The 10th house represents career, profession, livelihood, authority, fame, public image, reputation, work environment, and relationship with the father and authority figures (Government). And the position of the 10th house lord in your birth chart would determine your career direction. But before we begin, if you don't know where your 10th house lord is placed in your birth chart then first please watch this short video.

10th house lord in the 1st house

When the 10th house lord is sitting in the 1st house, your career would shape your personality. The way you present yourself would be important at work. You may have to carry yourself in a particular way. So, looking the part would be an essential part of your job just like a lawyer, a pilot, a soldier, a consultant (wearing business formals), or a fashion model would do. You would keep busy, attract fame, and recognition. Your life’s path would be influenced highly by your father, father-like figures, or people at your work (boss). Click here for a detailed explanation.

10th house lord in the 2nd house

When the 10th house lord is sitting in the 2nd house then you would follow the same line of work as your family. Since the career house lord is sitting in the house of money, you could be a businessperson. A business in the field of food or finance is a good option. Since the lord of the 10th house is sitting 5 places, you must follow your passion. You are also likely to branch out into many different part-time jobs/businesses. Click here for a detailed explanation.

10th house lord in the 3rd house

When the 10th house lord is sitting in the 3rd house then you would be entrepreneurial and would have the courage to do something on your own. You could follow a communication driven career such as sales, marketing, YouTubing, or writing. Or could also be in mechanical jobs, or jobs that require the skill of hands (operating tools). The nature of work could involve short-distance travel (within a city). You are likely to treat your siblings as competition. Click here for a detailed explanation.

10th house lord in the 4th house

When the 10th house lord is sitting in the 4th house. You would treat your workspace as home and your co-workers as family. Or, you would simply be working from home. You could be working in the field of real estate, home furnishing, or automobiles. Your work/job would be connected to your motherland. Getting into business with childhood friends is possible. Your peace of mind would be directly affected by the career/business you choose. So, careful with that choice. Your father is likely to play the role of the mother. Click here for a detailed explanation.

10th house lord in the 5th house

When the 10th house lord is sitting in the 5th house. You would seek an exciting career. Having a sense of thrill, joy, and pleasure at work would be important. A hobby or interest could become a full-time career. You must follow your passion. A career in the field of sports, media, entertainment, cinema, or any other creative field is most likely. Since the 5th house is sitting 8 places away from the 10th house, there is a high possibility of you changing your career path multiple times. A career in the field of research, or engineering (oil and gas) is a possibility. You are a risk-taker and so a career could be built in the field of stock markets, or gambling too. A career in the field of education or working with children is also possible depending on who the lord of the 10th house is. Click here for a detailed explanation.

10th house lord in the 6th house

When the 10th house lord is sitting in the 6th house. You would be in a routine based job. You would deal with the problems on a day-day basis. Problems such as disputes, conflicts, debt, and health issues. So naturally, you could be a lawyer, a doctor, or a banker. You could also be involved in social work - helping the underprivileged, fighting animal cruelty etc. A career in the field of hospitality, human resources, or the services industry, in general, is also a good option. You could attract opposition, and obstacles at work and so try to avoid conflicts with co-workers. Click here for a detailed explanation.

10th house lord in the 7th house

When the 10th house lord is sitting in the 7th house. The 7th house is 10th from the 10th house so you would be devoted to your work. In some ways, you would be married to your career. Your work would be to converse, engage, negotiate, partner, and deal with people. So, a business would be a better option than a job. You would be responsible for upholding agreements, contracts, and legal bonds. So, a career in the field of law is another good option. In general, you would be dominating in relationships in professional and professional life. Click here for a detailed explanation.

10th house lord in the 8th house

When the 10th house lord is sitting in the 8th house. Your work would be research-driven. You would deal with confidential information, and negotiate in secret. You may also be interested in the occult. A career as a researcher, a journalist, an astrologer, a detective, a miner, a farmer, or an accountant is most suited for you. You may have to frequently deal with emergencies at work and so your work schedule would be unpredictable. Your career is also likely to change with time. Lastly, the relationship with the father would go through several good and bad phases. Click here for a detailed explanation.

10th house lord in the 9th house

When the 10th house lord is sitting in the 9th house. You would be in a job/business where you'd constantly have to upgrade your knowledge/skills. A Master’s degree, or a Ph.D. would propel your career. You would also get to travel (long-distance) a lot because of your work. And so, you could be a professor, a lawyer, a doctor, a business consultant, or even a religious leader. Since the 10th house lord is 12 places away, chances of career success in a foreign land are higher. You would be in the same line of work as your father, however, the relationship with him could be distant. Click here for a detailed explanation.

10th house lord in the 10th house

When the 10th house lord is sitting in the 10th house. Your career won’t be impacted by other aspects of life since the lord is taking care of its house. Your career would be stable. You would be content with your work. You would be high on self-confidence. You would know how to handle a position of authority. You would be able to build a good relationship with leaders/authority figures/Government. Your father’s reputation/professional image is very likely to impact yours. Click here for a detailed explanation.

10th house lord in the 11th house

When the 10th house lord is sitting in the 11th house. You would be professional with your work. And your efforts would be richly rewarded. Your career and financial status would keep on improving with time as both the 10th and the 11th house are Upachaya houses. You would be working for a big corporation (an MNC). You could be an entrepreneur too. You would not pursue anything on a small scale - you would like to make a difference in the lives of a large number of people. You could be driven towards a humanitarian cause too. You would gain through your professional network, father, and elder siblings depending on who the lord of the 10th house is. Click here for a detailed explanation.

10th house lord in the 12th house

When the 10th house lord is sitting in the 12th house. There is a high possibility of work-related foreign travel. You could have clients from a foreign country. You could be working in isolated places such as an office far away from the city center, or places with restricted public access such as a hospital, a prison, a refugee camp, a dark-room, an airport, or even a university. You could also tap into your imaginative side and pursue a creative career. You would excel working behind the scenes in seclusion. Career is likely to change with time and a permanent settlement in a foreign land is possible depending on who the lord of the 12th is. Click here for a detailed explanation.