Im reading this book ... "Astrology for Beginners" and its relly helpful. but i still doint get the Houses...my chart it says like Pisces in the 2nd house, Aries in the 3rd house, Gemini in the 5th house.... what does that mean?
The houses have meanings to them that represent people, occupations, parts of life, and things like that. For instance the 1st house represents you, the 7th house is relationships. There are few differences in classical and modern astrology, but the idea is the same.
The houses are areas of space in the sky in a band around the Earth called the ecliptic. There are 12 houses each being 30 degrees. This makes a perfect 360 degree circle around the Earth, and the planets all follow along in a line. The path they follow is called the ecliptic. Planets are located in different area of the sky along the ecliptic when we are born. They fall into houses; each having a mundane meaning like relationships, or money, or carreer. The signs don't always align with the houses. The houses are unique to each individual based on the exact time of birth. Some people say houses lead to fortune telling rather than aiding in human developement. I think they are useful. There are many methods of dividing the sky up along the ecliptic. The most common ones are the Placidus, Koch, and equal house methods. Lots of books talk about the houses.
http://www.annabelburton.com/astrology_houses.html First House This is the House where we meet the world and is known also as the rising sign or the Ascendnt. It can describe our physical appearance or image and planets in this house are used to communicate something about the individuality of the person. For example, Mercury here would indicate that a person needs to communicate through speech and writing to express their individuality. There is an impulsive quality here, where we just are and are immediately recognised by the sign qualities expressed. Second House The Second House is concerned with what we have in terms of material possessions and also our ability to use our special skills and talents to bring our possessions to us. It is the House of sustenance and what we must do to maintain our physical well being. It can also indicate our self esteem and the value we place not only on material things but also ourselves. Are we worth it? Third House This House is associate with Gemini and is the area in our lives where we communicate and disseminate information. It is also associated with short journeys and our local environment and siblings. It describes our early education, our schooling and is essentially a social house as it is where we begin to mee the world in social terms. Fourth House In my experience this house can be the house of Karma. It is associated with family, culture and traditions handed down through generations and as such can refer to past lives and those who we associate with in this life in order to help us work through our soul's purpose. The family teaches values and behavious which may or may not be appropriate as we grow up and leave the nest. A person with a strong planetary presence here may need to continue the role of perpetuating strong roots in a family situation. Fifth House This house is where we experiment with our social skills through interacting with friends and lovers. We learn about ourselves through others' reaction too our behaviour. Here we are encouraged to express our individuality and creativity and learn not to lose our spontaneity and our need for play. So this house also shows hobbies and pastimes and also the results of the most creative act, our children. Sixth House This House is associated with work and service to the community. It indicates how we can be part of society and give our skills to it in order society to benefit, not just ourselves. It is also the house associated with health and healing and our ability to maintain our physical systems as a cohesive whole. The work place becomes a macrocosm to our body's microcosm and we need to be aware of each part making a contribution to the wellbeing of the whole. Seventh House T his is the house of partnerships and commitment to others through marriage or long term relationships. It is opposite the First House and balances the needs of us as individuals with those we relate to on a permanent basis. We learn compromise and respect for others' individuality which can sometimes take several attempts to achieve! It is also traditionally the house of open enemies, and business partnerships. Eighth House This is the House of Scorpio and reminds us that there is one certainty in ife and that is death. It is the house of transformation, endings and beginnings and the ability to regenerate through sex. It is also associated with money and inheritance, and also the partner's money and finances. Our dues to society are shown in this house, through taxation and living by society's laws or dealing with the consequences. Ninth House The Ninth House is associated with religion, philosophies and belief systems, as well as higher education as opposed to school education in the Third House. It is where we formulate our code for living, either through our own learning and experience or we can adopt our culture's standards. Of course, this varies according to the different religons around the world and this house recognises the importance of different cultures and overseas travel. The key word is 'expansion'. Tenth House This is house is at the top of the chart and consequently refers to our highest ambition, usually seen through our career, which is how we are recognised and categorised by society. It represents the culmination of work and experience to achieve the goals we set ourselves and the authority other people invest in us as a result of all our hard work and achievement. An emphasised tenth house usually indicates a person who reaches the top and is acknowleged for that. Eleventh House This is concerned with our special friends and groups of people (not family) with whom we feel a common bond or association. There is a recognition that other people share our ideals and goals for the common good, perhaps through political endeavour or charities. It is where we can create the sort of society we want and not be afraid of change or challenge to tradition. Twelfth House This house has been much maligned in the past as its concerns are more to do with our inner world rather than outer achievements. However it can be the House of excellence as it is where we can recognise our true inner selves and act according to our greatest puspose. It may give us cause for doubt and demand that we question who we are, but that is its greatest strength. When we withdraw from the world and find a place of peace and solitude then we are in a position to commune with our higher selves, and planets in the Twelfth show a need for self reflection. Tradtionally it was considered the house of seclusion in hospitals, prisons etc..and the domain of secret enemies, but we are all capable of being our own worst enemy by failing to nurture our needs. It is the house where we return after the maelstrom of interacting with the busy world and can be the source of great inner strength and tranquility. _____________________________________________________________ What really need some explaination is what we find in some interpretaion like: THE MOON THE MOON IN VIRGO <------------ This is OK You will experience a strong link between the emotions and the body. You have a need for perfection. You may become ill when under stress. Your mother may be critical or a perfectionist. She will provide you with structure and order. THE MOON IN THE 11TH HOUSE <- this, how it relates to the above. You will feel safe and nurtured when with friends or groups of people. You may become emotionally attached to friends. You may find humanitarian groups fulfil a need within you. 28TH DEGREE OF VIRGO <-------------??? Part of Body: Hepatic plexus Sabian Symbol: A bald-headed man dominates gathering of national figures. RAYS RELATING TO THE MOON <------------?? Ray of The Moon is the 4th Harmony through conflict Rays of The Moon's Sign (Virgo) 2nd Ray Love and wisdom 6th Ray Devotion and idealism Ray of Modern Dispositor (Mercury) is the 4th Harmony through conflict HOUSE RULED BY THE MOON <----- Relation to above ??? RULES 10TH HOUSE (Modern) <-------?? The Tenth House is about your public life. It shows your standing in the community, career, social status and can reflect your attitude to parenting. Other exoteric and esoteric keywords include: Honor, authority, career and profession, life direction, achievement, Masters and Hierarchy. MODERN DISPOSITOR: MERCURY <--------- This DISPOSITOR'S HOUSE: 5TH HOUSE <------ This The Fifth House is about creativity. This can include artistic pursuits, hobbies, recreation, children and lovers. Other exoteric and esoteric keywords include: Creative self-expression, love affairs, procreation and children, leisure, hobbies, games and sports, self-fulfilment, joy and bliss. DISPOSITOR'S SIGN: PISCES <--------- This Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper-sensitive, gullible. ASPECTS OF THE MOON <--of which moon of the above ??? OPPOSITION MERCURY Orb 1°14' Applying You struggle to make decisions in your life, unsure whether to follow your feelings or your thoughts; your heart or your head. This means that you doubt yourself much of the time. You need to find a balance between the two. TRINE MARS Orb 0°38' Separating You are assertive and able to motivate yourself because you have self-confidence. You have the ability to recognise opportunities and make the most of them. You can rise to a challenge. TRINE CHIRON Orb 7°39' Applying You are a gifted healer. You are able to face the painful side of life and share your experiences in a loving manner. You feel compassion for others' plights. If you can explain the things ends with ??? in a simple matter, would be very greatfull. Thank you
