9th house - Guru (Jupiter) and Surya (Sun).
It belongs to the fire sign and therefore, it is the house of dharma (duty or purpose of life).
Happiness, luck, destiny, father, religion, philosophy, faith (loyalty), wisdom, worship, guru, grandchildren, long journeys, law, higher knowledge of any kind, knees.
The 9th house being a trikona is auspicious and beneficial in all respects. Along with the 1st house, it is very important, as it shows a person’s luck and destiny. If there is strong luck in the horoscope, it can solve almost any problem. Therefore, the 9th house must be considered in every decision. Also this house relates to religion and philosophy, but we should also check the 8th and 12th houses, Guru (Jupiter) and Shani (Saturn). If only the 9th house is considered as relating to religion, then almost all powerful or famous personalities will be identified as religious, while the indications of the 9th house may simply reveal the luck that propels him to high positions. If ignored until luck, many findings will not be noted.
Note that the 9th house rules the father, as opposed to the 10th in Western astrology.
Planets in the 9th house.The 9th house is the best house in the horoscope and therefore, any planet flourishes very strongly in it. This house primarily relates to a person's religiosity or philosophical tendencies, travel, fatherhood, and luck. When considering religion, a person may not be outwardly spiritual or involved in religious rituals, precisely because the 9th house is well fortified. Guru (Jupiter), Shani (Saturn), Ketu and houses of moksha (4,8,12) must also be specifically placed to determine such a result. However, if the 9th house is strong, the person will have an innate religious and philosophical mind. At the very least, he will be very devoted to God; a virtuous soul and an interest in performing good actions.
This house is of great importance as it rules luck. Even if the rest of the horoscope is completely afflicted, any problems will ultimately be resolved here if the 9th house is well placed. When the 9th house is strong, it is extremely favorable for the horoscope, the same as a strong 1st house or a well placed waxing Chandra (Moon). All life is easy, successful and pleasant.
There are many astrologers in India who consider the 9th house to be preferable to the 5th house in matters relating to past life credit, as they believe that a person's luck, in the light of Indian philosophy, is the result of past actions. This is logical because the planets occupying this house become strong and flourish. In any case, the 9th house is capable of bestowing divine gratitude and blessings on a person. Many astrologers attribute fame to the properties of the 9th house. This is not entirely true, except that the 9th house is absolutely the best house in the horoscope and when it is strong, perhaps the person will be an idol after death.
When considering long-distance travel, one strong 9th house will not necessarily produce much travel. Other houses also need to be analyzed are the 3rd and 12th. The 12th house rules "stranger countries" or remote, secluded places. The 3rd house governs mainly short movements, increased energy and movement. It should also be noted that the 7th house (not the 9th) reveals residence in foreign countries.
A person's Guru and his relationship with the spiritual teacher is also seen from the 9th house. And also wisdom, luck in gaining knowledge. Therefore, the 9th house can play a role in the higher education of a person, although in Indian astrology the 2nd and 4th houses are the main indicators of this. The 9th house also indicates morality, virtue and the tendency to perform good actions. This is the house of dharma and if there are many planets here or it is well placed, the person will have a strong destiny or life purpose.
The final conclusion regarding the 9th house has to be taken by considering the karaka houses and the lord of the house.
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The ninth house is the house of dharma (dharma bhava), which characterizes our core values, principles and ideals. This is the father's house, reflecting his fate and character. It also points to authority figures who guide and inspire us.
The ninth house is the house of religion, philosophy and law. It denotes our spiritual and moral inclinations. By its condition one can judge our potential in the field of spiritual work and yogic practices. The ninth house is associated with the deep layers of the mind, with philosophical thoughts and the ability to think abstractly. He also points to higher education. By revealing our life values, it helps us make the right choice of profession, especially if we are predisposed to the role of a teacher or religious figure - occupations directly related to the ninth house.
The ninth house is the main indicator of virtues, happiness and luck, as well as sudden and unexpected acquisitions. A favorable ninth house is not uncommon in the horoscopes of people who often win the lottery or races. Good planets in it very effectively counter all sorts of negative factors in the chart.
The ninth house bestows honors and prestige, as well as power that is usually merciful and philanthropic. It helps to quickly achieve recognition and approval. It allows our principles to be expressed in the outside world and control the course of events.
