Houses are represented by the twelve pie-shaped wedges in a
horoscope chart. They reflect the circumstances we create and
encounter in life.
They’re like rooms in a house. There’s a room where you keep the
side of you reserved for work, another where you keep the
charming, romantic lover in you, and so on.
The sign on the cusp of each house – that is, the sign that
appears alongside the line that precedes a house – is like the
door to that “room.”
This sign influences the type of behavior you’ll exhibit when
those life circumstances turn up. Since the sign on each of the
houses is determined by the time of day you were born, it’s
important to have an accurate birth time when having a chart
erected.
First House and Your Rising Sign
The First House shows the sign that was ascending over the horizon
at the moment you were born. Let’s think again of your chart as
one big house and of the houses as “rooms.” This house is your
symbolic front door. It relates to the first impression you make
on people. The sign on this house cusp (the Rising Sign or
Ascendant) describes the way you dress, move, adorn yourself, the
overall condition of your body, and your health.
Second House
This house shows how you handle the possessions you hold dear.
That goes for money, objects and qualities you value in yourself
and in others. This house shows how you take care of what you have
and what you buy for yourself, and the amount of money you earn.
This house shows what you’re willing to do for money, too. So this
house is also a description of your self-esteem.
Third House
This house corresponds to your neighborhood, including the bank,
post office, and the gym where you work out. This is the side of
you that performs routine tasks without much conscious thought.
This house also refers to childhood and grammar school, and it
shows your relationships with siblings, your communication style,
and your attitude toward short trips.
Fourth House
This house is the symbolic foundation brought from your childhood
home, your family, and the parent who nurtured you. Here is where
you’ll find the part of you that decorates and maintains your
nest. It decides what home in the adult world will be like and how
much privacy you’ll need. This house deals with matters of real
estate. Most importantly, this house contains the emotional
warehouse of memories you operate from subconsciously.
Fifth House
Here’s the side of you that’s reserved for play, that only comes
out when work is done and it’s time to party and be entertained.
This is the charming, creative, delightful side of you, where your
hobbies, interests and playmates are found. If it gives you joy,
it’s described here. Your Fifth House shines when you are
creative, and it allows you to see a bit of yourself in those
creations – anything from your child’s smile to a piece of art.
Traditionally, this house also refers to speculation and gambling.
horoscope chart. They reflect the circumstances we create and
encounter in life.
They’re like rooms in a house. There’s a room where you keep the
side of you reserved for work, another where you keep the
charming, romantic lover in you, and so on.
The sign on the cusp of each house – that is, the sign that
appears alongside the line that precedes a house – is like the
door to that “room.”
This sign influences the type of behavior you’ll exhibit when
those life circumstances turn up. Since the sign on each of the
houses is determined by the time of day you were born, it’s
important to have an accurate birth time when having a chart
erected.
First House and Your Rising Sign
The First House shows the sign that was ascending over the horizon
at the moment you were born. Let’s think again of your chart as
one big house and of the houses as “rooms.” This house is your
symbolic front door. It relates to the first impression you make
on people. The sign on this house cusp (the Rising Sign or
Ascendant) describes the way you dress, move, adorn yourself, the
overall condition of your body, and your health.
Second House
This house shows how you handle the possessions you hold dear.
That goes for money, objects and qualities you value in yourself
and in others. This house shows how you take care of what you have
and what you buy for yourself, and the amount of money you earn.
This house shows what you’re willing to do for money, too. So this
house is also a description of your self-esteem.
Third House
This house corresponds to your neighborhood, including the bank,
post office, and the gym where you work out. This is the side of
you that performs routine tasks without much conscious thought.
This house also refers to childhood and grammar school, and it
shows your relationships with siblings, your communication style,
and your attitude toward short trips.
Fourth House
This house is the symbolic foundation brought from your childhood
home, your family, and the parent who nurtured you. Here is where
you’ll find the part of you that decorates and maintains your
nest. It decides what home in the adult world will be like and how
much privacy you’ll need. This house deals with matters of real
estate. Most importantly, this house contains the emotional
warehouse of memories you operate from subconsciously.
