Lagna Lord In Different Houses

Lagna lord’s placement in different houses © Sarajit Poddar, SJC

Lagna lord’s placement in different houses Sarajit Poddar (2007)

In vedic-astrology, much significance is assigned to Lagna,

Satya Jatakam: When the lagna lord is placed in different

the sign which rises in the horizon at the time of birth. This

houses with Shubha yoga, native gains from the indication of

has a predominant say in the nature of the native, his outlook

the houses where the lagna lord is placed. However if the

towards life and the overall personality. In addition to the

lagna lord is placed with Ashubha yoga in different houses,

planets placed in the Lagna, the placement of lagna lord in

the native shall lose due to the indications of the house.

different houses has predominant influence on the native and represents the life events which would have dominating

COVA: These results will apply to the house occupation of

influence on the native’s thinking and personalities.

lord of lagna as well as lord of the lagna nakshatra. Matters concerning the mind (e.g. intelligence, enemies, fortunes etc)

Event though the classics narrate the results of the

shall be more evident from the Lord of the Constellation

placement of the lagna lord in different houses, there is

whereas those concerning the physical body shall be seen

meagre explanations on why such results are given. If the

from the Lord of the sign.

basic principles are not well understood, the application of the principles to real life cases becomes difficult. This article

The sign occupied by the Lord of the ascendant is called

attempts to explain the principles behind the results narrated

Paka Lagna and represent the seat of intelligence; the areas

in the Jyotish classics. I am not saying that, whatever is

in life where the intelligence of the native is focussed. Thus

explained here is “the correct” explanation. However, I am

what we shall be seeing now is the results of placement of

sure, this would guide the aspirants to work on similar lines

Paka Lagna in different houses.

and demystify the subject.

I apologize to the learned

readers, if some of explanations are misleading.

Lagna lord in Lagna If the Lagna Lord is in Lagna itself, the native will be

The explanation for each placement of the lagna lord in

endowed with Good health (dehasukhabhāg) and prowess

different houses is divided into two parts. Part I attempts to

(bhujavikramī). He will be intelligent (manasvī), fickle-minded

explain the results narrated by Parashara in his immortal

(cañcala), will have two wives (dvibhāryo) and be passionate

classic Brhat Parashara Hora Shastra while part II narrates

(parago'pi).

the results given in Satya Jatakam and Crux of vedic astrology.

लग्नेशे लग्नगे देहसुखभाग् भुजिवकर्मी। मनस्वी च ल ैव ि भाय परगोऽिप व॥ १॥

The article is concluded with the narration of the results given

lagneśe lagnage dehasukhabhāg bhujavikramī |

in Brhat Parashari Hora Shastra translated by Harihara

manasvī cañcalaścaiva dvibhāryo parago'pi va ..1..

Mazumdar in Bengali Language as well as a summary of the whole article.

Good health & Prowess: The Lagna is the place of ideals, intelligence, vitality etc. Whenever the Lagna lord is placed in the Lagna, the native is endowed with high energy, vitality,

Lagna and Lagna lord

good health and strong ideals.

Lagna represents the ideals of the native and his intelligence. Wherever the Lagna lord is placed, the native’s ideals and

Intelligence: They are also intelligent as they the lord of

intelligence is focused on the area of life, represented by the

intelligence is placed in the house of intelligence. They are

concerned house.

always in pursuit of realizing their ideals and lead a principled life. Usually they are not seemed to compromise with their

In one of the discussion with Gurudev Pt. Rath, he happens

principles and hence they are very difficult to convince on

to mention that since lagna also represents the house of

ideas alien to their own.

fame. Thus whichever planet is placed in the lagna, the relations shown by that house shall become famous. Thus if

Two wives: Maharishi’s proposition on the presence of two

the lagna lord is placed in the Lagna, the person becomes

wives may look somewhat odd. However this only shows that

famous, since lagna represents the native himself, while

the native will have the vitality to have sexual relationships

placement of the 3rd lord in the lagna makes the younger co-

with many females. However, it can not be implied that the

born famous.

native would have low sexual morals or infidelity. Though this proposition was valid in ancient times, where multiple wives

Let’s see what others say about the placement of lagna lord

were allowed in the society, in modern times, this is valid

in different houses.

only in cultures, where multiple marriages are still allowed.

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Lagna lord’s placement in different houses © Sarajit Poddar, SJC Fickle mindedness: Lagna lord behaves like both Sun and

makes them always in pursuit of accumulating more and

the Moon and while the Lagna lord placed in the Lagna, it

more money and increasing their bank balance. The like good food and can also make connoisseur of food or good

carries the effect of the Sun and the Moon on the Lagna.

chef.

