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Bhava karakas and the signs of

Bhava (house) Key Significations of Bhava Family Members Body Parts
Zodiac from 1st sign Aries

1. Tanu - The Self (Atman), innate nature, the

SUN - ARIES Father's mother. Head.
Body empirical self, psychological make-up,
Devata - Agni personality, physiology, temperament, ego, Mother's father. Brain.
*Kendra / Ruling Gem - Ruby constitution, character, complexion, dignity, Forehead.
Trikona sense of self-worth, general welfare,
Sapta Dhatu - Bones
*Dharma happiness, fame, status in society (social
Dosha (Sun) - Pitta level), splendor, health, vitality, longevity,
*Cardinalal
Dosha (Aries) - Pitta victory over enemies, strength or weakness,
vigour, place of birth.

2. Dhana -Wealth JUPITER - TAURUS Wealth, speech, family, domestic happiness Parental family. Eyes (general).
(harmony), food, drink, jewels, precious
Devata - Indra Self-created Right eye
*Marakasthana gems, precious metals, movable property,
Ruling Gem - Y. Sapphire family. (specific).
*Artha ornaments, clothes, vision, quality of face,
*Fixed Sapta Dhatu - Fat hair, mouth, teeth, tongue, jaw & voice; All organs of
spoken & facial expression, cheerfulness, face and neck;
Dosha (Jupiter) - Kapha mouth, tongue,
self-confidence, creative imagination, poets,
Dosha (Taurus) - Vata learning, education, educators, memory, fixity nose, thyroid
of mind, oral expression of knowledge, etc..
sources of income, maintenance of others.

Deliberate actions, motivation, interests,

3. Sahaja - MARS - GEMINI Siblings... Upper limbs
hobbies, one's own efforts (initiative) and
Siblings
Devata - Subrahmanya how well this is supported, sports, pleasures, First youngest. Shoulders.
assistance, servants, neighbors, short-term
*Trishadaya Ruling Gem - Red Coral Siblings of Arms, elbows
desires, short trips, short contacts, telephonic
*Kama Sapta Dhatu - Marrow mother's father. Hands, wrists
contacts, writing, correspondence, computer
*Mutable skills, strength, valor, vitality, courage,
Dosha (Mars) - Pitta Upper chest
stamina, adventures, fine arts of music, (nipples).
Dosha (Gemini) - V/P/K
dance and drama, actors, dancers, singers,
directors, producers, manual skills, initiation Right ear.
into spiritual practices, death of parents,
cause of own death.

4. Bandhu - Mind (emotion), heart, happiness &

MOON - CANCER contentment, confidence & belief, close Mother. Chest.
Relatives
Devata - Varuna friends, all family members (close relatives), Close Lungs.
*Kendra Ruling Gem - Pearl mother, all well-wishers, home comforts, relatives. Heart.
home country, lands, gardens, landed
*Moksha Sapta Dhatu - Blood property, houses, underground treasures,
*Cardinal
Dosha (waxing Moon) - Kapha wells, graves, agricultural products,
Dosha (waning Moon) - Vata vehicles, horses, elephants, cows,
buffaloes, goats and sheep, holy places,
Dosha (Cancer) - Kapha moral virtues, belief in and devotion to God,
piety, righteous conduct, character, good
name and reputation, education (ultimate
results, degree etc), end of undertakings,
conditions at close of life.

Inclination of mind (intellect), creative

5. Putra - JUPITER - LEO Intelligence, knowledge, education (deep and Children. Liver.
Children
Devata - Indra wise learning and wisdom), knowledge of Second younger Gallbladder.
mantras, tantras and yantras, spiritual sibling.
*Trikona Ruling Gem - Y. Sapphire Spleen.
techniques, talents, judgment, discretion,
*Dharma Sapta Dhatu - Fat advice, merits from past life, devotion to Navel.
*Fixed gods and brahmins, deity of one's choice,
Dosha (Jupiter) - Kapha Kidney.
virtues, ruling powers, royalty, ministers of
Dosha (Leo) - Pitta
the King (politicians), authority, fall from
position, literary works, amusements,
enjoyment, recreation, sport, romance,
children, disciples, wealth, prosperity.

6. Ari - Worries, anxieties, obstacles, enemies

MARS - VIRGO (external and internal i.e. vices), thieves, Maternal uncle. Navel area.
Enemy
Devata - Subrahmanya challenges, tests, urge for perfection (self- Stepmother. Intestines.
Ruling Gem - Red Coral improvement techniques), turning obstacles Digestive tract.
*Trikasthana /
into opportunities, competitive power (ability
Trishadaya Sapta Dhatu - Marrow to rise above competitors), difference of
*Artha
Dosha (Mars) - Pitta opinion, conflicts, litigation, borrowing, bank
*Mutable
Dosha (Virgo) - Vata drafts, debts, diseases, suffering,
wounds/ulcers, medical profession (care of
the sick - nursing), daily job, service,
colleagues, co-workers, subordinates,
employees, hygiene, preparation of food,
appetite, quadrupeds, pet animals, receiving
charity.

