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Astrology observations/notes pt.7

This is only for fun. No need to be offended.

The 2nd house outlines perfectly what one is likely to spend money on, what one values enough to pay for 💰.

I have a Virgo 2nd house with Mercury (the sign ruler) in the 9th and I can always justify buying books that will expand my knowledge. I feel guilty for buying other things, but books - never. It can’t be any book though, it has to be something that expands my mind, that has a purpose.

Aquarius in the 2nd - someone I know with this placement collects watches. With Saturn being the ruler of Aquarius and the”time manager”, it makes sense. It’s in the 3rd house, and he’s engaging with people over this topic all the time. Aquarius is also ruled by Uranus. He orders his watches online, often from foreign countries (Uranus in the 9th).

Capricorn in the 2nd can make someone stingy (Sagittarius Rising are perhaps not as generous as they would appear). The people I know with this placement are very strategic with what they buy. They are very specific and tend to go for quality ”staple pieces”. Nothing too extravagant, but it should look nice and be respectable.

Libra Risings, with Scorpio in your 2nd house, is it true that you value real and raw emotion the most? From the little that I’ve been able to pick up on, it seems like you use your depth and intensity to attract wealth.

Scorpio Risings, is it true that you value things that make you more carefree in life? Is it true that you’re always willing to spend money on things that expand your mind and that makes you see things from a different perspective. With Sagittarius in your 2nd house it would make sense if you do.

Virgo Risings… tend to look put together. They aim to be pleasant and civilized creatures but they might not be very sure of what they want and look to the social sphere for cues. They might feel that it’s very important to dress appropriately and they’re constantly second guessing themselves.

Gemini in the 2nd seems to make the native interested in a lot of things, not knowing exactly what to spend money on because there’s so much variety to explore.

My home country (Sweden) has a Virgo Rising/Libra 2nd house and we’re known for being all about moderation here… we value diplomacy, equality and ”fairness” to a ridiculous degree sometimes. Also, people look quite healthy and clean here in general (polished appearance). People are, comparatively, quite good looking according to most standards. We’re typically accommodating and pleasant. But we lack fire. The spirit is weak, let me tell you.

Sweden has Aries in the 8th house, which is not a surprise to me. I think that we condemn assertiveness and independent initiative to our detriment. I think most people here disown their own anger because it’s so ”taboo”. We lack passion, directness and honesty. We don’t promote individual strength and nobility.

Virgo Risings… don’t suppress your anger! You’re quick to act on other people’s demanding emotional needs to the point of burnout. Your energy is yours and shouldn’t (only) be geared toward keeping others off your back. You can’t always be the one to pick up everyone else’s slack.

Leo Risings… you’re adorably compassionate and you want to stay open to everyone because it seems to be the requirement for avoiding resentment and negative consequences from others. You often feel into other people’s weaknesses and despair in order to keep them friendly. Make sure to not dim your own light 💡 in the process.

Scorpio Risings… many of you could be convinced that you have to lie to make your way in life - in order to keep the grim reaper from your door. You may act superficially chatty against your will, say the right things and socialize for the sake of avoiding trouble.

Capricorn Risings… you think you have to dominate the scene, you think you have to be the most worthy of attention for others to get off your back. You really have to find your inner genuine spark underneath all that fear.

Sagittarius Risings… you care so much about the feelings of others! Your concern about other people’s needs and subjective experiences can easily be exploited by people who seek mothering. Be careful!

Libra Risings… make sure to not underestimate your worth! You provide others with so much beauty and serenity - they should be willing to pay for it. What you put out must be returned in one form or another.

What’s with Leo placements and having to prove one’s confidence to the world? Leos (more often than not) think that they’re better than everyone else. They’re cocky beyond belief. Aries and Sagittarius placements can also be cocky but they see the humor in it. They can joke about being full of themselves. Leos don’t joke about such matters. They want to be truly regal, the finest specimen. They are much more sensitive than they let on.