Thus it gives, intelligence and vitality as represented by Sun, however

also

Moodiness

and

fickle

mindedness

as

represented by the Moon’s influence on the Lagna.

Scholar: 2nd house being the house of speech and also resided by goddess Sarasvati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom, when the Lagna lord is placed in the 2nd house,

In addition, Moon influence on the Lagna also gives the urge

he is blessed by Goddess Lakshmi. This makes the person

to have sex with multiple partners. Thus, for the significance

learned and wise. While seen in the context of the 5th house,

of the multiple sexual partners to be valid, Moon should also

the house of knowledge, 2nd is placed in the 11th from it.

be strong and influence the Lagna. This indication is

Hence, it shows gain of objective of knowledge or applying

strengthened if Mars is influenced by Venus or Mercury is

the knowledge in real life, since 11th house rules gain of

under the influence by Moon. Here, influence means aspect,

objectives.

conjunction or placement in Trine. Happy & Good natured: Second house is also the house of Since Lagna also represents the body of the native, the

family. The presence of the Lagna lord in the 2nd house

intelligence of the person is focused in maintaining the body

makes the native is committed towards the family. The

and they are constantly in effort to keep their body fit and

commitment can also be extended to the family outside his

beautiful. They spend lot money in procuring the materials

immediate family, all the relations, and his community in

which would make their body fit and presentable.

whole. The native shall constantly try to fulfil the requirement of his family or the community. This also makes the native

Additional notes: It is said that whenever a planet (excluding

respectable in the eye of the family and the community and

the luminaries and the nodes) is placed in exaltation or own

honourable too.

sign in a Kendra, it constitutes the Mahapurusha Yoga. A person born in the Mahapurusha yoga has distinctive

Religious & Honourable: Along with the 9th house, the 2nd

qualities granted by elements of the planet involved in such

house is also the house of Vishnu, since 2nd house is the

yoga.

house of sustenance and Vishnu is the sustainer. Vishnu gives the dharmic ideals to the person and takes him on the

Since Lagna is a Kendra, placement of the Lagna lord in the

path of dharma as mentioned in Srimad Bhagavat Gita.

Lagna inevitably constitute the Mahapurusha yoga.

Placement of the Lagna lord in the 2nd house thus makes the person inclined towards dharma and dharmic activities.

Satya Jatakam: If the Lagna lord is placed in the Lagna,

However for this indication to fully manifest, the karaka for

endowed with strength and having a Shubha yoga, the

dharma, Sun should also be well placed in the horoscope

person will be very powerful, having the qualities indicated by

and preferably influence the houses of dharma.

the lord of the lagna and will become a famous leader of his men.

Multiple Marriages: Second house is the 8th house from the 7th house and thus rules the 2nd marriage. When the lagna

COVA: If the Lord is in the ascendant, the native is strong,

lord is placed in the 2nd house, the native craves for

fickle minded, brave, intelligent, with two or more wives,

relationship beyond the marital relationship. The native is

Mahapurusha (great person) and blessed by the Sun God.

highly passionate and provided the planets which can give passion (Venus- Mars or Mercury- Moon) are also under picture, the native shall have relationships outside the social

Lagna lord in Second house

boundaries. This also means that the native have multiple

If the Lagna Lord is in second houses, the native will be

marriages with the break of former marriage concludes into

gainful (lābhavān), scholar (paṇḍitaḥ), happy (sukhī), good

latter marriages. This indication however comes true, only if

natured (suśīlo), be religious (dharmavi), honourable (mānī)

the 8th house is afflicted (malefics in 8th and/or 8th lord weak

and

and afflicted).

will

have

many

wives

and

be

virtuous

(bahudāraguṇairyutaḥ). Since Lagna lord also brings the influence of Moon on the लग्नेशे धनगे बालो लाभवान् पिण्डतः सुखी।

2nd house while placed there, the natives sometimes find

सुशीलो धमर्िवन्मानी बहुदारगुणैयुर्तः॥ २॥

their wealth fluctuating, since Moon shows fluctuations to the

lagneśe dhanage bālo lābhavān paṇḍitaḥ sukhī |

indications where it is placed.

suśīlo dharmavinmānī bahudāraguṇairyutaḥ ..2.. Satya Jatakam: If the lagna lord is placed in the 2nd house Gainful: For such natives, the intelligence and ideals are

endowed with strength and having Shubha yoga, the native

focused in the 2nd house of family, wealth and food. This

will become rich and enjoy all kinds of happiness.

