What the 7th House Represents
The 7th house governs marriage, partnerships, contracts and dealings with the public. It is the house of the spouse and a Kendra house, and it is also treated as a Maraka house.
- Marriage and the spouse
- Business partnerships
- Contracts
- Dealings with the public
Category of the 7th House
Kendra houses (1, 4, 7 and 10) are the angular houses and give a chart its structure.
Maraka houses (2 and 7) are traditionally examined in connection with longevity.
How the 7th House Is Read
Astrologers look at the sign on the 7th house and its lord, the planets placed in it, the aspects it receives, and the strength and placement of its lord. The natural karaka, Venus, is also examined.
In the natural zodiac, the 7th house corresponds to Tula. In a real chart, the sign on the house depends on the Lagna, as the table below shows.
The 7th House for Each Lagna
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 7th house represent in Vedic astrology?
Marriage and the spouse, business partnerships, contracts, dealings with the public.
Is the 7th house a good house?
Traditional reading does not treat houses as simply good or bad. The 7th house is classed as Kendra and Maraka, and its results depend on the sign, the house lord, the planets present and their aspects.
Which planet is the karaka of the 7th house?
The natural karaka of the 7th house is Venus.