Venus in a male chart will indicate relationships with female or gentle influences as Mars helps in determining relationship with males in a female chart. These planets represent opposite poles of energy related to electro-magnetic powers. Venus energy is centripetal or inward pulling as Mars radiates centrifugal force.

Other planetary and zodiacal influences must be taken into consideration. It must be allowed that the following are indications and must be considered as such – much as a single culinary ingredient does not give a hint as to the final flavour of a dish.

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Venus in the Houses          

1st  This when well aspected demonstrates a loving and attractive nature

2    Material possessions give pleasure and are important–with the aesthetic sense strong

3    Pleasure in studies in art, design, interior and the decorative arts and crafts

4    This is a fortunate sign regarding good domestic life and early upbringing

5    Often inclined to be in love with love – romantic and strongly focussed on affections

6    Unless badly aspected it is favourable for good health and compassion for others

7    This is an ideal place for marriage and harmonious partnerships

8     Material good fortune and bequests are often involved as a benefit -

9     Travel and a love of change are usual inclinations – whether as career or personal

10   Inherent philosophic attitudes towards peace and harmony – high expectations of others

11   Love of social life is usually the case – or activities in ethical groups and projects

12   The placement here indicates unrequited love or secret associations and affairs

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Mars in the Houses

1st     A vital, passionate person to whom excitement and advancement is important

2      Friction regarding finances or problems through domination of others’ fortunes

3      Hyperactivity should be avoided and attention to the art of good communication

4      Care to avoid rash or sudden occurrences and insure against accidents in the home

5      Strong emotional impulses and attractions to the opposite sex need control

6      Build health and conserve energy as a discipline to avoid contracting any illness

7      Ensure financial security through conserving funds – to be independent

8      Indication of violent accidents or is a factor in charts of medical surgeons

9      Avoiding schooling or a special fervour in studies depending upon other factors

10    This gives abundant energy available for business and serious commitments

11     Relationships difficult and sometimes perplexing antagonistic reactions of others

12     Retirement or escape from difficult circumstances is sometimes a factor

1st refers to appearance and personality (this house or segment begins on the left horizon and downward 30° in the Equal House system ) followed by…..

2nd possessions and finance

3rd family, mental interests and travel

4th domestic and property

5th pleasures and education

6th health and service

7th marriage and partnerships

8th life plans, deaths and legacies

9th philosophy and religion

10th career and worldly status

11th social life and friendships

12th limitations and karmic difficulties

Planets are named in Astrology – Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and still includes Pluto as a planet. We await future additions and changes.

If, say your First House – that is the house that is in the process of appearing above the horizon- shows the presence of one of the planets it will influence, modify or intensify the existent influence of the zodiacal sign claiming that segment. The same applies to each House.

The following provides examples only. For accurate interpretation you must consult with your professional astrologer in order to be satisfied as to the affect of each planetary position in each specific house in your chart.

The Sun in ….

First house – would tend towards an outgoing sunny personality

Second – increase material fortune and wealth (not always money)

Third – indicate abundant interest in studies intellectual or gaining mental power

Fourth – show a fortunate, loving, family and positive home environment

Fifth – very positive outgoing physical energy and creativity

Sixth – positive influence upon health and stamina

Seventh – happiness in partnerships and marriage

Eighth – positive plans likely to succeed and attract health and fortune

Ninth – a great interest in deeper philosophy and spiritual matters

Tenth – a great indication of worldly success and social status

Eleventh – possibly a wide circle of acquaintances and love of social life

Twelfth – an ability to overcome difficulties and rise above suffering

Moon in …

First house – demonstrates a shyness or reticence in a sensitive personality

Second – possibly fluctuating fortunes often because of whims

Third – choice of interest in the humanities in search to understand others

Fourth – strong attachment to mother and attraction to female company in general

Fifth – work has a strong emotional context and relationships romantically enhanced

Sixth – tendency to overdo work and stress out to harm nerves

Seventh – reactionary in relationships, reacting to others and their emotions

Eighth – unusual and emotional issues regarding circumstances

Ninth – the nature would be sensitive to invisible influences

Tenth- possible changes to be anticipated in work issues

Eleventh- working with people is likely in some welfare sphere

Twelfth – problems regarding unexpected antagonisms from others

Mercury in….

