What Each Planet Does in the Birth Chart Houses?

If the nine grahas (planets) of Vedic astrology showed up at a family reunion directed by a Bollywood enthusiast with a reality TV budget, expect high drama and even higher emotional stakes. Each planet would bring their unique brand of baggage and unsolicited advice to the house (bhava) they occupy in your birth chart.

Sun (Surya): The Patriarch with a Validation Complex. He's the dad who demands respect simply by existing, despite his questionable parenting skills. Wherever Surya resides, that area of your life craves external approval. In the 10th house of career? Promotion-obsessed. In the 1st house of self? Main character syndrome with a hefty dose of ego.

Moon (Chandra): The Emotionally Overwrought Cousin. This one cries at everything, especially heartwarming commercials. The house Chandra occupies transforms into an emotional Airbnb, filled with fluctuating moods, sentimental clutter, and tear-stained journal entries. In the 4th house of home? Prone to weeping while chopping onions. In the 7th house of relationships? Falls in love with dramatic speed… and unravels even faster.

Mars (Mangal): The Aggressive Gym Bro. His energy is all about power, passion, and the urge to punch something (or someone). Plant him in the 6th house of conflict? Expect workplace brawls. In the 1st house? Wakes up ready to rumble with the universe.

Mercury (Budh): The Sarcastic, Know-It-All Sibling. This one's got the gossip and the intellectual superiority complex. Any house Mercury inhabits becomes their personal TED Talk stage. In the 3rd house of communication? Sends a barrage of DMs. In the 9th house of higher learning? Thinks quoting ancient philosophers at brunch is perfectly normal.

Jupiter (Guru): The Overly Generous, Spiritually Loaded Uncle. Armed with multiple degrees and an abundance of questionable spiritual paraphernalia, Jupiter showers wisdom, optimism, and sometimes blinding faith wherever he goes. In the 2nd house of finances? Manifests money seemingly out of thin air. In the 9th house? Believes every mundane journey is a profound spiritual quest.

Venus (Shukra): The Hopeless Romantic Shopaholic. This planet turns any house into a scene from a Bollywood romance or a meticulously curated art gallery. In the 5th house of creativity and romance? Constantly composing love ballads. In the 7th house? Has a wedding Pinterest board for every hypothetical scenario.

Saturn (Shani): The Stern Grandfather with Brutal Life Lessons. Expect shade and hard-earned wisdom wherever Saturn casts his gaze. The house he occupies becomes a slow-burn epic filled with plot twists and the inevitable lesson in patience. In the 4th house? Likely has unresolved parental issues. In the 10th house? Achieved CEO status through sheer grit and existential angst.

Rahu: The Enigmatic Outsider with Shady Ambitions. Where Rahu goes, chaos stylishly follows. In the 7th house? Relationships are dramatic Netflix thrillers. In the 10th house? Power-hungry but surprisingly effective in their unconventional methods.

Ketu: The Detached Monk Who’s Seen It All. This planet exudes a "been there, done that, bought the t-shirt but probably lost it" vibe. Ketu's house signifies spiritual detachment, mysterious growth, and a tendency to ghost without explanation. In the 1st house? Physically present but mentally in a Himalayan cave. In the 12th house of the subconscious? Astral projection is just Tuesday.