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Lagna lord’s placement in different houses © Sarajit Poddar, SJC pursuit of procuring all the materials of comfort. The COVA: If the Lord is in the second house, the native is

important necessities of growth are Intelligence and effort.

scholarly,

Among the four upachayas, namely 3/6/10/11, the 3rd and

wealthy,

happy,

religious,

honourable

and

passionate. Progenic bliss will be hard to obtain.

6th house shows the intelligence required for the growth (from Lagna it is the growth of self) while the 10th and the 11th shows the efforts. Thus, if the Lagna lord is placed in

Lagna lord in Third house

the 3rd house or 6th house, the natives are intelligent and

If Lagna Lord is in Sahaja Sthana, the native is courageous

also called Dhi-Mantah. To illustrate this, Maharishi says that

like a Lion (siṁhatulyaparākramī), endowed with all kinds of

the natives with the Lagna lord placed in the 3rd house are

material luxury (sarvasampadyuto), honourable (mānī), have

Mati-maan (Mati means intelligence and Maan means

two wives (dvibhāryo), be intelligent (matimān) and blissful

endowed with). Along with this Maharishi used the term

(sukhī).

Sukhi or happiness. This is a continuous endeavour of human to attain happiness in their life. Thus a person having

लग्नेशे सहजे जातः िसहतुल्यपराकर्मी।

the mentioned combination would take any kind of risk to

सवर्सम्प ुतो मानी ि भाय मितमान् सुखी॥ ३॥

attain the matters of comfort and having a happy life. The key

lagneśe sahaje jātaḥ siṁhatulyaparākramī |

thing here to be noted is that the native would rarely

sarvasampadyuto mānī dvibhāryo matimān sukhī ..3..

dependent on others to attain the comforts and shall use their intelligence instead.

Valorous: Third house is the house of valour, younger siblings, communication and sexual morality. When the

Passionate: Third house is also the house which governs the

Lagna lord is placed in the third house the ideals and

attitude towards sexual relationships and the sexual morals.

intelligence (Lagna) is focused on the matters of third house.

Many say that this is also the house of Copulation. The placement of the Lagna lord in the 3rd house also draws the

The symbol of Lion in the matter of courage shows that while

native towards these indications and hence the native

the natives of this combination are valorous, they are

becomes

principled in the matter of courage and will only show the

relationships with many, however, whether this shall be

courage at the time of need, like a Lion. However, they are

predominant in the nature of the native can only be seen

calm and composed at other times and well behaved too.

from the combinations supporting or opposing it. While the

This is similar to the behaviour of Lion, when it is not on its

combinations Venus- Mars or Moon- Mercury gives high

hunting spree. In addition, when the Lion has quenched its

sexual passion, Ketu helps in curbing the same. All the

hunger, it does not long for its hunt anymore and generously

influences needed to be taken before pronouncing the result.

leave the remains for the lesser predators. This indicate that

This is why Maharishi says that the native with the Lagna

native with this combination shall be generous while

lord in the 3rd house have two wives.

passionate.

They

crave

to

have

sexual

courageous and shall not display their courage every now and then. This indication is stronger if Lagna lord is a malefic

Satya Jatakam: The person will become famous and

and/or the 3rd house is aspected by malefics and/or the

powerful with the help of his brothers. He will be proficient in

karaka for valour Mars is well placed. The Karaka’s aspect

music or astrology.

on the house enhances the significations of the house, related to that Karaka. Thus while the Lagna lord is placed in

COVA: If the Lord is in the third house, the native is

the Lagna, Mars also aspects or placed in the 3rd house, the

courageous, wealthy, honourable, fortunate, intelligent,

native is extremely courageous. How he displays his power

happy and passionate. Brothers will be helpful.

in this world is a different matter however, which needs to be seen from the 3rd or 6th from the Arudha Lagna. Lagna lord in fourth house In the real life the quality of courage translates into risk taking

If Lagna Lord is in fourth house, the native will be endowed

behaviour. Hence when the Lagna lord is placed in the 3rd

with paternal and maternal happiness (pitṛmātṛsukhānvitaḥ);

house, such people become high risk taker. Because they

will have many brothers (bahubhrātṛyutaḥ), be lustful (kāmī),

are not afraid of anything, they more than often take initiative

virtuous and charming (guṇarūpasamanvitaḥ).

in whatever comes their way. This makes them a natural leader and respected by their peers. However, as mentioned

लग्नेशे सुखगे बालः िपतृमातृसुखािन्वतः।

before this, influence to be strong on the native, the karaka

बहुभर्ातृयुतः कामी गुणरूपसमिन्वतः॥ ४॥

Mars should be well placed and/ or influence the 3rd house.

lagneśe sukhage bālaḥ pitṛmātṛsukhānvitaḥ | bahubhrātṛyutaḥ kāmī guṇarūpasamanvitaḥ ..4..

