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the houses

so when i first started learning about astrology, i found it super difficult to keep track of what each of the houses means. understanding the house system is a huge aspect of understanding your natal chart, so let’s discuss.

angular houses: 

ruled by the cardinal signs, these houses indicate the action you take in life - the first foot you put forward.

1st house - aries - appearance, outward personality, self expression, essential vitality, “mask”

4th house - cancer - home, family life and parents, emotional/psychological foundation, stability, subconscious patterns

7th house - libra - partnerships and relationships, marriage, business interactions, interpersonal conflict or harmony, legal matters

10th house - capricorn - career ambitions and aspirations, public life and recognition, material acquisition, success and goals

succedent houses: 

these houses are ruled by the fixed signs, speaking to what you already have, and what you desire to have - what you value.

2nd house - taurus - possessions, money, material things, material values, skills and earning abilities

5th house - leo - pleasure, entertainment, sex, creativity and creation, procreation and children, recreation

8th house - scorpio - the supernatural/occult/mystical, death and regeneration, legacies, the resources of those around you (think inheritance)

11th house - aquarius - global awareness, humanitarian ideals, group projects and goals, friendships

cadent houses: 

ruled by the mutable signs, these houses can be interpreted as the thought that occurs before action - the analyzation of your self and surroundings.

3rd house - gemini - mental activity, communication, early education, relationships with siblings and cousins 

6th house - virgo - afflictions of the body, health and nutrition, employment, work ethic, injury and illness, service

9th house - sagittarius - higher thinking, religion and philosophy, foreign cultures and customs, expansion of the mind, far travel

12th house - pisces - retreat from the world, isolation, suffering bottled up, the subconscious, karma

quadrant 1 (houses 1 - 3)

  • self development
  • “who am i?” “what do i value?” “what do i think?”

quadrant 2 (houses 4 - 6)

  • self expansion
  • “what do i feel?” “what do i will?” “what do i analyze?”

quadrant 3 (houses 7 - 9)

  • self expression
  • “how do i balance myself with others?” “what do i desire?” “what truth do i seek?”

quadrant 4 (houses 10 - 12)

  • self transcendence 
  • “what will i use?” “what do i know?” “what do i believe?”

Astrology observations 🌙

🪐 People with Mars in their 1st house cannot separate the art from the artist and are very outspoken with their beliefs

🪐 Moon in the 8th house people value spirituality over religion

🪐 Aquarius moons are emotionally distant, yet have extremely altruistic beliefs

🪐 Those with Pluto in their first or third house often feel misunderstood and have a hard time expressing themselves authentically

🪐 Libra risings are beautiful, but they always look tired

🪐 People with a Pisces Mars/Venus or their Mars/Venus in their 12th house might find themselves having partners with substance problems

🪐 Water signs crave connection, which makes them more outgoing than independent fire signs despite the stereotype

Positions in astrology that indicate a “pretty boy”:

🍂 Libra rising (just plain pretty)

🍂 Cancer sun/Venus (gentle & charismatic)

🍂 Venus (more feminine) / Mars (more masculine) in the 1st house

🍂 Virgo moon/rising (very clean looking)

🍂 Scorpio sun, moon, rising, Mars (HOT & intense)

🍂 Moon in 1st or 11th house (sensual)

🍂 Sun in 8th house (sexual in a good way)

🍂 Taurus Venus, Mars, rising (very earthy beauty)