What are astrological houses by Vic Costa

When we look at an Astral Map, it is possible to see that it is divided into 12 parts (similar to pieces of pizza). Each of these twelve spaces corresponds to the astrological houses.

They are essential for the interpretation of a Map, because each of the houses is related to different areas of life – such as work, family, love, finances, studies, spirituality, among others.

What are the astrological houses in Astrology

Each astrological house is associated with a sign. This means that we all have in our personality the influence of each of the twelve signs of the zodiac.

In addition to being affected by the energies of the sign in question, astrological houses are the “spaces” in which the stars were positioned at a given time.

In this way, it is interesting to realize that we can have several planets in the same house, which intensifies the characteristics of the sign related to that house.

The Sun and Moon in the Astrological Houses

The placement of the Sun defines what we consider to be our own sign, based on the day we were born – considering a person born in the first few weeks of January, for example, will be a Capricorn.

To make a birth chart of someone, in addition to the date of birth, it is necessary to know the time and place, because this information guides the positioning of the houses in the signs.

And the Moon positioned in a house?

The Moon is the second most influential star in our lives, as it affects our emotional reactions at all times, due to its rapid transit through the 12 signs of the zodiac.

This is because it is the star that completes its rotation in the shortest time – while some planets take more than 20 years to complete their cycle, the Moon takes an average of 2 and a half days.

In addition, the Moon is the closest star to Earth – being considered a natural satellite. Due to its proximity, it drives important phenomena such as tides – the Moon’s gravitational pull has an effect on the sea.

So, if your birth time is different from the one you put on the day you made your map, some important placements may be changed.

Understanding astrological houses

The 12 astrological houses are numbered counterclockwise, starting from the cusp of the first house. The cusp refers to the line that determines the beginning of a house. For this reason, we say that the houses “cut” the signs.

That is, the line of the cusp of a house is drawn on the sign that will influence a certain aspect of daily life, personality or relationships.

The division of the first house

The 1st house cusp defines the sign we know as our ascendant, one of the best known points in the birth chart. The next squares go around the map counterclockwise, so in reverse numerical order (descending).

To better understand the influence of signs and planets on houses, we must think that astrological houses do not emit energies. They can be understood as “places” that symbolize the different fields of our lives.

The other houses that influence the signs and planets

By analyzing the planets positioned, we have access to the type of energy being treated. For example:

The house that Venus is in, “the planet of love”, says a lot about the area of ​​life where you direct the most attention and energy to developing your relationships. Be it at work, in academic life, with friends or family.

The connection between houses, signs and planets

The signs show us the way the energies of the planets are expressed!

A chart that has Venus in Cancer, for example, says that the person in question will be more affectionate, building their relationships more closely (emotionally and physically), but with a little bit of manipulation.

On the other hand, if Venus is in Capricorn (opposite sign complementary to Cancer), showing feelings through words and physical touch will not be so easy for this person.

In this case, their interest and care is usually expressed through practical attitudes – solving something for someone else or planning a leisure time together.

In this way, we understand that the houses show us where the energies of the planets and the “modes of operation” of the signs are more likely to manifest.

The houses that do not have planets, in turn, consider the sign cut by it and the ruling planet of this sign (which will be positioned elsewhere on the chart).

Angular, Succeeding and Falling Houses

There are some classifications of astrological houses that help us understand these spaces.

In parallel with the classification of signs as fixed, cardinal or mutable, astrological houses can be divided into angular, succedent and cadent.

Angular Houses

The angled houses are the ones that form the main angles within the map. Considering that the birth chart is a circumference, these angles are 0°, 90°, 180° and 270° – which form the 1st, 4th, 7th and 10th, respectively.

These houses represent the areas of life that are related to the ego – that is, to the way you deal with the reality around you, considering your own thoughts and feelings.

1st House or Ascendant: main house related to the ego, brings information about the “mask” we use to live in society. If Mars is in this place, for example, the person will express himself in a decisive, empowered and a little stubborn way. Leadership spirit and innovative ideas are also notable traits of this individual.

House 4: this house is related to family life. From it, we can understand the influence of the people we live with during childhood – the way we were “shaped” by the environment in which we grew up.

House 7: the seventh house concerns the more serious relationships that we will dedicate ourselves throughout our lives, which can be professional partnerships or romantic relationships.

House 10: the tenth house is related to the image that others have of you, which builds your “social status”. Therefore, this location on the map brings clues about fame and notoriety, especially when it comes to professional life.

Successor Houses

The concept of the word “succeeding” is related to the idea of ​​following or reaching. They are the houses that come after the angular ones (2, 5, 8 and 11) and bring information about the paths and artifices we use to achieve something – mainly the feeling of “success”.

Therefore, the interpretation of these spaces helps us to perceive the points that need to be worked on so that we can develop our potential in a constructive way.

House 2: this house shows us the way we deal with finances. Considering the sign and the possible stars that are in this house, we can identify our tendencies to use them to our advantage. In a chart that has Aries in the second house, for example, we have a person who tends to spend on impulse. In this case, we can think of some strategies, such as “safe” accounts, in which we can only change the amount that has been deposited after a certain time (and, during this period, the money will be yielding).

House 5: the fifth house is related to forms of leisure that give us pleasure or relaxation. Therefore, this point on the map provides clues about interests in hobbies, sports, clubs and diverse groups. When it comes to carnal pleasures, this house also tells us about the “affairs” we will have throughout life – if the 5th house of your chart is in Libra, for example, it is likely that you will have some fleeting relationships before you want to settle down. its roots. In addition, this house also brings information about the possible relationship with children – the presence of several planets in this house indicates great chances that you will have children.

House 8: this place on the map is about the resources we share – like inheritances or assets that are jointly managed. In addition, this house also talks about sex life – the tendency to be a more reserved person (when influenced by Capricorn, for example) or more adventurous (if influenced by Aries or Sagittarius).

House 11: the eleventh house mainly talks about relationships with friends. As these are the people we commonly choose to share life with for many years, this space also provides clues about our perspective on life – the hopes we hold, the values ​​we build and the desires we pursue.

Fallen Houses

The meaning of “cadent” is related to the idea of ​​an end or resolution and, therefore, the cadent houses (3, 6, 9 and 12) bring information about the way we deal with the consequences of our attitudes and choices.

Therefore, they also help us to discern what can be done from the result that has been obtained, that is, what is the next step to be taken.

House 3: this is the home of reasoning and communication. The third house tells us about the way we understand the world and express ourselves in it. Therefore, it relates to our primary education – the way we learn to see reality in the early years of life. In addition, this space also talks about the relationship with siblings and other close relatives, who also influence us in this period.

House 6: this house talks about our health, routine and career. From there, we can better understand our purpose in this life, in relation to the “whole” – the difference we can make in society, the “service” we came to provide in this world. Therefore, the 6th house is related to the resources and skills that we seek to develop to help others, according to our vocation.

House 9: the ninth house talks about our philosophy of life, about the “thirst for knowledge”, about what we seek to answer the main questions that cross our minds. The sign and the stars that influence this space reveal what we tend to think about what happens after death and, considering this, how we should act in life.

House 12: the twelfth house provides clues about our karma, why we go through certain experiences in life, and what we can learn about it. In karmic astrology, this space is understood to bring information about other lives and about our spiritual purpose. For those who do not consider the incarnation as something real, it can be understood that this space will provide tips on their personal evolution process – after all, we transform and rebuild ourselves daily.

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