12 Houses in Astrology

In astrology, the birth chart gives a glimpse of how the native’s life on earth will be. If we treat the birth chart as a portrait of the native’s life as per planetary positions. Then the 12 houses would become the canvas and paint the vivid description of the native. Let us probe into what each of these 12 houses in astrology signifies. One must understand that the birth chart has 12 numbers and moves in a circular format. Therefore, houses 1 to 6 deal with matters that are personal, and houses 7 to 12 depict public life. When reading it from left to right houses 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, and 3 delve into the native’s personal development and interest. While the rest ie 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 show interpersonal growth of the native.

12 houses and their significance

1. The first house talks about the native’s personality, appearance, traits, wellness, and self-expression. The first house speaks volumes about how you are as a person.
2. The second house is the house of income. It also signifies the security you have in life. In money areas, this house shows how and how much money you will get and how your needs will be fulfilled. The house is closely related to your self-esteem.
3. The third house is called the house of communication. your communication with siblings, family at work, and peers. On a lighter note the native’s social media presence too.
4. The House of the home is the fourth house. Finding the roots. Planets in the 4th house signify that the native is focused on family and ancestors.
5. Self-expression, creativity, and celebration of life. The fifth house depicts this. Romance, love, play, theatre, and arts find significance in this house.
6. Wellness and health are the significance of the 6th house. It is also popular as the house of maintenance since it deals with the health and well-being of the native. Also, it shows natives’ role in social service.
7. Situated across the first house, the 7th house represents relationships and partnerships. Relationships across the business, contracts and even marriage are held in this house.
8. The house of depth is the 8th house. Regeneration, reproduction, and transformation, are the 3 words that describe this house. The native delves deep into hir/her being by knowing themselves and others.
9. The 9th house is connected to higher-level learning, travel globally, religion, philosophy, and university teaching. Morals and ethics too are deep-seated in this house. It is also the house of intuition and wisdom.
10. Popular as the house of career. The 10th house also talks about achievements, fame, and public reputation. Strong leadership qualities too are shown in this house.
11. Friends make life livable. Well, this 11th house depicts the native’s relationship with friends. Friendships, networks, and teams. Dreams and ambitions are also depicted in this house.
12. The house of letting go, surrender, and retreat is the 12th house. It is associated with endings and last stages of life, old age and ultimate surrender to the creator.

Know all about your birth chart and let this act as a guide for your future. Always consult a good astrologer to know more about the 12 houses and resolve your doubts and challenges with them.