Each house is linked to a set of characteristics that begin with the self and extend outward into society and beyond. The planets were all in precise signs and houses when you were born. When an astrologer reads your chart, she combines the meanings of each planet, the house it’s in, and the sign it’s in to map the challenges and opportunities you’ll experience in this life.
When planets pass through a house, they illuminate that area of your chart and energize the attributes associated with that house. The houses are used by astrologers to determine which aspects of your life will come into focus and where you may best take action. Read about the sign linked with a house to learn more about it.
The “personal houses” are the first six houses, while the “interpersonal houses” are the last six buildings.
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ST HOUSE:
The first house marks the start of the zodiac and encompasses all “firsts”: first impressions, self-image, leadership, new ventures, fresh starts, and new beginnings. Your rising sign or ascendant is the sign on the cusp, or beginning edge, of this house. (Aries is the sign of the zodiac)
ND HOUSE:
Taste, scents, sound, touch, and sight are all covered by the second house, which governs your immediate material and physical world. Income, money, and self-esteem are all ruled by the second house. (Taurus is the ruling planet.)
RD HOUSE:
The third house governs all forms of communication, including speech, thought, and the use of gadgets and equipment (cell phones, pagers, Instant Messenger, etc.). Siblings, neighbors, local travel, libraries, schools, teachers, and community concerns are all covered by the third house. (Gemini is the sign of the zodiac)
TH HOUSE:
Cancer dominates the fourth house, which is at the bottom of the zodiac wheel and hence rules the “base of all things.” Your home, privacy, basic security, your parents (especially your mother), children, your own mothering qualities, nurturing, and TLC are all included. (Cancer is in charge)
TH HOUSE:
Health and service are the domains of the sixth house. It governs time management, organization, routines, fitness, food, and exercise, natural and healthy living, as well as helpfulness and service to others. (Virgo is the sign of the zodiac)
TH HOUSE:
The sector of relationships and other people is represented by the seventh house. It governs all business and personal partnerships, as well as relationship-related topics such as contracts, marriage, and business transactions. (Libra is the ruling sign)
TH HOUSE:
The eighth house is a mystical sector that governs the deepest levels of birth, death, sex, metamorphosis, secrets, fused energies, and connection. Other people’s property and money (real estate, inheritances, investments, and so on) are likewise ruled by the eighth house (Ruled by Scorpio)
TH HOUSE:
The higher mind, expansion, international and long-distance travel, foreign languages, inspiration, optimism, publishing, broadcasting, universities and higher education, luck, risk, adventure, gambling, religion, philosophy, morals and ethics are all covered by the ninth house. (Sagittarius rules)
TH HOUSE:
The tenth house is at the very top of the chart, and it is the most visible. Structures, corporations, tradition, public image, celebrity, honors, achievements, awards, boundaries, rules, discipline, authority, fathers, and parenting are all ruled by the tenth house. The tenth house’s cusp, or border, is also known as the midheaven, and it gives astrologers insight into your career path. (Capricorn is the ruling planet.)
TH HOUSE:
Teams, friendships, groups, society, technology, video and electronic media, networking, social justice, rebellion, and humanitarian causes are all ruled by the eleventh house. Originality, eccentricity, unexpected happenings, surprises, invention, astronomy, science fiction, and all things future are all ruled by this planet. (Aquarius is the ruling planet.)
TH HOUSE:
The twelfth and final house, which governs endings, brings the zodiac to a close. This house is about tying up loose ends, completions, the afterlife, old age, and resignation in the closing stages of a project. Separation from society, institutions, hospitals, jails, hidden goals, and secret foes are all associated with it. It also governs the subconscious mind, as well as imagination, creativity, the arts, film, dance, poetry, journaling, and the subconscious mind. (Pisces is the zodiac sign that rules this sign.)
What do the 12 astrological houses represent?
The houses in astrology are the cosmic equivalent of a crystal ball, only far more reliable. There are 12 houses in the Tarot, each symbolizing a different aspect of life, such as health, money, relationships, and everything in between. Consider the wheel of houses as a sky map, with planets traveling from house to house all the time. Each planet was in a different house when you were born, and those houses may be seen in your birth chart. Because the homes are based on the time you were born rather than the date, you may need to text your parents to find out.
The positions of the planets at the time of your birth (or throughout your life) might reveal important information. For example, if Jupiter (the planet of luck) was in your second house (which governs wealth) at the time of your birth, making money will most likely come easily to you. (Could you please share the love?)
What does each astrological house represent?
Astrology is limitless. The astrological houses come into action when each of the 12 zodiac archetypes appears in different aspects of your life… but what do houses imply in astrology, anyway? If your horoscope has ever made cryptic assertions about “the houses,” you’ve undoubtedly scanned over it and felt a little befuddled. I, too, was initially perplexed as a clairvoyant astrologer with a lifelong fascination with the cosmos. But now I’m here to assist you.
The astrological houses identify the specific regions of your life to which your horoscope refers. Each house, for example, signifies something entirely different; they decide the many types of people, places, and life events you will face over your lifetime.
In astrology, how do you read houses?
The Ascendant also displays the ruling planet of the chart. A person with a Sagittarius Ascendant, for example, is ruled by generous Jupiter, but someone with a Pisces Ascendant is ruled by compassionate Neptune.
The Ascendant is used not only to determine our personal geography, but also to design the chart’s unique architecture. The Ascendant’s horizontal line delineates the First House in birth charts read counterclockwise. We follow the sections, or Houses, and begin our ascent to the top of the chart on the right side of the horizon line at the Descendent. Finally, the Twelfth House, which borders the Ascendant to the north, brings the cycle to a close.
