– In Aquarius – the ruling planet is Saturn (Rahu)
– In Pisces – the ruling planet is Jupiter
Rahu and Ketu can rule houses from the Kendra group (houses 1, 4, 7, 10).
When diagnosing which planet rules the house under examination, you can check where it is located in the birth chart, i.e., in which house the lord of the examined house is. If there are other planets next to the ruling planet, they will affect the rulers, and it may change the data written below, for better or worse.
The First House in the Horoscope
The first house is an important factor that defines our physical body, and it also shows our position in life at large. A serious affliction to it means that the mother of the horoscope owner had a difficult birth. Someone born with a serious defect in the first house may die in childhood. The weakness of the first house is the main indicator of poor health. It shows innate physical capability. For a person to achieve significant success in life, the first house and its lord must be strong enough. The houses related to the first house define the most important areas that are expressed through our personality in the world.
In the first house: A happy childhood, a good start in life, birth in a wealthy and noble family, good health, strength, honor, happiness, good Dharma (knowledge of laws, morality, fairness, duty and its fulfillment), ability to lead, longevity. The houses of Dharma are 1, 5, 9.
In the second house: Wealth, good education, interest in educational matters, possible career in education, morality, correct speech, public speaking abilities, interest in financial matters, happy family life.
In the third house: Courage, initiative, help in various matters from siblings, personal efforts bring success. The person typically exhibits stubbornness, a strong willpower. This is a personality with strong desires. There is an interest in the arts, and the career may be related to music, drama, or dance.
In the fourth house: The person’s home, honor, happiness from the mother, land, vehicles, yachts, various types of real estate, inherited property, status or fame, academic degree, longevity, good health, spiritual nature or interest in Moksha (enlightenment, final liberation). Moksha houses are 4, 8, 12.
In the fifth house: The lord of Dharma (morality, duty) in another Dharma house is auspicious in all matters related to Dharma, intelligence, education, successful investments, wealth, happiness, honor, good fortune, high status or fame, faith and devotion to God, knowledge of mantras, interest in religious practices, high morals, nobility, humility, self-respect, profits from the government or politicians, great merit earned in previous lives. This position increases longevity.
In the sixth house: Health problems, difficulties, shortened life, unhappy childhood, suffering, a poor start to life, possible legal accusation if other data confirms it: connection with the maternal uncle. There will be a need for hard work, interest in certain diets and medical practices to reach perfection. Work becomes an important factor in life. There is an ability to earn well; wealth comes slowly and after hard work.
In the seventh house: Marriage with love, a good, wealthy, and loyal marriage partner, great benefit from the partner’s family, strength, honor, good fortune. Since the lord of the ascendant is in the seventh house, it reflects aspects on itself (the first house – ascendant): strong desires, strong sexual personality, long-distance travel or residence in other countries.
In the eighth house: Poor health, weakened life force, lack of self-respect, difficulties, suffering, unhappy childhood, poor start in life, possible legal accusation. If other data in the horoscope confirms it, long-lasting illnesses, disasters, large debts, lack of recognition or fame are possible. On the other hand, there is a possibility of receiving money from the marriage partner, profits from insurance companies, success in occult sciences or yoga. There is an inclination toward spiritual life, Moksha, or asceticism. This position may negatively affect appearance.
In the ninth house: The lord of Dharma in another Dharma house is especially auspicious. This brings a happy destiny, wealth, good fortune, prosperity. There may be help from the father, receiving the father’s property. High morality, a religious mindset, compassion. This position brings honor or fame. Additionally, good health, strength, strong Dharma, and long life are characteristic.
In the tenth house: Honor or fame, a good career, high status, good reputation, health, strength, long life, wealth, successful Dharma.
In the eleventh house: Benefit from elder relatives, many auspicious opportunities, success in achieving high goals, wealth, ability to earn well. This is a personality with strong desires.
In the twelfth house: Brings difficulties, suffering, unhappiness, an unattractive appearance, debts, lack of self-confidence, poor health, lack of recognition or fame, unhappy childhood, poor start to life. The person will leave their birthplace. Legal accusation is possible. If other data confirms, there may be periods where personal freedom is limited (hospital, monastery, prison). However, good sexual life, residence abroad, emigration, inclination toward spiritual life, asceticism, or yoga, success in meditation or yoga, good deeds without reward in this life, which is good for life after death (i.e., for attaining heaven). There is little interest in everyday life – a wonderful condition for self-realization and enlightenment.
The Second House in the Horoscope
The second house defines the means of livelihood, is related to our ability to earn money and support ourselves materially. Besides that, the second house is connected to the mouth, meaning it characterizes appetite and can serve as a measure of taste—not only in food, but in a broader sense: artistic, intellectual, persuasive. Since this is the house of speech, it is also related to intellect and speech abilities, as well as to artistic and poetic self-expression. The second house follows the first and represents childhood (from infancy to adolescence). A damaged second house may indicate a difficult childhood or early separation from parents.
A strong second house can bring wealth, a high social status, speech and writing abilities. When the second house is damaged, it may indicate wastefulness or sharpness and roughness in speech.
In the first house: Receiving wealth due to your own efforts, the person's Dharma is related to money, speech, education, knowledge.
In the second house: The planet is in its own house, receiving wealth without many efforts, a career in banking or education, exceptional speech abilities, learning, happy family life, good expression, a beautiful face, good eyesight, nutritious food, poetry.
In the third house: Wealth may be received through the help of siblings, profits through art, music, drama, dance, communication, writing, the internet, organizing trips, work related to hands, efforts directed toward gaining wealth.
In the fourth house: Wealth or property may come from the mother, inherited property, receiving an academic degree, good education, profits through the mother, real estate, psychology, vehicles, institutions related to children (kindergartens, entertainment venues for children), architecture.
In the fifth house: Wealth, finances through speculation or ventures, wisdom, learning, family happiness, profits due to children, nutritious food. Due to the good karma earned by the person in previous lives (Purva Punya), they may receive money without many efforts in this life, profits through students, education, and accumulation while maintaining morals and ethics.
In the sixth house: The lord of Artha (success in the material world, houses 2, 6, 10) in another Artha house—excellent for finances, but wealth comes slowly, after many efforts. Since this house is considered a Dushthana (a challenging house), profits come through the medical profession or the service sector (hotels, public catering, warriors, police), there are