Sagittarians… are so much fun to be around until they take things a little too far and everyone looks at them in awe; ”did they really say that?”

Ariens can make loyal companions. They can be very committed when they’ve made it their mission to have your back at all times. They don’t like to back out of things if they aren’t forced to. Nothing worth having comes from admitting defeat. They love to come to the rescue of people in need.

Uranus dominants are typically high strung and anxious individuals. It’s difficult for them to do things that they don’t want to do, in fact, it’s almost impossible. They fear becoming outcasts because of it. Uranus is such a strong and uncompromising force of independence. If you're heavily Uranian you need to come up with ways to calm your nervous system and constructive ways to channel all of the nervous energy.

Moon-Uranus natives, you seem to want to jump out of your own skin! You want to go higher, to explode, to ascend, to be out of your body. Safety is associated with breaking out of the emotions that bind you to the past. Forgetfulness is common after the episode.

This is purely speculation since I know very little about medical astrology but epilepsy would surely be linked to Uranus. The shakes, the shock and the abrupt suddenness of the attacks fits this planet perfectly, as do any illness involving the mind-nervous system I would assume.

As a Uranus dominant myself, I’m rarely relaxed or at peace. There’s too much stimulation and nervous energy in my body. I have bad anxiety at times. It really does feel like lightning might strike me dead when I least expect it. My body goes into shock mode easily and I’m very sensitive to stress, though I’m pretty good at keeping a straight face and masking because of a strong Saturn (thank god).

Air moons (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) is this true? - My Libra Moon sister says that as an air moon she thinks her emotions. She works from the head rather than from the heart (she’s a Scorpio Sun so she’s quite emotional in her self-expression though). She has to purposefully connect her mind with her emotions, she doesn’t become them. She can connect and disconnect. Emotions become a task to feel.

Water moons (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) are affected by everything. They really are. They have such sensitive, deep inner lives that they can’t help but shut themselves off to the noise of the world. They are, however, very powerful in their sensitivity. The water element is not to be underestimated. If you hurt these types they will have ”no choice” but to involve you in their hurt. Fairness takes on a whole other dimension through the water element. They pour out tsunamis. If you make waves 🌊 in these people’s hearts, they will come back to you. If not now, then in time.

Fire moons (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) are easily physically/energetically aroused. They will raise their voices and let out their excitement or frustration and then they will move on. Perhaps. They might have to come back to it later. Leo moons can sulk for a long time. They have a very proud emotional nature.

Earth moons (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) are practical and physical. They’re very good at making people feel safe because they’re not flamboyant and prone to exaggerate as part of their temperament. They have common sense. They’re not as sensitive and dramatic as the fire/water moons but they do worry about their physical situation, and the well-being of their loved ones. A loss of stability/change of plans hits harder than other moons.

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venusiancrab · 2 years

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House meanings in astrology part I, including a long explanation of the role of the ascendant

After posting my piece on *not* associating houses with signs, I think it’s only fitting to make a proper post on house meanings. Because, apparently, you can never have enough of astrology 101.

1ST HOUSE: the self, physical body and appearance, character

It’s how we present ourselves into the world & the lens which we look at it; how we approach things. It’s the most immediate & visible part of our chart. Anything touching our 1st house (whether it’s a natal placement or transit), has a direct influence on us. One of the problems of some astrology sources is that they state that our ascendant is the mask we put on as if it was something that’s fake about us or only showing when someone doesn’t know us well. That’s not the case. Tell me Sagittarius risings only seem to be funny storytellers or Gemini risings only faking that they’re witty & full of restless energy or ever-changing ideas. Or that Taurus risings only pretend that they seek stability. No, the ascendant very much describes one’s personality traits.

