Astrology is the most accurate predictive science in the world today. The reason for this is that it has come directly from Lord Brahma,One of our Trinities (Brahma Vishnu Mahesh) who passed it on to Narada Muni . He in turn gave this knowledge to Shaunaka and other rishis. Maharishi Parashar acquired this knowledge from these rishis. His book Brihat Parashar Hora Shastra is the father of all astrology books written till date.
This is the ascendant rising in the sky at the time of our birth. We have come into life in a specific sign with the ascendant degree which varies between 0 to 30 degrees. This degree is ruled by a particular nakshatra which governs our pattern in life. Our body and health, character, wisdom, wealth and happiness is decided here. It is also the head , complexion and the texture of hair along with span of life or longevity.
In this house the first steps of learning starts from the mother. It is the elementary house of education and also your family (Kutumb). It also represents food taste, speech , wealth, Trading in ornaments, acquisition from father, self control and humility. This house also tells about the truthfulness and falsehood of the person. It is the face ,teeth ,tongue , nose and right eye.
This house shows the courage , physical fitness, hobbies, education , sports and short journeys. This is where the child is in a formal education zone and he discovers new friends, dreams , sorrows and cleverness. It is also the right ear,neck, throat , shoulders, mental instability and longevity.
Here the child finishes his graduation level and becomes aware about his possessions in life . His mother is his biggest teacher and this is the house of the mother. For higher education divine grace is needed and that would be seen in the next house. Here property in terms of lands , houses and vehicles are seen. It is the house of hidden treasures and comforts, both in terms of physical and mental. Chest , lungs , heart and medicine is seen from this house.
This is the house of higher education , knowledge and scholarships. Sharp wisdom, analytical ability and devotion to God . Opposite sex, love , affection and progeny too is seen here. Past life karmas, authorship and knowledge of mantras are also visible here. In medical astrology heart, upper abdomen, liver, gall bladder, mental illness and problems related to pregnancy are seen in this house.
A logical journey after good education is to get into good service and earn a living. This house shows the first income from service. Since it is not easy to find good employers easily it is a house of competition , hurdles , stress and enemies. It shows injuries, accidents, disappointments, thefts and quarrels which may lead to imprisonment. It also is a house of pets, maternal uncles and step mother. Servants , loan , debts and losses too are seen here. Diseases of intestine , TB, poisoning , accidents and operations too are visible here.
This is the house of marriage , spouse and sex partner and also of adultery , lust and passion. It shows the nature and character of spouse, secret love affairs and partnerships in business. Recovery of lost wealth , progress and attainment of status. It also deals with lower urinary track ,semen and sexual acts.
It is the house of longevity, disgrace, defeat but also of suddenness, unexpectedness, misery and sin. It shows the nature and place of death along with unexpected gains, hidden talents and inheritance. Deep research , spiritual pursuit and attainments are also seen here. It is a house where secrets are kept hidden and occult sciences attract a lot. External sexual organs, chronic disease, loss of limb and severe mental anguish is seen from here.
It is the house of karmas of the present birth, pilgrimages, virtuous deeds, Guru and Father. Charity, kindness, vedic rituals , long journeys and overseas travel is seen from this h ouse. It is also a house for children, spiritual initiation, mental quietude and wisdom. This is one of the most pious trikones in a chart . Hips , thighs and nourishment is seen from the 9th house.
This is the house of profession and also our source of livelihood . Government honours nature of work, teaching capability, fathers wealth and well being is seen from this house. How healthy is our work arena and how much will we rise through our chosen work is seen here. In medical astrology it stands for knee joint and knee caps.
This house shows the gains of the person after doing his karmas. Income, acquisitions, fulfilment of all desires and all kinds of gains are seen from this house . It also shows the elder siblings and since it is 8th from the 4th house, also the longevity of the mother. It is a house of material enjoyments and nature of earning. The body parts represented by this house are legs, left ear, left upper limb and recovery from disease.
This being the last house in a horoscope brings an end to our life . Here we have to leave all our worldly treasures behind , so this is a house of expenditure and loss of wealth. But it is not a house of death just a symbolic reminder for renunciation, emancipation and distant travel. In todays context it means foreign country or foreign travel. Hospitals, prisons , loss of health , loss of spouse , bed pleasures, fathers property, loss in travel and even Moksha is seen from this house. Medically this house represents sleep disorders, mental imbalance, hospitalisation, feet, left eye and death.
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