Fifth House
Here’s the side of you that’s reserved for play, that only comes
out when work is done and it’s time to party and be entertained.
This is the charming, creative, delightful side of you, where your
hobbies, interests and playmates are found. If it gives you joy,
it’s described here. Your Fifth House shines when you are
creative, and it allows you to see a bit of yourself in those
creations – anything from your child’s smile to a piece of art.
Traditionally, this house also refers to speculation and gambling.
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Sixth House
This house is where you keep the side of you that decides how you
like things to go along over the course of a day. Since it
describes the duties you perform on a daily basis, it also refers
to the nature of your work, your work environment, and how you
take care of your health. It’s how you function. Pets are also
traditionally a Sixth House issue since we tend to them daily and
incorporate them into our routine.
Seventh House
Although it’s traditionally known as the house of marriage,
partnerships and open enemies, this house really holds the side of
you that only comes out when you’re in the company of just one
other person. This is the side of you that handles relating on a
one-to-one basis. Whenever you use the word “my” to describe your
relationship with another, it’s this side of you talking.
Eighth House
Here’s the crisis-expert side of you that emerges when it’s time
to handle extreme circumstances. This is the side of you that
deals with agony and ecstasy, in all manner of mergers, life,
business and otherwise. This house also holds information on
surgeries, psychotherapy, and the way we regenerate and rejuvenate
after loss.
Ninth House
This house holds the side of you that handles new experiences,
foreign places, long-distance travel and legal matters. Higher
education, publishing, advertising and forming opinions are
handled here, as are issues involving the big picture such as
politics, religion and philosophy.
Tenth House
This spot in your chart describes what the public knows about you.
Your career, reputation and social status are found here. This is
the side of you that takes time to learn and become accomplished.
It describes the behavior you’ll exhibit when you’re in charge,
and also the way you’ll be in the presence of an authority figure.
Most importantly, this house describes your vocation or life’s
work – whatever you consider your “calling.”
Eleventh House
Here’s the team player in you, the side of you that helps you find
your peer groups. This house shows the type of organizations
you’re drawn to join, the kind of folks you consider kindred
spirits, and how you’ll act in group situations. It also shows the
causes and social activities you hold near and dear.
Twelfth House
This is the side of you that only comes out when you’re alone, or
in the mood to retreat and regroup. Here’s where the secret side
of you lives, where secret affairs and dealings take place. Here,
too, is where matters like hospital stays are handled. Most
importantly, this is the room where you keep all traits and
behaviors you were taught early on to stifle, avoid, or deny –
especially in public. This side of you is very fond of fantasy,
illusion, and pretend play.
This house is where you keep the side of you that decides how you
like things to go along over the course of a day. Since it
describes the duties you perform on a daily basis, it also refers
to the nature of your work, your work environment, and how you
take care of your health. It’s how you function. Pets are also
traditionally a Sixth House issue since we tend to them daily and
incorporate them into our routine.
Seventh House
Although it’s traditionally known as the house of marriage,
partnerships and open enemies, this house really holds the side of
you that only comes out when you’re in the company of just one
other person. This is the side of you that handles relating on a
one-to-one basis. Whenever you use the word “my” to describe your
relationship with another, it’s this side of you talking.
Eighth House
Here’s the crisis-expert side of you that emerges when it’s time
to handle extreme circumstances. This is the side of you that
deals with agony and ecstasy, in all manner of mergers, life,
business and otherwise. This house also holds information on
surgeries, psychotherapy, and the way we regenerate and rejuvenate
after loss.
Ninth House
This house holds the side of you that handles new experiences,
foreign places, long-distance travel and legal matters. Higher
education, publishing, advertising and forming opinions are
handled here, as are issues involving the big picture such as
politics, religion and philosophy.
Tenth House
This spot in your chart describes what the public knows about you.
