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The Houses

12 areas of life represented in the birth chart.

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The Stage of Life

The birth chart is divided into 12 sectors called Houses. Each house represents a specific area of life where the planetary energies play out.

  • 1st House: Self, appearance, first impressions.
  • 2nd House: Money, possessions, values.
  • 3rd House: Communication, siblings, short trips.
  • 4th House: Home, family, roots.
  • 5th House: Creativity, romance, children.
  • 6th House: Work, health, daily routines.
  • 7th House: Partnerships, marriage, open enemies.
  • 8th House: Transformation, shared resources, intimacy.
  • 9th House: Travel, higher education, philosophy.
  • 10th House: Career, public reputation, authority.
  • 11th House: Friends, groups, hopes and wishes.
  • 12th House: Subconscious, spirituality, hidden things.

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