| House Number |
House Name |
Area of Influence |
Description |
| 1st |
The Ascendant (Self) |
Self, Identity, Appearance |
The 1st house, also known as the Ascendant, represents the self, including your physical appearance, personality, and overall approach to life. It's the mask you wear and how others see you upon first meeting. This house governs beginnings and your initiative. |
| 2nd |
The House of Value |
Finances, Possessions, Values |
The 2nd house is about your values, possessions, and your relationship to material goods. It also deals with your potential for wealth accumulation, how you earn money, and what you value in life, including your self-esteem. |
| 3rd |
The House of Communications |
Communication, Siblings, Short Trips |
This house rules all forms of communication, including thinking, talking, and devices that facilitate this. It also governs siblings, neighbors, short trips, and all forms of basic education. It's about the exchange of information and daily interactions. |
| 4th |
The Nadir (Home and Family) |
Home, Family, Roots |
The 4th house sits at the bottom of the zodiac wheel and represents home, family, and roots. This includes your sense of security, your home life, your parents, especially the mother, and your foundations. It's the core of your being and emotional center. |
| 5th |
The House of Pleasure |
Romance, Creativity, Children |
The 5th house is the realm of romance and pleasure. It covers dating, flirting, and any form of entertainment and creativity like arts, sports, and hobbies. It also rules children and all forms of childlike joy and playfulness. |
| 6th |
The House of Health |
Health, Service, Work |
This house governs health, wellness, and daily routines, including odd jobs. It's associated with service and care for others, work environment, and the relationship with coworkers. It also deals with pets and any form of service or organization required in daily life. |
| 7th |
The Descendant (Partnerships) |
Marriage, Partnerships, Open Enemies |
The 7th house is the house of partnerships, both business and marriage, and any form of one-to-one relationship. It's also the house of open enemies and lawsuits. It represents the qualities we admire in others, seek in long-term partners, and the way we react to them. |
| 8th |
The House of Transformation |
Sex, Death, Rebirth |
This house is about transformation and includes sex, death, and rebirth. It deals with joint resources, inheritances, and other people's money, like investments and debts. It's also about change, psychology, and the occult. |
| 9th |
The House of Philosophy |
Philosophy, Religion, Education |
The 9th house governs higher learning, including philosophical and spiritual pursuits, higher education, and long-distance travel. It's about expanding your horizons, both physically and mentally, through exploration and the seeking of knowledge. |
| 10th |
The Midheaven (Career and Status) |
Career, Status, Reputation |
Known as the Midheaven, the 10th house is the zenith of the horoscope and represents your career, social status, and reputation. It's about your achievements, authority, and the father or father figures. It also deals with your life's direction and public life. |
| 11th |
The House of Friendships |
Friendships, Groups, Hopes |
The 11th house is the house of friendships, groups, and organizations. It represents your social circle and community involvement, as well as your hopes, wishes, and dreams for the future. It's also associated with gains from your career or societal roles. |
| 12th |
The House of the Unconscious |
Subconscious, Secrets, Karma |
The 12th house is the realm of the subconscious mind, secrets, and karma. It's associated with hidden strengths and weaknesses, secret enemies, and the past. It's also linked to institutions like hospitals, prisons, and any other place that involves seclusion or confinement. |
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