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Analysis of the 11 th houseS N Rao

The eleventh house is an often-misunderstood house. It is associated with gain, i.e. gain of objectives and articles. At the same time it is associated with punishment, as it is the sixthfrom the sixth i.e. the manifestation of punishment. These two extremes require

explanation.11 th house Stands for Gains (of money, knowledge), elder brother or sister, wealth, elevationof husband, longevity of mother, gain from father- in-law, friends , hopes , wishes,aspirations, success in undertakings, elections, litigation, speculation, discharge fromhospital, ears, trade, society, community, recovery from illness, freedom from misery,ambitions, wishes, desires & their fulfillment, marriage, disease.

The seventh house shows ones desires, and the eleventh is the fifth therefrom indicating thefuture of such desires, namely the fulfillment or denial of the desires. Such a fulfillment isconsidered as a gain to the native, and the reason the eleventh house is called the labhabhava. The people / grahas in the eleventh house indicate those whom you attempt to fulfillyour desires with and those who will support ones dreams about the future, thus becomingones friends. Some hopes /desires are inauspicious and could cause harm to others whilstattempting to reap the fruits of ones desires. To account for our misdeeds the eleventhhouse also acts as the natural house of obstruction or badhaka.

11 th house is known as a badhaka for chara rashi (cardinal signs). The natural sign of badhaka is Aquarius being the natural eleventh sign in the zodiac, and its lord Saturn,tempts us, and punishes us. These badhaka signs and their lords cause obstacles in our life,which are seemingly impossible to rectify for the native. This is especially so if the planetsare badly placed. If the planets are well placed and associated with the badhaka sign or lord,then the planets will instead work towards the removal of obstacles, and all the doors of opportunities will be opened to the native, although there will be some obstacles at first,though. As the badhaka acts like Rahu the good results could be reaped through travel,foreigners or foreign destinations.

All planets in 11th are good except when the 11th is a badhakasthana. Lords of 9th, 10th in11th give continued riches. Lord of 9th, 10th, 11 th in 11th give gains from parents, fromprofession and is also helpful to friends. Bhavas occupied by 11th lord and owned by planets

joining the 11 th lord confer gains. In the mahadasha in the planet owning 8th and 11 th

houses, during 1 st half of the dasa one discharges debts, he gets personal elevation and thequarrels end. However, during 2nd half of the dasa one will experience effects of 11 th houseownership. All planets give auspicious results when they occupy 11 th . Material prosperityduring periods of planets related to the 11th is obtained because 11th lord is good formaterial prosperity and bad for spirituality. Saturn in 11th is good for success and stability.11 th lord in 11 th makes the native to progress day by day, and significations of the 11thhouse will nourish & give wealth. 11th lord is bad only for health aspects and not regardingother matters. Strong Moon in l lth in Aries or Virgo gives two marriages & many sisters. Italso causes lung diseases. Mars in 11th in Libra makes one humorous & gives a setback inmiddle age. With Sun, Moon combination in the 11th one can become a ruler even if born inhumble circumstances.

Transits of Major planets in the 11 th house also play an important role in determining thetiming for getting its results.

What to expect during a Jupiter transit to the 11 th : Youll have opportunities to expandpersonally, spiritually, and professionallythrough friendship and groups. Study groups canlead to intellectual and spiritual growth by exploring advanced topics and world religions.

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You may meet new friends from afar, perhaps in your own travels. People who areknowledgeable and well-placed may befriend you and bring good fortune your way.Reaching out to groups or networks can boost your career or businessafter all, the 11 th isthe 2 nd house of the 10 th .

Saturn transits to the 11 th (or transits to natal Saturn in the 11 th ): Saturn takes 29.5 years to

orbit the Sun, so its in a signand a housefor about 2.5 years. What to expect during aSaturn transit to the 11 th : You may accept a responsible position in a group you belong to.By trial and error, you learn to set boundaries with friends and groups of people. You mayworry about friends who are having a hard time due to illness, aging, difficultworld conditions, or as the consequences of irresponsible behavior. Some old friends youvebeen loyal to may leave your life, and you may be too focused on other responsibilities tosocialize as much as previously. Old pals from long ago pop up (high school reunion?) andgive you a chance to see how youve each fared since then. During this period, you maymake good business or professional connections with colleagues and clients throughbelonging to groups or networks related to your career. Older, experienced, and capablepeople may be impressed with you and may mentor youor you yourself may become amentor to promising young people.

Although extra saturnine planets like Uranus & Neptune are not considered in Vedicastrology, they are given very important role in transits. The results for these planets will bereceived more of a permanent nature due to their slow motion.

Uranus transits to the 11 th (or transits to natal Uranus in the 11 th ): Uranus takes 84 years toorbit the Sun, so its in a signand a housefor about 7 years. What to expect during aUranus transit to the 11 th : Theres an upswing in your social life as lively, trendy, peoplesuddenly appear and then, just as youre getting used to them, theyre history. Theyre likelyto be younger and/or more Aquarian, with more than a touch of wildness and the capacity toshake up your ideas. Its on with the new but out with the old, as long-term connectionsreach sudden endings, for instance when one of you moves away. One or both of you maychange in ways the other cant adapt to or accept.Groups take on a new meaning and new excitement, and you may find yourself drawn to

social or political action. You may meet people online who share your interests and findyourself online constantly to keep up with social networking.

Neptune transits to the 11 th (or transits to natal Neptune in the 11 th ): Neptune takes 165years to orbit the Sun, so its in a signand a housefor about 14 years. What to expectduring a Neptune transit to the 11 th : Maybe over the years, youve given more than youvegotten in certain codependent relationships. If youve befriended people with seriousproblems, you may find yourself burned out, especially if theyre involved in self-destructivepatterns like addiction or abusive relationships. If theyre unwilling to change them, this maybe a time when their problems get worse, and you decide to cut them loose. Whats likely tofill the void is a new or deeper involvement in groups devoted to spiritual development,service, or creativity. You meet fellow seekers who become brothers and sisters of the heartand share a rich and soulful awakening.