Sixth House in Horoscope rules a person"s health and sickness, diet, debt, labour, service, work, daily routine, co-workers, maternal uncles and aunts, sin, wicked act and fear. The sixth house indicates disease and sickness, the real state of the disease, recovery from it and whether it is of a long or short duration. This is also related to food, dietary habits and daily routine as most of ill-health is often due to improper management of these. The sixth house is also connected with work and the service rendered by the individual. It also denotes his employees, subordinates or servants – whether he is in the service of others or he has others as his employees. It is also the house of one"s enemies and thus in Vedic Astrology, the sixth house is also known as "Ripusthan". The sixth house is the house of debt or borrowing. This house also governs pet animals and small cattle, domestic creatures, tenants, dress and hygiene, sanitation, dietetics, food and clothing.

Effects of Planets in Sixth House
The planets cause various effects when they are positioned in the Sixth House of the Horoscope. They are mentioned below:

Sun in Sixth House: The natives of this house take pride in their work and have a talent for organization. They need to feel appreciated. Health tends to be good, with strong recuperative powers, though they are subject to occasional nagging health problems. Positively, they are an efficient problem solver. Negatively, they can be fussy and difficult to work for.

Moon in Sixth House: They may change jobs frequently until they find something that truly suits them. Unhappiness at work may affect their health adversely. These people may be especially prone to stomach trouble. Positively, they are intuitive and imaginative in work. Negatively, they are unstable and indecisive about responsibility.

Mercury in Sixth House: They are something of a perfectionist, which can make day-to-day problems seem over-whelming. They take an interest in health, diet and hygiene, and are usually well informed about the latest on these subjects. They have a tendency to be nervous and may have respiratory or stomach problems. Positively, they are practical and efficient, especially in work involving writing or communications. Negatively, they are a worrier about health and work.

Venus in Sixth House: The natives of this house strive for harmony and good relationships with associates on the job. They don"t like hard or gritty physical labour. Health is good, though they tend to over-indulge in eating and drinking. Positively, their work situation may bring romance. Negatively, they have a tendency to laziness and letting others do the chore.

Mars in Sixth House: In their work, they set out to accomplish things. Keeping impulsiveness under control will make them more efficient. They drive themselves hard and expect others to perform at their level. They have vitality and energy, but are prone to careless accidents. Positively, they can initiate new work methods. Negatively, they are at times intolerant and argumentative with co-workers.

Jupiter in Sixth House: These people tend to be successful in work and get along well with associates. They are loyal and dependable, and Jupiter usually brings monetary reward. They love good food and tend to gain weight. Positively, work brings opportunity for travel and expansion for them. Negatively, they have health problems because of over-indulgence.

Saturn in Sixth House: They are a conscientious and reliable worker and handle responsibility well. Health may be under strain due to over-work or because they tend to neglect looking after themselves. Positively, they are admired by colleagues and associates. Negatively, they cannot accept that there are limitations and obstacles beyond their control.

Rahu in Sixth House: These people wish to acquire the privileges associated with servitude. They are experts in conflict management and associations. They have a strong desire to serve those who are facing opposition and discords. Natives have a tendency to indulge in arguments that are beyond their comprehension. They tend to have an unfavourable relationship with servants, employees and maternal relatives.

Ketu in Sixth House: Ketu in sixth house also builds fear of the government in the native. Moreover, if it is badly afflicted in this position, the person exhibits violent tendencies too. It makes the native vulnerable to injuries and accidents. It can also lead to perineal diseases such as piles, fistula and fissures. This placement of Ketu causes a lot of obstructions and obstacles in life.