The 9th house (Dharma / Bhagya), known as the house of fortune, governs fortune, dharma, the father and higher wisdom. Its natural sign is Sagittarius and natural lord is Jupiter, and in the body it relates to the hips and thighs.
What the 9th House Governs
- Fortune & luck
- Father
- Dharma & ethics
- Higher learning & guru
- Long journeys & pilgrimage
Classification
The 9th 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 9th House
When the 9th house and its lord are strong and well-placed, the native enjoys good luck, wisdom, a supportive father and a strong sense of purpose. When the house lord is weak, afflicted or badly placed, it can indicate poor luck, a weak moral compass and distance from the father. Benefics here strengthen the house, while malefics can stress it unless the house is an Upachaya.