The Houses Flashcards
1st House
The self, self-image, how others see you
An angular house, ruled by Aries/Mars
Rules the ascendant/rising
2nd House
Money, personal finances, personal possessions, the value you put on things (money/self-worth)
Succedent house, rules Taurus/Venus
Opposite of 5th house (possessions of others)
3rd House
Communication, early environment, language, writing, relationship with siblings/neighbors, perception, learning, short day trips
Cadent house, ruled by Gemini/Mercury
Opposite of 9th house (how well you understand principles)
4th House
Family, Home, Security
Angular house; Immum Coeli (IC), nadir
Psychological foundation/roots, instincts, connection with past, sense of security, domestic life, real estate, mother/caregiver, childhood
Rules Cancer/Moon
5th House
Self-expression, pleasure, romance, entertainment, sports/play, hobbies, relationships, lovers not partners, drama, fun
Succedent house, ruled by Leo/Sun
Opposite of the 2nd house (personal possessions)
6th House
Work/job rather than career, diet/health, routine, daily life, techniques/methods, service, pets, self-improvement, order
Cadent house, rules Virgo/Mercury
7th House
Partnership, marriage, companionship, 1:1 relationships, 1st marriage, business partnerships, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contractors
Angular house, descendant (DSC, rules Libra/Venus
8th House
Transformation, sexuality, crisis, attitude towards change, sex, death/tenor, personal growth/transformations additions, psychology, other peoples money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance
Succedent house, rules Scorpio/Pluto
9th House
Belief systems, higher learning, sense of adventure/exploration, long-distance travel/overnight stays, morals, foreign languages/cultures, personal truths, 2nd marriage
Cadent house, rules by Sagittarius/Jupiter
Opposite 3rd house (learning about different principles)
10th House
Career/profession, reputation, contribution to society, material success, achievement, authority figures, father/caregiver, attitude towards responsibility, desire for achievement
Angular house, Midheaven (MC), ruled by Capricorn/Saturn
11th House
Aspirations, personal goals, groups, friends, organizations, hopes, sense of true inner purpose, humanity, 3rd marriage
Succedent house, rules by Aquarius/Uranus
12th House
Soul growth, undoing, privacy/secrets, karma, hidden strengths/weaknesses, dreams, private affairs, hospitals/prisons, spiritual studies
Cadent house, ruled by Pisces/Neptune