Which planet rules the 10th house?

The natural ruler of the 10th house (Karma Bhava) is Saturn. The karaka (significator) planet is Mercury. The 10th house is classified as a kendra house with action_oriented nature.

Karma Bhava (कर्म भाव)

Q: What does the 10th house represent in Vedic astrology?

The 10th house (Karma Bhava / कर्म भाव) is a kendra house that represents career, profession, status, authority, reputation, public image. It is ruled naturally by Saturn and covers the life stage from age 42-56.

Q: What are the significations of Karma Bhava?

Karma Bhava (कर्म भाव) signifies career, profession, status, authority, reputation, public image, fame, government, employer, achievements, dharma, duty, honor, knees. It combines well with houses 1, 2, 5, 9, 11 and planets Sun, Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn.

10th House · Karma Bhava, Rajya Bhava, Meshurana

kendraaction_oriented♄Ruler: Saturn

The 10th House governs career, profession, status, authority, reputation, public image.

Type

kendra

Natural Ruler

Saturn

Life Stage

professional peak

Age Range

42-56

Overview

Type	kendra
Nature	action_oriented
Natural Ruler	Saturn
Deity	mercury — Mercury
Prediction Weight	highest
Classical Reference	Karma Bhava, Rajya Bhava, Meshurana

Core Significations

careerprofessionstatusauthorityreputationpublic imagefamegovernmentemployerachievementsdharmadutyhonorknees

Life Domains

General

professional lifepublic recognitionachievementsstatusreputationduty

Career

promotionleadershipauthoritycareer peakprofessional milestonerecognitionsuccess

Love

status compatibilityprofessional partnershiprespect based attractionpublic relationship

Finance

salary increaseprofessional incomestatus wealthgovernment incomestable earnings

Health

kneesjointscareer stresswork pressureskeletal system

Spiritual

karma yogadharmic dutyservicerighteous actionlife purpose

Body & Health

Body Parts	knees, joints, bones, skeletal system
Common Ailments	knee problems, arthritis, joint pain, career stress, hypertension, skeletal issues

Life Stage

Life Stage	professional peak
Age Range	42-56
Prediction Weight	highest

Combines Well With

Houses

1Tanu Bhava 2Dhana Bhava 5Putra Bhava 9Dharma Bhava 11Labha Bhava

Planets

☉Sun ♃Jupiter ☿Mercury ♄Saturn

Difficult Combinations

Houses

6Ripu Bhava 8Ayur Bhava 12Vyaya Bhava

Planets

☊Rahu ☋Ketu

Favorable

promotionrecognitionauthoritysuccessleadershipprestigehonoradvancementprofessional peakfame

Unfavorable

career setbacksreputation damageauthority conflictsjob loss riskpublic humiliationprofessional obstaclesdemotion