Astrology guide

The 12 Astrological Houses

Your birth chart is divided into 12 houses — each governing a different area of life. Together they map the entire human experience, from the self you present to the world, to the depths of your unconscious.

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Discover which planets occupy each of your 12 houses and what it means for your life path.

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Quick reference: the 12 houses at a glance

HouseTraditional NameNatural SignCore Theme
1st HouseHouse of Self Ariesidentity
2nd HouseHouse of Value Taurusmoney
3rd HouseHouse of Communication Geminicommunication
4th HouseHouse of Home Cancerhome
5th HouseHouse of Pleasure Leocreativity
6th HouseHouse of Health Virgohealth
7th HouseHouse of Partnership Libramarriage
8th HouseHouse of Transformation Scorpiotransformation
9th HouseHouse of Philosophy Sagittariusphilosophy
10th HouseHouse of Career Capricorncareer
11th HouseHouse of Community Aquariusfriends
12th HouseHouse of the Unconscious Piscesunconscious
The 12 Astrological Houses: Meanings, Planets & Interpretations · Astrelle