Individual horoscopes, calendars, mantras Nearest houses: Randhra (8th house of the horoscope)The eighth house has a bad reputation as the house of death (mrityu bhava). It denotes ruin and dishonor and can indicate negative character traits, criminal tendencies and cruelty....
In Western spiritual subcultures, the word “dharma” is used as often as the concept “karma”. The concept of Dharma is clearly misunderstood and requires detailed explanation.
Dharma is not exactly translated from Sanskrit into other languages, literally it is “that which holds or supports” (from the Sanskrit root dhar - “to support”). Dharma plays a paramount role in the doctrines of Indian religions, the principle of Dharma includes a wide range of ideas depending on the context. The term can mean “life purpose”, “moral principles”, “religious and personal duty”, “universal law of existence”, “daily duties”, “vocation” and so on.
From time immemorial, people have been looking for answers to the questions: who am I, what is my mission in this life, what is the meaning. A life lived without answers to these questions is meaningless and comparable to wandering in the forest without any landmarks. In order to become happy, to feel the fullness of life, we need to realize our duty, our purpose and have clear guidelines. Be able to discern what is truly valuable, what is worth fighting for and what to strive for. In this article I will try to highlight and synthesize ideas and concepts about the Dharma in an extremely simple, systematic and non-mystical way.
What is success? The modern world gives us a wide choice and freedom. With desire and diligence, everyone can get an education and master any profession, but modern society imposes perverted stereotypes of a successful person: Lawyer, Dentist, Top Manager, Pop and Film Star. Showing a desire to go to study at the Faculty of Philosophy or Pedagogy, young people are faced with misunderstanding and disapproval from their parents. Will you be poor? How are you going to feed your family? And many succumb to the pressure of society and become mediocre lawyers, dentists and, even if they achieve success, remain dissatisfied and unhappy.
How to make the right choice, find out your calling, mission in life? Many of you have heard of castes: the social groups into which Indian society has historically been divided. Varna castes are characterized by endogamy, hereditary consolidation and restrictions on the choice of profession. Indian society was divided into four main classes, varnas (Sanskrit for “color”): Brahmanas (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaishyas (merchants, herders, farmers) and Shudras (servants and workers). The fifth group were people outside traditional society - untouchables. These included criminals, gravediggers, tanners, laundresses and people professing non-traditional religions: the Shaivite tradition of Nath, the Tantrics of Aghora. Indian society, like Western society, is going through an era of decline and degradation, Kali Yuga - the Iron Age. The system of castes - varnas, founded during the Satya Yuga, the Golden Age, no longer works, has outlived its usefulness and requires change. We must realize and adapt the wisdom of the ancients for our time, discard the caste-varna system and use the system of “dharmic types”.
The dharmic type is determined by your nature, laid down by samskaras, imprints of experience, and vasanas, passionate desires of previous incarnations. The Universe gives each of us a body and its nature that are ideally suited for the realization of our personal mission in life. In order to answer the questions: who am I and what is my purpose, you need to study your nature and the tendencies inherent in you.
3 laws of dharmic types
- The Dharmic type is not inherited. We all know that a child born into the family of a poet, doctor or mechanic does not automatically inherit the vocation of his parents.
- There is no hierarchy of dharmic types. People of all types of Dharma have equal rights, all types are equally useful and significant for the well-being and health of society. Everyone realizes their life potential according to their unique calling and disposition.
- The dharmic type is unchanged. The type is determined from birth and remains unchanged until the end of life.
5 Dharmic Types
Calling: to enlighten others
Qualities: compassion, wisdom, self-control
Element: air
Sanskrit: jnana - wisdom, daya - compassion, kshanti - unpretentiousness
Idealists, but not practical. Strong intellect, ability to perceive abstract concepts. Compliant character, less physically resilient than other types. Good mentors, but often lack discipline and do not practice what they preach. Motivated by high ideas, not motivated by money.
Weaknesses: irritability, passion - promiscuity, excessive self-criticism.
The task of educators is to bring knowledge and, with their wisdom, guide society towards the ideal. Form pure, bright, progressive ideas, goals and archetypes.
Calling: Protecting Others
Qualities: courage, fortitude, insight
Element: fire
Sanskrit: virya - strength, viveka - ability to distinguish
Natural leaders, they strive to dominate. Motivated to change themselves and society. An innate desire to protect the weak. Disciplined.
Weaknesses: excitement, competitiveness, pride.
