Understanding Astrological "Houses"

astrolomee
Sep 24, 2018
3 min read

Your sun sign is not your only sign- it is simply used as a basic individual reference because it is in the astrological house of the self, which governs personality.

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Look at this chart like it's a clock, each divided into twelve different segments or "houses". Each "house" is ruled by a sign. It begins with the first and goes counterclockwise.

When a person was born, all the planets were aligned into a specific "house". This is the key to creating your astrological chart. It is why horoscopes can sometimes be accurate and sometimes very inaccurate. Horoscopes only look at your sun sign, or your first house.

You possess at least twelve different signs in your character.

The "Houses" can also be referenced as the Zodiac Wheel and are symbolic of the departments that make up human life and existence.

The Houses

1st House is the "House of Self"

It includes self-awareness, your physical body, your self-image, your first impressions, your self-identity, your beginnings, your personality. Whatever planet and the sign that abides to that planet will greatly influence how others see you and how you see yourself.

2nd House is the "House of Value"

This house governs your material and physical environment. Your money, your possessions, but also your self-worth, your hidden talents. But it primarily focuses on your monetary expenses and your value and ability to obtain wealth, such as income.

3rd House is the "House of Communications"

This is all about how you talk and how you express yourself, as well as your relationship with your immediate environment such as with your siblings, your neighborhood and your community. It also helps you understand your intellect, thinking patterns and early education.

4th House is the "House of Home & Family"

This is your foundation. Your privacy, your security, your parents, your children, your ability to parent, how you nurture, your roots. Your home life, your emotions, your upbringing, your subconscious and your relationship with your maternal figures can be explored in this house.

5th House is the "House of Pleasure"

All about self-expressing, creativity, drama, attention, romance, and play. It can help you understand how you approach relationships, how you deal with love affairs, sports, hobbies, personal relationships and sexual interests. Even gambling habits!

6th House is the "House of Health"

Not only can your fitness, diet, and exercise be found here, but also your organization and routine. Daily work, service, physical fitness, and ability to work is under the 6th House. This can help explore your approach to mundane tasks, personal hygiene and response to crisis.

7th House is the "House of Partnership"

Marriage bells can be heard ringing from this astrological household. This governs both business and personal relationships as well as romantic. Divorce, separation, and enemies can also be explained here as well as your ability to cooperate and share.

8th House is the "House of Reincarnation"

The mysteries of birth, death, transformation, and bonding to the deepest level belongs here. It can also discuss taxes, inheritance, and personal sacrifice. It is often a misunderstood house, seen as a negative with loss when in fact it is meant to help heal and move on.

9th House is the "House of Philosophy"

All about the higher mind, international travel, inspiration, religion, higher education, philosophy, adventure, morals, and ethic. Your approach to dreams and concepts of visions can be explored here as this is the House of Big Thoughts and Big Ideas.

10th House is the "House of Social Status"

Public image, corporations, status, honor, fame, achievement, discipline, awards. It is your community power and your professional career. It is the House of Social Foundations, including prestige and financial success and your relationship with authority figures.

11th House is the "House of Friendships"

This house rules friends, groups, societies, technology, social media, networking, rebellion, humanitarian causes, large groups, ambitions, goals, liberty, and self-realization. It is also a house of science and sudden events and how you might even respond to astrology!

12th House is the "House of Self-Undoing"

The finale household, it is all about trying up lose ends and endings. It is your hidden self, your memories, your habits, your past, your mental illnesses, your escapism, your sorrow, your hidden relationships, your hidden enemies. Anything secret or unknown is kept here.

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