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Analysis of the 6th house

By S N Rao
The Sixth House describes the general health of the native, and the type of sickness to which he is prone. It also determines the
conditions with which the daily work is carried out, even though this normally is shown by the Tenth House. Its chief concern,
however, is to elucidate the conditions surrounding the work or duty involved and the reaction where co-workers, employers or
employees are concerned. The Zodiacal Sign actually on the cusp of the Sixth House will show the degree of physical strength or
weakness and the ailments to which the individual will be susceptible.
The 6th house in a horoscope is referred to as the house of health. Maintaining good health is the ability to cope in the face of
adversity, and this is seen from the 6th house. As human beings, we naturally have shortcomings. What will we do with them? How
will we react in the face of personal crisis? Crises, illness and reversals of fortune are all part of our earthly trek. How we confront
these situations and deal with the lessons they invariably teach us helps to define the person we become.
The sixth house of horoscope represents the struggle-experience. The six house shows struggle, difficulties, opposition of various
kinds, litigation and servitude. This house represents fear, difficulties, enemies, ill health, debt and fear of death. Essentially it is the
house of difficulties.
Our fears may hold us back, but we can meet them head on and come out stronger on the other side, we may learn the valuable lesson
of service or what our lifes work should be. Work and service are central to the sixth house. The focus here is on employment
(employers and employee), training, those who serve us (along with those we serve) and those who depend on us. Keeping ourselves
strong throughout these efforts is also important here, which is why this house further focuses on health (good and bad), diet, fitness
and hygiene.
Essential to the work, we do in life is the work; we do on our self duty, responsibility and personal growth all contribute to the
creation of a fully-realized being. We work for others as well as for ourselves; we are at service to those who need us, including our
own being. There will be times when crises of health or faith will stand in the way of our best self. At those times, we must endeavor
to heal ourselves so that we can return to the work of realizing our sum potential, of serving our world.
The sixth house of horoscope also addresses the daily activities of life: what will I wear today? Do I need a haircut? These simple
matters keep our engines humming and enable us to do the more important work of our choosing. The ability to serve others in health
and through work is both valuable and fulfilling. how you serve others in a useful way: helping, working, waiting-on, attending,
serving, using skills, teaching skills, craftsmanship, taking care of details, organizing; how you do your duties: everyday work
routines, chores, job functions, responsibilities, using proper methods, being punctual, being organized, keeping schedules, working
well, being efficient/competent/skillful, how you work or perform to make a living; how you "fix" things or make them more
"perfect"; how you take responsibility for your own health & fitness: diet, exercise, health care, stress management, sleep habits,
medical check-ups; how you care for the health & fitness of others: health-care work, therapy, nutrition counseling, fitness training,
nursing, pharmacy. The sixth house in the natural Zodiac is ruled by the sign Virgo and the Planet mercury.
So far as conditions of work are concerned, considered apart from the actual nature of the vocation that is followed, one has to make
allowance for one of three factors, i.e., whether the individual under consideration is employed, is an employer, or carries out
vocational activities on his or her own initiative. The Cardinal Signs on the cusp of the Sixth House give the strongest indication of the
exercising of control over others. The Fixed Signs show the greater capacity for the actual carrying out of work or duties. Mutable
signs demonstrate such in-between positions as Foreman or Shop-Steward. The Fire Signs will undoubtedly increase the natural
enthusiasm for the work being done.
In a Mundane Figure it enhances the public health and the laboring class including all involuntary services rendered by the people.
In a National Figure it favors any political party supporting Labor. In a Court of Law the deliberations of the jury and the Court
records and reports are influenced by the Sixth House. In an organization the Sixth House affects the attitudes, efficiency and general
conditions of the employees.
The Sixth House represents enemies and wounds. This is an important house as enemies can destroy our mental peace. Even though
philosophically the Adversary is an active collaborator and is the builder of the strength in man, practically he can make us cry with
his machinations. Hence a powerful Sixth lord is called for; if the sixth house is weak or aspected by malefics, we are bound to suffer.
The best Yoga for the destruction of enemies is Jupiter in the Ascendant & the North Node in the sixth. This is also known as Ashta
Lakshmi Yoga. This Yoga will wipe out enemies.
To determine the strength and the results of the 6th house we have to determine the ascendant and the lord of the 6th house. The
following effects will be felt which are mentioned in the ancient texts.
The Effect of the Sixth Lord in the Ascendant
If the 6th lord is in the ascendant, the native will be rash & adventurous and become inimical to own people. He/she may join Defence
or may be a jail superintendent. They may be worried by some kind of sickness. This worry may be imaginary. They may be plagued
by enemies. Their virtues may make them honourable before the public. They may be out of control if they are not well guided during
childhood. Unless negative elements in them are not controlled, they may join a criminal group.
The Effect of the Sixth Lord in the Second House

