Houses (Bhavas)
Seventh House (Yuvati / Kalatra Bhava)
Also known as 7th house, Kalatra Bhava.
By MyPanditji Editorial · Updated June 17, 2026 · Methodology
The Seventh House, known in Sanskrit as Yuvati Bhava or Kalatra Bhava, is the house of marriage, committed partnerships, and open one-on-one relationships. It governs the spouse or life partner, business partnerships, contracts, and the native's interaction with the general public. As the house directly opposite the First House (self), it represents the 'other' in every meaningful sense — the mirror through which one's relational patterns are revealed.
- Sanskrit name
- Yuvati Bhava / Kalatra Bhava
- Primary signification
- Marriage, spouse, partnerships, and public dealings
- Natural significator (karaka)
- Venus (for marriage) and Jupiter (for husband in a woman's chart), per classical Parashari doctrine
Significations
The Seventh House encompasses all formal, bilateral relationships — marital union, business partnerships, legal contracts, and negotiations. It also covers the native's public persona in open dealings, courts of law, and adversaries in litigation. Classical texts such as Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra enumerate the spouse, conjugal happiness, and business associates as primary themes of this bhava.
What a planet here may indicate
- Sun: A spouse of strong character or authority; possible ego tensions in partnership; prominence through public dealings.
- Moon: An emotionally sensitive or nurturing partner; frequent changes in business associations; strong public appeal.
- Mars: A dynamic, assertive, or competitive partner; passion alongside potential conflict in relationships.
- Mercury: A communicative, intellectual spouse; skill in negotiation and contract matters.
- Jupiter: A wise, expansive partner; generally auspicious for marriage and ethical business dealings.
- Venus: Natural karaka here; tends to bless marriage and partnerships when well-placed.
- Saturn: Delayed or mature partnership; serious, dutiful spouse; disciplined business dealings.
- Rahu/Ketu: Unconventional or cross-cultural partnerships; karmic intensity in relationships.
Key life areas it governs
- Marriage and the quality of conjugal life
- Business partners and formal agreements
- Open enemies and legal adversaries
- Public dealings, diplomacy, and negotiations
- Foreign travel and residence (secondary, shared with the Twelfth)
Classical sources
- — Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra — bhava significations chapters
- — Phaladeepika — chapter on houses and their karakas
- — Jataka Parijata — classical bhava significations
- — Saravali — descriptions of the Seventh House
Frequently asked
What does the Seventh House reveal about my marriage?
The Seventh House and its lord indicate the general nature and timing tendencies for marriage, qualities associated with the spouse, and the overall harmony of the marital relationship. The placement of Venus (the natural karaka) and any planets in this house add further texture, though the full chart context is always needed for a complete picture.
Does a malefic planet in the Seventh House mean a bad marriage?
Not necessarily. Classical Vedic texts acknowledge that planets like Saturn or Mars in the Seventh can bring challenges, but they also confer strength, discipline, and passion. Context — sign, nakshatra, aspects, and the condition of the house lord — shapes the full result.
Can the Seventh House indicate business partnerships as well as marriage?
Yes. The Seventh House governs all significant one-on-one partnerships, including business associates, collaborators, and formal contractual relationships. A strong Seventh House lord can indicate fortunate business alliances even independently of the marital indications.
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