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The Twelve Areas of Human Experience as Told by the Zodiac
In this article we’ll be disscusing the 12 astrological houses of the zodiac and what they all mean.
Most of us have been asked the question, “what’s your sign?” atleast one point in our lives, especially on a first date. Generally when people ask this question, they are insuring about your sun sign, since that is what most people are familiar with. But the truth is, we are ALL the signs. That’s right, ALL.
Make no mistake your Sun sign is an integral part of your birth chart profile. It shows you who you are at your very best, what brings you joy in life, and what your greatest desires are. But what some people are not aware of is (and why astrology has gained a bad reputation over the years) is that your sun sign doesn’t describe the whole picture of your celestial blue print. You have several signs, a rising sign, a moon sign, etc. But there’s also a very overlooked portion of astrology that accounts for how each chart is so individual and complex; and that is The Twelve House Zodiac System.
Each house represents a different aspect of the human expereince. The Twelve House Zodiac System provides individuals with a deeper understanding of your life events, relationships, and inner world. Each house is represented by one of each of the zodiac signs (hence why there are 12 signs in the zodiac) with the first house starting in the sign of Aries and ending in Pisces.
Here’s where it gets tricky though. Not everyone’s first house starts in Aries and ends in Pisces (those who do have an Aries rising, well lucky you because you have a “natural” chart). Everyone’s first house starts with their rising sing and ends in the sign that chronologically comes before the rising sign. For example, I have Scorpio as my rising sign, making Scorpio the sign that rules my first house. Then it works all the way around and ends in Libra.
This is why in order to get an accurate birth chart profile you MUST have your birth time. Your birth time is the determining factor of WHAT your rising sign is.
There will be more detailed posts on more specific topics I’ve only lightly touched on in the future. In this post though, we’re concentrating on exploring each of these individual twelve houses and how they shape your astrological makeup.
The First House: Self Identity, Physical Body, and Outlook on the World
The first house is where your astrological journey begins. Better known as the Ascendant or Rising sign, this house represents your identity, physical appearance, and the first impression you make on others. It’s the lens through which you view the world and how the world sees you. The sign this house rules gives insight of how you approach to life, how you view yourself, and the social mask you wear in unfamiliar settings. In more modern times we could call this the “vibe” you give off. It also shows your relationship to your body, what we stereotypes ourselves as, and how we go about getting what we want
The Second House: Values, Money, Possessions, and Self Worth
The second house shows us what are values, how we handle finances, and our self esteem. Money and how we feel about ourselves both tie back to the idea of value (material and non materially). How much value you put into yourself, directly reflects how things show up in your material world. It also reflects how youhandle the tangible things in your life, not just money, but your house, your car, and other thing you possess.
The sign this house rules and planets living there (if any) can show you how about your self esteem, how you attract money, and what your values are.
The Third House: Communication and Learning
The third house is all about how you communicate with the world around you. It also tells us how we mange short trips, and your relationships with siblings neighbors, relatives, and other people in our local communities.
This house also sheds light on our learning style, how we process our thoughts, and the way we share information.
The sign this house rules and planets living there (if any) will show our strengths and areas for growth when it comes to communicating with the people around us.
The Fourth House: Home and Family
The fourth house tells us all about the earliest portions of our lives—our home, family, and roots. The theme of this house are rooted in the past and sheds light on the foundations of your upbringing and how you were parented (especially by your mother or mother figure).
Since this house rules the home, it can also tell us about what makes us feel the most secure and protected.
Even though this is a very past oriented house it hold relevance throughout our entire lifetime. These early experiences we had shape us into how we self soothe as adults and how we will nurture and care for those we share a home with in the future.
The sign this house rules and planets living there (if any) shows us who were are in the privacy of our own homes, where we go in times of insecurity, and the recurring themes that show up in the relationships with our mother or mother figures
The Fifth House: Joy, Creativity, Romance, and Hobbies
These themes all relate to the fifth house. This house rules self-expression, where you find happiness in the little things, as well as how you are with children (yours and/or children in general).
It can also give us clues as to how we like to be courted in the dating scene, what kind of dates you like, and insight about your earliest dating experiences and how they shaped your current dating style.
