Bhava
भाव
House; state of being; condition
Definition
Pronunciation: BHAH-vah
Also spelled: Bhaava
House; state of being; condition
About Bhava
Bhava means "house" in Jyotish - one of the twelve divisions of the chart that represent different areas of life. Each bhava governs specific life themes: self, wealth, siblings, mother, children, enemies, partnership, transformation, fortune, career, gains, and liberation.
The bhavas are numbered from the ascendant (*lagna*), which marks the first house. Planets placed in a house influence that life area; the lord of each house carries its themes wherever it goes in the chart. House placement reveals where planetary energies manifest in life.
The twelve bhavas are grouped into: angular houses (1, 4, 7, 10) called *kendras*, trinal houses (1, 5, 9) called *trikonas*, growth houses (3, 6, 11) called *upachayas*, and difficult houses (6, 8, 12) called *dusthanas*. Understanding house meanings is essential for chart interpretation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bhava mean?
House; state of being; condition
Which tradition does Bhava come from?
Bhava is a key term in jyotish.
How is Bhava used in practice?
Bhava means "house" in Jyotish - one of the twelve divisions of the chart that represent different areas of life. Each bhava governs specific life themes: self, wealth, siblings, mother, children, enemies, partnership, transformation, fortune, career, gains, and liberation.