Endowed with Luxuries: The third house is also given the name of Upachaya, which represents growth. When the

Fourth house is the house of happiness and governed by the

Lagna lord is placed in the Upachaya, the native like to gain

primary karaka Moon. Since Lagna carry the influence of

from the environment surrounding them and they are in the

Sun, the karaka for the Lagna, its placement in the 4th house

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Lagna lord’s placement in different houses © Sarajit Poddar, SJC being the lord of its Karaka Moon, is deemed to be

Given to anger: 5th house is the house of inner harmony (in

auspicious for the 4th house matters. Since the predominant

Sanskrit it is known as Chitta) and can strongly influence the

element for the 4th house is water, which represents love,

lagna. Planets placed in the 5th and 9th house can strongly

care and comfort placement of a fiery planet can cause some

influence the nature and behavior of the native. Since lagna

disturbance.

lord carries the tendencies of Sun, its placement in the 5th house can make the person harsh, angry and irascible.

Many brothers: Since lagna lord behave like Sun, placement of the lagna lord in the 4th house can have influence of fiery

Dear to king: Due to presence of the lord of self in the house

element on the 3rd house through dharnargala, which cause

of knowledge and authority, they can become good political

presence of many brothers.

advisors, that’s why it is said that such person becomes dear to king. It can also mean that such natives can occupy the

Lustful: Since the 4th house is the house of activities for the

positions of power and authority to aid the government or the

7th house, being the 10th from it, it is also said to be the

ruling party.

house of sexual activities. Placement of a fiery planet in the 4th house can make the native lustful or aggressive (fire) in

Satya Jatakam: The native will be dear to the king and

sexual activities. Since Lagna lord represents Sun, its

nobles or he may be adopted by great people and will win

placement in the 4th house can bring the fiery influence here.

the blessings of the deities indicated by the planets having benefic influences on the 5th.

Virtuous & Charming: Fourth house is the house of heart or inner conscience. Placement of the lord of ideals (lagna lord)

COVA: If the Lord is in the fifth house, progenic bliss is not

in the 4th brings the sense of ideals to the house conscience;

assured and the first child could be lost. The native is

hence such natives are conscientious and follow their heart’s

honourable, friendly, short-tempered and a favourite of the

call in all matters. Thus have can be called as virtuous and

rulers, but tends to serve others.

charming. Lagna lord in the 6th house Satya Jatakam: The native will acquire must landed property

If Lagna Lord is in Ari Bhava and related to a malefic the

and conveyances. He will inherit the property of his mother

native

and enjoy all kinds of happiness and comforts.

(dehasaukhyavivarjitaḥ) and will be troubled by enemies

will

be

devoid

of

physical

happiness

(śatrutaḥ pīḍā), if afflicted by malefics (pāpāḍhye). However COVA: If the Lord is in the fourth house, parental happiness

this will not happen if they are under benefic influences

is assured. Endowed with co-borns, properties (virtues and

(saumyadṛṣṭivivarjite).

charm), the native leads a happy life. He works with a missionary zeal.

लग्नेशे ष गे जातो देहसौख्यिवविजतः।

Lagna lord in fifth house

lagneśe ṣaṣṭhage jāto dehasaukhyavivarjitaḥ |

If Lagna Lord is in fifth house, the native will have mediocre

pāpāḍhye śatrutaḥ pīḍā saumyadṛṣṭivivarjite ..6..

पापाढ् ये शतर्ुतः पीडा सौम्यदृि िवविजते॥ ६॥

progenic happiness (sutasaukhyaṁ ca madhyamam), will lose his first child (prathamāpatyanāśaḥ), be honourable

Devoid of physical happiness: Sixth is the house of diseases

(syānmānī), angry (krodhī) and be dear to king (nṛpapriyaḥ).

and enemies. The diseases signified by the sixth house is predominantly pathogenic (causes by pathogens such as

लग्नेशे सुतगे जन्तोः सुतसौख्यं च मध्यमम्।

malaria, flu etc.) and thus can make the native sickly.

पर्थमापत्यनाशः स्यान्मानी कर्ोधी नृपिपर्यः॥ ५॥

However, if there are benefic influences, the native shall be

lagneśe sutage jantoḥ sutasaukhyaṁ ca madhyamam |

free from all diseases and could become a curer of diseases

prathamāpatyanāśaḥ syānmānī krodhī nṛpapriyaḥ ..5..

such as a doctor.

