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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 empirical

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

2. Dhana -Wealth Wealth, speech, family, domestic happiness

JUPITER - TAURUS Parental family. Eyes (general).
(harmony), food, drink, jewels, precious
Devata - Indra gems, precious metals, movable property, Self-created Right eye
*Marakasthana
Ruling Gem - Y. Sapphire ornaments, clothes, vision, quality of face, family. (specific).
*Artha
*Fixed Sapta Dhatu - Fat hair, mouth, teeth, tongue, jaw & voice; All organs of
spoken & facial expression, cheerfulness, face and neck;
Dosha (Jupiter) - Kapha self-confidence, creative imagination, poets, mouth, tongue,
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 hobbies, one's own efforts (initiative) and Siblings... Upper limbs
Siblings
Devata - Subrahmanya how well this is supported, sports, pleasures, First youngest. Shoulders.
assistance, servants, neighbors, short-term
*Trishadaya Ruling Gem - Red Coral desires, short trips, short contacts, Siblings of Arms, elbows
*Kama Sapta Dhatu - Marrow telephonic contacts, writing, correspondence, mother's father. Hands, wrists
*Mutable computer skills, strength, valor, vitality,
Dosha (Mars) - Pitta Upper chest
courage, stamina, adventures, fine arts of (nipples).
Dosha (Gemini) - V/P/K music, dance and drama, actors, dancers,
singers, directors, producers, manual skills, Right ear.
initiation 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 relatives. Lungs.
mother, all well-wishers, home comforts,
*Kendra Ruling Gem - Pearl Heart.
home country, lands, gardens, landed
*Moksha Sapta Dhatu - Blood property, houses, underground treasures,
*Cardinal
Dosha (waxing Moon) - Kapha wells, graves, agricultural products, vehicles,
horses, elephants, cows, buffaloes, goats
Dosha (waning Moon) - Vata
and sheep, holy places, moral virtues, belief
Dosha (Cancer) - Kapha 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 techniques, talents, judgment, discretion,
Spleen.
*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.
improvement techniques), turning obstacles
*Trikasthana / Ruling Gem - Red Coral Digestive tract.
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
drafts, debts, diseases, suffering,
Dosha (Virgo) - Vata
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 Husband, wife, partner, lover, marriage, Spouse. Area below navel
Spouse
Devata - Sachi Devi partnership, sexual affairs, medium-term 2nd child. (basti area).
Ruling Gem - Diamond desires, business partner, co-operation, trade, 3rd younger Colon.
*Kendra /
Marakasthana
commerce, travel, journeys, law courts, sibling. Internal sexual
Sapta Dhatu - Semen residence abroad, nature of spouse,
*Kama organs.
Dosha (Venus) - K/V relationship with all others, the world at large
*Cardinal
Dosha (Libra) - V/P/K as seen by the native.
8. Randhra -
Longevity, transformation, intuition, tantra,
SATURN - SCORPIO mysteries of life and death, past and future Family of spouse. External sexual
Vulnerable Point
Devata - Brahma births (see Parashara) psychic abilities, organs.
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), support

9. Dharma -
JUPITER - SAGITTARIUS of nature, merits from past lives Brother's wife. Thighs.
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 Activity, occupation, profession, career, Father. Knees.
Actions
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 authority, royalty, ruling power, sense of
*Cardinal
Dosha (Mercury) - V/P/K importance, dignity, living in foreign lands,
Dosha (Capricorn) - Vata commerce, trade, clothing.

11. Labha - Gains

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