Your career, reputation and social status are found here. This is
the side of you that takes time to learn and become accomplished.
It describes the behavior you’ll exhibit when you’re in charge,
and also the way you’ll be in the presence of an authority figure.
Most importantly, this house describes your vocation or life’s
work – whatever you consider your “calling.”
Eleventh House
Here’s the team player in you, the side of you that helps you find
your peer groups. This house shows the type of organizations
you’re drawn to join, the kind of folks you consider kindred
spirits, and how you’ll act in group situations. It also shows the
causes and social activities you hold near and dear.
Twelfth House
This is the side of you that only comes out when you’re alone, or
in the mood to retreat and regroup. Here’s where the secret side
of you lives, where secret affairs and dealings take place. Here,
too, is where matters like hospital stays are handled. Most
importantly, this is the room where you keep all traits and
behaviors you were taught early on to stifle, avoid, or deny –
especially in public. This side of you is very fond of fantasy,
illusion, and pretend play.
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Aspects
Planets form angles to one another as they move through the
heavens. If two planets are 90 degrees apart, they form a square.
If they’re 180 degrees apart, they’re in opposition.
Planets in aspect have twenty-four hour communication going on.
The particular angle that separates any two planets describes the
nature of their conversation.
Astrologers use six angles most often, each of which produces a
different type of relationship of “conversation” between the
planets they join.
Conjunction (0-8 degrees)
When someone tells you that two things are operating “in
conjunction,” it means they’re operating together. This holds true
with planets as well. Two (or more) planets conjoined are a team.
Some planets pair up more easily than others – Venus and the Moon,
for example, since both are feminine and receptive, or the Sun and
Mars, since both are pretty feisty by nature. Planets in
conjunction are usually sharing a house in your chart.
Sextile (60 degrees)
The sextile links planets in compatible elements. That is, planets
in sextile are either in fire and air signs or in earth and water
signs. Since these pairs of elements get along well, the sextile
encourages an active exchange between the two planets involved, so
these two parts of you will be eager to work together.
Square (90 degrees)
The square puts planets at cross-purposes. There’s friction
between them and they never allow each other to stop moving. You
can see squares operating in someone who’s fidgety or constantly
restless. Although they’re uncomfortable and even aggravating at
times, your squares point to places where tremendous growth is
possible.
Trine (120 degrees)
Trines are usually formed between planets of the same element, so
they understand each other. They show an ease of communication not
fond in any of the other aspects, and they’re traditionally
thought of as “favorable.”
Of course, there is a downside to trines. Planets in this
relationship are so comfortable that they can often get lazy and
spoiled. (Sometimes they get so comfy they’re boring.) Planets in
trine show urges or needs that automatically support each other.
The catch is that you’ve got to get them moving.
Quincunx (150 degrees)
This aspect joins two signs that don’t share a quality, element or
gender, and it’s very difficult for them to communicate with each
other. It’s as if two strangers who don’t speak the same language
are trying to tell each other a story in a noisy room. It’s
frustrating.
For that reason, this aspect has always been considered to require
an adjustment in the way the two planets are used. Planets in
quincunx can often feel pushed, forced or obligated to perform.
They seem to correspond to health issues.
Opposition (180 degrees)
When two forces are in opposition, they’re working against each
other. They have the same mission and goal, but their techniques
are very different. It’s as if the two are standing across from
one another with their arms folded, involved in a debate, neither
willing to concede an inch.
They can only break out of their standoff by first becoming aware
of one another an then compromising. This aspect is the least
difficult of the traditionally known “hard” aspects because
planets “at odds” with one another can come to some sort of
compromise.
Planets form angles to one another as they move through the
heavens. If two planets are 90 degrees apart, they form a square.
If they’re 180 degrees apart, they’re in opposition.
Planets in aspect have twenty-four hour communication going on.
The particular angle that separates any two planets describes the
nature of their conversation.
Astrologers use six angles most often, each of which produces a
different type of relationship of “conversation” between the
planets they join.
