What are astrological houses?

What are astrological houses?

The arrangement of the planets in the sky, as well as the Sun and Moon, at the time of our birth says a lot about ourselves and all areas of our lives. Learning about this knowledge is made possible by the birth horoscope (cosmogram), in which the astrological houses play the most important role.

Astrological houses are areas of the sky (called the ecliptic) that represent and describe the various spheres of a person’s life. There are twelve of them, and each house has a different size. Interpreting the arrangement of the planets and the distance between them, as well as the zodiac sign in each house, makes self-discovery a snap. This is what the cosmogram is used for. Symbolically, it represents a circle divided like the sky into twelve parts. To create a birth horoscope, it is necessary to know the date, place and exact time (including minutes) of birth.

What do the different astrological houses symbolize?

House 1 – Ego, or Self – begins with the ascendant, the point where the planets are located when we are born and take our first breath. It determines physical appearance, our personality, temperament and predisposition. The sign of the zodiac is Aries.

House 2 – Possessions – shows how we accumulate money and material goods. It indicates the resources that we value in life and that make us feel secure. The sign of the zodiac is Taurus.

House 3 – Intellect – symbolizes learning, understanding the environment, the way we communicate and exchange ideas with other people, relationships with relatives and short trips. The sign of the zodiac is the Twins.

House 4 – Origin and family – expresses childhood and the family home and one’s own home, ties with relatives and ancestors. The sign of the zodiac is Cancer.

House 5 – Fertility and self-expression – expresses having children and how to express oneself. It speaks of enjoyment of life and creativity. The sign of the zodiac is Leo.

House 6 – Health and work – symbolizes health and hygiene. It also expresses industriousness and attitude towards co-workers. The sign of the zodiac is Virgo.

House 7 – Marriage – shows a partnership relationship with another person. Thus, it symbolizes emotional relationships, partners (including business partners), marriage. The sign of the zodiac is Libra.

House 8 – Death – in addition to final matters, it also shows deep spiritual transformations and sex life. The zodiac sign is Scorpio.

House 9 – Travel and broadening of horizons – symbolizes distant travel and exploring the world. It also speaks of everything that makes us grow spiritually and intellectually, so education, religion, morality. The sign of the zodiac is Sagittarius.

House 10 – Professional and social position – defines vocation, career, authority and fame. The zodiac sign is Capricorn.

House 11 – Friendship – symbolizes relationships with acquaintances and friends. It also expresses group activities and membership in organizations. The sign of the zodiac is Aquarius.

House 12 – Spirituality – defines the inner life. It shows hardships and limitations, fears and depressive states, hidden talents and resources. It symbolizes the subconscious and mystical experiences. The sign of the zodiac is Pisces.

Astrological houses, in addition to providing information about our lives, also provide guidance for us to follow on our earthly journey. A better understanding of oneself means a better quality of life.