6th House — Shatru Bhava

The 6th House, called Shatru Bhava in Sanskrit, governs Enemies, disease, debt, service.

Key facts

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Sanskrit nameShatru Bhava
SignifiesEnemies, disease, debt, service

Planets in this house

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

Suggested remedies

Strengthening the 6th 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 6th House represent?

The 6th House, or Shatru Bhava, governs Enemies, disease, debt, service.

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.