Conjunction (0-8 degrees)
When someone tells you that two things are operating “in
conjunction,” it means they’re operating together. This holds true
with planets as well. Two (or more) planets conjoined are a team.
Some planets pair up more easily than others – Venus and the Moon,
for example, since both are feminine and receptive, or the Sun and
Mars, since both are pretty feisty by nature. Planets in
conjunction are usually sharing a house in your chart.
Sextile (60 degrees)
The sextile links planets in compatible elements. That is, planets
in sextile are either in fire and air signs or in earth and water
signs. Since these pairs of elements get along well, the sextile
encourages an active exchange between the two planets involved, so
these two parts of you will be eager to work together.
Square (90 degrees)
The square puts planets at cross-purposes. There’s friction
between them and they never allow each other to stop moving. You
can see squares operating in someone who’s fidgety or constantly
restless. Although they’re uncomfortable and even aggravating at
times, your squares point to places where tremendous growth is
possible.
Trine (120 degrees)
Trines are usually formed between planets of the same element, so
they understand each other. They show an ease of communication not
fond in any of the other aspects, and they’re traditionally
thought of as “favorable.”
Of course, there is a downside to trines. Planets in this
relationship are so comfortable that they can often get lazy and
spoiled. (Sometimes they get so comfy they’re boring.) Planets in
trine show urges or needs that automatically support each other.
The catch is that you’ve got to get them moving.
Quincunx (150 degrees)
This aspect joins two signs that don’t share a quality, element or
gender, and it’s very difficult for them to communicate with each
other. It’s as if two strangers who don’t speak the same language
are trying to tell each other a story in a noisy room. It’s
frustrating.
For that reason, this aspect has always been considered to require
an adjustment in the way the two planets are used. Planets in
quincunx can often feel pushed, forced or obligated to perform.
They seem to correspond to health issues.
Opposition (180 degrees)
When two forces are in opposition, they’re working against each
other. They have the same mission and goal, but their techniques
are very different. It’s as if the two are standing across from
one another with their arms folded, involved in a debate, neither
willing to concede an inch.
They can only break out of their standoff by first becoming aware
of one another an then compromising. This aspect is the least
difficult of the traditionally known “hard” aspects because
planets “at odds” with one another can come to some sort of
compromise.
Transits
Transits are interpreted by comparing your horoscope to what’s
happening today, usually by penciling in the transiting planets in
the appropriate spots, then looking at the houses and planets
they’re affecting.
Transiting planets represent incoming influences and events that
your natal planets will be asked to handle. The nature of the
transiting planet describes the types of situations that will
arise, and the nature of your natal planet tells which “piece” of
you you’re working on at the moment.
When a planet transits through a house or aspects a planet in your
chart, you will have opportunities for change and growth. Every
transit you experience adds knowledge to your personality.
Sun Transit
A sun transit point to places in your chart where you’ll want
special attention, pats on the back and appreciation. Here’s where
you want to “shine.” These are often times of public acclaim, when
we’re recognized, congratulated or applauded for what we’ve done.
Of course, the ultimate Sun transit is our birthday, the day when
we’re all secretly sure that we should be treated like royalty.
Moon Transit
When the Moon touches one of our planets, we react from an
emotional point of view. A Moon transit corresponds to the highs
and lows we feel that often last only a day or two. Our instincts
are on high during a Moon transit and we’re more liable to sense
“what’s going on around us than to consciously know something.
Mercury Transit
Transiting Mercury creates activity in whatever area of life it
visits. The subject is communication of all kinds, so
conversation, letters, and quick errands take up our time now.
Often, because of Mercury’s love of duality, events will occur in
twos – as if Hermes the trickster were having some fun with us –
and we’re often put in the position of having to do at least two
things at once.
Venus Transit
Transiting Venus brings times when the universe gives us a small
token of warmth or affection, or a well-deserved break. These are
often sociable, friendly periods when we do more than our usual
share of mingling and are more interested in good food and cushy
conditions than anything resembling work. A Venus transit also
shows a time when other will give us gifts. Since Venus rules
money, this transit can show when we’ll receive financial rewards.
