6th House — Shatru Bhava
The 6th House, called Shatru Bhava in Sanskrit, governs Enemies, disease, debt, service.
Key facts
| # | 6 |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Shatru Bhava |
| Signifies | Enemies, disease, debt, service |
Planets in this house
| Planet | General effect |
|---|---|
| Sun | With Sun here, matters of Enemies, disease, debt, service take on the character of soul, father, authority, vitality. |
| Moon | With Moon here, matters of Enemies, disease, debt, service take on the character of mind, mother, emotions, memory. |
| Mars | With Mars here, matters of Enemies, disease, debt, service take on the character of courage, siblings, land, surgery. |
| Mercury | With Mercury here, matters of Enemies, disease, debt, service take on the character of intellect, speech, trade, learning. |
| Jupiter | With Jupiter here, matters of Enemies, disease, debt, service take on the character of wisdom, wealth, children, dharma. |
| Venus | With Venus here, matters of Enemies, disease, debt, service take on the character of love, marriage, beauty, comforts. |
| Saturn | With Saturn here, matters of Enemies, disease, debt, service take on the character of discipline, karma, delay, longevity. |
| Rahu | With Rahu here, matters of Enemies, disease, debt, service take on the character of obsession, foreign lands, technology. |
| Ketu | With 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.