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Main Rulerships: blemished near the chin, towards the neck.

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Life, vitality and health. Stature, colour, complexion, ([CA] p.51)
form and shape of body. Older sources note its In decumbiture charts the 1st house represents the
influence upon the intellect, the way the mind works, patient and the condition of its ruler shows the
and speech. strength of their vitality, as opposed to the 6th house
In general, the first house represents the focal point ruler which represents the disease. If the 1st house
for the personality and manner of expression. As well ruler is stronger than the 6th, the patient will
as describing the physical appearance, the condition overcome the illness.
of this house and that of its planetary ruler indicates
the level of personal vitality and strength.
In Commerce:
The buyer.
In Horary Astrology:
The querent in any question. If a question is asked
regarding a mundane situation in which the querent Colours
is not personally involved but has a strong sympathy White and pale colours. Lilly notes: "if you enquire
and inclination, then use the 1st house to represent after the colour of the clothes of any man, if his
the party the querent favours and supports. In significator be in the first house, and in a sign
questions regarding war, for example, the 1st house corresponding, the party's apparel is white or grey,
signifies the querent's own country, since they or somewhat near that colour, so also if the question
identify with the concerns of their country when the be for cattle, when their significators are found in
question is expressed. this house, it denotes them to be of that colour or
near it".
The symbolism of 'white colour' relates to the Sun's
In Mundane Astrology: movement over the ascendant bringing light.
The common people or general state of the nation.
The country and its inhabitants as a whole; its
general condition of prosperity and health or the Qualities:
reverse. Cardinal, masculine, diurnal.

In lawsuits or conflicts: Direction:


Whoever initiates the action. For the commencement East.
of a trial, the prosecution.

Associated Planets:
In Events: Mercury has its joy in the 1st; Lilly notes: "because it
Generally it signifies whoever makes the first move; represents the head, and he the tongue, fancy and
in business, who makes the proposal; in war, who memory: when he is well dignified and posited in this
makes the first offence; in games, the home team. house, he produces good orators".
Aries and Saturn are cosignificators: "for as this
house is the first house, so is Aries the first sign, and
In Medical Matters: Saturn the first of the planets; and therefore when
The head and face: eyes, ears, mouth, hair, nose, Saturn is but moderately well fortified in this house,
tongue, teeth; Culpeper notes: "whatsoever is above and in any benevolent aspect of Jupiter, Venus, Sun
the first vertebra of the neck". or Moon, it promises a good sober constitution of
Saturn, Mars or the north node in this house denote body, and usually long life".
a blemish in the face, or in the part of the body
represented by the sign on the cusp; Lilly notes: "as
if Aries be in the ascendant, the mark, mole, or scar Names:
is without fail in the head or face; and if few degrees The Eastern angle, Ascendant ('what is rising'),
of the sign ascend, the mark is in the upper part of Horoscope ('hour watcher'), Anatole ('east/sunrise');
the head; if the middle of the sign be on the cusp, House of Life.
the mole, mark or scar is in the middle of the face, or
near it; if the later degrees ascend, the face is
Main Rulerships:
Resources, material comforts, earnings and all issues
concerning wealth or of a financial nature. The In lawsuits or conflicts:
manner of attaining wealth (note sign on cusp, In war charts: allies and supporters of whoever
planetary ruler and its condition). Personal goods and initiates the conflict. Their ammunition and
belongings, assets, income, gain, money lent to resources.
others, profit (or loss when afflicted), support and In lawsuits: friends, assistants, witnesses and those
assistance from others. Succeedent houses generally who act as a resource for the prosecution.
show the resources and support given to the
preceding angle, ie., the 5th will show the financial
status and assistants of the father, the 8th will show In Events:
the wealth of the partner and the enemy's resources As above applied to whoever initiates the action.
and supporters, and the 11th will show the friends
and supporters of whoever is in power and the profit
to be made from the business. In Medical Matters:
The throat and neck, down towards the shoulders.

