1st House — Tanu Bhava

The 1st House, called Tanu Bhava in Sanskrit, governs Self, body, personality.

Key facts

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Sanskrit nameTanu Bhava
SignifiesSelf, body, personality

Planets in this house

PlanetGeneral effect
SunWith Sun here, matters of Self, body, personality take on the character of soul, father, authority, vitality.
MoonWith Moon here, matters of Self, body, personality take on the character of mind, mother, emotions, memory.
MarsWith Mars here, matters of Self, body, personality take on the character of courage, siblings, land, surgery.
MercuryWith Mercury here, matters of Self, body, personality take on the character of intellect, speech, trade, learning.
JupiterWith Jupiter here, matters of Self, body, personality take on the character of wisdom, wealth, children, dharma.
VenusWith Venus here, matters of Self, body, personality take on the character of love, marriage, beauty, comforts.
SaturnWith Saturn here, matters of Self, body, personality take on the character of discipline, karma, delay, longevity.
RahuWith Rahu here, matters of Self, body, personality take on the character of obsession, foreign lands, technology.
KetuWith Ketu here, matters of Self, body, personality take on the character of detachment, moksha, past-life skill.

Suggested remedies

Strengthening the 1st House starts with the condition of its lord. In general, charity, service and discipline connected with that area of life support the house.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 1st House represent?

The 1st House, or Tanu Bhava, governs Self, body, personality.

What happens when this house is weak?

Delay or dissatisfaction shows up in that area of life. Before concluding, the condition of the house lord and the running dasha must be checked.