Tenth house (Karma bhava)
The tenth house (Karma bhava) governs career, profession, status, reputation and the work you do in the world. It is the most powerful kendra and the most public point of the chart.
Also known as: rajya bhava, dasham bhava, 10th house, house of career
Karma here means action. The 10th house describes your profession and achievements, authority and public standing, your relations with employers and government, and the legacy of your work: what you are known for. In the Bhava Chalit its midpoint is the midheaven, the point of the zodiac highest in the sky at your birth.
The Sun and Mars gain directional strength here. Mercury is its natural significator in Parashara’s list, with the Sun, Jupiter and Saturn often added, and Capricorn is its natural sign. The 10th lord’s placement and the Dashamsa (D10) chart are the main tools for career questions.
An upachaya as well as a kendra, the 10th grows stronger with effort and time, so careers often rise steadily. A 10th lord linked with the lords of the 9th, 5th or 1st can form Raj yoga, and strong planets here, even malefics, tend to support ambition and public success.