5th House — Putra Bhav

children, intellect, romance

The Santana Bhava, the House of Progeny

The fifth bhava is the fifth of the twelve houses, one of the domains of life in the birth chart. It is known as the Santana bhava, the house of progeny. The lord of the rashi (zodiac sign) occupying this bhava is accordingly called the Panchamesh (the lord of the fifth), and also the Santanesh (the lord of progeny) or Vidyadhish (the lord of learning). It is from this bhava that one gains knowledge of the native's next generation: how many children there will be, and their nature and character. The native's education is likewise judged from this bhava.

The Karaka: Guru

The karaka (the natural significator) of this bhava is Guru, Jupiter.

Principal Subjects of the Fifth Bhava

The principal subjects of this bhava are:

• The liver, heart, and stomach
• The jatharagni (the digestive fire)
• The uterus and conception
• Talent, intellect, thought, and the power of discernment and analysis
• Love and contentment
• Speculation and lottery
• Poetic composition
• Atma-vidya (knowledge of the Self)
• Devotion to the deities
• Virtuous conduct
• The delivering of news
• Critical review and commentary
• The siddhi (attainment, mastery) of mantra, tantra, and yantra
• The womb, a pregnant woman, and children
• A ministerial post
• The royal umbrella (chhatra, the insignia of sovereignty)
• Gains from women of the court
• The mridanga (a classical two-headed drum)
• The eldest brother's wife and the eldest sister's husband
• The camel, and animals that emit fire from the mouth
• Law and trustees of property