The first house of horoscope represents physical body, strength, vitality, immunity, overall health, lifespan, personality, independence, profession and many other things.
The first house is the most important house of a horoscope and the formation of a defect like Pitra Dosh in this house can cause serious problems. Though each one of the twelve houses has its unique value in a horoscope; the first house is unmatchable. This house is the core of horoscope and the remaining houses revolve around it. As long as the core is stable and strong; the native may not suffer from problems of extreme quantum; even if malefic planets are placed in other houses. Among other houses, some of them form inner layers and some of them form outer layers of our personalities. For example, the fourth house is the inner layer of personality in general whereas the tenth house is the outer layer of personality in general.
It means the fourth house deals more with how you perceive and know yourself. On the other hand, the tenth house deals with how other people know or perceive you, through your actions and behaviour patterns. A number of times; these two sides of your personality may be different. It means you may try to look like someone you’re actually not; in order to impress certain people in certain specific ways. Such actions form your public image or outward image and these actions are reflected through the tenth house.
However, you generally don’t convince yourself to be someone that you are not; and you almost always know the inner layers of your personality; at any given point in time. This inner value reflects through the fourth house. Hence the fourth house is your private place whereas the tenth house is a public place where you perform. This is why the concept of home is associated with the fourth house since your home is your private place.
Similarly, the other houses of horoscope reflect different sets of characteristics and they signify different things. When it comes to the first house, it is the core or platform which holds all these houses so that they may perform. When the core or the platform is shaken, the performances of all other houses may be adversely affected. Various artists may come and perform on a platform or stage, in different ways. However, if the stage is shaking or it seems like collapsing; the performances may be affected or they may not even be possible. Hence the first house or the core or the platform must be strong in order for the rest of the horoscope to perform.
The first house is connected to each house of horoscope and it has significant impact on their working. Taking an example, the sixth house deals with diseases among other things. However, you may not suffer a lot from them as long as the first house of your horoscope is strong; even if the sixth house is troubled. Likewise, the eighth house deals with untimely death among other things. However, you may not suffer from this issue as long as the first house is strong. The tenth house deals with profession but you may not achieve significant amount of success unless the first house is strong. The seventh house deals with marriage but you may not be able to enjoy good marriage if the first house is not healthy.
Likewise, each and every house of horoscope needs to validate its actions with the first house, before such actions are implemented. The first house may block certain negative actions and it may promote certain positive actions; as long as it is strong and healthy. This helps maintain the basic balance in a horoscope.
Once the first house is disturbed by malefic influences; its ability to check and validate may be compromised. When that happens; situation of chaos may begin in the horoscope since the other houses may now do whatever they wish; without any check on them. For this reason; the wellbeing of the first house is a very important factor in a horoscope.
When malefic planets form defects like Pitra Dosh in the first house; they may shake the core. Hence the damage may reflect throughout the horoscope. Compared to this, if the tenth house is troubled; you may witness serious problems related to profession. However, the remaining spheres of your life may perform well or very well; depending on your overall horoscope. However, if the first house is troubled; it may adversely affect your profession, health, marriage, personality and a number of other spheres.
Therefore, Pitra Dosh formed in the first house may prove troublesome for the native and it may cause serious problems in many spheres of his life. Let’s consider various formations of Pitra Dosh in the first house and see what may happen in each case. As we know, there are three categories of Pitra Dosh on the basis of its formation. The first one is formed due to affliction to Sun, the second one is formed due to affliction to the ninth house and the third one is formed due to affliction to the lord of the ninth house. Let’s discuss the first and third category of Pitra Dosh formed in the first house. Since Pitra Dosh due to affliction to the ninth house may not form in the first house; this category can’t be discussed here.
Suppose a combination of benefic Sun and malefic Saturn forms Pitra Dosh in the first house of a horoscope in Cancer. Sun rules the second house in this horoscope. Hence it represents father, the ability to produce children, immunity, confidence, money, wealth, speech and family among other things. It should be noted that Sun represents the ability to produce children in case of male natives only. In case of female natives, this ability is represented collectively by Moon and Venus. The first house represents health, overall wellbeing, lifespan, profession and personality among other things.
Through its general as well as specific significances; Saturn represents patience, discipline, hard work, marriage, husband, wife, partnerships, age, death, obstacles, accidents, losses, destruction, diseases, surgeries, crime, calamities, revolutions, murders, the occult, paranormal, supernatural, psychic perception, spiritual growth, secrets, mysteries, hidden operations, investigations and many other things.
