The houses are the 12 pie slices of the astrology wheel. Each house is associated with a set of traits, each has to do with a particular area of life and each is ruled by a different sign. When planets transit or move through a house, they activate the traits of that house.

First House
The first house represents the physical plane of experience that deals with the totality of the individual. It represents the physical body in general and the general constitution. It is a very significant house in that it deals with what others pick up about you; that all important first impression. It represents some of the very early childhood experiences that shaped your self image and your outlook on life. Look at planets in this house and/or it’s cusp ruling planet to get a feel for the individual life approach. The first house corresponds to Aries and so any planets in this house function with some underlying Aries style. Additionally, the first house corresponds to Mars and thus also represents our aggression, motivation, survival modes and self-interest.    Continue reading →

The Aspects to the Sun show psychological influences on our identity which have to be integrated in some way. Aspects indicate specific effects that modify the expression of our identity and make us unique individuals. Aspects can also show quite precisely how we experience the influence of the father, and how that modifies our attempts to become individuals.

The Aspects to the Moon show specific emotional experiences which affect our psychological make-up. These aspects are integrated into our emotional nature to give specific reaction patterns and habits.

Aspects to Mercury show mental talents and communication styles in a very specific way. They indicate our individual interests and abilities

Aspects to Venus indicate specific experiences in love relationships and the individual psychological needs that colour our judgement when making choices.

Aspects to Mars show specific attractions to men, or specific sexual preferences. They show the way we use our energy and special talents for particular kinds of work

Aspects to Jupiter show a psychological identity characteristic where the need for expansion, influence and understanding is paramount. These aspects show the specific personal drives where the search for wisdom is most intense.

Aspects to Saturn show areas of the personality where you will feel a lack of confidence. In these areas you will be shy, repressed, desperate for recognition, frustrated. Normally you will build up self-reliance and independence in the part of your character Saturn affects after around 30 years.

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Wherever Aries is found in the natal chart indicates where you as an individual need to be independent.

Wherever Taurus is found in the natal chart is where you need to learn a sense of values – where you are apt to be locked up in the world of matter.

Wherever Gemini is found in the natal chart is where you need to obtain a variety of experiences.

Wherever Cancer is found in the natal chart is where you need to nurture your growth and development in the house affairs involved.   Continue reading →

Wherever the Sun is found in the natal chart indicates the area in which we manifest our identity. We will identify very strongly with the issues that this House represents. The Sun represents the father.

Wherever the Moon is found in the natal chart is where we have failed to show enough emotion in previous lives. The Moon represents the Mother. It shows the area in our life which we allocate to increasing our feelings of security, where we are most vulnerable and defensive. It is where we experience the greatest growth and show the greatest concern for others.    Continue reading →