In Vedic astrology, the birth chart is divided into twelve houses, each ruling a specific domain of life.

The first house (Lagna) represents self, personality and physical body. The second house covers wealth and family, while the third governs courage and siblings.

The fourth house relates to home and mother, the fifth to children and creativity, and the sixth to enemies and health.

The seventh house governs marriage and partnerships, the eighth longevity and transformation, the ninth fortune and father.

The tenth house is the house of karma and career, the eleventh gains and friendships, and the twelfth losses and moksha.

Understanding these houses, their lords and planetary placements forms the foundation of every authentic Vedic reading.