Hence such Pitra Dosh may create problems related to immunity, health, lifespan, personality, profession, father, children, money, wealth, speech and family; among other things. The type and quantum of such problems depend on the strength of such Pitra Dosh, the overall horoscope and the running times. The strength of such Pitra Dosh is checked through the placements of Sun and Saturn in various nakshatras as well as navamshas within the sign of Cancer. Apart from this, influences of benefic and malefic planets on Sun and Saturn should also be checked.
Let’s look into some of these problems. When it comes to the overall immunity of the native; it may go weak. Hence the native may become prone to suffer from seasonal fevers, bacterial or viral infections and other such health issues which may be caused because of weak immunity. The quantum of these problems depends on the overall horoscope. For example, if Moon is strong in this horoscope; this part of the problem may be subdued; since Moon rules the first house. Looking at some probabilities, if Moon is placed in the second, fourth, seventh, ninth, tenth or eleventh house of this horoscope; the problems related to immunity may not trouble the native much.
On the other hand, the quantum of these problems may increase if Moon is weak, afflicted or troubled in the horoscope. Looking at some probabilities, if Moon is placed in the first, fifth, sixth, eighth or twelfth house; the problems may aggravate. The quantum of reduction or increase in the problems due to specific placements of Moon may vary in different cases; depending on the signs, nakshatras and navamshas occupied by Moon. Looking at one of the best options, the placement of exalted Moon in the eleventh house in Taurus in Rohini nakshatra in Taurus navamsha may prove very helpful. Moon is exalted in the birth chart as well as in navamsha chart. Hence it gains a lot of extra strength which may help with immunity and other health related issues.
Looking at one of the worst options, the placement of Moon in the sixth house in Sagittarius in Moola nakshatra in Aries navamsha may prove very troublesome. Moon forms Gandmool Dosh in the first navamsha of Moola nakshatra. Sixth house deals with diseases and health issues among other things. Moola nakshatra is a difficult to handle as well as destructive nakshatra and Moon performs poorly in this nakshatra. Combining these factors; the overall immunity and health related issues indicated by Pitra Dosh may increase a lot in this case.
Looking at the some other issues; such Pitra Dosh may create problems related to family, wealth and speech. Considering family, if the second house and Moon are blessed, this problem may also reduce in quantum. For example, if Moon is placed in the second house of this horoscope in Leo; this problems may be reduced a lot. One exception to this placement of Moon is when it is placed in the first part of Magha nakshatra. Moon forms Gandmool Dosh in the first part of Magha nakshatra. Hence this placement may prove troublesome for the wellbeing of the native or his mother. It means if Moon is placed in the second house in Leo anywhere except in the first part of Magha nakshatra; the problems related to family may be reduced.
On the other hand, if the second house or Moon is troubled; the quantum of such problems may increase. For example, if malefic Rahu or Ketu is placed in the second house in Leo and Moon is placed in the fifth, sixth, eighth or twelfth house; the quantum of these problems may increase.
For example, his father may suffer from serious health issues and the native may have to spend significant amounts of money from time to time; towards his treatment. Looking at another probability, his father may face financial problems from time to time; and the native may have to spend money in order to get him out of such problems. Similarly, the native may have to spend money due to many other reasons; which may be related to his father or family. This may take a toll on his savings as well as on the overall balance of income versus expenditures. If such Pitra Dosh is strong and there are other troublesome factors in the horoscope; the native may avail financial debts, in order to manage the affairs of his father or family. Such native may remain under financial debts; as long as his father is alive; unless there are grace saving factors in his horoscope.
On the other hand, if the second house of the horoscope and Venus are healthy; the quantum of these problems may reduce. Venus is the general signifier for money and material wealth. Taking an example, if benefic Venus is placed in the second house of this horoscope in Leo in Poorvaphalguni nakshatra in Libra navamsha; such problems may reduce considerably. Venus rules Poorvaphalguni nakshatra and it is strong in Libra navamsha of this nakshatra. Hence this placement may help the native maintain balance between his incomes and expenditures.
