The 5th house (Putra), known as the house of creativity, governs children, intelligence, creativity and romance. Its natural sign is Leo and natural lord is Sun, and in the body it relates to the upper abdomen, stomach.
What the 5th House Governs
- Children
- Intelligence & wisdom
- Creativity & romance
- Higher education
- Past-life merit (purva punya)
Classification
The 5th house is a Trikona (trine) house. Trikona (trine) houses, the 1st, 5th and 9th, are the most auspicious, carrying fortune and dharma.
Strong vs Weak 5th House
When the 5th house and its lord are strong and well-placed, the native enjoys intelligence, creative talent, good children and romantic happiness. When the house lord is weak, afflicted or badly placed, it can indicate difficulty with children, blocked creativity and troubled romance. Benefics here strengthen the house, while malefics can stress it unless the house is an Upachaya.