The 7th house: Partner
The 7th house (bhava) of a birth chart is the house of partner: marriage, business partners and close one-to-one relationships.
The seventh house, known as Kalatra Bhava, governs marriage, life companions, and public relationships. It stands opposite the first house, reminding us that we grow by balancing our personal desires with the needs of partners. Mutual respect, shared loyalty, and fair cooperation turn this house into a source of enduring joy.
What it rules
- Represents marriage, spouse and close life partnerships
- Governs public relationships, trade contracts and teamwork
- Signifies fair agreements, mutual cooperation and legal bonds
- Reflects courteous interaction with the wider community
- Covers lower back, pelvis and social equilibrium
In daily life
Treat your spouse with tender consideration, keep written contracts honest, listen courteously to business partners, and resolve differences through calm dialogue.
Planets in this house
Sun · Moon · Mars · Mercury · Jupiter · Venus · Saturn · Rahu · Ketu