In Horary Astrology:
The querent's finances and assets; any personal or In Commerce:
'moveable' possession (property falls under the The financial status of the buyer.
rulership of the 4th house, although the 2nd house is
still relevant in showing the financial implications of
property deals). If someone asks about the financial Colours
prospects of selling their car this is a 2nd house Green
matter concerning a personal possession; in other
matters cars generally fall under the rulership of the
3rd house of day-today travel issues. In lost property Qualities:
questions, judge by the ruler of the 2nd if the item is Succeedent, feminine, nocturnal.
a personal possession of the querent. Always be
aware of the condition of the 2nd house and its ruler
in any question where money is important - where a Direction:
financial agreement is sought, a strong 2nd house East-North-East.
ruler applying to good aspects indicates financial
benefit to the querent, but a weak 2nd-ruler and
strong 8th-ruler suggests a loss for them and gain Associated Planets:
for the other party. This is equally true in questions No planet rejoices in this house. Cosignificators are
relating to gambling and stocks and shares. Jupiter and Taurus
Lilly notes: "if Jupiter be placed in this house, or be
lord hereof, it's an argument of an estate or
In Mundane Astrology: fourtune. Sun and Mars are never well placed in this
The nation's assets and financial status. The house, either of them show dispersion of substance,
treasury, the exchequer, revenue and all places and according to the capacity and quality of him that is
activities concerned with money-making; such as either born or asks the questions". ([CA], p.52). The
banks, the stock exchange, financial institutions, Sun ruling the 2nd is not such an affliction.
money markets and trade. Exports and money lent
to other nations. Ibn Ezra placed food under this
house and we may assume that in mundane charts it Names:
influences the status and value of the nation's crops, Anaphora ('rising up"): House of Wealth and
produce, and essential supplies. Substance.
Main Rulerships: In lawsuits: writs, contracts and deeds that affect the
Brothers and sisters, cousins or general members of prosecution. All written statements. The ability to
the family (not parents, they belong to the 4th affect the situation through letters and
house). Neighbours and our local neighbourhood. correspondence.
The environment in which we live and work. Short In war charts: the propaganda of the initiator.
journeys or those made on a regular basis. Lilly
notes that this house shows a propensity for: "oft
removing from one place to another" ([CA], p.52). In Events:
Letters, rumours, reports, messages and As above, related to whoever initiates the action.
messengers. Communications generally. Barbara Watters notes: "if very afflicted it may
Newspapers, magazines, telephones, postal service. indicate that he who makes an offer or proposes
Written deeds and contracts. Speeches and debates. something is lying" ([JoE], p.64).
Our ability to express ourselves and communicate to
others. Languages, mobility skills and self-
expression. In Medical Matters:
The shoulders, arms, hands and fingers.

In Horary Astrology:
As above applied to the querent. In questions of a In Commerce:
financial or business nature, an affliction to the 3rd Written reports, deeds, contracts affecting the
house warns of difficulties in contracts and written purchase.
deeds. In relationship charts, it suggests
communication problems or mental incompatibility -
Mars in the 3rd can show arguments and cross Colours
words; Saturn, an inability to communicate. Ivy Orange
Goldstein-Jacobson states that it is the house of
gossips and visitors, and that a malefic in the 3rd can
show an unwelcome visitor or unwanted delivery Qualities:
([SHA], p.129). Cadent, masculine, nocturnal.

In Mundane Astrology: Direction:


National rumours, propaganda. The press. All means North-north-east.
of disseminating news and information such as the
post office, communication networks, computers,
telephones, faxes, newspapers, magazines, emails, Associated Planets:
publications, literature, periodicals and television. The joy of the Moon; Lilly notes: "for if she be
The transport system and all means of inland transit, posited therein, especially in a moveable sign, it's an
locomotion or communication, such as railways, road argument of much travel, trotting and trudging, or of
and river traffic, cars, underground networks, etc. being seldom quiet." Cosignified by Gemini and Mars;
The education system, although where this effects Lilly notes: "which is one reason why Mars in this
children it is also represented by the 5th house. house, unless joined with Saturn, is not very
Public opinion and issues concerning freedom of unfortunate".
speech; international and common languages.
It also rules neighbouring nations and documents
that relate to international agreements. Names:
Dea (meaning 'goddess' in reference to its rulership
by the Moon). The House of Brothers.
In lawsuits or conflicts:
evil influence, denoting serious trouble to water
companies and causes mining disasters and
explosions in public buildings. It is evil for the
government, bringing difficulties to them - land,
mining royalties and the taxation of land values are
likely to be a source of much trouble under this
influence" ([MAR], p.30).
The town or city in question and its governor. As the
Main Rulerships: opposite house to the 10th, those who oppose the
Everything that relates to the foundation and roots of government, king, or recognised order. In war
our existence. Parents in general and fathers in charts, any town or city under attack.
particular; grandparents and ancestry. Paternity
(inheritance from parents) as well as the
psychological parental influence. In lawsuits or conflicts:
This house also rules hidden treasure and the Use the above, related to whoever initiates the
treasures of the earth, such as mines and minerals, action.
gems, oil, wells and water supplies; Lilly notes:
"profit out of the bowels of the Earth" ([CA], p.558).
It rules land, the quality and nature of the ground, In Events:
(whether it is fertile, swampy, woody, stony or Use the above, related to whoever initiates the
barren), and all buildings and structures on it - the action.
property of the home as well as the emotional
environment.
Farming, agriculture and any occupation that is In Medical Matters:
concerned with tending the land is relevant here. The breast or lung area. Its association with death
Baigent, Campion and Harvey suggest nationalism, makes this a poor placement in decumbiture charts.
the ideology which represents love of the land ([MA],
p.229); this would also embrace patriotism and a
strong concern with 'roots', tradition and history. In Commerce:
It is said to indicate the beginning and end of all Use the above, related to the buyer.
things, representing early childhood experiences that
give rise to an unconscious emotional experience of
life, the vulnerability of old age, the process of death, Colours
and funerals. Death by drowning is particularly Red
relevant.

