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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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