The ruling planet of the chart can also be found in the Ascendant. Someone with a Sagittarius Ascendant, for instance, is ruled by generous Jupiter, whereas a Pisces Ascendant is living in an empathetic Neptunian world.
The Ascendant is used not only to determine our unique terrain but also to design the unique structure of the chart. Birth charts are read counterclockwise, with the First House being defined by the horizontal line of the Ascendant. As we move up the chart’s sections, or Houses, we begin at the Descendent on the right side of the horizon and work our way up. The Twelfth House, which borders the Ascendant to the north, is where the cycle comes to a conclusion.
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What does each house in your birth chart represent?
The birth chart is similar to a photograph of the sky taken at the precise moment of your birth from our vantage point on Earth. The 12 segments that make up this chart are referred to as the houses. The “movie of your life” takes place in the residences, where the action is.
Depending on your time, date, and place of birth, a different sign rules each house in your horoscope. The zodiac sign that the cusp, or beginning point of a house, intersects with on the wheel determines this rulership (that’s a bit complicated, so don’t worry about this one too much!). Just keep in mind that each house is linked to a particular aspect of life, such as profession, home, and relationships, and that this is essentially what grounds astrology in earthly issues.
How are astrological houses determined?
Okay. Houses. Have you ever heard the phrase “Mars is in your third house”? They’re talking about what area of the sky Mars was in when you were born. The house system splits the sky into 12 sectors, and based on the planets and constellations that were in each section at the time of your birth, it can shed light on particular aspects of your life. The time and place of your birth are required to identify your first house, which is defined by the zodiac constellation that was rising on the eastern horizon at the precise moment that you were born. From there, the remainder of your houses start counting up. These visuals for your chart can be found on websites similar to this one!
Here is what each of the houses may reveal about your character and way of life:
The First House is a symbol of identity.
2. The Second House is a symbol for money and business.
3. Our near environs and close platonic interactions are represented by the third house.
4. The Fourth House signifies family and childhood
The Fifth House is a symbol of creativity, self-expression, and entertainment.
The Sixth House stands for occupation and wellbeing.
7. The Seventh House is a symbol of marriage and committed relationships.
8. The Eighth House is a symbol of both change and sexuality.
9. Beliefs and faith are represented by the Ninth House.
10. Careers and responsibility are represented by the Tenth House.
The Eleventh House is symbolic of aspirations and individual objectives.
12. The Twelfth House is a symbol for karma, secrecy, and personal space.
Simply pay attention to your first, fourth, seventh, and tenth houses if your head is now spinning. Usually, they are given higher importance.
Houses are interesting since they can either show or confirm your strengths and faults. For instance, I wasn’t shocked to hear that Aries was in my second house. Aries is an impulsive, passionate, and ambitious sign, so it makes sense that I’m very career-focused and believe that all of my money must be earned since it’s in my second house, which rules money and finances. It also makes sense that I am prone to spending money carelessly (shout-out to my unnecessarybut also necessaryshoe purchase a week ago). Oops.
A brief comment regarding your rising sign Your rising sign, also referred to as “the ascendant,” is the zodiac constellation that occupies your first house. It is the most erratic and challenging to control. If you change your birth time even a few minutes, you can obtain different results. After your sun and moon signs, many astrologers claim that this placement is the third most significant one for you. Your ascendant, as previously mentioned, symbolizes your public persona. It frequently shows up in your appearance or really any choices you make that affect your public persona (such as hair color, piercings or overall style). It might also represent how you react to the world around you and how you view daily life.
Knowing my rising sign gave me the confidence to have a septum piercing, despite the opinions of my friends, because my Aquarius ascendant is characterized by uniqueness and frequently rebellious fashion choices.
How can I find out which homes the signs are located in?
You should check the inner circle on your chart for these. There, in a counterclockwise direction, are the digits one through twelve. Your homes are these. There will be many planetary symbols in some of these sections.
What in astrology is the first house?
The house of the self is the first house in the zodiac. It is where our ascendant or rising sign resides and is linked to our sense of self, our initiation style, and how other people see us. Consider it to be your first impression. Any planetary placement in the First House will have a greater impact on the person’s personality. For instance, Jane Fonda has the planet Mars, which represents action and aggression, in the First House, which is appropriate for a woman who has no problem picking a battle, standing up for herself, or addressing her own and other people’s sexual lives in public.
What does the 12th house stand for?
The Twelfth House is located just below the horizon in the sky; it is figuratively the hours before dawn. The Twelfth House, which rules everything that has no physical form, including dreams, secrets, and emotions, is also known as the “unseen realm.” People who have planets in the twelfth house by birth are frequently quite intuitive, if not psychic. When planets move through the Twelfth House, we draw karmic people into our lives, but we also need to be aware that not all partnerships are destined to stay. The energy of Pisces connects to this House.
Which home is your seventh?
Relationships and how we act in them are the main topics of the 7th house, which is ruled by Libra.
Although it is traditionally referred to be the house of marriage, it actually governs all of our connections, including those with lovers, business partners, and even adversaries.
The 7th house is recognized as the house of marriage and committed or contractual partnering, in contrast to the 5th house, which is the home of sex, pleasure, and what we desire in another person, according to astrologer Corina Crysler.
It may also reveal what we need in our relationships or the patterns we keep repeating in them.
Which was your very first home?
What it stands for: Your first house, sometimes referred to as the “ascendant,” is where our journey through the astrological houses starts. It essentially represents “you” and controls how we see ourselves, how we feel about ourselves, and how we appear to others. It even has literal control on how we look. The first house (quite appropriately) deals with ideas related to “firsts” and fresh starts, such as how you make an initial impression or how you take the initiative to start new activities. Additionally, if you are aware of your rising signwhich is simply another way of saying the first house’s cuspyou will also be aware of the sign that your first house is in. Any planets in your first house are likely to make a considerable impact on your personality and way of living.
What does the ninth house stand for?
In astrology, the 9th house is often referred to as the Dharma Bhava. The Dharma Bhava, or ninth house, indicates a person’s spiritual and higher values, as well as their religious instincts, duty, uprightness, and good karma. Whether or whether someone has a religious bent of mind depends on the strength of their 9th house. From conservatism to modernity, from orthodoxy to heterodoxy, and so on, it determines the variations. The 9th house also determines whether or not one will be charitable. Therefore, the direction and flow of our ideologies, as well as our attitude and approach to life, are determined by the 9th house.
What does the eighth house stand for?
Pluto and the constellation of Scorpio control the eighth house (in astrology, Pluto is still a planet). The enigmatic eighth house governs the most profound forms of bonding, sex, metamorphosis, mystery, and united energies. Real estate, inheritances, and investments are all governed by the eighth house, which also governs other people’s possessions and finances. It has a reputation for being known as the house of sex, death, and taxes.