In the world of astrology there are different factors and elements that play a determining role when carrying out analysis on people, events and/or situations of a particular country, region, company or individual. In this way, astrological predictions are usually associated with the zodiacal signs, because they are the ones that people know the most, however, there is a lot of complementary information that is framed in other elements that are directly related to the planets and their location in each sign according to the date, time and place of birth of people.
Within this series of elements that help to carry out astrological analyzes are the twelve houses that make up the astrological charts, which represent the different areas of life and in which a particular planet is located in the natal chart to indicate the area where it manifests its energy, varying the meaning of the houses according to each person’s perception of personal experiences within a given area. Next, we are going to explain what each house represents, which sign prevails in it and what aspects of life are associated with:
We are obviously going to start with House 1, which represents the personality and indicates the Ascendant (AC) which provides the types of experiences that will allow the formation of the personality of an individual from birth, it being possible to say that the characteristics of the rising sign and those of the planets found in this house are reflected in the personality, often more than the of the sun sign.
Consequently, the way in which house number one is influenced, called the house of Aries, defines the way in which each person appears to others, being the framework for the presentation of the particular characteristics of the inner self, which is symbolized by the sun, and that through the ascendant connects the individual with the world, managing to project his personality, taking into account that Aries grants vitality, strength and initiative, associating himself with beginnings and childhood.
For its part, House 2, where Taurus lives, represents the personal resources of a material and intellectual nature, which provide the skills and talents that are available to achieve the objectives and goals that are outlined in the life project in order to obtain security and stability. On the other hand, this house identifies the scale of values of individuals, as well as the degree of attachment to possessions and the way they are handled and used to achieve material and immaterial objectives.
In this way, this house is materially associated with money, purchasing power, the ability of people to manage resources, which obviously includes income generation, a tendency to save, overcoming debts, property acquisition, among others. stuff.
In house number 3 corresponding to the sign of Gemini, it represents the concrete mind, generally associated with the way of thinking, the ability to relate and communicate and the ability to learn, which characterizes the way people relate in the family environment. , social and labor. Another aspect that is included in this house are the events and/or situations that arouse curiosity that favors carrying out activities such as studying, researching, traveling, among others, which open the mind to new things or information.
Going to house number 4, typical of the sign of Cancer, it represents the roots, the family origin and is called Fodo Cielo (FC). Through knowledge of the basic aspects of this house, it is possible to have access to information related to the parents, with the way we perceive them, according to how the planets are in the said house, unconsciously reflecting what has been learned in the childhood.
House number 5, represented by Leo, reflects the creativity and self-expression of people, from where they connect with the inner child to bring out the most spontaneous and informal in each person, highlighting the way they fall in love, courtships, the need of feeling attractive, the methods used to attract others, ways of having fun, hobbies, among other aspects. He also relates to his children as a projection or extension of himself, as well as the way he relates to them and to children in general.
Some aspects of great importance for any person are work, daily routine and health, which is represented by house number 6, which is identified by the sign of Virgo, so its analysis in a given birth chart guides an astrologer to decipher what kind of work the individual can do, how they can serve others, as well as their probable attitude when facing daily obligations and especially subordination. It is also related to diseases and therefore to health.
With regard to house number 7 or relationships, we must emphasize that this is the opposite of House Number 1 and its cusp marks the Fallingwhich identifies the sign that is placed on the horizon during the birth of a person, and that represents the way we relate to other people.
It is associated with the sign of Libra, which in addition to representing relationships, commitment and/or cooperation, therefore guides decisions regarding important events such as marriage, partnerships, associations, which involve some type of contract, both material and spiritual, so the planets that are located in this house have to do with the ability to maintain this type of relationship and the type of people involved.
In house number 8, there are common goods, material losses, sexuality, transformation, the occult and death; determining the attitude that they can have when they face it, although it also has to do with the transformation and the capacity for regeneration or recovery from a situation that means not only physical death, but also from some stage or project that is carried out, which Scorpio rules as a sign of change, transformation, and instability, and is opposite the number 2 house, which represents own resources versus shared resources.
For this reason, this house is related to inheritances, foreign goods and taxes. In addition, the curiosity for the unknown, the hidden and the mysterious is highlighted in this house, which is why it is generally associated with the fears that people face, as well as the deepest unrevealed secrets and desires.
The trips and studies that the person whose birth chart is being drawn tend to develop are aspected in House Number 9, which is governed by Sagittarius and represents the exterior and the distant, thus being associated with long trips, as well as higher studies and philosophy, religion, or spirituality. This house is related to the abstract mind and higher ideals, so it is opposite to house number 3, which represents the concrete mind and relationships with the closest environment.
House number 9 is extremely important because it is related to much deeper issues, which is why it is considered the house of spiritual teachers, where people seek the reason for existence, the transmission of wisdom.
The 10th house is ruled by Capricorn and is associated with authority and power, the cusp of which coincides with the Midheaven (MC), that represents social achievement, the achievement of objectives and goals, in addition to vocation and vocational work, where status, success and social recognition are fundamental elements for development in the social environment. Important values are identified, such as the will, perseverance and perseverance to achieve objectives within each person’s life project.
Next we have the 11th house, ruled by the sign of Aquarius and it is opposite to the 5th house ruled by Leo. This house represents the groups or associations that we have in our environment, which includes friends, co-workers and those who are part of the projects.
For these reasons, house number 11 is associated with integration and social life, with teachers and anyone who leaves us learning in the life project we have.
Finally, the house number 12 whose astrological regency is Pisces, which represents the mystical world, dreams, intuition and the collective unconscious, with which something beyond earthly life is symbolized through this house, to deepen knowledge of the inner world, in the vision we have about the afterlife or life after life. On the other hand, it is opposite to the house number 6 that represents health, which is why it is associated with chronic diseases, hospitals, prisons, monasteries, confinements and prolonged retreats, as well as with hidden enemies.
In this way, hidden or unknown strengths and weaknesses are identified in this house, and the emergence of insecurities, fears and complexes, however, if the planets that are in this house at the time of birth are strong, qualities arise. positive to face difficult situations and a greater understanding of everything related to the spiritual world.
This is how, the planets that are located in each house at the time of birth, are decisive to identify and analyze the characteristics of each person and the circumstances they can face and that can be used by both the astrologer and the astrologer. person consulted, to guide their decisions in their life project, and thus achieve goals in a more fluid way.