Planets in Houses: The Complete Vedic Guide
In Vedic Astrology, the position of a planet in a specific house (Bhava) determines how its energy manifests in your life. While a planet represents "Who" is acting, the house represents the "Where" — the specific domain of life like career, wealth, or relationships.
Sun
The Sun represents soul, authority, confidence, leadership, vitality, and purpose in astrology.
Sun gets exalted in the 1st house and the Aries rashi.
Moon
The Moon represents mind, emotions, nurturing, intuition, and inner peace.
Moon gets exalted in the 4th house and the Taurus rashi.
Mars
Mars represents action, courage, energy, drive, competition, and initiative.
Mars gets exalted in the 10th house and the Capricorn rashi.
Mercury
Mercury represents intellect, communication, logic, learning, and business.
Mercury gets exalted in the 1st house and the Virgo rashi.
Jupiter
Jupiter represents wisdom, expansion, blessings, dharma, and prosperity.
Jupiter gets exalted in the 2nd house and the Cancer rashi.
Venus
Venus represents love, beauty, harmony, luxury, relationships, and creativity.
Venus gets exalted in the 4th house and the Pisces rashi.
Saturn
Saturn represents discipline, karma, delay, responsibility, and endurance.
Saturn gets exalted in the 7th house and the Libra rashi.
Rahu
Rahu represents ambition, obsession, illusion, unconventional desire, and worldly pursuits.
Rahu gets exalted in the 3rd house and the Taurus rashi.
Ketu
Ketu represents detachment, spirituality, past life karma, and liberation.
Ketu gets exalted in the 9th house and the Scorpio rashi.
How to use this guide
Choose a planet section above, then open the specific house article to understand its placement in detail.
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