The 6th house: Health and work
The 6th house (bhava) of a birth chart is the house of health and work: daily work, health habits, debts, rivals and service.
The sixth house, called Shatru or Roga Bhava, governs daily labor, health practices, and the ability to resolve conflicts. Far from being merely troublesome, this house is the training ground where character is forged. Through steady habits, clean living, and compassionate service to others, obstacles are peacefully overcome.
What it rules
- Represents daily routines, work habits and personal health
- Governs capacity to overcome debts, obstacles and rivals
- Signifies selfless service, care for animals and duty
- Reflects mental resilience when handling daily difficulties
- Covers lower abdomen, digestion and sanitation practices
In daily life
Eat light wholesome meals, maintain regular exercise, pay off borrowed debts punctually, and help care for sick neighbors or animals.
Planets in this house
Sun · Moon · Mars · Mercury · Jupiter · Venus · Saturn · Rahu · Ketu