6th House in Vedic Astrology (Shatru Bhava) — Complete Guide

The 6th house, known as Shatru Bhava in Sanskrit, governs Enemies, disease, debts, daily work, competition, service, pets. Its sign, lord, and occupying planets determine how these life areas manifest for you.

What the 6th House Represents

In Vedic astrology, the 6th house (Shatru Bhava) is one of the twelve Bhavas that map the entire human experience. This house specifically governs: Enemies, disease, debts, daily work, competition, service, pets. The sign on the cusp of this house and its lord reveal the native's approach to these life themes.

Planets in the 6th House

Each planet brings different results when placed in the 6th house. Benefic planets like Jupiter and Venus generally enhance this house's significations, while malefic planets like Saturn, Rahu, or Ketu may create challenges that require remedies.

For detailed analysis of each planet in this house, explore our planet-in-house guides starting with Sun in 6th House.

The 6th House Lord

The planet ruling the sign on the 6th house cusp is called the 6th house lord. Its placement in other houses creates specific Yoga combinations. A strong house lord in a Kendra or Trikona house gives excellent results.

Remedies for 6th House Affliction

If the 6th house is afflicted by malefics, consider: strengthening the house lord through gemstones, chanting the lord's Beej mantra, performing specific pujas, and charitable acts on the lord's day.

Generate your free Kundali to see which planets occupy your 6th house and what results they produce.