Qualities:
In Horary Astrology: Angular, feminine, nocturnal. A 'dark' house,
The querent's father. representing hidden matters, but because it is
Property for sale, lease agreements (tenants are angular it suggests recovery of lost objects and
shown by the 6th), boundaries, and descriptions of indicates they may be found close to home or their
buildings and gardens. usual place.
In questions concerning missing persons or lost
items, the 4th describes the nature of the surface
beneath them and in murder cases can help to Direction:
describe the location of the body. It is often used to North
represent the 'end of the matter' and Ivy Goldstein-
Jacobson considers the turned 4th from any house to
show the conclusion of the business attributed to it Associated Planets:
(ie., the 3rd house shows the resolution of 12th Manilius viewed the 4th house as the temple of
house matters). Saturn. Both are related to ancestry, land,
agriculture, mining and death - this relevancy
suggests a heightened emphasis on these affairs
In Mundane Astrology: when Saturn is connected with the 4th house by
Land, the owners of it, workers on it, crops and location or rulership.
produce. The farming and mining industry. Cosignificators are Cancer and the Sun; Lilly notes:
Buildings and the property market; Watters notes: "In Nativities or Questions, this fourth house
"Saturn falling in the 4th house may indicate a represents fathers, so doth the Sun by day and
housing shortage. Pluto there may indicate Saturn by night; yet if the Sun be herein placed, he
vandalism or crime waves affecting property; serious is not ill, but rather shows the father to be of a noble
afflictions to the 4th from combinations of Uranus, disposition, &c. " ([CA], p.53).
Neptune and Jupiter may indicate loss of property
through storms, floods, earthquakes" ([JoE], p64).
Supplies that feed the nation from beneath the earth Names:
- such as the pipes of the water or gas industry: The Northern Angle, Angle of the Earth, Immum
Raphael notes: "Uranus in the 4th is an especially Coeli ('lower midheaven'), Ypogeon ('Below the
Earth'). The House of Parents.
Schools and the education system. The national birth
rate, social issues related to children and society's
views on sexual issues or promiscuity. Raphael
notes: "Saturn in the 5th house lowers the birth rate,
shows much trouble to women and children, great
depression in theatrical circles, and deaths and
indisposition among noted people in that profession.
If much afflicted it increases the evil and causes
Main Rulerships:
crime against children and much vice, distress and
Children, pregnancy, pregnant women, sex of the
immortality" ([MAR], p.32).
unborn child. The health and condition of children. If
afflicted, trouble and distress from children.
Love affairs, romance, lovemaking, sex, procreation
In lawsuits or conflicts:
and conception. If afflicted, promiscuity, sexual
As above for whoever initiates the action.
inhibition, immorality, overindulgence and scandals.
The activity and success of the initiator's messenger,
Pleasure, gifts and all pleasant things. Items
agent, ambassador or representative aiming to make
purchased for the purpose of pleasure and
agreement with the other party.
enjoyment. The arts and muses. Dancing, music,
merriment. Clothes, fineries and rich, luxurious
things.
In Events:
Horse-racing, betting on sport, lotteries and all forms
As above for whoever initiates the action.
of gambling and speculation. Speculation on the
stock market is often assigned here but where the
investment is based upon financial or business
In Medical Matters:
decisions the 2nd house has more relevance.
The stomach, liver, heart and back; back of
Although Ivy Goldstein-Jacobson popularised the
shoulders; sides of body. Medical problems relating
notion that it rules speculation on the stock market,
to pregnancy and the bearing of children.
she defined its influence as ruling "everything whose
outcome is a matter of chance" ([SHA], p.163).
It rules places associated with games and sport such
In Commerce:
as sporting arenas, resorts, gymnasiums. Also
As above related to the buyer or investor, ie., agents
banquets, inns, pubs, taverns, theatres and plays,
or representatives aiming to reach an amicable
parks; all places of entertainment and enjoyment.
business agreement with another party.
Parties and social occasions; feasts. Matters
associated with the leisure industry and those who
work in the arts.
Colours
Diplomats, ambassadors and agents - those who
Lilly says 'black and white, or Honey colour'. It's
negotiate as an intermediary with the intention of
possible that by 'black and white', he means a colour
finding agreement between others.
that is neither too dark or too light.
Hobbies and all things done for personal pleasure
and enjoyment.

