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The 12 different houses in Astrology

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! '''House'''
! '''Related'''
! '''Latin motto'''
! '''Translation'''
! '''Modern title'''
! '''Interpretation'''
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| 1st || Aries || ''Vita'' || Life || House of Self || Physical appearance, traits and characteristics.  Resourcefulness.  Outlook and impressions.  Ego.  Beginnings and initiatives.
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| 2nd || Taurus || ''Lucrum'' || Gain || House of Value || Material and immaterial things of certain value.  Money.  Possessions and acquisitions.  Cultivation.  Substance.  Self-worth.
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| 3rd || Gemini || ''Fratres'' || Order || House of Sharing || Communication.  Distribution/generosity.  Intelligence/development.  Siblings.  Locomotion and transportation.  Ephemera.
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| 4th || Cancer || ''Genitor'' || Parent || House of Home and Family || Ancestry, heritage, roots.  Foundation and environment.  Mother or caretaker.  Housing and the household.  Neighborhood matters.  Comfort, security.  Tidiness.  Pets.
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| 5th || Leo || ''Nati'' || Children || House of Pleasure || Recreational and leisure activities.  Things which make for enjoyment and entertainment.  Games/gambling/risk.  Romance and limerence.  Children/fertility.  Creative self-expression.
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| 6th || Virgo || ''Valetudo'' || Health || House of Health || Routine tasks and duties.  Skills or training acquired.  Employment (job).  Service performed for others.  Strength,  vitality.  Wellness and healthcare. Courage.
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| 7th || Libra || ''Uxor'' || Spouse || House of Balance || Partnerships.  Marriage and business matters.  Diplomacy.  Agreements, contracts and all things official.  Equilibrium.
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| 8th || Scorpio ||''Mors'' || Death || House of Transformation || Cycles of deaths and rebirth.  Sexual relationships and commitments of all kinds.  Joint funds, finances.  Other person's resource.  Karma and debt (judgment).  Regeneration.  Self-transformation.
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| 9th || Sagittarius || ''Iter'' || Passage || House of Purpose || Travel and foreign affairs.  Culture.  Expansion.  Law and ethics.  Education/learning/knowledge.  Philosophical interests, belief systems.  Experience through exploration.  Things long-term.
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| 10th || Capricorn || ''Regnum'' || Kingdom || House of Enterprise || Ambitions.  Motivations.  Career, achievements.  Society and government.  Father or authority.  Notoriety.  Advantage.
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| 11th || Aquarius || ''Benefacta'' || Support || House of Blessings || Benefits from effort.  Friends and acquaintances of like-minded attitudes.  Belonging.  Groups, communities, and associations.  Charity.  Connectedness/networking.  Love.  Wish fulfillment.  Wealth.
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| 12th || Pisces || ''Carcer'' || Rehabilitation || House of Sacrifice || Privacy, refuge; seclusion and retreating.  Clandestiny↔Revelation.  Intuition.  Extremities/abundance, but also addictions.  Luck, miracles.  Releasing/relinquishing, healing, forgiveness, and peacefulness.  Finality/completion/conclusion.
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== First House: Tanu Bhav ==

Life = First house in Vedic astrology – House of Self
The first house in Vedic astrology or Indian astrology is also called Lagna or Ascendant. The first house in astrology represents the self and beginning of life. 
Vedic Astrology calls it Tanu Bhava which means house of the body. It represents individuality, characteristics, physical features and attraction, and overall strength. The first house in Indian Astrology also shows an overview of life, choices, events, etc. The first house in astrology is the default reference to all the other houses. 

For Nation: The public in which is vested all forms of enterprise and development.
For Corporation: The shareholders.
Body Part: Face and overall body


== Second House: Dhana Bhava ==

From the environment of knowing self, the second house signifies family and growing up. It represents basic education, growing up, immediate family members, material wealth, accumulated wealth, and commonly called the house of possessions. Since it associates with possessions, it also denotes the ability to earn, financial status, etc.

== Third house: Dhana Bhava ==

From the environment of knowing self, the second house signifies family and growing up. It represents basic education, growing up, immediate family members, material wealth, accumulated wealth, and commonly called the house of possessions. Since it associates with possessions, it also denotes the ability to earn, financial status, etc.

== Fourth house: Bhandhu Bhava ==

From the environment of knowing self, the second house signifies family and growing up. It represents basic education, growing up, immediate family members, material wealth, accumulated wealth, and commonly called the house of possessions. Since it associates with possessions, it also denotes the ability to earn, financial status, etc.

== Fifth house: Putra Bhava ==

From the environment of knowing self, the second house signifies family and growing up. It represents basic education, growing up, immediate family members, material wealth, accumulated wealth, and commonly called the house of possessions. Since it associates with possessions, it also denotes the ability to earn, financial status, etc.

== Sixth house: Shatru Bhava ==

From the environment of knowing self, the second house signifies family and growing up. It represents basic education, growing up, immediate family members, material wealth, accumulated wealth, and commonly called the house of possessions. Since it associates with possessions, it also denotes the ability to earn, financial status, etc.

== Seventh house: Kalathra Bhava ==

From the environment of knowing self, the second house signifies family and growing up. It represents basic education, growing up, immediate family members, material wealth, accumulated wealth, and commonly called the house of possessions. Since it associates with possessions, it also denotes the ability to earn, financial status, etc.

== Eighth house: Ayu Bhava ==

From the environment of knowing self, the second house signifies family and growing up. It represents basic education, growing up, immediate family members, material wealth, accumulated wealth, and commonly called the house of possessions. Since it associates with possessions, it also denotes the ability to earn, financial status, etc.

== Ninth house: Dharma Bhava ==

From the environment of knowing self, the second house signifies family and growing up. It represents basic education, growing up, immediate family members, material wealth, accumulated wealth, and commonly called the house of possessions. Since it associates with possessions, it also denotes the ability to earn, financial status, etc.

== Tenth house: Karma Bhava ==

From the environment of knowing self, the second house signifies family and growing up. It represents basic education, growing up, immediate family members, material wealth, accumulated wealth, and commonly called the house of possessions. Since it associates with possessions, it also denotes the ability to earn, financial status, etc.

== Eleventh house: Labha Bhava ==

From the environment of knowing self, the second house signifies family and growing up. It represents basic education, growing up, immediate family members, material wealth, accumulated wealth, and commonly called the house of possessions. Since it associates with possessions, it also denotes the ability to earn, financial status, etc.

== Twelfth House: Vyaya Bhava ==

From the environment of knowing self, the second house signifies family and growing up. It represents basic education, growing up, immediate family members, material wealth, accumulated wealth, and commonly called the house of possessions. Since it associates with possessions, it also denotes the ability to earn, financial status, etc.