7. Yuvati - VENUS - LIBRA Spouse. Area below navel

Spouse Husband, wife, partner, lover, marriage,
Devata - Sachi Devi 2nd child. (basti area).
partnership, sexual affairs, medium-term
Ruling Gem - Diamond desires, business partner, co-operation, 3rd younger Colon.
*Kendra /
Marakasthana trade, commerce, travel, journeys, law sibling. Internal sexual
Sapta Dhatu - Semen
*Kama courts, residence abroad, nature of spouse, organs.
Dosha (Venus) - K/V relationship with all others, the world at large
*Cardinal
Dosha (Libra) - V/P/K as seen by the native.
 Longevity, transformation, intuition, tantra,
8. Randhra - SATURN - SCORPIO mysteries of life and death, past and future Family of spouse. External sexual
Vulnerable Point births (see Parashara) psychic abilities, organs.
Devata - Brahma cognition of universal consciousness,
*Trikasthana Ruling Gem - B. Sapphire transcendence, siddhis, rebirth,
*Moksha Sapta Dhatu - Muscles discontinuation, separation, upheaval,
*Fixed calamity, scandal, change, chronic ailments,
Dosha (Saturn) - Vata dangers, agonies, accidents, enemies,
Dosha (Scorpio) - Kapha conflicts, being accused, conspiracies,
battles, battle forts, mode of death, wealth of
spouse/partners, unearned wealth,
inheritance, insurance, legacies,
underground places, hidden treasures,
overseas journeys.
Dharma, The Vedas (vedic sciences),
9. Dharma - JUPITER - SAGITTARIUS Brother's wife. Thighs.
support of nature, merits from past lives
Natural law
Devata - Indra (poorvapunya), fortunes, wisdom, meditation, Wife's brother. Hips.
remedies (medicine, yagya, etc), penance
*Trikona Ruling Gem - Y. Sapphire (tapas), life philosophy, world view, science Children.
*Dharma Sapta Dhatu - Fat and literature, publications (including Grandchildren.
*Mutable press/media), ethics, morality higher
Dosha (Jupiter) - Kapha 4th younger
education, professional training, religion, sibling.
Dosha (Sagittarius) - Pitta faith, guru, worship, piety, children, solution
to problems, visits to shrines, pilgrimages,
foreign travels, air travels.

10. Karma - MERCURY - CAPRICORN Father. Knees.

Actions Activity, occupation, profession, career,
Devata - Vishnu reputation, prestige, success and status in Spine.
*Kendra Ruling Gem - Emerald society, honor from government, promotion,
*Artha rank, renown, fame, ambition, happiness,
Sapta Dhatu - Skin
*Cardinal authority, royalty, ruling power, sense of
Dosha (Mercury) - V/P/K importance, dignity, living in foreign lands,
Dosha (Capricorn) - Vata commerce, trade, clothing.

11. Labha - JUPITER - AQUARIUS Elder siblings. Calves.

Income, gains, long-term desires, profits, all
Gains
Devata - Indra articles, prosperity, fulfillment of hopes and First eldest. Ankles.
wishes, good news, auspicious events,
*Trishadaya Ruling Gem - Y. Sapphire elder siblings, circle of friends, associations, Son's wife. Left ear.
*Kama Sapta Dhatu - Fat community, club life, society, opportunities, 5th younger
*Fixed success in undertakings, quadrupeds; sibling.
Dosha (Jupiter) - Kapha
eleventh lord signifies difficulties and
Dosha (Aquarius) - V/P/K diseases.

12. Vyaya - Expenses, losses (including loss of

SATURN - PISCES boundaries--social, economical and Father's brother. Feet.
Loss
Devata - Brahma geographical as well as boundaries of Stepfather. Left eye
consciousness), wastes, loss of relativity, (specific).
*Trikasthana Ruling Gem - B. Sapphire
gain of spirituality, moksha, renunciation,
*Moksha Sapta Dhatu - Muscles enlightenment, loss of attachment, loss of
*Mutable identification, intoxication, travel abroad
Dosha (Saturn) - Vata
(emigration), lonely places, donations,
Dosha (Pisces) - Kapha
charity, journey to far off distant lands,
confinement in prison, barracks, hospital,
campus, ashram or monastery, pleasures of
the bed, secrecy, secret enemies
(deceivers), spies, fall, sin.

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