Lose first child: Since 5th house is the house of genesis of

Troubled by enemies: In addition to enemies, sixth house

children, influence of fiery element can cause disturbance in

also rules enemies and thieves. If the lagna lord is placed in

the matters of children which is ruled by watery element.

the 6th house without any benefic influences the native can

Thus lagna lord’s placement can cause troubles in the

be troubled by enemies and suffer due to theft. However if

matters of begetting children, if not death of first child, since it

there are benefic influences, the native shall conquer his

brings the influence of Sun, wherever it is placed.

enemies and free from the troubles of theft.

Honourable: 5th house is the house of power and authority

Satya Jatakam: The native may rise to high positions in the

and knowledge among other things. Placement of the Lagna

army or be a good doctor.

lord in this house brings strong focus of these areas in the life of the native and he attains high position and knowledge

COVA: If the Lord is in the sixth house, debts and ill health

and thus respected by his fellow people.

are indicated. Enemies will trouble him. He will be intelligent

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Lagna lord’s placement in different houses © Sarajit Poddar, SJC and courageous. If benefices aspect or during the period of

sciences, be sickly (rogī), thievish (cauro), be angry

Lagnesh it will destroy enemies, help in acquiring wealth and

(mahākrodhī), be a gambler (dyūtī) and will have extramarital

a royal status. Early loss of spouse is indicated.

affairs (paradāragaḥ).

Lagna lord in seventh house

लग्नेशऽे मगे जातः िस िव ािवशारदः।

If Lagna Lord is a malefic and is placed in Yuvati Bhava, the native’s wife will not live (long) (bhāryā tasya na jīvati). If the Graha in question is a benefic, one will either face penury (daridro) or a renunciate (virakto) or even a king (nṛpo'pi).

रोगी चौरो महाकर्ोधी

ूती च परदारगः॥ ८॥

lagneśe'ṣṭamage jātaḥ siddhavidyāviśāradaḥ | rogī cauro mahākrodhī dyūtī ca paradāragaḥ ..8.. Scholar: Eighth house is the house of occult and governs hidden forms of knowledge. It connects one to the world

लग्नेशे स मे पापे भायार् तस्य न जीवित।

which is not seen, but experienced. Since it is 5th house from

शुभेऽटनो दिरदर्ो वा िवरक्तो वा नृपोऽिप वा॥ ७॥

the 4th house of learning, it also shows knowledge gained

lagneśe saptame pāpe bhāryā tasya na jīvati |

and consolidated from the initial formal learning. Since it

śubhe'ṭano daridro vā virakto vā nṛpo'pi vā ..7..

rules hidden forms of knowledge, it can well be associated

Short life to wife: Lagna is the 7th house of maraka from the 7th house of spouse. Reckoning from the 7th house, placement of a maraka in the said house can show short life. Wanderer: 7th house is the house of travel like 3rd, 9th and 12th houses. When Lagna lord is placed in the 7th house, the person wanders about aimlessly, as if trying to find something somewhere, not knowing what.

with research studies, which strives to uncover something which not yet uncovered. Placement of the lagna lord in the 8th house, thus can give the focus of the native life towards the pursuit of research studies and all forms of knowledge. Being the one carrying influence of Sun to the house it is placed, it can show the light of Sun to this house. Sickly: Eighth house is the house of diseases which arise out of physical weakness of the body. If the lagna lord is placed

Poverty & renunciation: The poverty mentioned here is more like a sense of deprivation, which comes out of unfulfilled desires. Since 7th house is the house of desires, placement of the Lagna lord in this house, put more than due emphasis to their fulfilment and they are said to leave in a dream world, with many unfulfilled desires. Due to the sense of deprivation, often such native develops a sense of renunciation. It is often said that such natives shall have fluctuating fortunes.

in the 8th house and afflicted then the person suffers from bodily weaknesses which manifest in terms of manifold diseases. Since 8th house is relates to weaknesses carried from previous life, the physical troubles manifest quite early in the native’s life. Thievish & Angry: If the lagna lord is afflicted in the 8th house, such natives suffer due to thieving psychology. When the lagna lord is placed in the 8th house, Lagna will be placed in the 6th house from the Lagna lord, showing that the

Kinghood: Since placement of the Lagna in a Kendra can make a person well placed in life, placement of Lagna lord in the 7th can also give similar results, which means it can make the person powerful and influential, provided, the Lagna lord is placed with Subha Yoga.

person shall suffer from the weakness signified by the 6th house. Gambler: Eighth house is the house of gambling and hidden wealth, hence placement of the lagna lord in the eighth house make the native gambling and invest his wealth in

Satya Jatakam: The native will reside in foreign countries or in the house of father in law. He will be immoral and have illicit relations with many women. He will be given to pleasures and will adorn himself with sandal paste and garlands.

financial instruments where the risk is very high. The gain or loss of money through gabling however is dependent on the benefic or malefic influences on the lagna lord in eighth. Immoral: Eighth house is the house of break of marriage being the 2nd house of Maraka from the house of marriage,

COVA: If the Lord is in the seventh house, wife is short lived; more than one marriage and misfortunes are indicated. Unless the Lagnesh is strong the native could become an ascetic or nomad. If strong, great wealth and prosperity are indicated.

