The 7th house (Yuvati / Kalatra), known as the house of marriage, governs marriage, the spouse, partnerships and one-to-one relationships. Its natural sign is Libra and natural lord is Venus, and in the body it relates to the pelvis, lower back, reproductive organs.
What the 7th House Governs
- Marriage & spouse
- Partnerships
- Business dealings
- Passion & desire
- Public relations
Classification
The 7th house is a Kendra (angular), Maraka house. Kendra (angular) houses, the 1st, 4th, 7th and 10th, are the load-bearing pillars of the chart and give planets placed in them great power to act. It also carries a Maraka (life-shaping) role in longevity analysis.
Strong vs Weak 7th House
When the 7th house and its lord are strong and well-placed, the native enjoys a fulfilling marriage, strong partnerships and good business alliances. When the house lord is weak, afflicted or badly placed, it can indicate marital discord, broken partnerships and difficulty with the spouse. Benefics here strengthen the house, while malefics can stress it unless the house is an Upachaya.