What
Are The Houses And What Do They Mean?
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The Twelve Houses
Many of you that have an interest in astrology
have heard the term 'house' at some stage. If you have been
wondering what this means then read on! The explanation
of this term is quite actually quite simple.
If you look at the empty birth chart above
you will note that it is divided into twelve sections -
these are what astrological houses are.
The outside circle represents the pathway
of the Sun (the ecliptic), the divisions represent a way
of dividing the birth map into sections for interpretative
purposes. You will see these marked on the inner circle
from 1 - 12 running counter-clockwise.
There are many ways to actually divide the
sky into these twelve sections depending on the birth data
available, preference of the astrologer and type of information
required from the birth chart. Regardless, the chart is
usually divided into the twelve sections as shown in the
example.
So, What Do They Mean?
The various sections of the chart have a number
of meanings, depending on the type of astrology being used,
ie, psychological, medical, mundane.
I will have a look at the general meanings
of these divisions this time and perhaps go into the other
interpretations in more detail through more detailed articles
at another time.
First House: How others see you. Character
type. Outlook on life. Appearance. Early childhood.
Second House: Possessions. Earning
capacity. What you value. Money and worldly goods. Self-esteem.
Third House: Environment. Communication.
Siblings, peers, neighbours. Intellectual interests. Early
education.
Fourth House: Home and parents. Heritage
and heredity. Psychological roots. The mother. Early subconscious
conditioning.
Fifth House: Children. Love affairs
and romance. Fun and enjoyment. Personal self-expression.
Hobbies and talents.
Sixth House: Service and duties. Employment
and employees. Servants and dependents. Pets and small animals.
Diet, health problems.
Seventh House: Partnerships (marriage
and business). Open adversaries. Legal contracts. Co-operation
(or it's lack!). Court trials.
Eighth House: Other people's possessions.
Partner's resources. Inheritance, insurance, taxation. Sexual
matters. Death and legacies.
Ninth House: Long journeys. Goals
and planning. Higher education, philosophy and religion.
Advertising and publicity. Liking for large animals, particularly
horses.
Tenth House: Career. Public standing
and life ambitions. What the world remembers a person for.
Positions of authority or fame. The father.
Eleventh House: Friends, hopes and
wishes. Detached or impersonal relationships. Groups. Business
connections. Rewards from the tenth house.
Twelfth House: Behind the scenes activities.
Sacrificial service. Deception or secrets. Hidden enemies.
Places of confinement, e.g., prisons, hospitals, health
retreats, etc.
There are other interpretations that can be
used when looking at the meaning of the twelve houses but
in this article I have covered the basics otherwise I would
have an article that goes on, and on, and on!
If you have any more questions... please
contact me!