The fifth house also shows us we like to do for fun and what brings us that “feeling like a kid again” feeling
The sign this house rules and planets living there (if any) will show us what hobbies might be enjoyable to us, what to look for in a potential dating partner, and what will reconnect us with our inner child.
The Sixth House: Health, Daily Routines, Habits, Diet, and Responsibilities
The sixth house is all about how we do the daily grind and attend to our personal well-being.
This house shows us how we organize our lives, look after our health, our relationship to food, and go about establishing habits (good and bad).
The sign this house rules and planets living there (if any) will show us our work personality, sense of self discipline, and what diet and exercise routines may be individually suited for us.
The Seventh House: One to One Relations and Partnerships
As we move into the seventh house, the focus shifts to relationships—particularly one-on-one relationships, mostly marriage and business partnerships.
It has often been said that this is where we look to others to “balance us out.” We must be careful here with this balancing act that we do not fall into the trap of codependency.
The sign this house rules and planets living there (if any) can show us what traits we look for in others that we feel don’t come natural to us, what we look for in a partnership (platonic and romantic), and our relationship identity.
The Eighth House: Transformation, Intimacy, Trauma, Sexuality, Personal Power
The eighth house encapsulates themes regarding death, rebirth, and shared energies such as intimacy and material resources like money and property. This house also deals with our shadow side, unhealed traumas, and our darkest secrets. All of these themes are deep and intense so navigating them requires having a strong sense of personal power.
The sign this house rules and planets living there (if any) is telling of what we need to establish intimacy, how we approach sexuality, our greatest fears, and how we utilize our personal power regenerate after trauma.
The Ninth House: Beliefs, Personal Philosophies, and Spirituality
The ninth house is the realm of higher learning, belief systems, and long-distance travel. It represents our quest for deeper meaning and understanding of the world around us.
The ninth house enlightens us on how we expand our horizons, impart wisdom, and what spiritual pursuits are aligned with our souls. It can also tell us how we handle long distance travel (especially foreign travel)
The sign this house rules and planets living there (if any) can tell you where you are “the wise sage,” have endless potential for growth, and what motivates you to travel far and wide.
The Tenth House: Social Status, Life Purpose, Public Image, Career, and Accomplishments
This is the house where your public life and career are central focus. It governs your public reputation, ambitions, and achievements. It gives a picture of your place in society and how you how you contribute to it.
The sign this house rules and planets living there (if any) will depict what you are admired for, where you pave the way for future generations, and the legacy you leave behind.
The Eleventh House: Friendships, Social Groups, Technology, Wishes, and Dreams
In the eleventh house, the focus shifts to social networks, especially friendships. It can tell you about what kind of friend you are and how you contribute to group affiliations. It is also telling of your relationship to technology and what kind of persona you might portray on social media.
This house also represents your greatest wishes and dreams through shared energy with others in your soul group. Belonging to a community aspires us to work towards common goals to make these dreams and wishes a reality.
The sign this house rules and planets living there (if any) shows you what kind of friends you attract, how you work with others to achieve common goals, and how to find your soul tribe.
The Twelfth House: The Subconscious, Hidden Truths, and Undoings
The final house is the twelfth house. It is a house filled with mystery and isolation. It rules the things that are not conscious of and can’t access in our waking lives. It’s the place where we reflect and seek solitude
The sign this house rules and planets living there (if any) shows us insight into the meaning of our dreams at night, truths about ourselves we would never admit to, and how we cope in times of loneliness and isolation.
The Internal Compass Available to Everyone
Each of the twelve houses mentioned offers a unique lens through which we look to explore different facets of life using astrology.
When we understand the themes and energies associated with each house, we are able to gain deeper insights about what we need for personal growth, carry ourselves in relationships, and discover our true life’s purpose.
Whether you’re an astrology newbie or a seasoned student, the zodiac house system is a powerful tool that EVERYONE can use for self awareness and personal empowerment.
You can calculate your birth chart anywhere online where a birth chart calculator is available. However, you can get a much more customized and in depth description of your birth chart when you request a birth chart reading with a professional astrologer here at Divine Feminine Astrology.