Warriors are born to lead society, being natural leaders. Protect and preserve the highest values: morality, justice, freedom, purity. A warrior must serve society, guided by the principles of honor and be incorruptible. The lowest point for a Warrior is when he is guided by the principles and ideology of a Merchant.
Vocation: create, unite, revive
Qualities: character, charity, energy
Element: water
Motivated to secure and financially protect themselves and their family. They surround themselves with people, like to organize parties and dinners. They feel lonely and empty without company. They speak beautifully, are charismatic, socially active, love company and entertainment. They are generous, but their generosity is first directed to family, friends and only then to society. They love to give gifts. They understand how business works and know how to benefit.
Weaknesses: attachments, hoarding, pride.
The task of Merchants is to make people happy. Create products and services that will bring joy, comfort and convenience. Open restaurants with a pleasant atmosphere, good service, and produce good quality goods. The merchant will find happiness and joy by seeing the satisfied faces of customers and clients. If this is your Dharmic type, then your calling is to give.
Vocation: to care and serve
Qualities: devotion,
efficiency, perseverance
Element: earth
Sanskrit: bhakti - devotion, seva - service, dhriti - endurance
Main values: family, friendship, faith, patriotism. A firm position in life, they divide everything into black and white. Physically strong and resilient, not whimsical and simple. Ready to serve and capable of self-sacrifice. Good intuition, ingenuity and skillful hands.
Weaknesses: envy, inability to change your beliefs throughout life.
The Worker's calling is to help. Help others, take care of family, friends and loved ones using your wits and skillful hands, and you will find great satisfaction in this.
Vocation: to innovate, break norms, fight for rights and freedoms
Qualities: empathy, love of freedom, renewal
Element: all 5 elements
Sanskrit: shakti - energy, rasa - richness, danam - alms
They are distinguished by their views, beliefs, hobbies, appearance, clothes. They travel to non-standard (strange, outlandish) places and countries. They accept and absorb the customs and views of other cultures. They easily adapt to the environment, change their image and play different roles. They do not accept the establishment, power, established norms, dogma. Not religious, but spiritual. They have a keen sense of injustice in society and its vices. They are not attached and easily change their views, place of residence, partners, and friends.
Main value: freedom
Able to imitate the image of other types.
Weaknesses: self-deception, refusal to take responsibility, temptation to blame the world and others for one's problems.
The duty of the Rebels is to bring fundamentally new ideas, break stagnant ideas, update the vision - be it in art, the structure of society, or politics. The Rebels' ability to solve seemingly insoluble problems, integrity and perseverance in protecting rights and freedoms, and innovation cannot be overestimated. Without you, dear Rebels, progress in any sphere of society is impossible.
Having realized that you belong to the dharmic type, you need to realize your mission and strive to realize your personal Dharma. Don’t be afraid to radically change your life, profession and ideas; only on the path to realizing your life mission and fully demonstrating your dharmic type can you find happiness.
“It is much better for a person to fulfill his duties, even imperfectly, than to fulfill others’ duties perfectly. It is better to experience failure in doing your own duty than in doing someone else’s, for it is dangerous to follow someone else’s path.” Bhagavad Gita 3.35
Dharma is the first and main goal of life. Dharma is moral purity, righteousness and fulfilling one's duties in society. Dharma has always been given the greatest importance; it is the basis of a happy life and a healthy society. Examples of the personification of Dharma in the Vedic texts were Prince Rama (Ramayana) and Yudhishthira (Mahabharata), the son of Kunti, given to her by the God of Death Yama (God of Justice and Righteousness).
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Vedic knowledge says that there are 4 goals of human life that complement each other and lead a person to harmony.
1. Dharma is a very broad concept. More than one book could be written on Dharma issues. Here I will talk only about some of the main facets of the Dharma. Dharma is the concept of duty, following one's destiny, fulfilling one's duties. Life and professional activity for the benefit of society, in accordance with one’s nature, with one’s talents and abilities. Spiritual development. Connection with God. Dharma is honor and conscience, following moral and moral principles. Development of your Higher nature and control of your lower nature. Following the Dharma cultivates a person's capabilities and abilities. Dharma teaches a person how to live in peace with other people and with the entire universe. Where there is Dharma, a person always feels peaceful. Dharma gives respect. God always protects the person who follows the Dharma and gives him many blessings, opportunities and good fortune.
