Zodiac Signs, Planets, Planets in Houses, Elements, Modalities, and Aspects cheat sheets for learning astrology
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What’s the best way to figure out which astrological house you’re in?
Okay. Houses. Have you ever heard the phrase “Mars is in your third house?” They’re talking about the part of the sky Mars was in when you were born. The house system divides the sky into 12 divisions and provides insight into various areas of your life according on which planets and constellations fall into which sectors when you were born. The zodiac constellation rising on the eastern horizon at the precise moment you were born determines your first house, which is why both the time and location of your birth are required to determine it. From there, the rest of your houses will be counted in order. Visuals for your chart can be found on sites like this one!
Here’s what each house could tell you about yourself and your life:
1. The First House denotes one’s own image.
2. The House of Money and Finances is represented by the Second House.
3. The Third House is associated with close platonic ties as well as our near surroundings.
4. The Fourth House is associated with children and family.
5. The Fifth House is associated with self-expression, creativity, and amusement.
6. Work and health are represented by the Sixth House.
7. Marriage and long-term relationships are represented by the Seventh House.
8. The House of Transformation and Sexuality is represented by the eighth house.
The Ninth House depicts faith and belief systems.
The tenth house is associated with careers and responsibilities.
11. Aspirations and personal ambitions are represented by the Eleventh House.
12. The Twelfth House is associated with secrets, seclusion, and karma.
Pay attention to your first, fourth, seventh, and tenth houses if your mind is spinning right now. They are usually given greater credit.
Houses are intriguing in that they can disclose or confirm your strengths and flaws. I wasn’t surprised to hear that Aries was in my second house, for example. Because Aries is a sign of ambition, passion, and volatile emotion, it’s no surprise that when it’s in my second house, which symbolizes money and finances, I’m very career-oriented and believe that my money must be earned. It’s also understandable that I’m prone to rash spending (shout-out to my unnecessarybut also necessaryshoe purchase a week ago). Oops.
A word about your rising sign. Your rising sign, also known as “the ascendant,” is the zodiac constellation that falls into your first house. It’s the most erratic and impossible to predict. If you move your birth time by even a few minutes, you can obtain different results. After your sun and moon signs, many astrologers believe this is your third most important placement. Your ascendant, as previously said, symbolizes your public persona. It can show up in your attire or practically any decision that has to do with your external appearance (such as hair color, piercings or overall style). It could also represent how you react to your immediate environment and how you approach everyday life.
Because my Aquarius ascendant is distinguished by originality and frequently rebellious style decisions, discovering my rising sign gave me the confidence to have a septum piercing, even though my friends believed it would be too “strange.”
What is the 7th house in your horoscope?
The 7th house, ruled by Libra, is concerned with relationships and how we conduct ourselves in them.
It is traditionally known as the house of marriage, but it governs all of our connections, including lovers, business partners, and even enemies.
“Unlike the 5th house, where sex, pleasure, and what we seek in another person reside, the 7th house is recognized as the house of marriage and committed or contractual partnering,” says astrologer Corina Crysler.
“It can also reveal what we require in our relationships, as well as the patterns we continue to have.”
What is the best way for me to figure out which house my planets are in?
Look at the inner circle on your chart for these. The digits one through twelve will be shown in a counterclockwise direction. These are your residences. There will be many planetary symbols in some of these sections.
In astrology, what do the 12 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 is the 8th house in your horoscope?
The eighth house in astrology is ruled by the zodiac sign Scorpio and the planet Pluto. It’s thought to be the home of sex, taboos, death, resurrection, and other people’s belongings. From these broad categories, we can deduce that it also governs legacies, heritages, and wills. Similarly, the eighth house is one of the portals into the spiritual realm, and it is often associated with occult and magic.
When it comes to teaching us about life and its purpose, the eighth house is one of the best lecturers. It’s the realm of life-changing encounters.
What do I have in my fifth house?
Love affairs, creativity, fertility, sex drive, dating, romance, fun, attention, and drama are all represented in the 5th house. It’s how we have fun and show off our individuality and inventiveness.
What does my astrology say about my 9th house?
The ninth house is defined by travel, philosophy, and higher education. This region was associated to places and persons outside of your village in medieval astrology. This domain is now interpreted as both literal and intellectual exploration. Those with planets in the Ninth House as natal planets are exceedingly curious and inquisitive, with a strong desire to travel. When planets pass through the Ninth House, we are more likely to start studying a new subject, relocate to a new area, or adopt a whole different viewpoint. As your world develops and expands, the Ninth House encourages you to retain an open mind and be willing to discover new things. Sagittarius energy is associated with this House.
How can I figure out which planet belongs to my zodiac sign?
To begin, what is the ascendant? The vitality you exude on the surface is described by this zodiac sign.” According to Lee, the ascendant is the most important aspect in the chart. “The ascendant is linked to identity, how you feel in your body, and consciousness, and is determined by your birth time. In modern astrology, the ascendant is sometimes referred to as your life’s mission and compass. It’s how you act and feel around strangers, and it could be their first impression of you. Your ascendant reveals your full birth chart framework.
Simply determine your ascendant zodiac sign and the appropriate planet from the list below. That is your ruling planet, my friend:
- Mars/Pluto in Scorpio
- Jupiter is in the sign of Sagittarius.
- Saturn is in Capricorn.
- Saturn/Uranus in Aquarius
- Jupiter/Neptune in Pisces
From here, learning about your chart rules becomes even more difficult. Some zodiac signs have two ruling planets, as you may have seen. This, according to Lee, is due to the fact that there are two types of astrology: modern and traditional. “Most traditional astrologers, for example, will identify Mars as the ruler of Scorpio, while modern astrologers will denote Pluto as the ruler of Scorpio,” she explains. Aquarius would be ruled by Saturn, while Pisces would be ruled by Jupiter, as is customary. Since chart rulers were first designed in traditional astrology, Lee recommends always looking at the traditional ruler, but if the current ruler appeals to you, you can look at it as well.
Now that you know what your governing planet is, look for it in your birth chart to have a better feel of the energy contained in your chart ruler. For example, if you were born with an Aries ascendant, Mars would be your chart ruler, and Mars in Scorpio in the fifth house of fun and creativity may be your chart ruler (or whichever Mars placement you have). Remember that your ruling planet’s zodiac sign and astrological house explain the nature of its influence on our lives.
How do the houses of the zodiac work?
When it comes to astrology, it turns out that knowing your zodiac (or sun) sign is only the beginning. When it comes to deciphering your personal chart, planets, transits, elements, sun *and* moon signs, and houses all come into play, and it’s all very complex. Each house is controlled by a corresponding sign, and the entire zodiac wheel is made up of 12 signs, 12 houses, and 10 planets. Your birth chart is determined by the signs and houses in which the planets were at the time, place, and date of your birth. The zodiac signs and houses are both based on the Earth’s 24-hour revolution around its axis, but the zodiac is based on the sun’s yearly rotation around the Earth, while the houses are based on the Earth’s yearly rotation around its axis. The rising sign in the east becomes your first house at the moment of your birth.