The Tenth House in the Horoscope
This house pertains to career, reputation, management, status, fame, pilgrimage, government, good deeds; activity, intent to improve well-being; authority figures, government officials. All these are indicators of the tenth house.
Karma bhava governs a person's career and status. Control over career and reputation makes this house a very important part of the horoscope.
The tenth house is the house of karma (Karma bhava), thus it is associated with all deeds and actions. This house is the main marker representing our influence on the world. It is connected to career and professional recognition. The tenth house itself does not define the career, as a person's professional life is also related to the condition of the first house and other factors in the chart. However, the tenth house allows for the diagnosis of what successes a person will achieve in the professional field.
Since the tenth house occupies the highest position in the chart, the talents there are strong and help us reach great heights in life. This house provides benefits to authorities, people in high positions, and recognized authorities. It helps us gain respect and recognition, distinguishing us from the crowd.
The Ruler of the Tenth House in Different Houses in the Horoscope
In the First House: The person thinks only about their career, relying solely on themselves for achievements, working in their own business; successful career, honor or fame, high status; the person can be a pioneer in their field or business, the career may be related to their personality or physique (i.e., they may be an actor, model, or showman); beauty, good health, longevity, strong Dharma, and there may be visits to holy places.
In the Second House: The ruler of the house of artha in another house brings wealth and a good ability to earn a living; good speech, the profession may be related to speaking (poetry, literature) or food (working in a restaurant or as a food supplier); kindness, fairness, developed imagination, family happiness.
In the Third House: Career in music, dance, or drama; the activities of relatives may also be related to these fields; career advancement will occur only through the person's persistent efforts; courage, boldness, many short trips; a career in literature or media.