When it comes to profession, the tenth house and its lord Mars carry primary importance. Apart from this, the first house and its lord, the third house and its lord as well as the eleventh house and its lord also carry secondary importance. If these houses and their respective lords are healthy; the native may not face many problems related to his profession. Moon rules the first house, Mercury rules the third house and Venus rules the eleventh house in this case. Taking an example, if a benefic combination of Mars and Venus is placed in the eleventh house of this horoscope in Taurus, Moon is placed in tenth house in Aries and Mercury is placed in the twelfth house in Gemini; the native may do well in profession. In fact; he may do more than well if the rest of his horoscope is supportive.
On the other hand, if these houses as well as their lords are troubled; the quantum of such problems may increase. For example, if a malefic combination of Mars and Mercury is placed in the twelfth house in Gemini and benefic debilitated Venus is placed in the third house in Virgo along with malefic Ketu; the problems may intensify. In this case, the native may not witness proper professional settlement; throughout his life; due to the combined effect of such Pitra Dosh and other malefic plants.
Such damage may be reduced; only if there are strong grace saving factors in the horoscope. Looking at these factors; if a benefic combination of exalted Moon and Jupiter forms Gaj Kesari Yoga in the eleventh house of this horoscope in Taurus; the problems may reduce a lot. In this case; the native may do well in his profession; despite the malefic influences of such Pitra Dosh and other malefic planets. However, such Pitra Dosh and other malefic planets may still create problems from time to time.
Let’s see how nakshatra and navamsha placements of Sun and Saturn may affect the strength of such Pitra Dosh. Starting with nakshatras, the sign of Cancer features three nakshatras; Punarvasu, Pushya and Ashlesha. When Sun and Saturn are placed in Punarvasu, the problems may be significant or serious. When Sun is placed in Punarvasu and Saturn is in Pushya, the problems may be significant or serious. When Sun is in Punarvasu and Saturn is in Ashlesha, the problems may be serious or very serious.
When Sun is placed in Pushya and Saturn is in Punarvasu; the problems may be significant or serious. When Sun and Saturn are placed in Pushya, the problems may be serious or very serious. When Sun is placed in Pushya and Saturn is in Ashlesha, the problems may be serious or very serious.
When Sun is placed in Ashlesha and Saturn is in Punarvasu or Pushya, the problems may be serious or very serious. When both Sun and Saturn are placed in Ashlesha, the problems may be very serious or destructive.
Looking at navamshas, the sign of Cancer features 9 navamshas; ranging from Cancer to Pisces. Within Cancer; Sun and Saturn can form 81 types of Pitra Dosh by virtue of their placements in various navamshas. Let’s discuss some of these combinations.
When Sun is placed in Leo or Sagittarius navamsha and Saturn is placed in Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius or Pisces navamsha; the problems may be significant or serious. If Sun is placed in Leo or Sagittarius navamsha and Saturn is placed in Virgo, Libra, Capricorn or Aquarius navamsha; the problems may be serious or very serious.
When Sun is placed in Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn, Aquarius or Pisces navamsha and Saturn is placed in Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius or Pisces navamsha; the problems may be serious or very serious. When Sun is placed in Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn, Aquarius or Pisces navamsha and Saturn is placed in Virgo, Libra, Capricorn or Aquarius navamsha; the problems may be serious, very serious or destructive. Within these combinations; when both Sun and Saturn are placed in Capricorn or Aquarius navamsha, the problems may become destructive.
Though Sun is debilitated in Libra and Saturn is exalted in Libra; the most troublesome combination may not be formed when both of them are placed in Libra navamsha. This is because Libra navamsha falls in Pushya nakshatra which is a kind and benevolent nakshatra; and it generally tends to stay away from destructive actions. When a kind, benevolent or tender nakshatra is occupied by a malefic planet; such malefic planet may still create serious or very serious problems by misusing the energy of such nakshatra. However, such problems may be less or far less troublesome in comparison to the ones created by such malefic planet; when it is placed in a harsh, cruel, selfish, violent, fierce or destructive nakshatra.
Hence the placement of Sun and Saturn in Pushya nakshatra may not cause destructive types of problems and the same holds true for the placement of Saturn in Punarvasu nakshatra. When it comes to Ashlesha, it is a difficult to handle nakshatra and placements of malefic planets in this nakshatra may create problems which may be very serious or destructive. Within this nakshatra, Saturn is strong in Capricorn and Aquarius navamsha. Hence such Pitra Dosh may cause maximum damage when both Sun and Saturn are placed in Capricorn or Aquarius navamsha.
