In astrology, the houses refer to the divisions of the celestial sphere based on a specific individual’s birth chart. The birth chart, also known as the natal chart, is a diagram representing the positions of celestial bodies (planets, sun, moon, etc.) at the exact time and location of a person’s birth.
The birth chart is divided into twelve segments or houses, each representing different areas of life and aspects of an individual’s experiences. The houses are numbered from 1 to 12 and are associated with specific themes, influencing various facets of a person’s life:
First House (House of Self): Represents self-image, personality, physical appearance, and how one presents themselves to the world.
Second House (House of Finances and Values): Deals with personal finances, possessions, values, self-worth, and material resources.
Third House (House of Communication): Governs communication, learning, intellect, siblings, short trips, and early education.
Fourth House (House of Home and Family): Relates to home life, family, roots, emotional foundation, and private life.
Fifth House (House of Creativity and Romance): Associated with creativity, self-expression, hobbies, romance, children, and speculative ventures.
Sixth House (House of Health and Service): Concerned with health, routine, work environment, service to others, and daily responsibilities.
Seventh House (House of Partnerships): Focuses on partnerships, marriage, close relationships, contracts, and legal matters.
Eighth House (House of Transformation): Deals with transformation, shared resources, intimacy, inheritances, and the occult.
Ninth House (House of Philosophy and Higher Learning): Relates to higher education, travel, philosophy, spirituality, beliefs, and expansion of the mind.
Tenth House (House of Career and Public Image): Governs career, public reputation, achievements, social status, and ambitions.
Eleventh House (House of Friendships and Goals): Associated with friendships, social networks, aspirations, groups, and humanitarian causes.
Twelfth House (House of Subconscious and Endings): Relates to the subconscious mind, hidden matters, spirituality, endings, seclusion, and karma.
The planets in a person’s birth chart fall into these houses, influencing specific areas of life and contributing to the overall interpretation of the individual’s personality, experiences, and potential life events. The relationships between planets, signs, and houses provide astrologers with insights into different aspects of a person’s life and character traits.
