The 12 Houses in Kundli: A Practical, Beautiful Guide. Your Kundli divides life into twelve houses, each opening a unique doorway.

1) Tanu Bhava (House of Self)

Significance: Self, body, personality, vitality

Fields of Life: Health, image, beginnings, independence

Places/Relatives: Own body & birthplace; the native himself/herself

Body parts: Head, brain, face

Animals/Professions: 🐎; leaders, influencers, athletes, actors

Money angle: Wealth via personal effort & initiative

Lucky colours & Gemstones: White/Red; Red Coral

Deity/Loka/Direction: Agni (Fire God) · Bhu Loka (Earth) · East (new beginnings)

Mantra/Yantra: “ॐ रां राहवे नमः” · Lagna Yantra

Remedies: Yoga, rising sun worship, discipline

Kāraka (Significator): Sun (Surya)

2) Dhana Bhava (House of Wealth)

Significance: Family, wealth, food, speech

Fields of Life: Savings, eating habits, lineage, and family values

Places/Relatives: Kitchens, banks, treasuries; close family

Body parts: Face, throat, eyes

Animals/Professions: 🐄; bankers, jewellers, singers, speakers

Money angle: Accumulated wealth, inheritance, savings

Lucky colours & Gemstones: Yellow/White; Yellow Sapphire, Diamond

Deity/Loka/Direction: Goddess Lakshmi · Bhu Loka · South‑East (Venus)

Mantra/Yantra: “ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः” · Shree Yantra

Remedies: Save wealth, donate grains, respect food

Kāraka: Jupiter (Guru) 

3) Sahaja Bhava (House of Courage & Communication)

Significance: Siblings, courage, communication, skills

Fields of Life: Writing, arts, hobbies, and short travel

Places/Relatives: Neighbourhood, media houses, workshops; younger siblings

Body parts: Arms, hands, ears

Animals/Professions: 🐐; writers, journalists, artists, athletes

Money angle: Arts/communication/skills/courage

Lucky colours & Gemstones: Green/Light Blue; Emerald

Deity/Loka/Direction: Kartikeya · Bhuvar Loka · North

Mantra/Yantra: “ॐ स्कं स्कन्दाय नमः” · Kartikeya Yantra

Remedies: Practice arts; help siblings; build courage

Kāraka: Mars (Mangal)

4) Bandhu Bhava (House of Home & Emotions)

Significance: Mother, home, emotions, property

Fields of Life: Domestic peace, vehicles, land, happiness

Places/Relatives: Homes, farms, schools; mother & maternal relatives

Body parts: Chest, lungs, heart

Animals/Professions: 🐕; real estate, farmers, teachers

Money angle: Via property, land, vehicles

Lucky colours & Gemstones: White/Cream; Pearl

Deity/Loka/Direction: Durga/Parvati · Bhu Loka · North‑East

Mantra/Yantra: “ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः” · Durga Yantra

Remedies: Respect your mother, plant trees

Kāraka: Moon (Chandra)

5) Putra Bhava (House of Creativity & Children)

Significance: Children, love, creativity, and wisdom

Fields of Life: Education, romance, arts, sports, speculation

Places/Relatives: Temples, theatres, schools; children, students, lovers

Body parts: Stomach, spine

Animals/Professions: 🦁; artists, teachers, investors, actors

Money angle: Investments, teaching, creativity

Lucky colours & Gemstones: Red/Orange/Gold; Ruby

Deity/Loka/Direction: Surya (Sun God) · Svarga Loka · East

Mantra/Yantra: “ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सूर्याय नमः” · Surya Yantra

Remedies: Worship Sun; education; mantra‑chanting

Kāraka: Jupiter (Guru)

6) Shatru Bhava (House of Health & Service)

Significance: Debts, service, enemies, health

Fields of Life: Illness, litigation, disputes, service

Places/Relatives: Hospitals, police stations; maternal uncles, rivals

Body parts: Intestines, digestive organs

Animals/Professions: 🫏; doctors, nurses, lawyers, army, healers

Money angle: Through service, defeating rivals, litigation

Lucky colours & Gemstones: Grey/Muddy Green; Cat’s Eye, Emerald

Deity/Loka/Direction: Hanuman · Bhuvar Loka · South

Mantra/Yantra: “ॐ हं हनुमते नमः” · Hanuman Yantra

Remedies: Charity, seva; heal others

Kāraka: Mars & Saturn

7) Yuvati Bhava (House of Marriage & Partnerships)

