Which planet rules the 6th house?

The natural ruler of the 6th house (Ripu Bhava) is Mercury. The karaka (significator) planet is Mars. The 6th house is classified as a dusthana_upachaya house with challenging_but_improving nature.

Ripu Bhava (रिपु भाव)

Q: What does the 6th house represent in Vedic astrology?

The 6th house (Ripu Bhava / रिपु भाव) is a dusthana_upachaya house that represents enemies, disease, debt, service, daily work, competition. It is ruled naturally by Mercury and covers the life stage from age 35-42.

Q: What are the significations of Ripu Bhava?

Ripu Bhava (रिपु भाव) signifies enemies, disease, debt, service, daily work, competition, litigation, obstacles, small intestine, maternal relations, pets, employees. It combines well with houses 3, 10, 11 and planets Mars, Saturn.

6th House · Ripu Bhava, Shatru Bhava, Roga Bhava

dusthana_upachayachallenging_but_improving☿Ruler: Mercury

The 6th House governs enemies, disease, debt, service, daily work, competition.

Type

dusthana_upachaya

Natural Ruler

Mercury

Life Stage

middle age

Age Range

35-42

Overview

Type	dusthana_upachaya
Nature	challenging_but_improving
Natural Ruler	Mercury
Deity	mars — Mars
Prediction Weight	high
Classical Reference	Ripu Bhava, Shatru Bhava, Roga Bhava

Core Significations

enemiesdiseasedebtservicedaily workcompetitionlitigationobstaclessmall intestinematernal relationspetsemployees

Life Domains

General

obstaclesservicehealth issuesenemiescompetitiondaily routine

Career

service workjobemployeesworkplace conflictscompetitionlitigation

Love

relationship obstaclesservice to partnerhealth affecting romance

Finance

debtsloansfinancial obstaclessalary workservice income

Health

chronic diseasesdigestive issuesstressimmune systemintestines

Spiritual

serviceovercoming obstaclestapasyaenemy of ego

Body & Health

Body Parts	small intestine, digestive system, kidney, appendix
Common Ailments	digestive disorders, intestinal issues, chronic ailments, kidney problems, inflammation