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Here are some tips to interpret a birth chart based on the placement of the lord of the houses.

In Vedic Astrology, every sign is ruled by a planet.
Aries – Mars, Taurus – Venus, Gemini – Mercury, Cancer – Moon, Leo – Sun, Virgo – Mercury, Libra – Venus, Scorpio – Mars and Ketu, Sagittarius – Jupiter, Capricorn – Saturn, Aquarius – Saturn and Rahu, Pisces – Jupiter.
Based on which house these signs fall in your chart, that house will be ruled by the planet that rules the sign.

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  1. If Lagna lord is with Surya (Sun) it makes a person intelligent. Brings in a lot of fortune and high status in life. This is because Surya is the karaka for Lagna.
  2. If the 2nd Lord is with Guru (Jupiter), the person will have good support system from family and good finance. This is because Guru is the karaka for the 2nd house.
  3. If the 3rd Lord is with Mangal (Mars) the person will be bold, courageous, passionate, go-getter and be supported by siblings. This is because Mangal is the karaka for the 3rd house.
  4. If the 4th Lord is with Chandra (Moon) – the person will be peaceful, happy, enjoy all kinds of comforts, have a great relationship with the mother and a solid foundation in education. This is because Chandra is the karaka of the 4th house.
  5. If the 5th Lord is with Guru (Jupiter) – the person will be strong and full of wisdom. Will get happiness from children and have a positive outlook on life. This is because Guru is the karaka of the 5th house.
  6. If the 6th Lord is with Shani (Saturn) – the person will destroy his enemies and will enjoy good health. This is because Shani is the karaka of the 6th house. Malefics are always better in the 6th house.
  7. If the 7th Lord is with Shukra (Venus) – the person will enjoy the little things in life and have a wonderful spouse. This is because Shukra is the karaka of the 7th House
  8. If the 8th Lord is with Shani (Saturn) – the person will enjoy inheritances. This is because Shani is the karaka of the 8th house.
  9. If the 9th Lord is with Guru (Jupiter) – the person will enjoy good fortune, will do higher studies and will be approached by people for advice and support. This is because Guru is the karaka of the 9th house.
  10. If the 10th Lord is with Budha (Mercury) the person will have a great career. Will have many opportunities to succeed in life. This is because Budha is the karaka of the 10th House.
  11. If the 11th Lord is with Guru (Jupiter) the person will have a lot of gains and will have the support of a huge network of friends and elder siblings. This is because Guru is the karaka of the 12th house.
  12. If the12th Lord is with Shani (Saturn) the person will manage his expenses well and will not spend on unwanted things. This is because Shani is the karaka of the 12th House.