Qualities:
Succeedent, masculine, diurnal. Favourably aspected
In Horary Astrology:
to ascendant by trine.
Children of the querent. The possibility of pregnancy
and the sex of the unborn child. Barclay suggests
that Saturn and Neptune here do not bode well for
Direction:
pregnancy but Jupiter is a strong and undeniable
North-north-west.
indication of fertility, "for all prolification comes from
Jupiter". ([HAR], p.71).
The father's wealth and his personal possessions
Associated Planets:
(2nd from 4th). Simmonite adds that as the 8th
The joy of Venus; Lilly notes: "[Venus] who doth joy
house from the Midheaven, it reveals the death of
in this house, in regard it's the house of pleasure,
the monarch ([HR], p.59).
delight and merriment; it's wholly unfortunate by
Mars or Saturn, and they therein show disobedient
children and untoward." ([CA], p.53).
In Mundane Astrology:
Cosignified by Leo and Venus.
The ammunition of a town under attack.
Ambassadors and diplomats.
All public places of enjoyment and recreation, parks,
Names:
publicly owned state buildings, national art
Bona Fortuna ('good fortune'). The House of
galleries, etc.
Pleasure.
Main Rulerships:
Illness and disease, its condition and cause, whether In lawsuits or conflicts:
the illness will be short or long, curable or not. All As above for whoever initiates the action. For those
matters relating to the health industry and those who who oppose them, this house represents agents sent
work in it: dentists, doctors, nurses. in secret against them: spies, private
Employees, tenants and servants. Lilly specifically investigators, etc.
mentions day-labourers, farmers and shepherds.
Goldstein-Jacobson mentions those who live on the
native's property, such as caretakers, au-pairs, In Events:
lodgers, etc. Also domestic issues gernerally; this See lawsuits.
house has some relevance to domestic appliances
that are purchased to ease day to day chores and
laborious tasks. In Medical Matters:
Pets, small animals and lesser cattle (ie., hogs, This house is one of the main indicators of disease
sheep, goats, rabbits) and any profit or loss attached generally so its condition, ruling planet and any
to the sale of such cattle. The 6th house also has a planets contained within it will describe the nature of
connection with farming and crops generally. the illness and whether its origin is physical or
Uncles, aunts and relatives on the father's side of the psychological. If its planetary ruler is retrograde the
family (3rd from 4th). Simmonite adds that since it is disease is likely to be recurring. If the ruler of the
the 8th from the 11th house it represents the death ascendant is strong and well placed and the 6th
of friends ([HR], p.59). house ruler is weak, the patient has the means to
Sorrow. Generally this is regarded as a house of overcome the disease. Specifically it rules the lower
weakness and affliction. As a cadent house it part of the belly and smaller intestine, the guts, liver
represents alien or unhelpful conditions. and kidneys.

In Horary Astrology: In Commerce:


As above related to the querent. Goldstein-Jacobson As above related to the buyer or investor.
notes that Saturn in the 6th brings much work and
little appreciation or pay; an elderly relative,
employee, nurse, pet or tenant who is a problem Colours
([SHA], p. 181). Dark colours.

In Mundane Astrology: Qualities:


The nation's food reserves, especially grains, and the Cadent, feminine, nocturnal. Unfortunate having no
farming industry. aspect to the ascendant.
Those who keep public records such as libraries,
book-keepers, archivists, public data-clerks.
The working classes generally. Public employees and Direction:
services such as the civil service, the armed forces; West-north-west.
the police when they serve the people. Charles
Carter notes that in Britain it represents the Labour
party ([ItPA], p.91). Factories, trade unions, social Associated Planets:
security services, unemployment insurance, disability Mars joys here.
allowances. Watters remarks: "it does not, however, Lilly notes: "we usually find that Mars and Venus in
rule welfare because people on welfare live on the conjunction in this house are arguments of a good
charity of the state and do not work. Therefore the physician" ([CA], p.54).
6th, with its primary meaning of labour, cannot apply Cosignificators are Virgo and Mercury.
to them" ([JoE], p.65). Public health is shown by the
1st house but this house highlighted will indicate
periods of national vulnerability to epidemics and Names:
widespread diseases. Mala Fortuna ('bad fortune'). The House of Sickness
Main Rulerships: warfare, treaties and alliances, but advises that
Marriage and all forms of partnerships. The spouse, friendly nations must also be considered under the
lover and person enquired after. Business l1t house, and that all matters relating to
partnerships and the legal contracts that pertain to international affairs have some relation with the 9th
them. Watters notes that affliction of the 7th ([ItPA], p.91).
represents: "an open rupture in a partnership or
marriage" ([JoE], p.65). It indicates the opponent in
any lawsuit or conflict and in mundane charts shows In lawsuits or conflicts:
the possibility of war. The opponent. The defendant in a lawsuit.
All enemies that are known as such belong to this Condemned persons or the criminal on trial.
house (the 12th house warns of secret enemies but
as soon as their existence is known they are
represented through the 7th house). It also signifies In Events:
fugitives and runaways, including known criminals In event charts it represents the person against
who are at large such as escaped convicts. In whom action is taken, or to whom a proposal or
matters of theft it represents the thief and indicates challenge is issued.
whether or not the lost property will be recovered. In
journeys it indicates the destination and in questions
concerning whether of not to move it indicates the In Medical Matters:
property to which you intend to move. The doctor or physician treating the ailment and their
Simmonite suggests that it rules grandfathers (4th ability to cure the disease. In the body it rules from
from the 4th), but these would normally be shown the navel to the top of the legs, including the
directly from the 4th house so the 7th should only be buttocks, lower intestines, bladder, womb, and
considered where there is a need to identify the reproductive organs.
father and grandfather separately.