Significance: Marriage, spouse, partnerships

Fields of Life: Contracts, relationships, business alliances

Places/Relatives: Marriage halls, courts; spouse, business partners

Body parts: Kidneys, bladder

Animals/Professions: 🐘; traders, diplomats, lawyers

Money angle: Via spouse, trade, business deals

Lucky colours & Gemstones: White/Blue/Pink; Diamond

Deity/Loka/Direction: Parvati/Lakshmi · Svarga Loka · West

Mantra/Yantra: “ॐ शुं शुक्राय नमः” · Venus Yantra

Remedies: Respect spouse, fair dealings, balance

Kāraka: Venus (Shukra) 

8) Randhra Bhava (House of Transformation & Secrets)

Significance: Death, occult, transformation

Fields of Life: Research, hidden wealth, mysteries

Places/Relatives: Cremation grounds, labs; in‑laws, occult guides

Body parts: Genitals, reproductive system

Animals/Professions: 🦂; detectives, surgeons, occultists

Money angle: Inheritance, joint property, insurance

Lucky colours & Gemstones: Black/Maroon; Gomedh (Rahu), Cat’s Eye (Ketu)

Deity/Loka/Direction: Rudra/Kali · Patal Loka · North‑West

Mantra/Yantra: “ॐ नमः शिवाय” · Rahu/Ketu Yantra

Remedies: Mantra‑japa, tantra, charity for ancestors

Kāraka: Saturn (Shani)

9) Dharma Bhava (House of Luck & Higher Wisdom)

Significance: Religion, father, fortune, dharma

Fields of Life: Higher studies, philosophy, and pilgrimages

Places/Relatives: Temples, ashrams, universities; father, teachers, gurus

Body parts: Thighs, hips

Animals/Professions: 🐎; priests, professors, judges, philosophers

Money angle: Fortune, dharma, higher knowledge

Lucky colours & Gemstones: Yellow/Gold; Yellow Sapphire

Deity/Loka/Direction: Vishnu/Brihaspati · Svarga Loka · North‑East

Mantra/Yantra: “ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय” · Jupiter Yantra

Remedies: Charity, pilgrimage, guru worship

Kāraka: Jupiter & Sun

10) Karma Bhava (House of Career & Status)

Significance: Profession, karma, authority, reputation

Fields of Life: Status, work ethics, offices, government buildings

Places/Relatives: Bosses; father (as karma influence)

Body parts: Knees, joints

Animals/Professions: 🐂; politicians, CEOs, managers, leaders

Money angle: Main career house—wealth through karma

Lucky colours & Gemstones: Dark Blue/Black; Blue Sapphire

Deity/Loka/Direction: Vishnu/Indra · Svarga Loka · South

Mantra/Yantra: “ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः” · Saturn Yantra

Remedies: Discipline, respect your father, and work hard

Kāraka: Mercury & Sun 

11) Labha Bhava (House of Gains & Networks)

Significance: Gains, society, elder siblings, networks

Fields of Life: Income, social circles, long‑term gains

Places/Relatives: Clubs, auditoriums, gatherings; elder siblings, friends

Body parts: Calves, ankles

Animals/Professions: 🦌; entrepreneurs, networkers, politicians

Money angle: Wealth via friends, networks, societies

Lucky colours & Gemstones: Emerald Green/Silver; Emerald, Diamond

Deity/Loka/Direction: Indra · Mahar Loka · West

Mantra/Yantra: “ॐ ऐं इन्द्राय नमः” · Indra Yantra

Remedies: Social service; help elder siblings

Kāraka: Jupiter (Guru)

12) Vyaya Bhava (House of Losses & Liberation)

Significance: Loss, liberation, spirituality, isolation

Fields of Life: Foreign travel, dreams, ashrams, expenses

Places/Relatives: Ashrams, jails, hospitals, oceans; saints, maternal grandmother

Body parts: Feet, toes

Animals/Professions: 🐟; monks, healers, foreign traders

Money angle: Foreign earnings, spiritual donations, charity

Lucky colours & Gemstones: Light Blue/Violet; Amethyst, Pearl, Cat’s Eye

Deity/Loka/Direction: Narayana/Vishnu · Satya Loka · North‑West

Mantra/Yantra: “ॐ नमो नारायणाय” (or “ॐ श्रीं नारायणाय नमः”) · Moksha Yantra

Remedies: Meditation, foreign travel, mantra chanting

Kāraka: Saturn & Ketu