What does the 11th house symbolize in your horoscope?
The Eleventh House is where you make your social debut, as well as the greeting you receive. It’s the classic house of friends, but it also includes coworkers and social circles. Aquarius and Uranus/Saturn share this house.
What does the 7th house signify?
Insight into relationships can be found in the Seventh House. It’s known as the house of marriage, but it also defines how you pair up in love, friendship, and business connections. All crucial one-on-one ties, including foes and arch-rivals, are revealed in the Seventh House.
What is the meaning of the 8th house?
Scorpio and Pluto are the rulers of the eighth house (in astrology, Pluto is still a planet). The eighth house is a mystical sector that governs the deepest levels of birth, death, sex, metamorphosis, secrets, fused energies, and connection. Other people’s property and money are ruled by the eighth house, which includes real estate, inheritances, and investments. It’s been dubbed the house of sex, death, and taxes in the past.
What does the tenth house symbolize?
The House of Social Status is the name given to the tenth House. It’s about where we’ve landed in our social (or work/career) circles, as well as in society as a whole. Consider our social rank, the authority it confers, and the role we play as a result. It also refers to any promotions we may earn, whatever fame we may have or may achieve, and the types of commercial and social activities we engage in. In terms of achievement, this home focuses on how we see ourselves and how the rest of the community sees us (and our efforts). We focus on manifesting ourselves through this house.
In the Tenth House, vocation is crucial. What part will we play, and how will we perform it to the best of our abilities? What do we want to accomplish? Here, your career, professional goals, desire, and motivation all play a role. Employers and their regulations, as well as any other groups (particularly the government) that have the power to rule over us, are covered here in a more practical sense. With our life’s work comes the responsibility of reigning over others, however there will always be someone who reigns supreme over us.
The ego fulfillment we gain as a result of our employment and vocations can be viewed intangibly as prestige and social position. The Tenth House is concerned with how we handle this. In our consumerist world, cash incentives may be the most difficult to tire of; nevertheless, ego massage may grow old more rapidly.
This house is concerned about how we will handle these presents, as well as the status that comes with them. Will we utilize our position to benefit society in a genuine way, or will we be rash and irresponsible? Not everyone is cut out for large-scale social achievement or qualified to make a meaningful contribution to society. It’s also worth mentioning that many of our achievements are made possible by society, not by ourselves.
In the Tenth House, the individual’s link to a group and to society is also underlined. To improve things and have an impact, we need to feel a genuine connection to the cause, as well as a strong desire to alter things. We shall obtain a social standing that is actually worthwhile in this manner. Finally, the Tenth House addresses the father, who is usually the more authoritative parent, in keeping with its concentration on rulers.
What does the 9th house symbolize?
In Astrology, the 9th house is also known as the Dharma Bhava. The 9th house, or Dharma Bhava, represents religious inclinations, dutifulness, uprightness, good karma, morality (ethics), and higher & spiritual ideals. The power of the 9th house influences whether or not a person will be religious. It determines the differences between conservatism and modernism, orthodoxy and heterodoxy, and so forth. The 9th house also determines whether or not one will be generous. As a result, the 9th house determines the direction and flow of our ideas, as well as our attitude and approach to life.
What does it signify to have an empty house in astrology?
Interpreting your horoscope is a difficult task. In addition to knowing your sun, moon, and rising signs, you must also know the 12 sectors that your chart is divided into, known as houses. Each of the planets moves through a different house in astrology, and each house influences a different aspect of your life. When I initially started learning astrology, it took me the longest to figure out the houses, and one of my major challenges was figuring out what empty houses meant in astrology.
Because there are 12 houses and only 10 planets, everyone will have at least one empty house, which isn’t a problem. Simply put, the empty house in question in your birth chart represents a part of your life that may or may not be as important to you as the houses containing planets. This house may take further steps to fully comprehend its significance in your horoscope (and, of course, in your life), but there is a quick and simple approach to do it.
When looking at a birth chart, many of the planets are generally found in the same house. Mercury and Venus can never be more than one sign apart from the sun, and Mercury and Venus can never be more than two signs apart from the sun. As a result, these two planets are more likely to be found in the same home as the sun, leaving more of the houses vacant. When a house in your birth chart is empty, you’ll just look to the ruler of that house to completely comprehend how its meanings manifest in your life.
What is the function of astrology houses?
If you’ve ever looked at your birth chart, you’ve probably seen a picture of a zodiac wheel with twelve sections. You probably simply scrolled down to a list version of your placements because all the glyphs and aspect lines are bewildering. The zodiac wheel, on the other hand, is the actual birth chart! It’s where you’ll get all the juicy details. The 12 astrological houses, each representing a distinct aspect of your life, are represented by those 12 portions of the chart.
Your house is assigned to you depending on the precise time and location of your birth. House systems were devised in modern times to split the zodiac on the horizon line from east to west, metaphorically portraying the sun’s journey through the sky each day. On the zodiac wheel, your rising sign is always on the left-hand side. It signifies the eastern horizon, or, to put it another way, the location where the sun rises each morning. The rising sign always falls in the first house, no matter what house system you’re using (or, the house of the self). The houses are then recognized by turning the wheel counterclockwise from the second to the twelfth dwelling.
Consider a birth chart in the same way you would a tarot spread. The form is provided by the houses, which are similar to the card positions. The content is determined by the moment of your birth and the planets and signs that fall within each house. The houses provide context for the planets and signs, allowing for interpretation.