The first house is an important factor that defines our physical body, and it also shows our position in life at large. A serious affliction to it means that the mother of the horoscope owner had a difficult birth. Someone born with a serious defect in the first house may die in childhood. The weakness of the first house is the main indicator of poor health. It shows innate physical capability. For a person to achieve significant success in life, the first house and its lord must be strong enough. The houses related to the first house define the most important areas that are expressed through our personality in the world.
In the first house: A happy childhood, a good start in life, birth in a wealthy and noble family, good health, strength, honor, happiness, good Dharma (knowledge of laws, morality, fairness, duty and its fulfillment), ability to lead, longevity. The houses of Dharma are 1, 5, 9.
In the second house: Wealth, good education, interest in educational matters, possible career in education, morality, correct speech, public speaking abilities, interest in financial matters, happy family life.
In the third house: Courage, initiative, help in various matters from siblings, personal efforts bring success. The person typically exhibits stubbornness, a strong willpower. This is a personality with strong desires. There is an interest in the arts, and the career may be related to music, drama, or dance.
In the fourth house: The person’s home, honor, happiness from the mother, land, vehicles, yachts, various types of real estate, inherited property, status or fame, academic degree, longevity, good health, spiritual nature or interest in Moksha (enlightenment, final liberation). Moksha houses are 4, 8, 12.
In the fifth house: The lord of Dharma (morality, duty) in another Dharma house is auspicious in all matters related to Dharma, intelligence, education, successful investments, wealth, happiness, honor, good fortune, high status or fame, faith and devotion to God, knowledge of mantras, interest in religious practices, high morals, nobility, humility, self-respect, profits from the government or politicians, great merit earned in previous lives. This position increases longevity.
In the sixth house: Health problems, difficulties, shortened life, unhappy childhood, suffering, a poor start to life, possible legal accusation if other data confirms it: connection with the maternal uncle. There will be a need for hard work, interest in certain diets and medical practices to reach perfection. Work becomes an important factor in life. There is an ability to earn well; wealth comes slowly and after hard work.
In the seventh house: Marriage with love, a good, wealthy, and loyal marriage partner, great benefit from the partner’s family, strength, honor, good fortune. Since the lord of the ascendant is in the seventh house, it reflects aspects on itself (the first house – ascendant): strong desires, strong sexual personality, long-distance travel or residence in other countries.
In the eighth house: Poor health, weakened life force, lack of self-respect, difficulties, suffering, unhappy childhood, poor start in life, possible legal accusation. If other data in the horoscope confirms it, long-lasting illnesses, disasters, large debts, lack of recognition or fame are possible. On the other hand, there is a possibility of receiving money from the marriage partner, profits from insurance companies, success in occult sciences or yoga. There is an inclination toward spiritual life, Moksha, or asceticism. This position may negatively affect appearance.
In the ninth house: The lord of Dharma in another Dharma house is especially auspicious. This brings a happy destiny, wealth, good fortune, prosperity. There may be help from the father, receiving the father’s property. High morality, a religious mindset, compassion. This position brings honor or fame. Additionally, good health, strength, strong Dharma, and long life are characteristic.
In the tenth house: Honor or fame, a good career, high status, good reputation, health, strength, long life, wealth, successful Dharma.
In the eleventh house: Benefit from elder relatives, many auspicious opportunities, success in achieving high goals, wealth, ability to earn well. This is a personality with strong desires.
In the twelfth house: Brings difficulties, suffering, unhappiness, an unattractive appearance, debts, lack of self-confidence, poor health, lack of recognition or fame, unhappy childhood, poor start to life. The person will leave their birthplace. Legal accusation is possible. If other data confirms, there may be periods where personal freedom is limited (hospital, monastery, prison). However, good sexual life, residence abroad, emigration, inclination toward spiritual life, asceticism, or yoga, success in meditation or yoga, good deeds without reward in this life, which is good for life after death (i.e., for attaining heaven). There is little interest in everyday life – a wonderful condition for self-realization and enlightenment.