This house represents the beginning or start
of a person or event - depending on the type of astrology
being applied. For this article we will look at the meaning
of the First House from a person's point of view.
The First House - otherwise known as the Rising
Sign or Ascendant - represents the first moment of life
as an individual, usually taken to mean the moment a child
begins breathing on its' own (although opinions do vary).
In the case of premature or caesarian births the same holds
true - the birth chart is drawn for when the child is actually
born, not for when it was expected.
Since it represents your moment of birth and
beginning of your life the symbolism can also be extended
to represent new stages in your life and how you approach/experience
them.
For example if your rising sign was Aries
and you had Mars in the First House (both known for assertiveness,
bravery, 'me-first' attitude, and impulsiveness) then the
birthing process of the individual was likely to be quicker
than expected.. New phases in life and projects are also
likely to start quickly, with little preparation.
Another example to look at would be a person
born with Capricorn Rising with Saturn in the First House.
Because the symbolism associated with Capricorn and Saturn
include delays, slow progress, hard work and difficulties
with health, the birthing process may have been delayed
or prolonged. The mother's labour may have had to be induced,
pushing the individual into existence before they felt 'ready'.
Once born the individual may have not coped well with its'
entrance into this world, possibly through difficulty in
development, attachment to family members, problems with
the skin, knees, bones and/or absorption of nutrients.
The person with this symbolism operating
at it's most unconscious and extreme way would find that
new life situations are not approached with excitement but
with trepidation. They may need to be 'pushed' into trying
new things or changing their approach to life… it's almost
as if these people don't feel 'ready' to try something new,
even if they consciously want to!
The First House also represents the physical
appearance, the first impressions others gain of the individual,
health and how the body is energised, personality, the environment
or 'atmosphere'. This part of the chart also represents
early childhood. Of course, the interpretations could go
on and on… but these are the main interpretations I put
to the First House.
If you would like to share your experiences
of your own First House you can share them at my discussion
board at Suite101.
If you have any more questions... please
contact me!
