

Commonly, houses one through six are below the horizon and houses seven through twelve are above the horizon, but some systems may not respect entirely that division (in particular when the Ascendant does not coincide with the first house's cusp). They are numbered counter-clockwise from the cusp of the first house. The houses are divisions of the ecliptic plane (a great circle containing the Sun's orbit, as seen from the earth), at the time and place of the horoscope in question. An accurate interpretation of such a chart, however, cannot be expected. In natal astrology, some astrologers will use a birth time set for noon or sunrise if the actual time of birth is unknown. To calculate the houses, it is necessary to know the exact time, date, and location.

Understanding the houses in astrology can provide insight into various aspects of a person's life and personality.Įvery house system is also affiliated with a zodiac sign can be dependent on the rotational movement of Earth on its axis, but there is a wide range of approaches to calculating house divisions and different opinions among astrologers over which house system is most accurate. The eleventh house pertains to social networks and friendships, while the twelfth house represents spirituality and subconscious patterns.

The ninth house is associated with higher education and travel, while the tenth house represents career and public image. The seventh house represents partnerships and marriage, while the eighth house pertains to shared resources and transformation. The fifth house is associated with creativity and romance, while the sixth house relates to work and health. The third house pertains to communication and siblings, while the fourth house represents home and family. The first house represents the self, while the second house relates to personal possessions and finances. There are 12 houses, each associated with a specific zodiac sign and planetary ruler. In astrology, houses are a fundamental component of the birth chart that represent different areas of life.

In this natal chart, the twelve houses are numbered close to the central circle containing the colored aspect lines this particular horoscope uses the Placidus house system. ( June 2013) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section. This section needs additional citations for verification.