Though such Pitra Dosh may create serious or very serious problems related to various spheres; much depends on the overall horoscope. Whichever of these spheres are protected by benefic planets; they may suffer less. Whichever spheres are neither protected nor troubled; they may suffer significantly. The spheres which are troubled by other malefic planets also, may suffer the most.
Looking at the running times, when the planetary periods of benefic planets are in effect; the problems posed by such Pitra Dosh may reduce. On the other hand, the planetary periods of malefic planets other than the ones involved in the formation of Pitra Dosh may increase the quantum of such problems. When the planetary periods of malefic planets involved in the formation of such Pitra Dosh are in effect, this defect may cause maximum possible damage.
Let’s discuss Pitra Dosh formed in the first house due to affliction to the lord of the ninth house by one or more than one malefic planet. Suppose benefic Mars and malefic Saturn form Pitra Dosh in the first house of a horoscope in Pisces. In this case, Mars represents the second and ninth house whereas Saturn represents the eleventh and the twelfth house. Both Mars and Saturn are not strong in Pisces.
Through its general as well as specific significances; Mars represents family, wealth, speech, father, spiritual growth, luck factor, courage, bravery, initiative and immunity among other things. Through its general as well as specific significances, Saturn represents patience, hard work, discipline, profession, gains, friends, ambitions, greed, foreign lands, hospitals, ashrams, refugee camps, prisons, fantasies, perversions, spiritual growth, paranormal, supernatural, the occult, mysteries, illusions, losses, delays, addictions, vices, confusions, secret missions, investigations and many other things.
As a result, such Pitra Dosh may create problems related to health, lifespan, profession, personality, father, children, family, money, wealth, speech, religion, guru, spiritual growth, losses, delays, addictions, vices, perversions and illusions; among other things.
Let’s look into some of these problems. Starting with father, this type of Pitra Dosh may cause various types of problems related to the father of this native. Such Pitra Dosh in itself may generally not be capable of causing extreme physical damage to the father. It means that in most cases, such Pitra Dosh may not cause the death of this native’s father on its own; unless supported by the rest of the horoscope. However, such Pitra Dosh may trouble the health and overall wellbeing of native’s father.
Within the sign of Pisces, the strength as well as the results of Pitra Dosh may vary; depending on the placement of Mars and Saturn in various nakshatras as well as in various navamshas. Within one sign, two planets can form 81 different arrangements in various nakshatras and navamshas. It means such Pitra Dosh formed in Pisces may form 81 different arrangements or combinations. Let’s discuss some of these combinations.
Starting with the worst one, suppose Mars as well as Saturn is placed in the fourth part of Poorvabhadrapada nakshatra which falls in Cancer navamsha which is the first navamsha of Pisces. Mars is weak in Cancer navamsha and Poorvabhadrapada is a difficult to handle nakshatra. As a result, malefic Saturn may cause serious damage to Mars. Hence the native may witness a number of problems in the spheres of life; affected by such Pitra Dosh.
Looking at the father of this native; such Pitra Dosh indicates serious types of problems related to the father. Native’s father may leave the family without telling anyone, he may be a criminal, he may be imprisoned for a long period of time or he may get killed. Among 81 probable combinations of Pitra Dosh; this is probably the only one which holds the potential to get native’s father killed. Moving on, if Mars is placed in Cancer navamsha and Saturn is placed in Libra navamsha; the damage may once again be severe. Saturn is exalted in Libra and Mars is debilitated in Cancer.
Hence the native may suffer from a wide variety of problems related to his father; depending on his overall horoscope. However, this type of Pitra Dosh may not be capable of causing the death of native’s father on its own. This is because Saturn is placed in Uttarabhadrapada nakshatra which is a benevolent nakshatra and it generally doesn’t initiate destructive actions. When Mars is placed in Cancer navamsha and Saturn is placed in a navamsha other than Libra, Capricorn or Aquarius; the problems may be serious but not very serious.
Let’s look at this equation from the opposite angle. Suppose Mars and Saturn form Pitra Dosh in the first house of a horoscope in Pisces and both of them are placed in Leo or Scorpio navamsha of Uttarabhadrapada nakshatra. In this case, such Pitra Dosh may hold significant strength but it may not be able to cause serious problems. Mars is much stronger than Saturn in Leo and Scorpio. Since Saturn rules Uttarabhadrapada nakshatra; it still holds strength in Leo and Scorpio navamshas. Hence it may cause significant problems.