Since the 6th lord is in the 2nd, the native will be enterprising and will live in a place where he/she are more surrounded by enemies
than friends. They are workaholics. They have tremendous communication abilities which they will use to their advantage. They know
how to talk their way to the top. They are always shaky about scarce economic resources & financial conditions. They need not worry
about health.
The Effect of the Sixth Lord in the Third House

Since the 6th lord is in the 3rd, the native may have to face tremendous enmity & non-cooperation from neighbours. It makes them
angry and loose confidence. It will be full scale war if they clash with someone they love. It is quite likely that there will be enmity
with younger co-borns. Neighbours become hostile & they may have to face their wrath. They are always upset by the machinations of
their enemies.
The Effect of the Sixth Lord in the Fourth House

Since the 6th lord is in the 4th, the native may not have much happiness from his/her mother. He/she will be an accomplished in
communication. They will be intelligent enough to make stories. They have an inherent subconscious fear of losing mother's love
which in turn creates a massive emotional complex in them. Education gets disrupted. People think they are strong minded which is
not true. Troubles through servants indicated.
The Effect of the Sixth Lord in the Fifth House

As the 6th lord is in the 5th, the native will be subject to dire vicissitudes. They are quite capable of taking care of their self interest.
The atmosphere at home may not be smooth enough. Their maternal uncle may help them. Due to stress intense they may shatter all
ties with relatives and fall into a sad neurosis which is unnatural to their normal style of functioning. They are humourous & strong
willed.
The Effect of the Sixth Lord in the Sixth House

Since the 6th lord is in 6th, pro and contra groups will function wherever the native works. They go & attain strength to fight their
enemies. Their inner conscience conflicts against their outer actions. They will be blessed by conveyances and they will have good
longevity. Enemies pose problems but ultimately they triumph. Debts will not trouble them as the 6th lord is powerful. They will
recover from illnesses due to the sixth lord's strength.
The Effect of the Sixth Lord in the Seventh House

Since the 6th lord is in 7th, the native will be surprised by the difference between actuality & the marital life which he/she dreamt. It is
likely that they will marry from within their family. Their maternal uncle may live with them. They abhor day dreaming. Clashes with
life partner likely.
The Effect of the Sixth Lord in the Eighth House

Since the 6th lord is in the 8th, enmity increases from the native's associates. They demand respect which they may not get from the
people they deal with. The adverse position of the 6th lord can give diseases and debts which can be prevented if cared for in time.
They may be subject to the machinations of enemies. Enemies may go in for a campaign of character assassination to destroy their
image.
The Effect of the Sixth Lord in the Ninth House

Since the 6th lord is in 9th, the native's professional fortunes will be subject to severe vicissitudes. Misunderstandings arise between
them and their father. That they are totally different from their enemies will be showed by Fate through numerous incidents.
Ultimately they triumph over their enemies with the touch of poetic justice. Their father will be quite renowned. Their enemies will be
fooled & their friends will benefit from their association with them.
The Effect of the Sixth Lord in the Tenth House

Since the 6th lord is in 10th, they are bound to be successful in foreign countries/faraway lands. They will be endowed with the gift of
articulate speech. Their ancestral properties which they inherited will be subject to litigation and disputes. They are adepts at
management & it will surprise many how they achieve their results and control their adversaries. They always exercise their will
power & establish superiority.
The Effect of the Sixth Lord in the Eleventh House

Since the 6th lord is in the 11th, they will gain a lot from enemies and acquire wealth thereby. Their spouse is in the habit of spending
more than they earn. Since their degree of adaptability is enormous, they will adapt to the fiscal extravagance of their partner. Enemies
who worked against them now realise that they are more powerful than what they thought & that they are formidable adversaries.
The Effect of the Sixth Lord in the Twelfth House

Since the 6th lord is in the 12th, the native becomes a sadist taking pleasure in torturing other beings. Their destructive power helps to
annihilate their enemies. They are not in any way hesitant to spend largesse and effort on things which the ethical refrain from.
Personal satisfaction is their motto & they bother not about Ethics & Morality. They accept any hedonism that appeals to them &
which arouses their emotions. They will be subject to considerable persecution from their enemies.
Naturally a blending of the Sign influence and any planet in the Sixth House must be made in order to gauge the outcome from the
standpoint of health and sickness. In addition to the Sixth House effects, the Sign that contains the Sun, and the one containing the
Moon, will exert a direct effect even though the Sun and the Moon are not in the Sixth House. The Sign containing the planet that is
the ruler of the Sign on the cusp of the Sixth House affords some added information. While studying these influences it must

constantly be remembered that the Sun's position will show the physical strength whereas the Moon's position will influence the
mental strength.
Sun in the Sixth House

