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Yuvati Bhava · Kalatra Bhava
Seventh House
Spouse, marriage, partnerships, public dealings.
The seventh house — Yuvati Bhava — governs the spouse, marriage, business partnerships, all one-on-one public dealings, sexual energy, and the way one engages in committed unions. The 7th lord and Venus (kalatra karaka — natural significator of spouse) are the two most important factors in marriage analysis. The 7th is also called a maraka (death-causing) house in timing analysis. As a kendra, planets here are powerful — but their nature determines the marriage's character.
Significations
- spouse
- marriage
- business partnerships
- sexual life
- public dealings
- trade
- foreign residence (in some traditions)
Body parts ruled
- lower abdomen
- external reproductive organs
- kidneys
Karaka & planets
House type
kendra
Karaka (significator)
venus
Strengthening planets
venus, jupiter, mercury
Generally afflicting: mars, saturn, rahu, ketu
When strong
- •Loving and supportive spouse
- •Successful business partnerships
- •Public popularity
- •Sexual harmony
- •Trade success
When weak or afflicted
- •Difficult marriage or no marriage
- •Failed partnerships
- •Public conflicts
- •Reproductive issues
- •Mangal Dosha indications