The ruling planet of the chart can also be found in the Ascendant. A person with a Sagittarius Ascendant, for example, lives in a world that is dominated by the bountiful Jupiter, whereas a person with a Pisces Ascendant is ruled by the compassionate Neptune.
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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Why are there different houses in a natal chart?
Astrology has no end. The astrological houses are important because each of the 12 zodiac archetypes manifests in various aspects of your life. But what do astrological houses actually mean? If you’ve ever encountered vague predictions regarding “the houses” in your horoscope, you probably glanced over them feeling rather perplexed. I, too, didn’t initially grasp as a clairvoyant astrologer with a lifelong fascination with the cosmos. I’m here to assist you now, though.
The specific aspects of your life that your horoscope refers to are determined by the astrological houses. For instance, each house stands for something wholly distinct; they reflect the various kinds of people, locations, and circumstances you will encounter throughout your career.
What do the natal chart’s 12 houses stand for?
Each component that makes up a person’s life is represented by one of the 12 houses in astrology. The house in which the planets and zodiac signs fall in your natal chart is the area of life that the planets and signs most strongly represent. To be clear, neither do the houses provide color to the outflow of energies like the zodiac signs do, nor are they quite energies like the planets or the signs of the zodiac. Instead, these energies are meant to manifest in the dwellings. The dwellings are merely the components of life; they do not represent it.
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.
The Fourth House is associated with children and family.
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.
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.
In astrology, does everyone have 12 houses?
The Houses are made up of the 12 equal portions that make up the birth chart. Since 12 is a perfect number, it frequently appears in astrology. Not to be confused with the zodiac wheel, which is based on the sun’s yearly rotational movement, the Houses are not the same. Instead, the Houses depict how the globe revolves around its axis in a 24-hour cycle. In light of this, astrologers combine these two theories when interpreting a birth chart. Use the accurate time of your birth while computing your chart because the Houses rotate once every 24 hours. Two hours of the sun’s apparent daily movement are represented by each dwelling. Make sure your crush’s birth time is accurate when you acquire it.
Why does the Sun appear in the 12th house?
The first house and the last house in Vedic astrology are respectively the first and last. In Vedic astrology, the first house symbolizes the start and the birth, whilst the 12th house marks the conclusion of the lifetime. The 12th house represents freedom and solitude. It is the residence of separation. The native is likely to be more thoughtful and have a strong connection to the higher planes of consciousness while the Sun is in the 12th house. He or she is probably spiritually inclined.
What does the eleventh house stand for?
Your introduction to society takes place in the Eleventh House, as does the reception you receive. It’s the customary house of friends, but it also includes coworkers and social groups. This is the house of Uranus/Saturn and Aquarius.
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.
My Stellium: what is it?
Not simply where the sun rises and sets, but also the positions of all the planets in the sky at the time of your birth, may be determined by mapping your natal chart.
Stelliums are when three or more planets are concentrated in a single zodiac sign or house of someone’s chart, according to the twins. In the summer of 2020, for instance, “kids will have a stellium in Capricorn, since Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto are all in Capricorn,” they continue. Having Mars, Mercury, and Saturn all in the fifth house is another illustration (which relates to romance, love, and creativity).
Additionally, a person’s chart may occasionally contain more than one stellium (i.e., three planets in Sag and three in the eighth house).
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.