What House Lords Say About Your Physical Constitution
- Kundliguru
- Jul 3
- 3 min read
Your physical constitution—how strong, healthy, and resilient your body is—is not just a result of diet and exercise. In Vedic astrology, your birth chart reveals vital clues about your body’s strength, weaknesses, and tendencies through the lords of different houses, especially the 1st, 6th, 8th, and 12th houses.
Each house in astrology governs a specific area of life. The planetary lords of these houses, depending on their placement and strength, reveal how your body functions, how prone you are to illness, and how well you recover.
1. 1st House Lord – Your Overall Constitution and Vitality
The 1st house, or Lagna, represents the body, appearance, personality, and physical vitality.The strength, dignity, and placement of the 1st house lord show:
How healthy and energetic you are
Your resistance to disease
Physical appearance and build
General wellbeing
A strong 1st lord in a good house (like Kendra or Trikona) gives strong immunity, physical strength, and a confident presence.A weak or afflicted 1st lord may lead to low energy, frequent illnesses, or even deformities, depending on other combinations.
2. 6th House Lord – Disease Resistance and Recovery Power
The 6th house rules over illness, injuries, immune response, and health battles. The 6th lord tells us:
How your body responds to disease
Whether health problems are temporary or chronic
Your ability to overcome ailments
A strong 6th lord may make a person prone to diseases, but also gives the strength to fight back and recover.If the 6th lord is weak or in the 8th or 12th house, it may lead to longer recovery times or hidden health problems.
3. 8th House Lord – Sudden Health Shocks and Longevity
The 8th house is the house of sudden events, accidents, surgeries, and longevity. The 8th house lord plays a crucial role in determining:
Risk of sudden or mysterious health issues
Recovery from operations or trauma
Overall longevity and ability to survive crises
A well-placed 8th lord can give strong regenerative power and survival instincts.A malefic or afflicted 8th lord, especially if connected with the Lagna or 6th house, can lead to unexpected breakdowns or emergency surgeries.
4. 12th House Lord – Hospitalization and Hidden Illnesses
The 12th house represents hospital stays, sleep, mental isolation, and expenditure of health. The 12th lord reveals:
Possibility of being bedridden or hospitalized
Weakness of the immune system
Loss of physical strength or vitality
An afflicted 12th lord may cause hidden or chronic diseases that drain the body slowly.When connected with the 6th or 8th house, it can indicate prolonged health issues or expensive medical treatments.
5. Other Supporting House Lords
2nd house lord – Governs face, mouth, and digestion; weak lord may indicate speech or eating issues
4th house lord – Rules over chest, lungs, and emotional comfort
5th house lord – Related to stomach, liver, and emotional strength
10th house lord – Can show endurance, particularly in relation to work or stress
Final Thoughts
A complete picture of physical constitution requires looking at:
The Ascendant and its lord
The Sun (vitality) and Moon (emotional and mental health)
The lords of the 6th, 8th, and 12th houses
Planetary aspects, conjunctions, and Dasha periods
The strength or weakness of these house lords can help astrologers predict your physical strengths, health vulnerabilities, and the kind of care your body needs.
