The significance of seventh house in Vedic astrology By Pt. Dr Hitesh A. Modha

Seventh House:

In the seventh house of Vedic astrology Saptama-sthan, Jamitra ; Chittottha (desire) ; Kama ; Dvuna (love) ; Madha (passion) ; Gamana (cohabitation) ; Astha (setting ; Advan (a way or road ) ; Loka (public) ; Kalathra (wife or husband) ; Pathni; pathi; Kalathrasampat (dowry). Business, specific consultancy, or specialist in consulting field, alignment and joining together  

The seventh house is the "House of union or earthy ties". The seventh houses symbolize legal bondage; it is through this that one ought to divine about marriage. Although marriage is principally the concern of the seventh houses, it is necessary to consider the houses 2 and 11 also in this respect.

By marriage, it is meant that there is an addition to the family. The second house includes father, mother, wife, children, etc. The married partner brings permanent tie of friendship for progeny and pleasure which is influenced by the 11th house. Therefore, one has to examine not only the seventh house but also the houses 2nd 11. Houses 2, 7 and 11 connected with benefic planets either by association or by aspect denote that the partner in life will come of a respectable family, be virtuously disposed and will possess good qualities to enable one to lead a happy and harmonious wedded life.

Besides the life partner, the partner in trade or business and the degree of success achieved through such partnership is also shown by this house. The seventh house also refers to all those with whom the native is engaged in quarrels and comes into conflict in the open through arguments, those with whom the native is engaged in quarrels and comes into conflict in the open through arguments, litigation, duels, etc., in a nut shell; the seventh house may be said to indicate all those with whom the native transacts or deals in any manner- the engineer or contractor who builds ; the doctor attending on the native or the patient on whom the native attends if he happens to be a medical practitioner ; the person who lends the native money or he who borrows from the native; and so on. Good aspects to the planet in the seventh house or to the cusp or to the cusp of the seventh house portray good relationship with the public and favor from them. During the period of the planer in evil aspect, one ought to be careful in undertaking any public activity.

This house shows break of journey. The third house signifies short journeys and the ninth hose denotes long journeys. The seventh house indicates visits to various places in one and the same trip. One’s influence in foreign countries and the honor and reputation achieved there, depends on the planet in the 7th house and the aspect it receives.

The first house of Vedic astrology denotes longevity while the 7th house opposes and is a maraka house; i.e., danger to longevity. Houses 8, 3 and 1infiunce longevity and one has to examine these three houses to determine whether one will be long-lived, or will live up to the middle age, or only up to the adult age, or die in infancy. The twelfth house to any bhava is said to be negation of that particular bhava, that is to say, it spoils the matters signified by that bhava. Therefore the houses 7, 2 and 12 which are respectively in 12 to houses 8, 3 and I prove inimical to longevity and are so termed 'marakasthanas'.

In prasna or Horary Astrology, this house answers queries relating to the recovery of lost property, describes the thief, pickpockets, etc. the lagna represents the owner of stolen property. The fourth bhava denotes the place of the stolen article. The 7th shows thief. The 8th bhava being 2 to the 7th indicates the thief's wealth. So when the planet in 7 or the lord of 7 is eclipsed or weak, the thief will be caught. The lagna represents one's routine life and thereby permanent place of residence; the seventh house which is the opposite to it shows change of residence. One ought to see the seventh house as will as the third for the change of residence.

In Mundane or politics in Vedic Astrology, the seventh house is considered in matters pertaining to international relationships and arbitrations; war and foreign affairs, international trade, general condition of women and laws relating to marriage and divorce, public reaction to national policies, public meetings, etc. westerners call this the house of open warfare and enmity as well as of treaties and alliances.

The seventh house is also regarded as dealing with the native's third brother or sister. The third house from the lagna indicates the first younger brother or sister; the house which is the third to the third sows the second younger brother; the house which is the third to the 5th house represents the third younger brother or sister. It is also the house of self acquisition of the native's servant or employee, being the 2nd house counted from the 6th representing servants. Because the 5th house shows the first child or conception, the7th which is the 3rd to the 5th represents the first child's younger brother or sister or the native's second child; the 9th denotes the third child and so on in this manner. Being in 4 to the 4th house indicating mother, the 7th house deals with mother's immovable property, vehicle, etc .According to Uttara Kalamritam, and the 7th house rules the adopted child. This is understandable because one who is issueless may take his younger brother's child in adoption. This is not uncommon.