Drawing a comparison, suppose benefic Mars and malefic debilitated Saturn form Pitra Dosh in Aries; and both of them are placed in Leo navamsha. In this case, such Pitra Dosh may not hold much strength. Mars is strong in the sign of Aries as well as in Leo navamsha. On the other hand, Saturn is very weak in the sign of Aries and it is weak in Leo navamsha. Hence weak Pitra Dosh may be formed in this case. Considering another case, suppose benefic Mars and malefic Saturn form Pitra Dosh in Capricorn and both of them are placed in Leo navamsha. This is an interesting case since both these planets are strong in Capricorn. Saturn rules Capricorn and Mars is exalted in this sign.
Leo navamsha within Capricorn is assigned to the first part of Dhanishtha nakshatra. Dhanistha is ruled by Mars. Hence the competition is tough in this case, with Mars having advantage. In this case, the key to the working of such Pitra Dosh lies with the overall horoscope. If the overall horoscope is positive; such Pitra Dosh may not cause much trouble. If the overall horoscope is malefic; such Pitra Dosh may cause significant problems. Apart from this, the running times may hold great importance in this case. If Saturn rules the planetary period; such Pitra Dosh may cause significant or serious problems. However, if Mars rules the planetary period; the problems may be contained.
Let’s go back to Pitra Dosh formed in the first house in Pisces. As the placement of Mars and Saturn changes within the sign of Pisces in various nakshatras and navamshas; the overall results may change. We have discussed some of these combinations and the remaining combinations may also be understood using the same guidelines. If Saturn is stronger than Mars due to its placement in a nakshatra as well as navamsha within Pisces; Pitra Dosh may cause serious problems. If Mars is stronger than Saturn due to its placement in a nakshatra as well as navamsha within Pisces; such Pitra Dosh may not cause serious problems.
Let’s look at other aspects affected by such Pitra Dosh in the first house. We have already discussed aspects like speech and profession in case of Pitra Dosh formed due to affliction to Sun. Let’s consider some other aspects. This type of Pitra Dosh may cause significant or serious issues related to courage, bravery, initiative and overall immunity of the native. If there are compensating factors in the horoscope for some of these aspects; such aspects may perform better. If there are no supportive factors for some of these aspects; such aspects may underperform. However, if there are factors which further cause damage to some of these aspects; such aspects may seriously suffer. Let’s take some examples to understand this concept in a better manner.
When it comes to courage, bravery, the loss of initiative and immunity; Sun may significantly cover up for these characteristics. It means the key to these characteristics now lies with Sun. Therefore, if Sun is strong and clean in this horoscope; such aspects may witness significant improvement. For example, if Sun is placed in the second house in Aries, sixth house in Leo or tenth house in Sagittarius; the native may witness significant relief. On the other hand, if Sun is weak or troubled in this horoscope; the problems related to such aspects may intensify. For example, if Sun is placed in the fourth house in Gemini, fifth house in Cancer, eighth house in Libra or twelfth house in Aquarius; the problems related to such aspects may intensify. When Sun is placed in the third house in Taurus, seventh house in Virgo, ninth house in Scorpio or eleventh house in Capricorn; some relief may be seen but it may not be significant.
Let’s consider another sphere affected by such Pitra Dosh and let it be the sphere of spiritual growth. The combination of Saturn and Mars in the first house in Pisces may bless the native with spiritual tendencies. It means the native may be interested in spiritualism and he may wish to achieve spiritual growth. Such Pitra Dosh also indicates that some of native’s ancestors may have achieved good or very good amount of spiritual growth. However, the malefic influence of such Pitra Dosh may put obstacles in the path of this native, when it comes to actually achieve spiritual growth.
Due to such Pitra Dosh, the native may wish to achieve spiritual growth and he may think or speak about it a lot; but he may not be able to engage in necessary actions to achieve such growth. Hence the native may not able to achieve much spiritual growth, despite having significant or strong tendencies to do so. Only if the rest of his horoscope is supportive for spiritual growth; such native may achieve it.
This type of Pitra Dosh indicates restriction on spiritual growth. It means this native may have walked on the path of spiritualism during his past life. However due to some specific karmas and desires from his past life; his journey on spiritual path may be blocked for the present life. Hence the native may wish to achieve spiritual growth but he may not. Looking at some reasons; the native may keep falling victim to gurus who may be selfish or who may themselves not have such growth. Apart from this, the native may wish to achieve spiritual growth; more by means of some blessings than by means of hard work and effort.
Himanshu Shangari