Mars Transit
Mars transiting through a house can create high energy times.
You’re stronger and restless, or maybe you’re cranky, angry,
accident-prone, or violent. When Mars happens along, it’s best to
work or exercise hard to use up this considerable energy. Make
yourself “too tired to be mad.” These are super times to initiate
projects that require a hard push of energy to begin.
Transits are interpreted by comparing your horoscope to what’s
happening today, usually by penciling in the transiting planets in
the appropriate spots, then looking at the houses and planets
they’re affecting.
Transiting planets represent incoming influences and events that
your natal planets will be asked to handle. The nature of the
transiting planet describes the types of situations that will
arise, and the nature of your natal planet tells which “piece” of
you you’re working on at the moment.
When a planet transits through a house or aspects a planet in your
chart, you will have opportunities for change and growth. Every
transit you experience adds knowledge to your personality.
Sun Transit
A sun transit point to places in your chart where you’ll want
special attention, pats on the back and appreciation. Here’s where
you want to “shine.” These are often times of public acclaim, when
we’re recognized, congratulated or applauded for what we’ve done.
Of course, the ultimate Sun transit is our birthday, the day when
we’re all secretly sure that we should be treated like royalty.
Moon Transit
When the Moon touches one of our planets, we react from an
emotional point of view. A Moon transit corresponds to the highs
and lows we feel that often last only a day or two. Our instincts
are on high during a Moon transit and we’re more liable to sense
“what’s going on around us than to consciously know something.
Mercury Transit
Transiting Mercury creates activity in whatever area of life it
visits. The subject is communication of all kinds, so
conversation, letters, and quick errands take up our time now.
Often, because of Mercury’s love of duality, events will occur in
twos – as if Hermes the trickster were having some fun with us –
and we’re often put in the position of having to do at least two
things at once.
Venus Transit
Transiting Venus brings times when the universe gives us a small
token of warmth or affection, or a well-deserved break. These are
often sociable, friendly periods when we do more than our usual
share of mingling and are more interested in good food and cushy
conditions than anything resembling work. A Venus transit also
shows a time when other will give us gifts. Since Venus rules
money, this transit can show when we’ll receive financial rewards.
Mars Transit
Mars transiting through a house can create high energy times.
You’re stronger and restless, or maybe you’re cranky, angry,
accident-prone, or violent. When Mars happens along, it’s best to
work or exercise hard to use up this considerable energy. Make
yourself “too tired to be mad.” These are super times to initiate
projects that require a hard push of energy to begin.
Jupiter Transit
Under this transit, you’re in the mood to travel, take a class, or
learn something new about the concerns of any house or planet
Jupiter visits. We ponder the big questions.
You grow under a Jupiter transit, sometimes even physically. Now
is the time to take chances or risk a shot at the title. During a
Jupiter transit is when you’re luckier, bolder, and a lot more
likely to succeed. This transit provides opportunities. Be sure to
take advantage of them.
Saturn Transit
When Saturn comes along, we see things as they truly are. These
are not traditionally great times, but they are often times when
your greatest rewards appear.
When Saturn transits a house or planet, he checks to see if the
structure is steady and will hold up. You are then tested, and if
you pass, you receive a symbolic “certificate” of some kind – and
sometimes a real one, like a diploma.
We will always be tested, but if we fail, life can feel very
difficult. Firming up our lives is Saturn’s mission. A Saturn
transit is a great time to tap into Saturn’s willpower and self-
discipline to stop doing something. It is not traditionally a good
time to begin new ventures, though.
Uranus Transit
The last thing in the world you’d ever expect to happen is exactly
what you can expect under a Uranus transit. Remember, this is the
planet that revels in suddenness, and delights in last-minute plan
changes, complete reversals and shock effects. So if you’re
feeling “stuck” in your present circumstances, when a Uranus
transit happens along, you won’t be stuck for long.
