The Eleventh House (Labha Bhava — the gains house) is the house of all gains — income, fulfilled desires, friends, networks, and success from one’s career efforts. It is an upachaya house (improves over time) and benefits from planetary strength. All planets do well here except the Sun (which loses its singular authority in a group context).
Body Correspondences
The calves and ankles are associated with the Eleventh House.
Key Themes
Gains and income (particularly from career), fulfilled desires and aspirations, friends and social networks, elder siblings, large organizations and group endeavors.
Significations
- gains and income
- elder siblings
- friends and networks
- fulfilled desires
- large organizations
- income from career
- social circles
Benefic Planets in the Eleventh House
Benefic planets give good income, excellent friendships, fulfilled aspirations, and social success. Jupiter here is classic for both material and philosophical gains.
Malefic Planets in the Eleventh House
Malefic planets also do reasonably well in the Eleventh House (upachaya) — they can give income through competitive means, extensive networks, and the fulfillment of desires through persistent effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Eleventh House represent in Vedic astrology?
The Eleventh House governs gains and income, fulfilled desires, friends and social networks, elder siblings, and success from one’s career. It is the house of what one actually receives from one’s efforts in the world.
Why is the Eleventh House called the house of gains?
Labha means ‘profit’ or ‘gains.’ The Eleventh House shows what actually flows into one’s life as a result of one’s efforts — it is the harvest house, where the work of other houses produces tangible results.
Which planet is strongest in the Eleventh House?
Jupiter in the Eleventh House is traditionally considered among the most fortunate placements for wealth and fulfilled desires. Saturn also does well here in its capacity for sustained earning. The Sun is the exception — it is said to lose some strength in the Eleventh.