In astrology, the houses that show the Dharma of a person are 1, 5 and 9. All-good, the best houses of the horoscope. If the houses of Dharma are strong, then the person is blessed with wisdom and opportunities. These houses show the person's reserve of pious karma - Purva punya. Strong houses of Dharma indicate that the owner of the card is a spiritual, honest and decent person. He has been given a lot. The basis of Dharma is compassion and following the Universal laws (the commandments of God)!
The first goal of human life is following the Dharma and spiritual development.
5 pillars of Dharma:
a) Knowledge
b) Justice
c) Patience
d) Devotion
d) Love
2. Artha – material well-being. Money, wealth, fame. Energy of Goddess Lakshmi. But, what’s interesting...in order to win the favor of Goddess Lakshmi, a person must follow Dharma - moral and ethical standards. The main quality of a person who can be rich is an internal detachment from money. Leo Tolstoy once said: “The truly happy person becomes the one who understands that what he has is what he needs.” Academician Likhachev expressed this idea even more precisely: “The poor is not the one who has little, but the one who has little!” Artha is the principle of sufficiency.
In astrology, the houses of Artha are 2, 6 and 10. The state of these houses will show whether a person will prosper, whether he will have money, how successful he will be and whether he will achieve fame. I would like to note that money karma changes most easily. How to change money karma? Through charity, donations and the development of internal detachment from money. We should appreciate everything we have, but we shouldn't be attached to it!
3. Kama – fulfillment of desires, sensual pleasures, satisfaction of one’s senses. The nature of personality is desires. When we have no desires, it is called depression. On the other hand, we can be grateful to our desires or, conversely, that we are constantly incarnating here on Earth. It is because of our desires that we cannot escape the cycle of our “deaths” and rebirths. Desires are what keep us here. Desires are a powerful driving force. Someone’s wishes come true once or twice. Someone with a creak.
In the horoscope, the 3rd, 7th and 11th houses are responsible for the fulfillment of desires. These are Kama's houses. Strong houses of Kama endow a person with strong desires, but also provide opportunities to realize them. It is always important for such a person to remember the words of the sage - “Beware of your desires - they can come true!” :) Because the fulfillment of our desires does not always bring us good. Although weak houses of Kama can give a person great ambitions, he will not have any special opportunities to realize these ambitions.
Ultimately, after countless incarnations, some earlier, some later, we must come to one single desire - to merge with the Supreme Source, return home, so to speak, and no longer incarnate on Earth. This is called - to achieve enlightenment / liberation - our next fourth goal in life.
4. Moksha – liberation from the circle of births and deaths on Earth, spiritual enlightenment. Gaining Cosmic consciousness, understanding that you are immortal. The ultimate goal of our life. In the chart, the houses of Moksha are 4, 8 and 12. Strong houses of Moksha will show a sage, a person of a philosophical mind. Weak people can bring a lot of trouble, but through them a person can realize the illusory nature of the visible world.
Houses of Dharma (1,5,9) – element of Fire. The most favorable houses of the horoscope. Any association with them is beneficial.
Houses of Artha (2,6,10) – Earth element. They will show our success in the material world.
Houses of Kama (3,7,11) – element of Air. They will show how our wishes will come true.
Houses of Moksha (4,8,12) – element of Water. They symbolize deep spiritual development.
Dharma is fulfilling one's duties to family, society and God. Spiritual development. Money (Artha) comes to those who follow Dharma. With the help of money, a person can satisfy his feelings and ambitions (Kama). But the Soul cannot be happy through the satisfaction of human feelings and desires. “I am not this body - I am the Soul!” - this is the main postulate of Vedic philosophy. The soul can be happy only by uniting with God (Moksha).
Almost a karmic task for every zodiac sign!;)
“And there was a morning when God stood before his twelve children and placed in each of them the seed of human life. One by one, each child stepped forward to receive their assigned gift.
“To you, Aries, I give my seed first, so that you may have the honor of planting it. Every seed you plant will multiply in your hand. You won't have time to see the seed grow because whatever you plant will create more to be planted. You will be the first to saturate the soil of people's minds with My Idea. But it is not your job to nurture the Idea or explore it. Your life is an action, and the only action I attribute to you is to begin to make people aware of My Creation. For your good work, I give you a sense of Self-Dignity.”
And Aries quietly retreated back to his place.
“To you, Taurus, I give the power to embed the seed into the substance. Your work is very significant, requiring patience, for you must finish everything that has been started, or the seeds will be thrown into the wind. You must not doubt or change your mind in the middle, or rely on others to do what I ask you to do. For this I give you the gift of Strength. Use it wisely."