7th. Placement of the Lagna lord in the 8th house makes the native neglect the marital relationship and involve in extramarital adventures. However, it is more dependent on affliction to Venus and the Lagna lord. When the lagna lord is afflicted, the ideals are weak and such native compromise their principles often. Thus if the lagna lord is placed in the 8th house with benefic influences, then this indication is largely mitigated.

Lagna lord in eighth house If Lagna Lord is in Randhr Bhava, the native will be an

Satya Jatakam: The native will have long live but will be

accomplished

poor. He shall be helpful and courteous and in his behaviour.

scholar

(siddhavidyāviśāradaḥ)

in

occult

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Lagna lord’s placement in different houses © Sarajit Poddar, SJC He will be sweet spoken, hardworking and driven by the

ƒ

Smell : Mercury

(earth)

sense of duty.

ƒ

Taste : Venus

(water)

ƒ

Touch : Saturn

(air)

COVA: If the Lord is in the eighth house, the native is learned, diseased, short-tempered, unfortunate, a gambler,

Placement of the lagna lord in the houses signified by

profligate and disrepute. Married life will be miserable and

different planets shall show prominence of particular sense

wealth nil.

organs over others. Satya Jatakam: The native will be charitable and devoted to preceptor. His father will be reputed and the native shall gain

Lagna lord in ninth house If Lagna Lord is in Dharma Bhava, the native will be fortunate (bhāgyavāñ), dear to people (janavallabhaḥ), be a devotee of Śrī Vishnu (viṣṇubhaktaḥ), eloquent (paṭurvāgmī) and be endowed

with

wife,

sons

and

wealth

(dāraputradhanairyutaḥ). लग्नेशे भाग्यगे जातो भाग्यवा नवल्लभः।

property and wealth from his father. COVA: If the Lord is in the ninth house, the native is fortunate, popular, skilled, eloquent with a happy family, wealth and blessed by Jupiter (Sri Maha Vishnu).

िवष्णुभक्तः पटुवार्ग्मी दारपुतर्धनैयुर्तः॥ ९॥

Lagna lord in Tenth house

lagneśe bhāgyage jāto bhāgyavāñjanavallabhaḥ |

If Lagna Lord is in Karma Bhava, the native will be endowed

viṣṇubhaktaḥ paṭurvāgmī dāraputradhanairyutaḥ ..9..

with paternal happiness (pitṛsaukhyasamanvitaḥ), royal honour (nṛpamānyo), famous in his community (jane

Fortunate & Endowed with wife, sons and wealth: Ninth

khyātaḥ) and will doubtlessly have self-earned wealth

house is the house of good luck and fortune. Placement of

(svārjitasvo na saṁśayaḥ).

the lord of self in the 9th house of fortune, make the person fortunate and the person accomplishes whatever he does

लग्नेशे दशमे जातः िपतृसौख्यसमिन्वतः।

without many obstacles. Since the karaka of the 9th house,

नृपमान्यो जने ख्यातः स्वािजतस्वो न संशयः॥ १०॥

Jupiter is a friend of Sun; the karaka for the Lagna, such

lagneśe daśame jātaḥ pitṛsaukhyasamanvitaḥ |

placement of the Lagna lord in the ninth house is very

nṛpamānyo jane khyātaḥ svārjitasvo na saṁśayaḥ .. 10..

fortunate combination and the native is endowed with all round happiness of family, wealth etc.

Paternal happiness: Similar to the placement of the Lagna lord in the 4th house, natives with the lagna lord in the 10th

Dear to people: The natives of this combination are good

house are endowed with paternal happiness. Many say that

natured, philanthropic and amicable, which makes them

10th represent father, being the 7th from the 4th house. Even

popular among their community and dear to them.

though shastras clearly mention the 9th to be the house of father, nevertheless, 10th house is also found to have a great

Devotee of lord Vishnu: Ninth house is the house of dharma

say on the happiness from father in particular and parents in

and the beholder of dharma is lord Vishnu. Placement of the

general.

