Bhava · Kendra · Natural karaka: Venus (male chart) / Jupiter (female chart)
7th House — Yuvati Bhava / Kalatra
Also known as: Yuvati Bhava, House of marriage, Kalatra sthana, House of partnership.
Quick answer
The 7th House (Yuvati Bhava / Kalatra) is the kendra bhava of a Vedic kundali — angular / kendra — axis opposite lagna. It primarily signifies spouse, marriage, business partnerships, public dealings. Its natural karaka (significator) is Venus (male chart) / Jupiter (female chart), which means a well-placed Venus (male chart) / Jupiter (female chart) can strengthen this bhava even when its own lord is weak. The body parts ruled are lower abdomen, pelvis, kidneys, reproductive organs. Planets that usually thrive here include Venus (if unafflicted), Jupiter (for female), Moon; classical texts warn against Mars (Manglik Dosha) or Saturn (delays) placing here without strong mitigation. When the 7th House lord is dignified and unafflicted, the native experiences happy, supportive marriage.
House #
7
Category
Kendra
Natural karaka
Venus (male chart) / Jupiter (female chart)
Body parts
Lower abdomen
What the 7th House signifies
Classical Jyotish assigns multiple karakatva (significations) to each bhava. The 7th House rules:
Strong 7th House lord
- ✦Happy, supportive marriage
- ✦Gain through partnerships, fair contracts
- ✦Success abroad or with foreign contacts
- ✦Social grace, public popularity
Weak 7th House lord
- ✦Marital discord, separation or divorce
- ✦Failed partnerships, broken contracts
- ✦Reproductive-health concerns
- ✦Open enemies, public scandals
Planets in the 7th House
Usually good here
Venus (if unafflicted), Jupiter (for female), Moon
Handle with care
Mars (Manglik Dosha), Saturn (delays), Rahu (unconventional partner), Ketu (detached partner)
Related yogas
- ✦Mangal Dosha (if Mars here)
- ✦Malavya Yoga (Venus here in own/exalted)
FAQ
- What does the 7th House (Yuvati Bhava / Kalatra) signify in Vedic astrology?
- The other. The 7th house rules spouse, partners, and every significant "other" in your life. Primary significations include spouse, marriage, business partners, travel, legal contracts. This is a Kendra — Angular / Kendra — axis opposite Lagna. The natural karaka is Venus (male chart) / Jupiter (female chart).
- What does a strong 7th House lord give?
- When the lord of the 7th House is well-placed (in own sign, exalted, in a kendra or trikona, aspected by benefics) the native typically receives: Happy, supportive marriage; Gain through partnerships, fair contracts; Success abroad or with foreign contacts; Social grace, public popularity.
- What happens if the 7th House lord is weak?
- A debilitated or combust 7th House lord, or one placed in dusthana (6/8/12), can produce: Marital discord, separation or divorce; Failed partnerships, broken contracts; Reproductive-health concerns; Open enemies, public scandals. Severity depends on the lord's dignity, aspects and running dasha.
- Which planets do well in the 7th House?
- Good placements in the 7th House (Yuvati Bhava / Kalatra): Venus (if unafflicted), Jupiter (for female), Moon. Avoid or carefully analyse: Mars (Manglik Dosha), Saturn (delays), Rahu (unconventional partner), Ketu (detached partner).
- Which yogas are formed from the 7th House?
- Classical yogas involving the 7th House: Mangal Dosha (if Mars here); Malavya Yoga (Venus here in own/exalted). These combinations amplify or counteract the house's natural indications.
- Which body parts does the 7th House rule?
- Lower abdomen, Pelvis, Kidneys, Reproductive organs. Afflictions to the 7th House or its lord can manifest as ailments in these areas, especially during the lord's mahadasha or antardasha.
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