1st house also represents our physical body. It’s our energy levels + combined with the state of 1st house ruler, it can partially show the nature of our health and our weak spots. Look-wise, it’s important to know that no one looks 100% just like their rising sign. It’s always a mix of the chart’s influence but there are certain characteristics that may be present in one’s appearance. That includes the way we carry ourselves; it’s our mannerisms & body language. And the way we interact with people, especially those we don’t know well yet. Like fire risings tend to be more expressive and their lively spirit takes up more space, so to speak; they usually fill up the room. Earth risings seem to be very grounded, composed and with a calm disposition, good listeners. Water risings have the tendency be more withdrawn and may blend in with their surroundings or be more sensitive to what is going on around them. Then air risings may seem like the friendly cool cats of the company while being more impersonal in their approach.

I said the 1st is how we present ourselves - but it’s not necessary about our looks. Remember, your ascendant line and 1st house is literally the beginning of your chart; it sets the rest of your houses. This means whatever happens to you throughout your life is going to have that ascendant’s sign tint to it. It’s like the theme color of your life’s path. So, as an example, a Scorpio rising may be a bubbly, colourful person (a complete opposite of the stereotype), but their life might be full of deeply transformative or even shocking, sudden (just like the ruler, Mars) events; they may posess a scorpionic persistence and sensitivity that they carry in everything they do.

Something that’s not often talked about is that the 1st also relates to our mind. It’s different than the 12th where our subconscious lays & different than the 3rd, which is our direct communication and intake of information (more on that later). That’s why it very much portrays layers of our full personality and our attitude towards the surroundings.

I want to touch on few of the things here. One being, the 1st house is important in grasping the nature of other houses by their mutual correspondence. It’s important to understand the core technical basics of astrology (something people tend to skip, which is a big mistake) in order to fully get the idea of how and why. I will probably be mentioning this while I explain each house, but let’s quickly take an example of the 12th house. Why is it the malefic, “untangible” house? People would say because it’s ruled by Neptune so it’s foggy and blah blah. But forget about this for a second and think of the structure of the chart itself. Remember, astrology is all about the geomery - even the planet-sign associations were originally based on geometry, not on archetypical meanings. So. 12th house cannot be seen from the perspective of the 1st (just like the 2nd, 6th and 8th) - aka it doesn’t make any major aspect from the ascendant (so-called aversion but keep in mind this method is mainly used in a whole sign system). It is literally behind our back.

Another thing I wanted to mention is having planets in the 1st house. They color our ascendant, yes. But it’s important to notice that sometimes it can be a lot to, for example, have a stellium in the 1st. I’ve said the 12th house is behind our back. Well imagine then having all those planets on your back - it can be overwhleming, it can be burdensome; it means taking all that junk on yourself - what junk it is, depends on the nature of the planets and what houses do these planets rule. Let’s say you have your MC ruler in the 1st - that can be potentially good, because it may suggest that you’re just known for being you. But this also can mean your carreer is very much tied to your persona or even physical body - so those two can affect each other, for better of worse. Having 7th house ruler in the 1st can mean you’re basing your own worth on the relationships you’re in. All that means people with 1st house planets tend to be very sensitive and take things very personally. On top of that, it can also indicate having health issues - because these planets sit, well, physically on your body. This of course depends on the nature of the planet(s) - are they benefics or malefics, or neutral (Mercury); what’s their dignity; again, what houses they rule.

The placement of your ascendant ruler is one of the most important things in the chart. Something that have stuck with me was Austin Coppock saying how your ascendant is the ship and the ascendant ruler is the steersman. The state of the chart ruler can tell you where and how you put your energy. It can tell you about the state of your body and self; whether you’re going to have it easy in life or not; sometimes even your life’s circumstances; what you need in life; what you’re driven by and what affects you. No matter the planet that is your ascendant ruler (again, I would advice looking at classic rulership in the first place), everything that touches it, is going to directly infuence you. It can be by natal aspect, transit or even synastry aspect - having someone’s planets on your ascendant ruler is like a backup for having them on your ascendant/in the 1st house. Transits can affect you physically, even if that planet’s Saturn or Mercury or whatever.

