By Pt. Suvrat Sharma
Explore the sixth house’s profound influence on health, debts, enemies, legal issues, daily struggles and the way Vedic astrology guides victory over adversity
Within Vedic astrology, the sixth house of the kundali or Shashtam Bhava, holds a unique and dual nature. This house governs one’s everyday lifestyle, vitality and the ability to deal with adversity. It sets the tone for how a person grapples with conflict, health issues, enemies, debt, mental stress, litigation, service and maternal relatives. It also shows the inner strength with which one faces difficulties and the path to overcoming them.
Attribute | Description |
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House Number | 6 (Sixth) |
Natural Sign | Virgo |
Key Planets | Mars and Saturn |
Element | Earth |
Body Region | Intestines, digestive system, navel |
House Type | Upachaya (growth), Dusthana |
Nature | Challenging, testing |
Sign in Kalapurush Kundali | Virgo |
The sixth house actively influences the following areas of life:
The sixth house identifies tendencies toward chronic illness, physical weakness, vitality and overall health.
This is the house that reveals both visible and hidden enemies, adversaries, opposition and legal disputes.
The sixth house is central to issues related to borrowing, loans and financial burdens.
Work routines, types of service and daily responsibility stem from this house.
The sixth house reflects the wellbeing and connection with maternal relatives (like uncles and grandmothers) and also gives insight into pets and their influence in one’s life.
If Saturn, Mars, Rahu or Ketu influence the sixth house and there is support from the navamsha, the native might experience legal entanglements.
Planet | Effect in the Sixth House |
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Sun | Brings struggle in government jobs but victory over adversaries through willpower |
Moon | Potential for mental stress but skill in emotional battles |
Mars | Victory over enemies, excellent in competition and courage |
Mercury | Success in legal matters, resilient under criticism |
Jupiter | Strengthens immunity, helps to clear debts |
Venus | Potential for health problems but tends toward a comfortable lifestyle |
Saturn | Long-term illnesses or slow struggles, success through perseverance |
Rahu/Ketu | Anxiety, hidden enemies, bewildering illnesses |
Vedic tradition sees the sixth house as a reflection of karma, trial and the lessons of reaction. It shows both the tests an individual faces and the maturities earned from navigating hardship. This is also the house of service-in medicine, protection and social welfare.
The sixth house throws light on the shadows and struggles of life. The more challenging this house, the more robust, balanced and stable the person ultimately becomes. With the sixth house and its lord in favorable positions, not only does one battle through hardship but emerges with honor and accomplishment. This house teaches us that struggle cannot be avoided-but through patience, duty and clear intention, every obstacle can be overcome and transformed into strength.
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