Reading Time: 3 minutesThe second house governs self-earned wealth, income, communications with family, speech, expenses on good accounts, eating and drinking habits, and other domestic comforts in general (not domestic happiness, as that is controlled by the fourth house). Venus in the 2nd house of the ascendant (Lagna) chart is considered quite beneficial as it…

Reading Time: 4 minutesVenus is the planet of romance, good looks, lust, luxury, sophistication, popularity, creativity, sexual organs, reproductive capability, religious piety, longevity (Saturn usually controls longevity, but Venus can also bestow longevity upon the native). In fact, Venus is the planet of all material pleasures. A person may earn a lot of wealth through…

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 12th house of the ascendant (Lagna) chart primarily represents the opposite of whatever the 11th house of the chart represents. The 12th house represents losses, expenditure, isolation, imprisonment, spirituality, subconsciousness, hidden thoughts, hidden enemies, hospitalization, law suits, sexual relations – including both inside marriage as well as those outside marriage, etc.…

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 11th house of the ascendant chart controls profits, gains, additions, relations with friends, social circles, connections, etc. Moon in the 11th house signifies additions or improvements to those aspects of the native’s life. Since the 11th house controls gains and profits, the natives will gain heavily by the blessings of the…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe placement of the Moon in the 10th house of the ascendant chart is a benefic one. The 10th house controls the professional and career-related aspects of one’s life, including their social image, relations with the government, promotions, reputation in business, etc. As such, Moon here, if not afflicted, can reward…

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe placement of Moon in the 9th house of the ascendant chart is quite good, because the 9th house is known as the Dharma/righteousness, luck, destiny, fortune, higher education, spiritual journeys, etc., so it is a benefic house. The 9th house also represents the father (the same way the 4th house represents…

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 8th house is another malefic house where very few planets actually perform well – and even they will suffer negative effects there. Venus here gives knowledge of occult arts, but the person will suffer rapid relationships, meaning they will come and break just as easily, thereby degrading the mental health of…

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe placement of the Moon in the 7th house is considered quite good, because (1) the 7th house is one of the angular houses (1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th) where the house itself gives benefic effects, and (2) the Moon is a benefic planet and the 7th house governs marriage and partnerships,…

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 6th house is a malefic house in the ascendant (Lagna) chart, and as such, it is one of the worst places for the Moon to be in. Unfortunately, I have it in my own chart in the 6th house, so I guess I can give a tested and verified experience of…

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 5th house represents children (or progeny), gains from speculative investments (derivatives trading including futures and options), gambling and fantasy sports, love and non-marital relationships with the opposite gender, physical pleasures (sex) too are considered from this house. The fifth house also represents one’s devotion and similar qualities. So, if the Moon…