In Commerce:
In Horary Astrology: The seller or the person you trade with.
In horary charts this house represents the astrologer
and if heavily afflicted the astrologer should pause
before proceeding as the judgement may be Colours
impaired or bring them damage. This is especially so Black and very dark colours. Simmonite says blue-
if the 7th-ruler is afflicted in the 10th house, which brown.
suggests harm to the professional reputation. If the
horary concerns a 7th house matter, however, the
affliction may be describing the situation under Qualities:
consideration, in which case the warning is to Angular, masculine, diurnal. This is a strong and
proceed with diligence. powerful house but in dangerous situations it is said
to attack the safety of the chart through its
opposition aspect to the ascendant.
In Mundane Astrology:
The marriage and divorce rate and issues pertaining
to them. Direction:
Public enemies, ie., enemies to the nation - outlaws West
and fugitives who are not imprisoned. Whether war
or peace may be expected. Treaties and agreements
with other nations. Raphael notes: "Mercury in the Associated Planets:
7th denotes much activity in foreign affairs and, if No planet rejoices here. Lilly notes: "Saturn or Mars
well aspected, treaties, commercial agreements, and unfortunate herein show ill in marriage" ([CA], p.54).
successful negotiations with other powers. If afflicted Cosignificators are Libra and the Moon.
it shows double-dealing with other powers,
diplomatic blunders, breaking of treaties, commercial
and trade disputes with foreign countries and general Names:
disagreement in international affairs" ([MAR], P.37). The Angle of the West, Dysis ('west/sunset'), the
Carter notes that this house shows international House of Marriage.
that Mars in the 8th house shows "many sudden and
terrible deaths by fire, accidents and crime. It
denotes deaths of military, naval and medical men,
notable people in the iron and steel industry, and
those connected with trades to do with fire." ([MAR],
p.39)

In lawsuits or conflicts:
The allies of the opponent; in lawsuits the friends
and assistants of the defendant.
Main Rulerships:
All matters relating to death, decay, fear, anxiety
and loss. The quality and nature of death. Who shall In Events:
be heir to the deceased. Unexpected inheritance, Watters suggests that in events concerning crimes
wills, legacies and testaments of the deceased (note the 8th rules the detectives, but in cases of murder,
that paternity - wealth from the parents - is also the victim ([JoE], p.66). She also notes that if the
shown by the 4th house). significator of the initiator of an event is placed in the
Money belonging to a partner, spouse or other party. 8th, they may not live to see the conclusion of the
Financial obligations, debts, taxes, loans, losses, business.
money owed to others. (In seeking a good time for a
loan, make sure that the ruler of the 2nd house is
dignified and strong - a strong 8th house ruler is In Medical Matters:
more likely to indicate favour for the lender). Sex organs (genitals); haemorrhoids, gall-stones,
Transits through this house often show a need to strangury (painful excretion of urine), bladder, groin,
consolidate and accept the loss of elements of life piles, and poisons generally.
that are no longer fruitful or have served their
purpose; the nature of the planet will indicate how
the loss is accepted. In Commerce:
Traditional astrology relates the eighth house to The finances of the seller or the person you trade
crisis, hidden matters, anguish of mind, poison and with.
deadly fears; yet psychological astrology often refers
to it as a house of inner transformation and growth.
It should be remembered that true transformation Colours
follows the burst of creativity that occurs after the Dark green.
lessons of this house have been properly digested.
Only by facing our innermost fears are we able to
overcome them and move on with the strength of Qualities:
experience and wisdom. But this house is not Succeedent, feminine, nocturnal. This is a 'dark'
relevant to the period of growth, its concern is the house which is denied the light of the ascendant by
inhibiting factors that stand in our way. It is a house traditional aspect. Although it succeeds to an angle,
of personal vulnerability, albeit perhaps a necessary its decline towards the descendant is symbolic of loss
vulnerability from which we may eventually gain. It is of personal strength.
wise to avoid any financial gambles or high-risk
activities during periods when this house is heavily
emphasised. Direction:
West-south-west.