The seventh house of Vedic astrology also denotes the secret enemy's danger, difficulties, death etc., being in to the 12th house; the religion, long journeys, higher education of friends or elder brother being the 9th reckoned from the 11th house; the honor and credit of the Governments being in 10 to 10; associates and friends of father being the 11th house to the 9th. The native might enter into partnership with his father's friend.

Pt. Dr Hitesh A. Modha

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The Signs (Rashi) of the Vedic Zodiac.. by Dr Hitesh Modha

Now this time we can discuss on our twelve signs of Vedic jyotish in very briefly, therefore every reader can interpret according to basic jyotish. This article will very useful to go to detail study of one’s horoscope (Kundali)  

(1) Aries-- "Mesha"

Aries is Mars' masculine fire sign of growth. It is a forceful place of tremendous boldness, agitation, and movement.

Aries is a fire sign. This imparts a acidic type of physiology, pushes one towards boldness, makes one inclined towards leadership positions, and causes morality to become a primary concern in life.

Aries is a growing sign. This makes you aspire to travel, grow, and learn, but may make it hard to appreciate what you already have.

Aries is a masculine sign. This makes it easier to give energy outwards, to be extroverted, to be active, to be able to give support, and to have an optimistic bent.

The symbol of Aries is the ram. A ram is bold, goes everywhere, and is famous for fighting.

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. It is therefore akin to the first house: quite self-oriented and kinetic in nature.

(2) Taurus --"Vrishab"

Taurus is Venus' feminine earth sign of stability. It is a fertile sign, concerned with using natural beauty and talents to benefit it's dependents.

Taurus is an earth sign. This inclines one towards being very practical, cautious, hard working, and oriented towards making money.

Taurus is a fixed sign. This gives stability and responsibility, but makes it more difficult to accept new things.

Taurus is a feminine sign. This inclines one to take energy inwards, to be introspective, to be emotionally absorbed, to thrive on emotional support and attention, and to have good critical skills and a pessimistic slant.

The symbol of Taurus is the bull. It is very hard working, provides sustenance to others, and - though usually peaceful - is very difficult to placate once it suddenly and unexpectedly gets angry.

Venus rules Taurus.

Taurus is the second sign of the Zodiac. And thus akin to the 2nd House: oriented towards economic development, family, and prosperity.

(3)Gemini --- "Mithun"

Gemini is Mercury's masculine air sign of change. It is full of change and desires to skillfully enjoy the pleasures of life.

Gemini is an air sign. This makes it easier to be quick & smart, it helps one appreciate the value of having fun, and inclines one towards an occupation involving sales and money making.

Gemini is a fickle sign. This impels one desire change & newness, and allows one to reconcile apparent opposites.

Gemini is a masculine sign. This makes it easier to give energy outwards, to be extroverted, to be active, to be able to give support, and to have an optimistic bent.

A couple enjoying dance and merriment is the symbol of Gemini. Thus Gemini’s have strong impulses to enjoy and have fun. Gemini is potentially the most fickle of all the signs - making it less easy to stay fixed on any one thing for very long. but it is also potentially the most intelligent and inventive.

Mercury rules Gemini.

Gemini is the third sign of the Zodiac. and therefore akin to the 3rd house: associated with desires, adventures, and action.

(4)Cancer --"Karka"

Cancer is the Moon's feminine water sign of growth. It is deeply emotional, intuitive, and mystical.

The Moon rules cancer.

Cancer is a water sign. This attracts one to opportunities for liberation   (“moksha”) or escapism, lends emotional sensitivity and mystical perceptivity, and associates one with religion and philosophy. The moon enhances these traits in Cancer.

Cancer is a growing sign. This makes it easy to adapt to new situations, but difficult to remain steady in situations you would like to keep. The ever-changing Moon colors this factor towards unsteadiness and moodiness.

Cancer is a feminine sign. This inclines ones energy to flow inwards, to be introspective, to be emotionally absorbed, to thrive on emotional support and attention, and to have good critical skills and a pessimistic slant. The Moon is a feminine planet, thus there is amplification of these traits in Cancer.

The Crab is the symbol of Cancer. It is a moody, silent, watery form being.