This is a good position for the Sun, as it will strengthen the vital forces and aid in the formation of defenses against illnesses. This
position aids the native in his daily work and indicates ascension to a responsible position. There is a respect for authority, particularly
where industrial and economic interests are involved. In regards to health, the nature of the Sixth House limits the vital forces of the
Sun, but the Sun affords the native the power to be careful and to safeguard himself against the dangers of illness.
Moon in the Sixth House

When the Moon is posited in the Sixth House the native will pay considerable personal attention to daily activities. His routine work
will be of vital importance to him. If the native can take advantage of his natural capacities of personal ingenuity, tact and the ability
to handle people, he will make substantial and rewarding progress in his work. However, if he does not take advantage of his natural
talents, he will experience deterioration in his affairs. Much of the Moon's influence here will depend on the nature of the Sign on the
Sixth House Cusp.
Mercury in the Sixth House

The planet Mercury in the Sixth House increases the susceptibility to nervous disorders and to ailments caused by worry and anxiety
or as a result of travel. The native will have to use extreme care in pursuit of his studies because of his tendency to overdo things. In
relation to the native's work, it creates restlessness where the occupation proves to be of a very routine nature. It shows that there must
always be a degree of variety for work to be done well and interest maintained. The position intensifies the power of discrimination
and perception. It also gives the native a keen sense of criticism along with a psychological understanding of industrial and economic
conditions.
Venus in the Sixth House

When the planet Venus is in the Sixth House, although it is a helpful position in some ways, it can bring blood disorders, infections of
the throat, ears, and kidneys. As far as work goes however, this position is mainly favorable. It brings cooperation and further progress
as long as there is harmony with others in the sphere of the work. Routine and output will suffer if there is any discord present. The
native will derive many benefits through feminine influence and the cooperation of the female population.
Mars in the Sixth House

When Mars is posited in the Sixth House it exercises an exciting influence that may not be too good for health. It can show a liability
to fevers, accidents, and danger associated with the work that is done. Although the position affords the native the capacity to work
hard and is good for mechanical and kindred activities, it brings discord and friction. He will derive some degree of benefit through
the masculine influence and the cooperation of men. Some financial loss is indicated by ill health or accident. It is not a good position
for servants or employees, as it brings arguments and disputes with them, and at times, a degree of rebellion actually occurs.
Jupiter in the Sixth House

When Jupiter is in the Sixth House it brings sizable amount of benefit in matters concerning health, work, and employees. This
position assists the recuperative powers so far as health is concerned, although there are times when it can bring on conditions of ill
health through unwise habits. From the viewpoint of work, it helps to bring varied benefits while it shows that servants or employees,
or even ordinary business colleagues or employees will be willing to help and to work with the native for the general good. The
underlying element of luck and protection will express itself in a very marked manner from time to time.
Saturn in the Sixth House

When Saturn is in the Sixth House the position emphasizes the liability to colds, chills, accidents involving falling or things falling on
the native. There is also a tendency toward industrial disease. It brings arduous conditions of work, many difficulties, worries and
anxieties, even though it shows the efficiency and capacity to carry out duties and responsibilities. Saturn will tend to weaken the
recuperative powers of the native, especially during the early part of life.

Analysis of the 11th house

By S N Rao
The eleventh house is an often-misunderstood house. It is associated with gain, i.e. gain of objectives and articles. At the same time it
is associated with punishment, as it is the sixth from the sixth i.e. the manifestation of punishment. These two extremes require
explanation.
11th house Stands for Gains (of money, knowledge), elder brother or sister, wealth, elevation of husband, longevity of mother, gain
from father- in-law, friends , hopes , wishes, aspirations, success in undertakings, elections, litigation, speculation, discharge from
hospital, ears, trade, society, community, recovery from illness, freedom from misery, ambitions, wishes, desires & their fulfillment,
marriage, disease.
The seventh house shows ones desires, and the eleventh is the fifth therefrom indicating the future of such desires, namely the
fulfillment or denial of the desires. Such a fulfillment is considered as a gain to the native, and the reason the eleventh house is called
the labha bhava. The people / grahas in the eleventh house indicate those whom you attempt to fulfill your desires with and those who
will support ones dreams about the future, thus becoming ones friends. Some hopes /desires are inauspicious and could cause harm to
others whilst attempting to reap the fruits of ones desires. To account for our misdeeds the eleventh house also acts as the natural
house of obstruction or badhaka.

