An Introduction to the 12 Bhavas: A Journey into the World of Vedic Astrology

Bhava is unquestionably the most important area of Jyotisha. After learning the building blocks of Grahas, Rasis, and Karakas, the Bhavas is the next big step. The Bhavas allow us to apply Jyotisha in our lives. The Bhavas map an individual to the Kalapurusha. The zodiac or the Bhacakra starts from Mesha and has 12 Rasis. Similarly, an individual's Kundali starts from the Lagna and has 12 Bhavas. The 12 Bhavas of an individual correspond to the 12 Rasis of the Kalapurusha. There is a saying that we are made in the same template as God. This concept of Bhava supports that.

There is a correspondence between the Jataka Kundali and the Kalapurusha Kundali. Jataka Kundali is the Kundali of an individual. In the Kundali, when a Bhava and its corresponding Rasi in the Kalapurusha Kundali are fortified, the matters related to the Bhava attain prominence and success. For instance, when the 9th house and Dhanu Rasi in a Kundali are fortified, the native is born with the good fortune and blessings of the Devatas. Contrary to it, if both are afflicted, the suffering is terrible.

This book introduces the 12 Bhavas. This is an extensive field of knowledge, and explaining each Bhava can occupy an entire book. The intention here is to provide a high-level overview of all 12 Bhavas so that one can study each on their own. If time permits, I will pen my thoughts and reflections on each of the 12 Bhavas separately!