Astrology

Astrology Basics-

Here are the houses and the descriptions of the house with their ruling sign and planet.

 

1st House (Ascendant) – The individual personality- Aries/Mars 
Together with the Sun and Moon the ascendant is one of the most important single factors in a horoscope. The sign at the beginning of the first house tells us a lot about someone's personality, temperament and constitution. It typifies our immediate, instinctive reaction and shows how we present ourselves to the world. The planet ruling the ascendant sign is of particular importance for the interpretation.  More on  Aries

2^nd House – Values and Possessions –Taurus/Venus
The second house and its occupants tell us about the material circumstances, the acquisitive urge and how we deal with possessions and material means. This includes the relationship to our own body.  More on Taurus 

3rd House – Communication –  Gemini/Mercury
The third house and any planets occupying it tell us of our siblings, the manner in which we communicate on an everyday level and the relationships which determine our daily life.  Also the house of publishing and writing. More on Gemini

4th House – Roots and Origins- Cancer/Moon  
This house describes our origins, the parental home and the circumstances influencing childhood and youth. It describes how we relate to “family”, our attitude towards “hearth and home”. The father image and the relationship to the real father are also to be found here.  More on Cancer  

5th House – Pleasure and Creativity- Leo/Sun 
All types of creative expression ,sexuality and eroticism are at home here, along with play in general. This house also describes how we relate to children, pleasure and simple fun. More on Leo

6th House – Work and Routine –Virgo/Mercury
The sixth house describes the circumstances surrounding us in our daily lives, including the work environment and daily routine. This includes our behavior towards subordinates. Bodily hygiene and care also belong here, as well as tendencies to certain acquired illnesses. More on Virgo

7th House – Relating /Relationship – Libra/Venus
The descendant sign and planets occupying the seventh house tell us about how we select our partners and describes the partnerships and relationships we seek. Often we are involuntarily attracted to people whose horoscopes carry a strong emphasis of the sign in our seventh house. More on Libra

8th House – Loss and Common Property- Scorpio/ Mars & Pluto
The eighth house shows how we relate to communal goods and how we deal with material loss. The taxes levied on us each year are a good example for this and show how closely related these areas are. Traditional astrology maintains that this house has an affinity to death and all things metaphysical. Death would then be the ultimate material loss. Amongst other things, the study of metaphysics can be a very differentiated way of dealing with this loss, which inevitably comes to us all. More on Scorpio

9th House – Philosophies and Far Countries – Sagittarius/Jupiter
The ninth house describes our spiritual leaning, life philosophy and our world view. In fact, these are often influenced by journeys to foreign countries. The attitudes cultivated and formed in this house can greatly influence matters of the 10th. (see below) 
More on Sagittarius

10th House (MC) – Occupation and Calling – Capricorn/Saturn
This house is of particular importance, since it affects not only our choice of profession and our sense of calling - it also has a bearing on our general development, what we become. This continues throughout our lives. According to tradition, as well as more recent experience, this house describes the mother image and the relationship to the real mother. More in Capricorn  

11th House – Friends and Acquaintances – Aquarius/Uranus 
The eleventh house describes how we relate to friends, benefactors and teachers - people who wish us well or from whom we can learn. It also shows us in these roles. This house shows how we relate to the society in which we live. More in Aquarius   

12th House – Beyond the Personal – Pisces/Neptune  
This house represents those spheres of life in which the individual no longer plays a part, where we step back for a greater whole or lose ourselves in one. Traditional astrology sees hospitals, prisons and psychiatric institutions in this house. It is also associated with monasteries and any other retreats.  Also associated with secrets or hiding from the Truth. More in Pisces

Other information that will help you are:

North Node/South Nodes of the moon and their houses~ North Node of the Moon is known for being your future. South Node is where you came in with in this lifetime.

Pluto is another major transformative aspect of Self that can help you understand your Self and the relationship with others.

List of Astrologers that Jen has worked with and recommends.