Lagna lord in the 9th house gives the blessings of lord Vishnu and such natives would be a keen devotee of lord

Royal honour: 10th house is the domain of karma in this life.

Vishnu.

Placement of the Lagna lord in the 10th house makes the person dutiful and focuses the life of the native towards

Skilful: When the lagna lord is placed in the ninth house,

fulfilling his duty. If they are bound to government, this quality

Lagna falls in the 5th house from the Lagna lord, this makes

does not get unnoticed and they are recognized for their

the 5th house indications quite strong over the native and he

contribution to the state and people.

becomes quite able and skilful to carry out various activities. Fame: Similar to Lagna, 10th house is also the house of Eloquent in speech: Since the karaka for speech is Jupiter,

fame. Placement of the Lagna in the 10th house can give

placement of Lagna lord in the 9th house, karaka for which is

undying fame to the native, provided there is Shubha yoga

Jupiter and Sun being a friend of Jupiter, enhance the

on the 10th. In addition to this combination, influence of

significations of Jupiter. Hence such natives shall be

Moon or Jupiter can accentuate the indication.

eloquent in speech. This is equally true when the lagna lord is placed in the 2nd, 5th and 11th, whose karaka is also

Self made: Since 10th house is the house of duties and

Jupiter.

activities, when lagna lord is placed in the 10th house, such natives rarely take any help and support from others, rather

The significations of various sense organs are: ƒ

tread their path alone. Since they are bound to their duties

Sight : Sun & Mars (fire)

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Lagna lord’s placement in different houses © Sarajit Poddar, SJC and action, they are often successful in their endeavours and

brother. He shall acquire the articles indicated by the 11th

thus can categorically be called a self made man.

lord.

Satya Jatakam: The person shall acquire name and fame.

COVA: If the Lord is in the eleventh house, the native will

His occupation will be the one denoted by the lord of the

have a good income, reputation, love affairs/ wives and will

tenth house. He will gain power and authority, if the lagna

have excellent qualities of head and heart. He will be blessed

lord is strongly placed.

by Sri Hara.

COVA: If the Lord is in the tenth house, the native is honourable, famous, self-made, blessed by his parents and Sri Ganesha, ambitious and prosperous.

Lagna lord in Twelfth house If Lagna Lord is in Vyaya Bhava and is devoid of benefic aspect or conjunction, the native will be bereft of physical

Lagna lord in eleventh house

happiness (dehasaukhyavivarjita), will spend unfruitfully

If Lagna Lord is in Labha Bhava, the native will always be

(vyarthavyayī) and be angry (mahākrodhī).

endowed with gains (sadā lābhasamanvitaḥ), amicable (suśīlaḥ), fame and achievements (khyātakīrtiśca) and many

लग्नेशे

यभावस्थे देहसौख्यिवविजतः।

थर् यी महाकर्ोधी शुभदृगय ् ोगविजते॥ १२॥

wives (bahudāraguṇairyutaḥ).

lagneśe vyayabhāvasthe dehasaukhyavivarjitaḥ | vyarthavyayī mahākrodhī śubhadṛgyogavarjite ..12..

लग्नेशे लाभगे जातः सदा लाभसमिन्वतः। सुशीलः ख्यातकीित

बहुदारगुणैयुर्तः॥ ११॥

lagneśe lābhage jātaḥ sadā lābhasamanvitaḥ |

Bereft of physical happiness:

suśīlaḥ khyātakīrtiśca bahudāraguṇairyutaḥ ..11..

dusthana, however quite feeble in its affect as compared to

12th house is one of the

others namely 6th and 8th house. Placement of the lagna lord in a dusthana can show health troubles. Moreover, since Gainful: Eleventh house is the house of gain and placement

it is house of loss, placement of any house lord show losses

of lagna lord in this house can indicate gains from various

related to the significations of the concerned houses. Since

sources.

lagna represent health, placement of the Lagna lord in the 12th house can show loss of health. However, under benefic

Virtuous: Similar to 2nd house placement of the Lagna lord,

influences, it can show recovery from illnesses too, since

placement of the lagna lord in the 11th house can make the

12th house governs hospitals.

native virtuous, since the like the 2nd house karaka for the 11th is also Jupiter. Such natives feel happier by helping

Unwanted expenses: 12th house is the house of losses or

others and are charitable in nature. Since, placement of any

expenses. If the lagna lord is placed in the 12th house, such

house lord in the 11th house enhance the indication of the

natives cannot save much money, whatever income they

house, placement of lagna lord in such position can give

have, they shall find the means to spend it. However, if there

strong ideals and determination to the native.

are beneficial influences on the 12th house,

Fame: Since lagna is the house of fame, placement of the

Angry: Since the karaka for the 12th house is Saturn which is

lagna lord in the house of gain, shows gain of fame. Due to

an enemy of the karaka for the Lagna, the Sun, it shows the

their good qualities they are also honoured in their

inherent conflict in the nature of the person. Thus this can

communities.

make a person irascible and short tempered.

