Astrological Houses: What Does Your Horoscope Say About You?

Aren't you a typical Taurus? Maybe it's the astrological houses that are to blame! Discover how the signs and planets influence different areas of your life.

These aren't houses you'd pay a mortgage on, but they're just as important to understanding your horoscope as the planets themselves.

Imagine your horoscope as a 12-room apartment. Each room, or house, represents a different area of your life—from your self, to your family, relationships, career, and so on. And just as a real apartment might have different furniture (meaning signs and planets) in each room, the astrological houses are populated by signs and planets, which then influence how you will do in that area.

And now for the fun part! Do you have Pisces in your third house? Then you might be communicating intuitively and not worrying about what you say. Or do you have Aquarius in your seventh house? Then you might be falling in love with Aquarians and people with similar personalities! It's like looking into the mirror of your soul!

Although astrologers agree that they simply cannot do without houses, they sometimes disagree on how exactly these “rooms” are calculated. Several systems have been developed throughout history, and some of them are still used today. So don’t be surprised if another astrologer tells you that your houses are a little different – the differences increase mainly depending on your place of birth. But don’t worry, the first house (Ascendant) usually remains the same, with a few exceptions. The most commonly used systems include Placidus, Koch and Regiomontanus. And then there is the “artificial” system of solar houses, which is mainly used for horoscopes without an exact date, time and place of birth – the ones you find in newspapers or on the internet 😃

This is your first impression, your physical personality. The sign that resides here (the Ascendant) is like a filter that influences how the planets affect you. That is why you are different from people born on the same day but at a different time! It determines how you view life and how others perceive you. The planets in this house have a huge influence on your personality, appearance and overall public appearance. And the status of everyone else also depends on this house.

This is where your material values and security are addressed. How you handle money, what it means to you, and how you value yourself. It also shows your relationship with nature, the way you build relationships, and your ability to acquire wealth. It also reflects your self-confidence and how others value you. You can also discover your aesthetic inclinations and talents here. But most importantly, this is where you will find your financial literacy and ability to earn money.

This house symbolizes education and communication. It deals with your mental abilities, thinking, and relationships with your immediate environment. It also deals with short trips, writing, speaking, and siblings. It arouses the desire to learn about your surroundings and shows your relationship to the social environment, common sense, and sociability. In short, it's all about how you communicate - what you say, how you say it, and why you say it.

The fourth house is your home and your base – both physical (house) and spiritual (soul). It connects to your psychological roots, family and cultural traditions. It also rules parents, especially fathers, and indicates what you expect from home. This is where family matters are dealt with, how you approach a family and what your qualifications are for starting your own. It also shows the form of home you gravitate towards, and things from the past are hidden here.

And this is where we're talking about recreation, creativity, and self-expression. This includes children, romantic relationships, artistic endeavors, hobbies, and trying to stand out from the crowd. This house will tell you how you like to have fun, your favorite leisure activities, and flirting. In short, your playful side!

Work, work, work…this house rules your career and daily responsibilities. It can also indicate areas of your health, especially prevention. The signs in this house will reveal how you take care of yourself and what your routine is. Earth signs thrive best here, as they indicate a responsible approach to these things.

Yes and it is here Descendant– the opposite of the ascendant! -the seventh house is about relationships, especially personal and intimate ones. The sign that resides here represents the ideal partner you should be attracted to. It also shows the side of your personality that is in line with your ideal partner and gives you hints about what your ideal marriage might look like. It addresses your past relationships, why they didn’t work out, and also your enemies or people who don’t like you. It reveals how you show up in relationships with other people and what kind of people you attract. So, if you have a Virgo in this house, you may be attracting Virgos or people with their personality traits!

This is all about physical love!!! This house may seem scary, but it is about satisfying needs, the mysteries of life, and shared resources. It rules the life course from birth to death, sexuality, and conception. Psychologically, it is connected to deep life milestones such as “rebirth.” It also deals with property from family relationships, inheritance, taxes, and insurance. It is related to creation, renewal, research, life’s mysteries, the occult, and magic. It shows your attitude toward change and death, your darker side of your personality, and what makes you angry. And of course, how you are sexually!

The ninth house symbolizes travel, higher education, and philosophy of life. It is the area of long-term goals, planning, and long journeys. This includes religion, church, philosophy, law, and higher education. It relates to distant places and the search for new horizons. It will reveal how you want to enjoy life, whether you have a talent for travel, and how you are educating yourself. From this house, one could theoretically find out what college and major you should choose. So, if you have Cancer in this house, maybe a humanitarian direction, and Taurus, then an economic path!

And where you get to is symbolized by the tenth house, representing your career, prestige and reputation. It shows what you achieve in the world, how you present yourself in public and your memorable actions. It deals with employment, position at work and your reputation. Together with the fourth house, it rules parents, especially your mother. It shows the meaning of your life and your mission, your ambitions and career. While the sixth house deals with everyday matters, here you deal with your life career and reputation.

Here you will see your friendships, communities, ideals and social roles. It concerns the desire to fit into a larger community, your wishes, goals and hopes. The people who help you belong to this house. It will tell you what kind of circle of friends you are most often in or what kind of friends you desire. You will find out what kind of people you belong to - for example, if you have a water sign, you are dreamers and artists! You will also learn what kind of friend you are to others and your true wishes.

Brrr… The twelfth house is probably the most difficult to interpret. It symbolizes the subconscious, emotional matters and secrets. It is an area of difficulties stemming from invisible sources and limitations. It relates to emotional problems, secret enemies, untruths and difficulties that you have to overcome. It shows your fears and what you are willing to lose in order to achieve success. This house is connected to mysticism, hidden wounds, secrets, your insecurities and also your self-destructive tendencies. And what’s more, thanks to this house you can find out if you have spiritual talents!

…now you probably understand why someone would sign up for Aries, but it doesn’t quite suit them! Astrology is much more complex! And what if the planets get involved! The placement of the planets in the houses of the horoscope is extremely important. It shows how the energy of the planets will manifest itself in your life, and helps you understand your strengths, weaknesses and potential challenges. But more on that another time!

Well, I have Sun in the 8th house …The Sun in the eighth house indicates deep creativity and a broader understanding of life. The Sun here creates a sensitivity and sensitivity to the values of others. This usually means that the person will bear some responsibility in this area. This person understands social values and their opinions correspond to this understanding.