1ST HOUSE:
The first house begins the zodiac, and covers the all “firsts”: first
impressions, the self and appearance, leadership, new initiatives,
fresh starts and beginnings. The sign on the cusp, or starting edge,
of this house, is referred to as your rising sign or ascendant.
(Ruled by Aries)

2ND HOUSE
The second house covers all matters related to your immediate
material and physical environment—taste, smells, sound, touch,
sights.The second house also rules income, money, and self-esteem.
(Ruled by Taurus)

3RD HOUSE:
The third house rules all forms of communication—talking,
thinking, gadgets and devices (cell phones, pagers, Instant
Messenger, etc.). The third house also covers siblings, neighborhoods,
local travel, libraries, schools, teachers and community affairs.
(Ruled by Gemini)

4TH HOUSE:
The Cancer-ruled fourth house sits at the very bottom of the
zodiac wheel, and thus, rules the “foundation” of all things.
This includes your home, privacy, your basic security, your
parents (particularly your mother), children, your own
mothering abilities, nurturing, and TLC.
(Ruled by Cancer)

5TH HOUSE:
The fifth house is ruled by dramatic Leo, and it governs
self-expression, drama, creativity, color, attention,
romance, fun and play.
(Ruled by Leo)

6TH HOUSE:
The sixth house is the domain of health and service.
It rules schedules, organization, routines, fitness, diet and
exercise, natural and healthy living, helpfulness
and being of service to others.
(Ruled by Virgo)

7TH HOUSE:
The seventh house is the sector of relationships and
other people. It governs all partnerships, both business
and personal, and relationship-associated matters,
like contracts, marriage, and business deals.
(Ruled by Libra)

8TH HOUSE:
The eighth house is a mysterious sector that rules birth, death,
sex, transformation, mysteries, merged energies, and bonding at the
deepest level. The eighth house also rules other people’s
property and money (real estate, inheritances, investments, et. al.
(Ruled by Scorpio)

9TH HOUSE:
The ninth house covers the higher mind, expansion, international
and long-distance travel, foreign languages, inspiration, optimism,
publishing, broadcasting, universities and higher education, luck,
risk, adventure, gambling,religion, philosophy, morals and ethics.
(Ruled by Sagittarius)

10TH HOUSE:
The tenth house is at the very top and most public part of
the chart. The tenth house governs structures, corporations,
tradition,public image, fame, honors, achievements, awards,
boundaries, rules, discipline, authority, fathers and
fatherhood. The cusp, or border, of the tenth house is also
called the midheaven,and it clues astrologers into your career path.
(Ruled by Capricorn)

11TH HOUSE:
The eleventh house rules teams, friendships, groups,
society, technology, video and electronic media, networking,
social justice, rebellion, and humanitarian causes. It also
rules originality, eccentricity, sudden events, surprises,
invention, astronomy, science fiction and all things futuristic.
(Ruled by Aquarius)

12TH HOUSE:
The zodiac completes with the twelfth and final house, which rules
endings. This house covers the final stages of a project, tying up
loose ends, completions, the afterlife, old age, and surrender.
It’s also associated with separation from society, institutions,
hospitals, jails, hidden agendas, and secret enemies. And it
rules the imagination, creativity, arts, film, dance, poetry,
journals, and the subconscious mind.
(Ruled by Pisces)