Cancer is the fourth sign of the Zodiac and thus akin to the 4th House: Emotional, internal, sensitive  and motherly love, motherhood feeling or creativities

(5)Leo --"Simha"

Leo is the Sun's masculine fire sign of stability. It can be very noble and royal, but also has a self-centered and lazy streak.

Leo is a fire sign. This imparts a acidic type of physiology, pushes one towards boldness, makes one inclined towards leadership positions, and causes morality and purpose to become a primary concern in life.

Leo is fixed sign. This gives stability and responsibility, but makes it more difficult to accept new things.

Leo is a masculine sign. This makes it easier to give energy outwards, to be extroverted, to be active, to be able to give support, and to have an optimistic bent.

The symbol of Leo is the lion, king of the jungle. It therefore creates desire to be a leader and to be recognized, but it also imparts a bit of lethargy.

Leo is the fifth sign of the Zodiac and is thus akin to the 5th House: Enterprising, passionate, and powerful.

(6)Virgo -"Kanya"

Virgo is Mercury's feminine earth sign of change. It is exacting, careful and pure in it's love of change and newness.

Virgo is an earth sign. This inclines one towards being very practical, cautious, hard working, and oriented towards making money.

Virgo is  dual-natured sign or in other hand poly minded. This inclines one to desire change & newness, and makes gives one a capacity to embody opposite traits or reconcile opposed principles.

Virgo is a feminine sign. This inclines ones energy to flow inwards, to be introspective, to be emotionally absorbed, to thrive on emotional support and attention, and to have good critical skills and a pessimistic slant.

Virgo has some unique traits as well, its symbol is a virgin young girl carrying wheat and a lantern. She is very pure and fragile. Thus Virgo people are good natured, shy, sweet, very precise and thorough, and may have a hard time tolerating people who are not.

Mercury rules Virgo

Virgo, the 6th Sign is like the 6th house: A delicate place concerned with careful healing and health, and worried about enemies. Debt  also.

(7)Libra -"Tula"

Libra is Venus' masculine air sign of growth. It is connected to well-measured balance and justice.

Libra is an air sign. This makes it easier to be quick, smart, skilled at sales and making money, and oriented towards having fun.

Libra is a movement sign. This makes it easier to desire and achieve growth, and more difficult to remain steadily rooted.

Libra is a masculine sign. This makes it easier to give energy outwards, to be extroverted, to be active, to be able to give support, and to have an optimistic bent.

Libra has some unique traits as well: it is symbolized by the scales of justice. It thus attracts one towards justice, prudence and mutually beneficial partnerships.

Venus rules Libra.

Libra, the 7th Sign is like the 7th House: A place of relationships and partnerships.

(8)Scorpio - "Vrashchika"

Scorpio is Mars' feminine water sign of stability. It thus gives great energy, valor and contentiousness to emotions and introspection.

Mars rules Scorpio

Scorpio is a water sign. This attracts one to opportunities for liberation (“moksha”) or escapism, lends emotional sensitivity and mystical perceptivity, and associates one with religion and philosophy. Mars gives Scorpio a protective and defensive attitude towards these things.

Scorpio is fixed sign. This gives stability and responsibility, but makes it more difficult to accept new things. Mars however, gives energy which counters this and makes Scorpio want to take new experiences back to her steady, reliable home base.

Scorpio is a feminine sign. This inclines ones energy to flow inwards, to be introspective, to be emotionally absorbed, to thrive on emotional support and attention, and to have good critical skills and a pessimistic slant. The Mars is a masculine planet, thus there is a conflict in scorpio and emotional needs are at odds, and focused towards physical outlets.

Like the 8th House, the 8th Sign Scorpio is connected with unseen things: the occult, death, and psychic ability.

(9)Sagittarius --"Dhanu"

Sagittarius is Jupiter's masculine fire sign of change. It concerns itself with the philosophical and moral betterment of the world.

Jupiter rules Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is a fire sign. This imparts a acidic type of physiology, pushes one towards boldness, makes one inclined towards leadership positions, and causes morality to become a primary concern in life. Jupiter's influence gives one a philosophical or moral type of leadership - not a bossy one.

Sagittarius is a growing sign. This makes it easy to adapt to new situations, but difficult to remain steady in situations you would like to keep. The influence of Jupiter causes this growth to be towards (or away from) philosophical or moral goals.

