The stages of life

The 12 Astrological Houses

The houses represent different areas of life. While planets are the actors and signs are the costumes, the houses are the stages on which the drama of your life unfolds.

1

First House

Self, Identity, Appearance

The 1st House governs your outward personality, physical appearance, and how others first perceive you. It is the house of self.

2

Second House

Money, Values, Possessions

The 2nd House governs your relationship with money, material possessions, and personal values.

3

Third House

Communication, Siblings, Short Trips

The 3rd House governs communication, learning, short journeys, and relationships with siblings.

4

Fourth House

Home, Family, Roots

The 4th House governs home, family, ancestry, and your emotional foundation.

5

Fifth House

Creativity, Romance, Children

The 5th House governs creative expression, romance, pleasure, and children.

6

Sixth House

Health, Work, Daily Routine

The 6th House governs daily habits, health, service, and your work environment.

7

Seventh House

Partnerships, Marriage, Others

The 7th House governs one-on-one relationships, marriage, business partnerships, and open enemies.

8

Eighth House

Transformation, Shared Resources

The 8th House governs transformation, shared finances, intimacy, death, and rebirth.

9

Ninth House

Philosophy, Travel, Higher Learning

The 9th House governs philosophy, long-distance travel, higher education, and spiritual exploration.

10

Tenth House

Career, Reputation, Public Life

The 10th House governs career, public image, achievements, and your legacy in the world.

11

Eleventh House

Friendships, Groups, Hopes

The 11th House governs friendships, social groups, hopes, wishes, and humanitarian concerns.

12

Twelfth House

Spirituality, Hidden Self, Endings

The 12th House governs the subconscious, spirituality, hidden enemies, and karmic patterns.