Achievement: Eleventh is the house of gains and fulfilment of

Satya Jatakam: The native shall be religious and be involved

objectives. Hence lagna lord in the 11th house, enable the

in charitable deeds. He will have a happy and comfortable

native

life. He will be calm and composed. He will do meritorious

to

fulfil

his

objectives

even

under

adverse

circumstances.

deeds with a view to achieve happiness in heavenly worlds. He will spend the paternal wealth in good ways; however his

Many wives: Many wives here do not necessarily mean that

wealth will gradually decline.

the native is passionate and licentious. It can only mean that the native can sustain a big family due to the accessibility to

COVA: If the Lord is in the twelfth house, the native will be

the resources they have. In cultures which allow multiple

the cause of his own misfortunes, physical felicity will be

marriages, it can show multiple marriages too.

lacking and temper will be short. He will be a spendthrift and expenses will depend on the nature of the ascendant/twelfth

Satya Jatakam: The native will be fortunate and be famous.

Lord.

He will gain in all enterprises and be benefited by his elder

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Valorous, Wealthy, Honourable, Have two

Bengali BPHS (Harihar Mazumdar):

wives, Intelligent, Happy 4

ƒ

Parental happiness, many brothers, Lustful,

Lagna lord in the lagna gives good health, self sufficiency,

intelligent,

fickle

mindedness,

two

Virtuous, Charming 5

Mediocre progenic happiness, trouble to first

marriages and passion.

child, Honourable, Angry, Dear to king 6

ƒ

Only if no benefic aspects, Devoid of physical

Lagna lord in either 2nd or 11th makes a person troubled, amicable, religious, honourable, virtuous and

happiness, Troubled by enemies 7

If benefic lagna lord Wander aimlessly, Face

endowed with many wives. In addition, placement of

penury, Dejected, If malefic lagna lord become a

the lagna lord in the 2nd house causes difficulties in

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8

Lagna lord in the 3rd or the 6th makes the native

9

valorous like a lion, endowed with material happiness, two

wives,

intelligent

and

blissful.

In

fulfil his sexual drives unnaturally;

however

its

placement in the 6th can give health troubles except for those born in Taurus and Scorpio Lagna. But for these two lagnas, placement of lagna lord in the 6th can give short life to the first spouse.

Gambler, Extra marital relationship Fortunate, Dear to people, Devotee of Vishnu, Skilful, Eloquent, Endowed with wife, sons and wealth 10

Paternal happiness, Royal honour, Fame, Selfearned wealth

11

Endowed with gains, virtuous, Fame, Many wives

12

Bereft of physical happiness, Spend unfruitfully, Angry

Lagna lord in the 4th or the 10th house gives happiness from the parents, many siblings, passion, virtues and beauty. In addition, when the lagna lord is placed in the 4th house, the person belongs to a good lineage. However, when lagna lord is placed in the 10th house, such native becomes a self made person.

ƒ

Accomplished scholar, Sickly, Thievish, Angry,

addition,

placement of the lagna lord in the 3rd makes the native

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king

bearing children.

Reference: 1.

Brihat Parashari Hora Shastra- Santhanam

2.

Brihat

Parashari

Hora

Shastra-

Harihara

Mazumdar 3.

Satya Jatakam- Santhanam

4.

Crux of Vedic Astrology- Pt. Sanjay Rath

When lagna lord is in the 5th house, the native has middling happiness from children. The first child does not survive for such natives and they are short tempered and involved in activities of the govt. such as bureaucracy.

ƒ

When lagna lord is placed in the 7th house, the spouse does not live long; they are sometimes like king and sometimes poor and dejected.

ƒ

When Lagna lord is placed in the 8th or the 12th house, the native becomes expert in occult studies and a

scholar,

gambler,

thievish,

extremely

angry,

passionate and immoral. ƒ

Lagna lord in the 9th house makes the person fortunate, popular, devotee of lord Vishnu, eloquent speaker, endowed with a good family life (spouse and children)

Summary of placement of lagna lord in different houses House#

Results

1

Physical happiness and prowess, Intelligent, Fickle-mindedness, Have two wives, Extramarital relationships

2

Gainful, Scholarly, happy, Virtuous, Religious, Honourable, Multiple marriages

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