2ND HOUSE: our posessions, money, things material, everything we own physically, what we find valuable

I see the 2nd house as one of the most straightforward houses (also the most boring one but that’s just me being the least materialistic person you’ll know). Now, people say it’s the house of money - because that’s the world we live in & everyone is chasing that check. But it’s also the things that we find valuable in general - yes, the material ones, because values as in beliefs are a 9th house matter. So it’s everything we own - money, clothes, collectibles, your car, you name it. It shows how we earn and handle money & what’s our attitude towards the material things. It’s also food because that’s something you need to first own in order to consume. All these attributes indicate the state of our self-worth & self-esteem, because, again, we live in a world where you’re nothing without material goods.

This is the first succendent house - it serves to support the 1st house. Just like the 12th house, it aspects the 1st with a semi-sextile (which means it doesn’t make a major aspect), which indicates that it’s one of the malefic houses, although it’s important to note that it’s seen as the least bad of them (because it aspects the 10th with a trine, which helps things out; this also connects money matters with carreer matters). Let’s say then that it’s somewhat a neutral house.

3RD HOUSE: communication, primary education, siblings, all day-to-day things, short-distance travel, our immediate surroundings

It’s all day-to-day things & everything we do on a regular basis. It’s basically our routines. Things like running errands, having our post delivered by the postman, picking up our favourite newspaper (like, I know no one does that anymore but still) or, alternatively, getting that newsletter every week; checking on your favourite websites every morning. Even though it’s the 11th house that rules internet and social groups, in some ways, the 3rd backs up the aspect of communicating through social media (but not belonging to social media groups). The repeatedness and familiarity of the 3rd also ties to our immediate surroundings. So it’s our neighbourhood & neighbours; it’s also things like running errands; short-distance travel & day-to-day travel that you’re doing routinely (like to school or work). It can also show you in what environment you live.

3rd says about our siblings and cousins. It can be literal, if you have Pisces in your 3rd house, your siblings or cousins can have heavy Pisces energy. But it also talks about your relationship with them. It also shows what was your experience in primary school & your school life: how were you perceived; were you popular or picked on; were you top of the class etc. Also, how is your intake of information like; did you like to study, was there any obstacles during your education. It’s because the 3rd shows how we process things mentally; what’s in our head; our ideas & communication style.

It’s the first cadent house, closing the first quadrant of the chart. It serves to help us analyze the things that happened in the succedent 2nd house and prepares us to move to the second quadrant. The energy of the 3rd house is very flowing as it aspect the ascendant with a sextile and the descendant with a trine - so the communication aspect really connects the person (1st) with the people (7th house).

4TH HOUSE: family, parents, roots, home, the most private part of the chart

It’s the second angular house, so it’s one of the four most sensitive parts of the chart but it’s also the most hidden. It shows our family matters and roots. People these days usually connect it to the mother specifically but it actually used to be the father (and mother being in the 10th). I personally always leaned more towards it being connected to the father (maybe because usually he’s seen as the head of the family); it’s just every time I see, for example, a malefic planet in the 4th, there’s always something about the father figure being off or troublesome in the person’s life, not the mother. But, I mean, to each their own. But it does represent family and parents especially in general. For example, having Jupiter in the 4th can mean having a big family or, alternatively, having foreign roots.

3rd was the environment and neighbourhood we live in, 4th can literally represent our home. How it looks, the conditions we live in, our perception of comfort & how we achieve it in our home. Continuing with the Jupiter example, if you’d to move a few times in your life, each next house you live in can be bigger and bigger.

4th is also our private life; things we may not want to show to the public (as opposed to the MC and the 10th house); things close to our heart & things that bring us comfort or things that we grew up on.

Now, with quadrant house systems, your IC-MC line will always represent the beginning of 4th and 10th houses. Using whole sign or sometimes equal, those two angles can actually fall in different houses. This is actually pretty significant and can give you an additional information: so think about it like transfering the IC matters into a different house. So for example, having IC in the 3rd house underlines its importance. Maybe your home/family situation wasn’t fitting for you (for many different reasons) so it was your neighbourhood that raised you, maybe you really soaked up its influence rather than your family’s. Or maybe your siblings had a major influence on you & it’s them that raised you. On the other hand, if your IC falls into the 5th, you could live in your own little creative bubble as a kid & it’s what brings you ease and comfort.

