In Vedic astrology, each house (bhava) has specific significators (karakas) that represent the core themes and influences of that house. Here’s a structured explanation:
| House (Bhava) | Significator (Karaka) | Key Themes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st (Lagna) | Sun | Self, personality, physical appearance, and vitality. |
| 2nd (Dhana) | Jupiter | Wealth, family, speech, and material possessions. |
| 3rd (Sahaja) | Mars | Courage, communication, siblings, and short journeys. |
| 4th (Sukha) | Moon | Home, mother, emotional foundation, and comforts. |
| 5th (Putra) | Jupiter | Creativity, children, romance, and intelligence. |
| 6th (Shatru) | Mars | Health, enemies, daily work, and service. |
| 7th (Kalatra) | Venus | Partnerships, marriage, and business alliances. |
| 8th (Ayu) | Saturn | Mysteries, transformations, inheritance, and longevity. |
| 9th (Dharma) | Jupiter | Higher education, philosophy, spirituality, and long-distance travel. |
| 10th (Karma) | Sun | Career, public life, reputation, and achievements. |
| 11th (Labha) | Jupiter | Friendships, gains, aspirations, and social networks. |
| 12th (Vyaya) | Saturn | Spirituality, losses, isolation, and foreign connections. |
These karakas are the planetary energies that govern the essence of each house, influencing how the themes of that house manifest in an individual’s life.