In Horary Astrology:
As above. Death, loss, or issues relating to these for Associated Planets:
the querent. Financial affairs of the wife or lover. No planet is said to rejoice in this house although
Issues that bring us fear, anxiety or loss. Firmicus claims that the Moon is dignified here in
nocturnal charts, because of the emphasis on
nocturnal qualities, (it is worth considering that
In Mundane Astrology: classical astrology often attached sinister qualities to
The national debt; the collector of taxes; danger to the Moon).
the people through war or national disasters; the Cosignificators are Scorpio and Saturn.
resources of the enemy.
Financial relations with foreign countries. The privy
council. Names:
Public mortality, the death rate, death duties and the Epicataphora ('casting down'), the House of Death.
kinds of people who die; Raphael notes, for example,
Main Rulerships: The publishing industry, long distance and
Long distance travel, voyages and journeys that take international communications. Universities, colleges,
us to an unfamiliar environment. Overseas, foreign all places of higher learning or specialist study;
countries and distant places. Foreigners, pilgrims and professors, philosophical and scientific institutions
explorers. and publications. The Law society.
Places and situations where we seek guidance and
wisdom from others. Where we reach out into the
unknown in search of widening our knowledge and In lawsuits or conflicts:
understanding. As above for whoever initiates the action. In
Dreams, visions, inspired thoughts, divination, lawsuits, lawyers that serve the prosecution or
astrology, mysticism, philosophy, beliefs; the desire initiator; writs and communications that affect the
to unite with something greater than oneself. defendant. In warcharts, propaganda issued by the
Religion and clergy of any kind. Affairs of the side against which action was initiated.
church.
Books, learning, wisdom, scholarships, university,
and all forms of higher education. Ramesey notes: In Medical Matters:
"all manner of students, such as astrologers, The buttocks, hips and thighs.
physitians, lawyers, and all students of other good
learning altogether" ([AR], bk2. p.108)
Scholars and practitioners of law are attributed to the In Commerce:
9th house and confusion often exists as to whether Written reports, deeds, contracts affecting the seller
lawyers and those who enforce the law should be or the person you trade with. Legal advice for the
associated with this house or the 10th. In the sense buyer.
that the 9th house represents guidance and advice
from those more knowledgeable than ourselves,
lawyers, counsellors and advisors generally fall under Colours
the principles of the 9th house when they act in an Light green
advisory capacity. Law, as a means of enforcing a
ruling over others, however, belongs to the 10th
house, which is the house of authority and rulership. Qualities:
Hence lawyers and solicitors are attributed to the Cadent, masculine, diurnal. The trine aspect to the
9th, whereas judges and magistrates are attributed ascendant and association with the Sun helps to
to the 10th. If a matter of law is being considered alleviate the more negative associations of cadency.
with respect to a ruling, the decision or outcome
should be judged from the 10th house.
Direction:
South-south-west
In Horary Astrology:
As above applied to the querent. The spouse's
brothers or sisters (3rd from 7th); grandchildren (5th Associated Planets:
from 5th). The Sun rejoices in the 9th.
Sagittarius and Jupiter are cosignificators. Lilly
remarks: "for if Jupiter be herein placed it naturally
In Mundane Astrology: signifies a devout man in his religion, or one
Religion, the Church and all institutions dealing with modestly given; I have oft observed when the
religious or spiritual matters. If afflicted, the 9th Dragon's Tail [south node] or Mars or Saturn hath
house can represent unsavoury cults and dogmatic been unfortunately placed in this house, the querent
religious organisations. hath been little better than an atheist or desperate
Foreign affairs and the foreign office; international sectarist" ([CA], p.55).
law, world conferences; the United Nations.
Shipping, sea traffic and long distance journeys
generally, whether connected with passengers or Names:
commerce. Airlines. Deus ('God'). The House of Religion.
Main Rulerships: countries where appropriate, the power of
Employment, profession or trade; also employers government to convict and execute. In warcharts,
and those in command. Honour, prestige, reputation, the nature of airborne attacks.
power, control, dignity, glory, acclaim, advancement
- the worldly position, career or life-interest that
attains these. Likelihood of success relative to one's In Medical Matters:
station in life. Fame, infamy, notoriety - the public The cure, whether the medicine will succeed in
eye. Unfavourable publicity if afflicted. The Sun, overcoming the illness - the 10th house dignified
Jupiter or Venus, if well aspected, indicate indicates that the remedy applied to cure the illness
professional success, Saturn indicates responsibility is forceful and effective; debilitated, the attempted
or, if badly afflicted, disgrace and ruin. cure may be harmful or ineffective.
Those in dignified positions such as royalty and The knees and hams (back of the leg above the
nobility: kings, princes, dukes, earls, etc. The knees), calves, shins.
government or those in office. All forms of authority
in decision-making or those who enforce authority or
law - the police, courts, judges, magistrates, In Commerce:
commanding officers, a boss at work, etc. The ruling The price - the 10th house dignified or its ruler
in a law court, judgement. angular or strong shows a high price; if it is afflicted
The desire to achieve and give out to the world - or retrograde, the price will fall.
whereas the lower midheaven indicates the roots of
our existence from which we emerge, the midheaven
indicates that which we manifest outwards into our Colours
community and the fruits of our labour. Ancient Pink, light red
authors recognised its influence on many matters,
including marriage and children. Traditionally it is the
house of the mother. Qualities:
Angular, feminine, nocturnal. Regarded by many
astrologers, including Ptolemy, to be the most
In Horary Astrology: important angle of all. A planet placed upon the
As above applied to the querent. Property belonging midheaven will strongly influence any matter.
to the spouse (4th from 7th). Grandchildren's wealth
(2nd from 9th).
Direction:
South.
In Mundane Astrology:
Those in authority over the nation, whether prime
ministers, governments, kings, presidents or Associated Planets:
dictators. Kingdoms, empires, dukedoms, countries. No planet rejoices in this house.
The police or armed forces when they assert Cosignificators are Capricorn and Mars; Lilly notes
authority over citizens. The Heads of State. The "either Jupiter or the Sun do much fortunate this
national reputation and prestige. Credit and power, house when they are positied therein; Saturn or
national trade and influence. Carter notes that it is South Node usually deny honour, as to persons of
the most important and powerful of all the houses in quality, or but little esteem in the world to a vulgar
mundane astrology and bodies here have a wide person; not much joy in his profession, trade or
significance ([ItPA], p.91). mystery, if a mechanic" ([CA], p.56).