11th house is known as a badhaka for chara rashi (cardinal signs). The natural sign of badhaka is Aquarius being the natural eleventh
sign in the zodiac, and its lord Saturn, tempts us, and punishes us. These badhaka signs and their lords cause obstacles in our life,
which are seemingly impossible to rectify for the native. This is especially so if the planets are badly placed. If the planets are well
placed and associated with the badhaka sign or lord, then the planets will instead work towards the removal of obstacles, and all the
doors of opportunities will be opened to the native, although there will be some obstacles at first, though. As the badhaka acts like
Rahu the good results could be reaped through travel, foreigners or foreign destinations.
All planets in 11th are good except when the 11th is a badhakasthana. Lords of 9th, 10th in 11th give continued riches. Lord of 9th,
10th, 11th in 11th give gains from parents, from profession and is also helpful to friends. Bhavas occupied by 11th lord and owned by
planets joining the 11th lord confer gains. In the mahadasha in the planet owning 8th and 11th houses, during 1st half of the dasa one
discharges debts, he gets personal elevation and the quarrels end. However, during 2nd half of the dasa one will experience effects of
11th house ownership. All planets give auspicious results when they occupy 11th. Material prosperity during periods of planets related
to the 11th is obtained because 11th lord is good for material prosperity and bad for spirituality. Saturn in 11th is good for success and
stability. 11th lord in 11th makes the native to progress day by day, and significations of the 11th house will nourish & give wealth.
11th lord is bad only for health aspects and not regarding other matters. Strong Moon in l lth in Aries or Virgo gives two marriages &
many sisters. It also causes lung diseases. Mars in 11th in Libra makes one humorous & gives a setback in middle age. With Sun,
Moon combination in the 11th one can become a ruler even if born in humble circumstances.
Transits of Major planets in the 11th house also play an important role in determining the timing for getting its results.
What to expect during a Jupiter transit to the 11th: Youll have opportunities to expandpersonally, spiritually, and professionally
through friendship and groups. Study groups can lead to intellectual and spiritual growth by exploring advanced topics and world
religions. You may meet new friends from afar, perhaps in your own travels. People who are knowledgeable and well-placed may
befriend you and bring good fortune your way. Reaching out to groups or networks can boost your career or businessafter all, the
11th is the 2nd house of the 10th.
Saturn transits to the 11th (or transits to natal Saturn in the 11th): Saturn takes 29.5 years to orbit the Sun, so its in a signand a
housefor about 2.5 years. What to expect during a Saturn transit to the 11th: You may accept a responsible position in a group you
belong to. By trial and error, you learn to set boundaries with friends and groups of people. You may worry about friends who are
having a hard time due to illness, aging, difficult world conditions, or as the consequences of irresponsible behavior. Some old friends
youve been loyal to may leave your life, and you may be too focused on other responsibilities to socialize as much as previously. Old
pals from long ago pop up (high school reunion?) and give you a chance to see how youve each fared since then. During this period,
you may make good business or professional connections with colleagues and clients through belonging to groups or networks related
to your career. Older, experienced, and capable people may be impressed with you and may mentor youor you yourself may
become a mentor to promising young people.
Although extra saturnine planets like Uranus & Neptune are not considered in Vedic astrology, they are given very important role in
transits. The results for these planets will be received more of a permanent nature due to their slow motion.
Uranus transits to the 11th (or transits to natal Uranus in the 11th): Uranus takes 84 years to orbit the Sun, so its in a signand a
housefor about 7 years. What to expect during a Uranus transit to the 11th: Theres an upswing in your social life as lively, trendy,
people suddenly appear and then, just as youre getting used to them, theyre history. Theyre likely to be younger and/or more
Aquarian, with more than a touch of wildness and the capacity to shake up your ideas. Its on with the new but out with the old, as
long-term connections reach sudden endings, for instance when one of you moves away. One or both of you may change in ways the
other cant adapt to or accept.
Groups take on a new meaning and new excitement, and you may find yourself drawn to social or political action. You may meet
people online who share your interests and find yourself online constantly to keep up with social networking.
Neptune transits to the 11th (or transits to natal Neptune in the 11th): Neptune takes 165 years to orbit the Sun, so its in a signand a
housefor about 14 years. What to expect during a Neptune transit to the 11th: Maybe over the years, youve given more than youve
gotten in certain codependent relationships. If youve befriended people with serious problems, you may find yourself burned out,
especially if theyre involved in self-destructive patterns like addiction or abusive relationships. If theyre unwilling to change them,
this may be a time when their problems get worse, and you decide to cut them loose. Whats likely to fill the void is a new or deeper
involvement in groups devoted to spiritual development, service, or creativity. You meet fellow seekers who become brothers and
sisters of the heart and share a rich and soulful awakening.