Bhavas / Houses
In astrology, Zodiac is also divided into 12 houses/Bhava. The sign that rises in the eastern horizon at the time of native’s birth is called Ascendant or lagan; it is also the first house/Bhava of the horoscope. Each house is of 30 degree. All 12 houses signify specific areas of life.
Each house of the horoscope signifies certain aspects of life, which are as under :
- First House (Tanu Bhava/physic)
- Second House (Dhan/Kutumb Bhava)
- Third House (Bhatra/Parakram)
- Fourth House(Sukh/Matri)
- Fifth House(Putra Bhava)
- Sixth House(Shatru Bhava)
- Seventh House(Kalatra Bhava)
- Eighth House(Ayur/Mrityu)
- Ninth House(Dharma Bhava)
- Tenth House(Karma Bhava)
- Eleventh House(Laabh Bhava)
- Twelve House(Vyaya Bhava)
The twelve houses are also categories as :
- Dusthanas(evil houses)
- Kendras (auspicious houses)
- Trikona (Trines)
- Leena Sthana/(hidden houses)
- Panaphara Houses
- Apoklima Houses