In lawsuits, conflicts or events: Names:


In legal matters, the judge or ruling magistrate. The The Medium coeli or Midheaven. Angle of the south.
outcome or judgement - if afflicted it shows a corrupt The House of Profession.
or unjust ruling; if dignified justice will be served. In
appropriately signified by the 11th house).

In lawsuits or conflicts:
In charts concerning trials this house can be an
important consideration with respect to the
defendant - besides being a general indication of how
confident they may be, as the house of freedom and
release, a fortunate and emphasised 11th house
argues against imprisonment and favours release for
Main Rulerships: prisoners on appeal.
Traditionally known as the 'house of Good Fortune',
the 11th house has rulership over friends and
friendship, supporters, benefactors and those that In Events:
help us directly or behind the scenes. It is the house As above for whoever initiates the action. Where this
of beneficial fate, positive hope, trust, praise, house is prominent and unafflicted in event charts
comfort, goals and ambitions. In modern astrology it there is good reason to maintain positive hope and
is said to rule the wider social circle of acquaintances usually something good will come from the event.
and groups, broader ambitions, political ideals and
those who share our aims. Its condition indicates the
fidelity or falseness of friends and it has rulership In Medical Matters:
over promotion by recommendation of others. The legs to the ankles. The positive spirit
Historically it is associated with the king's (or ruler's) represented by the 11th house indicates a confident
favourites, councillors, servants, their associates or mental attitude and general resistance to the
allies. It represents parliament and councils debilitating factors of disease.
generally, and supporters of the government or
ruling power.
It is a house of ambition, freedom, optimism and In Commerce:
confidence, denoting personal strength, motivation Agents or intermediaries who act on behalf of the
and increase. A fortunate 11th house is a beneficial seller or person that you trade with.
influence for any chart.

Colours
In Horary Astrology: Yellow.
Friends of the querent. Step-children, when not
regarded as one's own (5th from 7th). The profit or
income of a professional endeavour (2nd from 10th). Qualities:
The mother's money (2nd from 10th). Wishes, Succeedent, masculine, diurnal. Ptolemy regarded
hopes, and personal aspirations; Lilly noted that if the 11th house as a major influence because it rises
the querent has a secret wish but is unwilling to to occupy the midheaven. He gave it rulership over
explain what it is, the condition of this house will children, an influence which is also suggested in
show whether or not they are likely to receive what many later works, for example where Simmonite
they desire. He also called it the house of 'comfort writes that Mars in the 11th house shows 'wicked
and relief' and used it to represent places where we children' ([HR], p.89). Lilly noted it to be equal in
gain security and restoration - such as a safe harbour power and influence to that of the 4th and 7th
in shipping charts. houses.