5TH HOUSE: children, creativity, romance & sex, fun and pleasure

I’ve described this in my infamous (lol) post on houses, house rulerships & how ya’ll should stop associating them with signs + a rant on the meaning of the 8th house, but I’m going to do this one more time. Here’s how it goes. Children are represented by the 5th house because it’s about procreation. So you literally create kids - that’s why it’s about creativity overall. And that is why it’s also about sex and pleasure. I’m really not diggin the idea of 8th being associated with sex “because it comes after the 7th house union of two people and that’s the right order”. No it’s not.

So yes, for those asking why topics associated with the 5th are so random: they’re not, they make a lot of sense actually. It’s just the house of FUN, all these things are FUN (well maybe except for when you have Mars in the 5th and you actually don’t like kids and are too impatient for them… or, alternatively, with either of the malefics, had issues getting pregnant/carrying a pregnancy so you have some mental scars from it. Then yea, not fun).

You can also look at the 5th house (along with the state of its ruler and your Moon) to see how fertile you are. Or how your pregnancy is going to be. But that’s a topic in itself. Obviously what your attitude towards children is and how your potential kid is going to be like (some say the 5th only talks about your first-born tho; then it’s the 7th, 9th etc; also adopted children are said to be represented by your 11th house).

It’s the house of romance, sex and all things nice. Literally with the traditional joy scheme, it’s the Venus that rejoices in here. It’s the house of creativity. Now, I’ve noticed people who have a planet or even a stellium in the 5th house aren’t necessary artistic nor they are masters of creative thinking (unfortunately saw examples of that). Let’s remember if that’s the case, it’s their kids that can have artistic and creative abilities. It happens that people with Sun or Moon in the 5th may a bit obsessively see their kid(s) as the light of their life, focusing their whole attention to them. Add the creative aspect to that, you know those parents that are pushing their children to attend as many art/music classes as possible just because? Mhm. And if it’s not their own kids that they pay all their attention to, then they may somehow work with children.

Besides that, 5th house people may like partying, gambling, pleasures in general. Sometimes the 5th also stands for entrepreneurship.

6TH HOUSE: health, service, work, employees, pets

Ahh, the first problematic house. You overwork yourself, get sick and then you die. Lol jk.

Now it’s not as bad, the 6th is configured with a trine to the 10th house, that’s why it’s partially connected to work matters. The difference is, you may work somewhere but you’re not going to make a career out of it. That’s why it also talks about service work - your job may not be the “prettiest” or most rewarding in the context of feeling on top of the world, but it’s kind of like “someone’s gotta do it”.

Now let’s say your 10th house looks good and you do make a career, then the 6th shows your employees. It’s because it’s the house that’s below the 7th, it’s moving away from it. So if the 7th is your partnerships and people that are on equal terms with you, then the 6th are people that are literally below you in some sense: your employees, your staff, the gardener that takes care of your plants, that person who cleans your house once a week or the babysitter that’s taking care of your kids.

6th rules physical health (mental health is linked with 12th), injuries and accidents. So whatever planets sit in there and whatever sign occupies it, can point to possible problems. As always, look at the ruler of the house as well. But not to be all grim, 6th does talk about you taking care of your body through physical stuff just because you want it and you want to be proactive and not necessary because you need it per se - so either excercise or medication/supplements (not meditation, cause, again, that’s a 12th house thing).

It’s usually said that the 6th is about routine but for me it’s more about responsibility: you do things because you have to do them, otherwise things can go bad: you do your work, your duties; if you’re suffering from any illnesses, you need to consistently take care of it etc.

Then there’s a connection between the service and health aspect of the house so it can point to working in a health service. And finally, out of nicer things, 6th house rules pets. Smaller pets, to be exact.

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