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
Lagna · self
Self, physical body, appearance, health, temperament, ego, general life direction - 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
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.