Sagittarius is a masculine sign. This makes it easier to give energy outwards, to be extroverted, to be active, to be able to give support, and to have an optimistic bent. Jupiter enhances this

In Sanskrit, Sagittarius is called The Bow (“Dhanu”). In the west we draw it as a Centaur Archer aiming high into the sky. Thus the energy of Sagittarius inclines one to seek high and noble goals.

Like the 9th House, the 9th Sign Sagittarius is considered a very fortunate sign to philosophy & religion.

(10)Capricorn -- "Makar"

Capricorn is Saturn's feminine earth sign of growth. It concerns itself not with the frivolities of others, but only with ones own success or failure through hard and dutiful work.

Saturn rules Capricorn.

Capricorn is an earth sign. This inclines one towards being very practical, cautious, hard working, and oriented towards making money.

Capricorn is a growth sign. This makes it easy to adapt to new situations, but difficult to remain steady in situations you would like to keep.

Capricorn is a feminine sign. This inclines one to take energy inwards, to be introspective, to be emotionally absorbed, to thrive on emotional support and attention, and to have good critical skills and a pessimistic slant.

In Sanskrit (the original language of the Vedic Astrology), Capricorn is called “Makar”. The Makar is a mythical water creature which resembles a crocodile in the front and a dolphin in the back. In ancient India, The Capricorn Zodiac symbol is half Makar and half deer. So envision a dolphin like tail, crocodile rear legs and the front half of a deer.

What this tells us about Capricorns is that they can embody many different things in one being. The same Capricorn person will be both peace-loving (like a deer) and viciously brutal (like a crocodile). They will be both refined (like a lovely deer) and debased (like a mud soaked crocodile). Etc.

In Western Astrology the symbol of Capricorn is a goat climbing to the top of a tall mountain. Though this symbol is not Vedic or Hindu in origin, it’s meaning is compatible. Capricorns are workers. If their horoscope is strong, a Capricorn can work extremely hard to achieve lofty goals that other people would consider impossible to achieve.

Capricorn is the 10th Sign of the Zodiac, and is thus akin to the 10th House: connected to work and career.

(11)Aquarius --"Kumbh"

Aquarius is Saturn's masculine water sign of stability. It seeks to help others by its hard and dutiful labor, and is willing to suffer as a result.

Aquarius is ruled by Saturn.

Aquarius is an air sign. This makes it easier to be quick & smart, it helps one appreciate the value of having fun, and inclines one towards an occupation involving sales and money making. But in the scope of Saturn’s nature, these things are made more somber and one attempts to use them dutifully.

Aquarius is a fixed sign. This gives stability and responsibility, but makes it more difficult to accept new things. Saturn’s nature enhances the “fixed” nature of Aquarius, and together they further dampen the “air” nature of this sign.

Aquarius is a masculine sign. This compounds everything above, and makes it even easier to give energy outwards towards others with humility and intention to be of service. It slightly improves Saturn’s normal pessimistic energy.

A person carrying water-pots is the symbol of Aquarius. Making the clear that the main direction of this sign is labor to benefit others.

Aquarius is the 11th Sign like the 11th House it is concerned with fulfillment of desires.

(12)Pisces --"Meena"

Pisces is Jupiter's feminine water sign of change. Its philosophical, complex emotions are deep, but difficult to express and clearly identify, even to oneself. Thus there is much indecision.

Jupiter rules Pisces.

Pisces is a water sign. This attracts one to opportunities for liberation (“moksha”) or escapism, lends emotional sensitivity and mystical perceptivity, and associates one with religion and philosophy. Jupiter is conducive to this.

Pisces is fickle sign. This inclines one to desire change & newness, and makes gives one a capacity to embody opposite traits or reconcile opposed principles. Jupiter's philosophical influence often causes Pisces to become eclectic and non-committal.

Pisces is a feminine sign. This inclines ones energy to flow inwards, to be introspective, to be emotionally absorbed, to thrive on emotional support and attention, and to have good critical skills and a pessimistic slant. Jupiter is just the opposite - this again indicates Pisces dual nature - indecisiveness on the direction of energy flow.

Two fish swimming in opposite directions symbolize Pisces, enhancing its fickle quality of indecisiveness.

Like the 12th House, the 12th sign Pisces is connected to reincarnation, non-materialism, and sexuality.

Dr Hitesh Modha

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