In Mundane Astrology: Direction:


Parliament, especially the House of Commons; town South-south-east.
and county councils and similar bodies. Friends and
allies of the nation.
In election charts the 11th house will show the Associated Planets:
resources of the party in power; in civil-war, the Jupiter rejoices in this house and many of the
substance and ammunition of the ruling power. associations attributed to it clearly derive from its
The hopes of the nation. Watters notes; "when association.
afflicted, it indicates the people are disillusioned" Cosignificators are the Sun and Aquarius.
([JoE], p.67).
Long term national programs and schemes for
improvement. Campion, Baigent and Harvey state: Names:
"we may also consider it relates to a society's Bona Fortuna ('Good Fortune'). The House of Friends.
collective long-term hopes, wishes, ambitions and
ideals" ([MA], p.231). Places and institutions that
offer relief and shelter. (Hospitals, along with
asylums and various other institutions where our
liberty is restricted have always been traditionally
associated with the 12th house; however, in the
sense that hospitals offer relief from pain and
discomfort, there are situations where they are more
Main Rulerships: Hospitals, asylums, institutions governing those who
The 12th house represents matters that are hidden, are weak, infirm, or in need of support, and as a
restrained, secret, incapable of action or of being result, the welfare state. In countries where relevant,
fully understood. This can sometimes suggest concentration camps and those kept in slavery or
conditions that are in a premature state of bondage. Homeless people, the wounded and infirm.
development and not yet recognised by the
conscious mind (a recent horary on 'will I become
pregnant?' showed the querent was already pregnant In lawsuits, conflicts or events:
but unaware of it because of a separating trine from This is the house of incarceration and therefore when
the Moon to Venus, ruler of the 5th, located in the emphasised in a trial chart can indicate imprisonment
12th). for the defendant. Outside of lawsuits, it may show
Traditionally, however, it is a wholly unfortunate that the perpetrator of a crime goes into hiding. In
house, associated with sad events, sorrow, anguish conflicts or unfortunate events it suggests the work
of mind, tribulation, captivity, imprisonment, of saboteurs, unhelpful fateful influences or unknown
persecution, hard labour, all manner of affliction and elements of destruction. The Sun in the 12th house
self-undoing. It represents places that are denied in the chart for an unfortunate event may show that
access to public view, particularly those concerned underlying factors do not come to light or public
with seclusion or isolation, or where one is restricted knowledge.
from living a carefree life-style, such as institutions
or prisons. Many sources attribute monasteries to the
12th house as places of isolation, but otherwise In Medical Matters:
monks and nuns belong to the 9th house which Specifically the feet, but it is a general indication of
represents religious concerns. It has rulership over ill-health and disease.
scandals generally, personal fears and skeletons in
the family closet. I have often noted transits to
Uranus in this house denote a time when guilty In Commerce:
secrets and hidden vices are exposed. It has much to Particular care should be taken if the 12th house is
do with shame and the fear of future consequences emphasised in charts concerning business deals.
and Barbara Watters notes: "very adverse Unknown factors may be at work, relevant details
connections between the 8th, 12th and ascendant may be held back, and the general reputation of
may suggest that the querent is contemplating harm and self-undoing attached to this house does
suicide" ([JoE], p.68); while Lilly notes: "the not bode well for commercial activities.
significator in the 12th house can show someone in
despair" ([CA], p.42). Its significations include
secret, unknown enemies, such men as maliciously Colours
undermine their neighbours or inform secretly Green
against them: traitors, spies; witchcraft, malicious
hauntings; weakness, infirmity and bondage. It also
rules great cattle, such as horses, oxen, elephants, Qualities:
of which Ezra notes "Those which serve as a mount Cadent, feminine, nocturnal. A dark house and
for men". It can be used to signify the mother's kin reputed to be the most unfortunate in the chart.
(3rd from 10th); finances of friends (2nd from 11th);
sickness of the spouse (6th from 7th) and the death
of children (8th from 5th). Direction:
East-south-east.

In Horary Astrology:
As above applied to the querent. Associated Planets:
Saturn rejoices in this house; Lilly notes: "for
naturally Saturn is author of mischief' (p.56).
In Mundane Astrology: Cosignificators are Pisces and Venus.
The prison system; reformatories.
Criminals, spies, secret enemies of the nation at
home or abroad. Underground movements, secret Names:
societies and occult (ie., hidden) groups. Monasteries Mala Fortuna ('Bad Fortune'). House of Enemies. Lilly
or places of isolation. Banished or imprisoned notes: "vulgarly called cataphora ['casting down'], as
persons. all cadent houses may be".

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