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Astrology in Plain English
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The
Tenth House As we move from the ninth house to the tenth house symbolism we have the opportunity to put our beliefs and knowledge to the test in our vocation and public life. Our experiences so far, and our understanding of they fit into the 'big picture' of the ninth house shapes where our life will go from there. The tenth house is traditionally associated with parental, career, life direction, public image and authority figures - what we aspire to or look up to. At this stage there is some debate within astrological circles regarding whether the tenth house represents the mother or father. Personally, I haven't come to any solid conclusions at this stage. Another way to look at the meaning of this house is to compare it to it's opposite - the fourth house. The fourth house represents our most personal space, our home, basically the place where we feel secure and don't have to put up any 'appearances'. In the fourth house we can dress in our sloppiest, holiest and most unattractive - but most comfortable and loved clothes; in the tenth we have to put on those uncomfortable suits that have been ironed to perfection and wear those shoes that pinch our toes! Following on from the ninth house where 'Why was I born?" was explored, the tenth house takes the reason for being here and turns it into using this information to forge a direction in life or finding your vocation. Being opposite from the fourth where you are at your most private, the tenth is also where your life is at it's most public, so this is why the tenth house is associated with your public image. Fourth house is what we are... tenth house is what we aspire to be. Let's look at an example, Sun in the tenth. The Sun in the 10th House would suggest that your public image would be very important to you, as would life outside of the home. This is a powerful placement for any planet because it is very prominent and easy seen in your life, so the Sun here will have to find a way to express itself. The Sun is associated with Leo, the sign of creativity and fun so you could easily find yourself working in a career with these themes involved, such as the entertainment industry or in another creative field. Where it comes to the parental relationship it looks as though one parent in particular would have a major impact on the choice of your career. Perhaps you will follow in a parent's footsteps? One of the themes that will remain consistent, regardless of how this energy is experienced, is the need to feel as though you light up the world of others when you step outside of your home. The need to shine is important to you.
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