And Taurus stepped back to his place.
“The sphere of activity of an astrologer is life itself. He acts as a consultant or advisor, helping other people improve their affairs, “find themselves,” and solve various kinds of problems in various areas of life: in the field of health, career, relationships, psychology and spiritual life. That is why we say that the subject of an astrologer’s activity is nothing other than life itself in its holistic manifestation. An astrologer may specialize in one aspect of life primarily, but his profession “obliges” him to see the life of his client as something whole and unified. Astrology gives us the opportunity to see with our own eyes the energy lines along which life flows and decipher their interaction. Consequently, an astrologer looks at a person much more holistically than a doctor, psychologist, sports coach or healer. He sees the world as the most complete, compared to representatives of all earthly professions. Vedic astrology develops your breadth of vision and develops a special “pyramidal” vision that allows you, as if from the top of a huge pyramid, to survey the entire field of a person’s life at one glance.
The astrologer must be able to guide his client through all areas of life along the path of maximum revelation of his soul. His task is not to give unambiguous instructions and not to inform about future events as something predetermined and inevitable, but to notify his client about his yet unused opportunities and provide him with the means to develop his inherent planetary energies and, on this basis, to embody all hidden potentials of his soul. An astrologer should study yoga, Ayurveda and other Vedic sciences in order to know a person in all his manifestations. The point is not to become a deep expert on all these subjects, but the basics of them must be worked out fundamentally by him. Many astrologers are naturally intuitive. Others have to work hard to study Vedic disciplines related to astrology. However, many come to astrology already having experience of doing yoga or studying Vedic texts.
You should know that good knowledge of astrology is not enough to be a good astrologer. After all, it is not enough to know what influence the stars have on people and to be able to calculate when this or that event will occur in a person’s life. You need to be able to correctly convey this information to people and explain to them how they should behave in the circumstances offered by fate. An astrologer who does not possess this skill is only half an astrologer. He has learned to predict, but he does not know the art of leading people to the highest goals of their lives. This requires not only astrological knowledge, but also spiritual development and inner integrity. And therefore, a Vedic astrologer must himself follow spiritual discipline, practice yoga, mantra and meditation daily and follow those highest spiritual principles that will allow him to be a “life advisor” to other people. He must be honest to his own conscience, not seek fame, power or wealth, and always be ready to serve for the highest good of his clients."
Vedic astrology guru David Frawley
Jyotish uses a classification of horoscope houses according to their meaning, correspondence to life goals and functionality in the birth chart
Dharma
Dharma-trikona houses: 1, 5, 9.
The 1st, 5th and 9th houses are the houses of Dharma. "Dharma" is sometimes translated as "duty" or "obligation." She brings to life everything for which a person is born. “The actions called dharma are prescribed as a kind of natural law in relation to all beings living in the universe; and such an action on the part of any being is by no means a moral act depending on his will, but an innate characteristic which makes the being what he is, assigning to him his own part in the concert. Thus, the dharma of the sun is to shine, the dharma of a pole is to be stuck in the ground, the dharma of rivers is to flow, the dharma of a cow is to give milk...” (“Van Buitenen”, p. 36).
The 1st house denotes the main traits of our character in this life, the 5th represents our creative self-expression, and the 9th represents the highest goals to which we strive.
Artha
Artha-trikona houses: 2, 6, 10.
Artha - wealth, wealth, acquisition of wealth during life. This includes worldly activities, career, social fulfillment.
Artha also means “resources” - acquiring the necessary means in order to stand firmly on your feet and live a fulfilling life. It is clear that money is also one of the necessary means of life, especially in our days; but if acquired knowledge serves as a much-needed support in life, then it can also be considered as an integral part of artha.
The 2nd house characterizes the wealth that we own, the 6th - work and problems associated with our property, and the 10th shows what we can achieve in life thanks to work and accumulated property.
Kama
Kama-trikona houses: 3, 7, 11.
Kama means desire, passion, pleasure, pleasure.
The 3rd, 7th and 11th houses are the houses of Kama. Sometimes Kama is interpreted as “lust,” but in our context this term simply includes all types of relationships with the world, the inherent need for a person to establish contact with everything that surrounds him. Each of us constantly strives to ensure that his relationships with the outside world are successful, and first of all this concerns our relationships with other living beings.
The 3rd house defines the basis of our vital energy, the 7th shows how we strive to use this energy, and the 11th indicates the goals that we can achieve with its help.
