12 Houses in Astrology and Their Lords: Complete Beginner Guide

12 Houses in Astrology and Their Lords

The twelve houses of a kundli represent different areas of life. The planets placed in them and the condition of their lords show how those areas may function. Understanding houses is the foundation of chart reading.

Meaning of the houses

The 1st house shows self and body. The 2nd shows wealth and speech. The 3rd shows courage. The 4th shows home. The 5th shows intelligence. The 6th shows service and disputes. The 7th shows marriage and business. The 8th shows transformation. The 9th shows fortune. The 10th shows career. The 11th shows gains. The 12th shows expenses and liberation.

What is a house lord?

The planet ruling the sign placed in a house is called the house lord. Its strength and placement show how that house gives results.

Study the house, its lord, planets placed there, aspects, dasha and divisional charts. Do not judge from one factor alone.