How to Read Horoscopes in 4 Simple Steps

The Meaning of Houses in Astrology

© Peter Burnham

Dec 31, 2008
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Houses are the 12 sections in a horoscope; each representing a different area of your life. Planets' effects are altered by their House, as well as their Star Sign.

In your life you will spend more time in some Houses than others. Maybe you are a very home orientated person, a workaholic, family guy, or relationship focused. 3 to 4 planets in the same House will mean that you focus your energy there. Houses are very important when reading horoscopes.

Each house has a natural ruler and an actual ruler. The natural ruler always rules and never changes (for example 4th House is always naturally ruled by Cancer). The actual ruler depends on where and when you were born so it is specific to you. These two rulers are combined to show how you behave in that particular area of your life. For example if the 4th House (the House of home) is actually ruled by Gemini it would mean that you like your home to be a sociable place. It will likely be filled with your books and the way you decorate it would strongly express you as a person.

1st House: I am/self

This House shows how you project your energy onto others. The natural ruler is Aries.

2nd House: Possessions and Values

This house shows what is important to you. It is your sense of self worth, as well as your values. The natural ruler is Taurus.

3rd House: Communication

The third House represents how your everyday, analytical mind works, as well as how you communicate. The natural ruler is Gemini.

4th House: Home

The house of home, your roots, and your inner self. It reflects how you get on with your family. The natural ruler is Cancer.

5th house: Creativity

The house of your creative expression. It is also your inner child, your fun and games, and romance. The natural ruler is Leo.

6th House: Analyse

This House holds your attention to detail. It also reflects your daily routines and how you interact with people at work, as well as how interested you are in keeping fit and healthy. The natural ruler is Virgo.

7th House: Relationships

This house shows your attitude to marriage and business partnerships. How you commit to these and what you are prepared to give. The natural ruler is Libra.

8th House: Desire

A place of mystery, the 8th House shows the nature of your desires and the true value of your wife or husband. The natural ruler is Scorpio.

9th House: Higher Mind

This House rules your higher mind and represents philosophy and religious belief. It is foreign places, as well as your attitude to the unknown. The natural ruler is Sagittarius.

10th House: Career & Public Status

This is your public self. It shows how you are perceived by society, your ambitions and how you get on in the world. Having a few strong planets in your 10th House means that you could go from being nothing to achieving world domination or fame. The natural ruler is Capricorn.

11th House: Friendships and Vision

What planets are in your 11th House will show what kind of friends you have, as well as what kind of friend you are. It is your vision of the future, optimistic or pessimistic, family or career focused, and your idealism. The natural ruler is Aquarius.

12th House: Subconscious & Self Deception

This is your subconscious and your self undoing. It indicates compassion, spirituality and sensitivity. Finally it is supposedly your Karma for this life, carried over from your last.

Please also see:Planets

Zodiac Signs


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