Moksha
Moksha Trikona houses: 4, 8, 12.
Moksha means liberation, freedom from attachment. The fact is that happiness comes in different forms. The happy, joyful state that comes with self-knowledge of our Self is sattvic in nature; the other kind of happiness that accompanies sense pleasures is a rajasic state, and the kind of happiness that some people find in disorder and poverty is tamasic in nature. All of the above types of happiness are incomplete because they are all conditional. Absolute contentment and absolute happiness, states that are not conditional, are not tied in their existence to the limited space of dharma, artha and kama. A person acquires them after he is able to develop a clear vision of Reality. Each of the philosophical systems of India offers its own definition of moksha. But in general, the concept of moksha somehow expresses our ability to free ourselves from the mirage that dharma, artha and kama create in their desire to make the feeling of pleasure lasting.
The 4th house shows our fundamental desire for peace and happiness, the 8th speaks of the struggles and trials we must go through to achieve this desire, and the 12th speaks of the sacrifices that will have to be made for this goal.
HOUSE CATEGORIES
Tricons (kons): 1, 5, 9.
Favorable houses. The planets that rule trikonas act on higher energies, i.e. gravitate toward goodness.
They form an equilateral triangle from the ascendant. Getting into one of these houses, the planet strengthens and improves its qualities. Benefic planets in trine houses work well, but malefics cause many problems.
The most favorable house is the 9th house, although it is one of the cadent houses. The next most favorable is the 5th house, in third place is the 1st house. However, planets in trigonal houses do not have such a strong influence on a person’s external life as in angular ones. They play a more important role in character formation and spiritual life. Trikonas are also called the houses of Lakshmi, the goddess of happiness.
Rulers of trigonal houses acquire great virtues in the chart.
Kendras (corner houses): 1, 4, 7, 10.
These are houses of power. Houses 1, 4, 7, 10 are kendra-bhavas, they are also called the houses of Vishnu - Consort Lakshmi, the Incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. They denote the well-being of the physical body (1st house), the house in which a person lives (4th house), marriage (7th house) and career (10th house). Corner houses are like columns on which the entire “building” of the horoscope rests; being strong, they provide the entire chart with reliable support. Planets in angular houses are strong and actively strive to show their potential. Corner houses are similar in character to movable signs: they are strong, energetic and decisive, they give a person purposefulness and a strong will.
The 10th house is the strongest of the angular ones, the second place in strength is occupied by the 7th house, the third by 4, and the last by 1.
Dusthana houses: 3, 6, 8,12.
Dusthana is a bhava whose main meanings are primarily related to suffering. These bhavas (houses) symbolize objects or phenomena that most people fear: all kinds of losses, illness and death. Moreover, if the third house usually causes only minor concerns, in connection, for example, with some small debts, then the other three bhavas are much more ominous compared to the third. These three houses, the 6th, 8th and 12th, are called by the special term trik (three especially dangerous houses).
Planets located in dusthans, especially benefic ones, are weakened and can cause problems.
Upachaya houses: 3, 6, 10, 11.
Upachaya means improvement. The planets located in them gradually gain strength and manifest themselves better and better in a person’s life as he gets older. Natural malefics - Saturn and Mars - do not create any special problems in these houses: on the contrary, they give strength to overcome difficulties. However, the rulers of these houses (with the exception of the tenth) usually manifest themselves unfavorably and can cause harm, since in this capacity they acquire an overly impulsive character.
The 10th and 11th houses are the best of the upachayas, although when interpreting the 10th house, its belonging to the group of angular houses should be considered a more important factor. 11th house is a good place for all planets. The malefics here are performing in the best possible way, and the benefic planets are also doing well.
Maraca houses: 2, 7.
The word "maraka" means "killer". The first of the signs that should be considered if we are faced with the question of the longevity of the owner of the horoscope are the two maraka houses (2 and 7), their host planets, then the planets occupying these two houses, and finally the planets , forming a connection or any aspects with the lords of the second and seventh houses. Certain combinations in a horoscope, for example those when the owner of one maraka house occupies another maraka house, while being afflicted by some evil planets, can significantly shorten the life of the owner of the horoscope, provided that there are other indicators of the imminent end; in other cases, such graha may indicate a serious illness. In many cases, maracas can simply serve as an indication of health problems in a given subject or, to a certain extent, of undermining his well-being in life.
