marriage, business relationships, contracts, public relations
• Key Aspects: Marital life, business collaborations, legal agreements, how one relates to others

8th House

• Karakatwa: Longevity, death, inheritance, occult, secrets, transformation, joint finances.
• Key Aspects: Endings and new beginnings, deep transformations, hidden aspects of life, other people’s money

9th House

• Karakatwa: Father, religion, long journeys, higher education, philosophy, law, luck, spirituality
• Key Aspects: Beliefs, higher learning, long-distance travel, ethics, guru or mentors

10th House

• Karakatwa: Career, profession, reputation, public image, authority, life goals, government, knees
• Key Aspects: Professional achievements, social status, vocational path, public responsibilities

11th House

• Karakatwa: Gains, income, friends, social networks, aspirations, elder siblings, fulfillment of desires
• Key Aspects: Financial gains, social circles, realization of dreams, group activities

12th House

• Karakatwa: Losses, expenses, liberation, foreign lands, sleep, isolation, charity, subconscious
• Key Aspects: Spiritual detachment, exile, subconscious mind, ending cycles, hidden enemies

Bhava Karakatwa by Categories

Personality and Physical Body

• 1st House: Self, appearance, physical body, health

Wealth and Material Possessions

• 2nd House: Accumulated wealth, assets, family values
• 11th House: Gains, income, fulfillment of desires

Communication and Siblings

• 3rd House: Siblings, communication skills, short travels

Home and Family

• 4th House: Mother, home, domestic environment, real estate

Education and Creativity

• 5th House: Education, children, creativity, speculative gains

Health and Service

• 6th House: Health, service, daily routines, debts

Marriage and Partnerships

• 7th House: Spouse, business partnerships, public relationships

Transformation and Mysteries

• 8th House: Longevity, inheritance, transformation, occult

Higher Learning and Long Journeys

• 9th House: Higher education, long journeys, spirituality

Career and Social Status

• 10th House: Career, profession, public image, authority

Social Networks and Friendships

• 11th House: Social networks, friendships, elder siblings

Spirituality and Isolation

• 12th House: Losses, isolation, spirituality, foreign lands

Understanding the Bhava Karakatwa helps astrologers interpret how different areas of a person’s life are influenced by the planets placed in these houses and the aspects they form. This knowledge is essential for making accurate predictions and providing meaningful guidance in Vedic astrology.