Sixth House in Kundli - Vedic Astrology
- Pranjal Singh
- Mar 1, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Jun 22

Sixth House in the Financial Trine
The SIXTH HOUSE is part of the Financial Trine (2nd, 6th, 10th houses) and plays a critical role in producing sustainable income through daily routines. Unlike the 10th house of fame or the 2nd house of family wealth, the Sixth House is about earning through service, employment, and problem-solving.
It is the house of job seekers, healers, fighters, and survivors. Here, your ability to face life's grind and grow from it determines your material and spiritual success.
The Sixth House and Daily Life Struggles
Often misunderstood, this house governs:
Enemies and open opposition
Illness, disease, and the path to recovery
Debt and repayment
Legal disputes and daily obstacles
Misunderstandings and blame games
Rather than avoid problems, this house forces you to confront them head-on, making you resilient in the process.
Work, Service, and Self-Made Success
The Sixth House rules over:
Jobs and work environments
Subordinates and support staff
Service industries and caregiving roles
It's also the house of discipline and responsibility-those who serve the system often rise through it. People with a strong Sixth House often climb the ladder from modest beginnings through sheer effort.
Competitive Edge and Human Management
This house grants individuals the strategic and managerial skills needed in:
Military, police, and emergency services
Litigation and legal disputes
Crisis counseling and therapy
Daily office politics and interpersonal friction
Those with strong Sixth Houses are not only fighters-they are fixers, managing chaos to create order.
Elemental Influence on Sixth House Signs
The elemental nature of the sign in your Sixth House reveals your natural approach to obstacles, service, and competition:
Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): Bold, dynamic, and confrontational. These individuals fight back against adversity with confidence and are always ready to take charge. They are well-suited for competitive environments and leadership in service-oriented roles.
Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius): Clever and communicative. They excel in jobs requiring negotiation, communication, marketing, or people management. However, they can be prone to manipulation or exploitative tendencies if not ethically grounded.
Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): Emotionally reactive and intuitive. Often face misunderstandings with others and may go through personal crises. They thrive in roles that require empathy and healing but may struggle with assertiveness.
Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): Grounded and meticulous. These individuals are excellent at managing paperwork, documentation, and structured work. They often rise through consistency and patience.
This elemental lens adds nuance to how you deal with debt, illness, and work-related stress.
Legal, Medical, and Military Professions
A well-fortified Sixth House often indicates success in:
Law and litigation
Medicine and healthcare
Military and paramilitary services
Administration and conflict resolution roles
These careers require an individual to navigate pressure, make tough decisions, and serve others-even in hostile environments.
Health Issues and Healing Power
The Sixth House rules over:
Chronic illnesses
Diet, digestion, and stress disorders
Injuries due to overwork or neglect
Medical treatment, surgery, and recovery
It reveals how you respond to physical and mental health challenges and whether you overcome or succumb to them. A strong Sixth House promotes healing and resistance; a weak one may result in recurring ailments.
Sixth House and Relationship Problems
Since it's 12th from the 7th house (marriage/partnership), the Sixth House represents:
Misunderstandings and blame between partners
Separation, disagreements, and divorce triggers
Arguments, legal battles, and broken promises
It warns that unresolved Sixth House issues can erode long-term partnerships, even if love is present.
Sixth House and Domestic Duties
Beyond professional life, this house also governs:
Servants and domestic help
Pets and animal caregivers
Mistresses or secretive coping partners
Tenant relationships and rental dynamics
In the modern context, your attitude toward service, caregiving, and domestic management can be deciphered from this house.
Sixth House in Educational and Career Growth
This house influences your ability to:
Transition from university to real-world career
Maintain daily study habits and exam discipline
Convert academic learning into job skills
A student with a strong Sixth House may struggle initially but finds long-term career stability and success through persistence.
Body Parts Governed by the Sixth House
Physiologically, it rules:
Lower abdomen and belly
Waist and digestion
Rectum and bowel health
These areas are linked to work-related stress, diet, and neglected self-care. This house also signals psychosomatic illnesses resulting from unresolved workplace tensions.
Role of Sixth House in Other House Matters
It subtly governs:
Domestic happiness of siblings (4th from the 3rd house)
Father's social standing and career (10th from the 9th house)
Death or sudden loss of friends (8th from the 11th house)
Its far-reaching effects make it integral not just for health or job but for family dynamics and public image.
Mars and Saturn as Natural Significators
Mars represents action, aggression, and the energy to fight enemies or illness.
Saturn symbolizes discipline, endurance, and long-term strategy to rise through hardship.
Together, they give the Sixth House the power to confront, heal, and transform.
Psychological and Spiritual Strength from Sixth House
As the king of Upachaya houses (3, 6, 10, 11), the Sixth House ensures:
Growth through adversity
Inner discipline and ethical strength
Ability to convert suffering into resilience
It's not just a "bad house." It's the house that teaches you how to win life's inner battles.
Sixth House Afflictions and Remedies
Common issues due to affliction:
Legal entanglements
Chronic disease
Office politics and toxic work environments
Debt traps
Remedies:
Chant mantras of Mars ("Om Mangalaya Namah") or Saturn ("Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah")
Maintain a disciplined routine
Donate food or medicine to the sick or poor
Practice mindful speech to avoid conflicts
Strengthening the Sixth House
To activate its positive power:
Wake up early and follow a daily regimen
Exercise and eat clean
Help the sick, elderly, or animals
Maintain honesty and resilience in all interactions
These acts align you with the growth potential of this house.
FAQs on SIXTH HOUSE
1. What is the Sixth House in astrology responsible for? It governs enemies, diseases, debts, daily routine, jobs, legal issues, and your power to overcome challenges.
2. Is the Sixth House always bad? Not at all. It is an Upachaya house, which means its power increases over time. It's a house of struggle-but with growth, strength, and self-mastery.
3. What professions are ruled by the Sixth House? Doctors, lawyers, military personnel, police officers, therapists, and civil servants.
4. How does this house affect health? It shows susceptibility to chronic diseases and your potential for healing. A strong Sixth House makes recovery easier.
5. Can it affect relationships? Yes. Being 12th from the 7th house, it can cause misunderstanding, accusations, and even legal disputes in partnerships.
6. What is the spiritual purpose of the Sixth House? To teach humility, discipline, and growth through life's unavoidable battles.
Sixth House... From Struggles to Strength
The SIXTH HOUSE is your training ground. It tests your resilience, discipline, and ability to stand your ground. While it may bring enemies, illness, or debt-it also offers the tools to conquer them.
By embracing its lessons, you develop a foundation of grit, service, and self-empowerment. In your astrological journey, this house reminds you that your greatest strength is forged through your greatest struggle.


