Houses show the area of life where a planet's energy comes out.
Houses show which life area planetary energy comes through. Each house covers a different part of life.
Houses mean where in life planetary energy shows. The same actor (planet) in the same costume (sign) tells a different story on a different stage (house).
1st House: Self, appearance, first impression
2nd House: Wealth, possessions, values
3rd House: Communication, siblings, short trips
4th House: Home, roots, private life
5th House: Creativity, romance, hobbies
6th House: Daily life, health, service
7th House: Relationships, partners, marriage
8th House: Shared resources, deep bonds, transformation
9th House: Philosophy, travel, higher education
10th House: Career, reputation, public image
11th House: Friends, community, ideals
12th House: Unconscious, spirituality, hidden things
The four angles of a chart
Ascendant
The sign rising on the eastern horizon at birth. It shows first impression, outer style, and how you move.
IC
The 4th-house cusp. It shows home, roots, and private life.
Descendant
The 7th-house cusp. It shows partnership, marriage, and relating to others.
Midheaven
The 10th-house cusp. It shows career, public image, and life aims.
Three groups of houses
The starting point of each house. The sign on the house cusp shapes that house’s energy.
Angular Houses
The 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses. The strongest houses—planets here carry more weight.
Succedent Houses
The 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th houses. They point to stability and staying power.
Cadent Houses
The 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th houses. They point to learning and adapting.