“Temporary people” often enter your life at these times, folks
whose only purpose is to jolt you out of your present
circumstances by appearing to provide exactly what you were sorely
missing. That done, they disappear, leaving you with your life in
a shambles.
When these people arrive, enjoy them and allow them to break you
out of your rut – just don’t get comfortable.
Neptune Transit
A Neptune transit is a time when the universe asks only that you
dream. Your sensitivity heightens to the point that harsh sounds
can actually make you wince. Our compassion deepens, and psychic
moments are common.
A Neptune transit inspires divine discontent. We sigh, wish, feel
nostalgic and don’t see things clearly at all. At the end of the
transit, you realize everything about you is different, that the
reality you believed in at the beginning of the transit was
gradually eroded or erased even as you lived it.
Pluto Transit
A Pluto transit is often associated with obsession, regeneration,
and inevitable change. Whatever has gone past the point of no
return, whatever is broken beyond repair, will pass from your life
now.
As with a Saturn transit, this time is not known to be wonderful,
but we do learn how strong we are when circumstances peel away
everything from us and we’re forced to see ourselves as we truly
are. Power struggles often accompany Pluto’s visit, but being
empowered is the end result of a positive Pluto transit.
The secret is to let go, accept the losses or changes, and make
plans for the future.
Under this transit, you’re in the mood to travel, take a class, or
learn something new about the concerns of any house or planet
Jupiter visits. We ponder the big questions.
You grow under a Jupiter transit, sometimes even physically. Now
is the time to take chances or risk a shot at the title. During a
Jupiter transit is when you’re luckier, bolder, and a lot more
likely to succeed. This transit provides opportunities. Be sure to
take advantage of them.
Saturn Transit
When Saturn comes along, we see things as they truly are. These
are not traditionally great times, but they are often times when
your greatest rewards appear.
When Saturn transits a house or planet, he checks to see if the
structure is steady and will hold up. You are then tested, and if
you pass, you receive a symbolic “certificate” of some kind – and
sometimes a real one, like a diploma.
We will always be tested, but if we fail, life can feel very
difficult. Firming up our lives is Saturn’s mission. A Saturn
transit is a great time to tap into Saturn’s willpower and self-
discipline to stop doing something. It is not traditionally a good
time to begin new ventures, though.
Uranus Transit
The last thing in the world you’d ever expect to happen is exactly
what you can expect under a Uranus transit. Remember, this is the
planet that revels in suddenness, and delights in last-minute plan
changes, complete reversals and shock effects. So if you’re
feeling “stuck” in your present circumstances, when a Uranus
transit happens along, you won’t be stuck for long.
“Temporary people” often enter your life at these times, folks
whose only purpose is to jolt you out of your present
circumstances by appearing to provide exactly what you were sorely
missing. That done, they disappear, leaving you with your life in
a shambles.
When these people arrive, enjoy them and allow them to break you
out of your rut – just don’t get comfortable.
Neptune Transit
A Neptune transit is a time when the universe asks only that you
dream. Your sensitivity heightens to the point that harsh sounds
can actually make you wince. Our compassion deepens, and psychic
moments are common.
A Neptune transit inspires divine discontent. We sigh, wish, feel
nostalgic and don’t see things clearly at all. At the end of the
transit, you realize everything about you is different, that the
reality you believed in at the beginning of the transit was
gradually eroded or erased even as you lived it.
Pluto Transit
A Pluto transit is often associated with obsession, regeneration,
and inevitable change. Whatever has gone past the point of no
return, whatever is broken beyond repair, will pass from your life
now.
As with a Saturn transit, this time is not known to be wonderful,
but we do learn how strong we are when circumstances peel away
everything from us and we’re forced to see ourselves as we truly
are. Power struggles often accompany Pluto’s visit, but being
empowered is the end result of a positive Pluto transit.
The secret is to let go, accept the losses or changes, and make
plans for the future.