First – classical mercurial temperament can expect love of change and travel

Second- finances usually involved in affairs or matters related to travel or public relations

Third – great love of travel, physically and intellectually

Fourth – home interests are nurturing, interesting and family relationships good

Fifth – inclines toward numerous love affairs or centering focus on love itself

Sixth – nervous system can suffer by anxiety or restlessness, travel or work stress

Seventh – good relationships with partner, friends and by correspondence

Eighth – caution is required to strengthen the nervous system to avoid mental strain

Ninth – indicates travel and helpful co-operation with work of partner

Tenth – good for journalism and administration in matters of communication

Eleventh- indicates usually good relationships with intellectual exchange

Twelfth – care is needed not to offend or criticise others by writing or public statement

It is not possible at this time to delve deeper into this subject that requires many years of serious study. However, a superficial appraisal acts as a starter for what may become a life time interest. Remember, the art of interpretation of the many different factors and influences in the chart of an individual can be compared with the recognition or identification of just one ingredient in the make up of a unique and complex recipe.

Concentrate upon the encouragement given by recognizing your strengths and utilizing your natural talents. Also take heed as a matter of caution to avoid the extremes or the indicators of potential problems that astrology may point out.

Remember, that what we are considering is our Birth Chart. Our chart at the end of our lives will change not only because of the changing positions of the heavenly bodies but as a direct result  of our personal efforts, will and disciplines as well as our healthy attitude in loving life and accepting its challenges.

The segment that touches the horizon from below on the left hand side, is the Rising Sign that occupies the first house. In their natural sequence, and going anti-clockwise, the rest of the twelve zodiacal signs follow to find their placement.

When beginning to search for indications about yourself, it is of course best to do so in consulting a profession and experienced astrologer, one who has had some years of study of the subject.  However, even with elementary knowledge, we can learn a few points if we become familiar with the traditional meanings, qualities and circumstances related to these twelve areas of the heavens and the planets that occupied them at our time of birth.

This map registering our Natal Chart influences remains a constant reference throughout our lifetime, although of course must be changed and modified as time goes by and we ourselves determine our life course and make personality changes.

The First House will indicate a strong factor regarding our body, general appearance and type of personality expression.

Not only the zodiacal sign (your Rising Sign) that is coming above the horizon at your time of birth but also any planet in that 30 degree segment of the circle will influence interpretation and so must also be considered. For example, if your Rising Sign happens to be Aries which is strong and wilful, and you also have the planet Mars situated in that sign, you will be bound to be a very active or even combative person, and your appearance will tend to be dark and body slim. There will be an element in your nature that may be either courageous and strong in adversity, or you may express it differently in an aggressive, selfish tendency.

As Astrology is a science that deals with energies and its language is not one that claims to judge human choices, none but the finest astrologers will make prediction concerning any individual’s ultimate decisions or outcomes.

So we must approach self analysis through our chart as just a discovery of one piece in the jigsaw after another as we seek for the complete picture that represents us.

Second House (going anti-clockwise, remember) is an indication of your type of possessions, material estate, your investments – finances – building – collecting -physical destiny or karma -  inherent good fortune – emotions – desires

Third House by its ruler and planet will show your intellectual interests and studies, or lack of same and your inclinations to travel in your mind as well as physically- brothers and close relatives- early schooling – writing – speech – adaptability- short journeys -electronic age education and interests – activity – intellectual talents, wit

Fourth House is your home or place of security, early upbringing and comfort zone -your home – parents- domestic situations- real estate and property-home life- inheritance -environment – harmonious factors in life- also family matters and environment in latter years – inherited tendencies

Fifth House points to your choice of pleasures – sexual appetites -creative talents – entertainment- offspring – children – speculation – risk taking- gambling – education – teaching of all kinds – disappointments in friendship – or regarding children

Sixth House relates to matters of health and good or bad indicators may tell of any weaknesses – service – dedication – devotion to duty – work- sense of responsibility-nursing – medical – rectification – adjustments – healing – relationships with family aunts and uncles

Seventh House shows partnership in marriage or in business enterprises and is important when considering any wisdom that astrology may offer regarding compatibility issues… (before any commitment is best!) spouse – marriage – partnerships – individuality – enemies -sharing bonds – public in general – litigation – contracts and agreements

Eighth House will register your type of long term life path and any material or intellectual legacies you may inherit – matters related to death – endings and finalities -regeneration- payments-losses – fatalities –consciousness -  reflections on meaning of life and seeking answers

Ninth House is the area to look for your innate philosophy and religious or spiritual beliefs and whether you have any intensity or lack of interest in deeper issues – long journeys and travels of the mind – aspiration -imagination – expansion -  philanthropy – legal profession- visionary -science

Tenth House points to career and your success, reputation and acclaimed status in the world- worldly achievements – citizenship – honour – profession – reputation- work – standing in the community – power in the social order – public affairs

Eleventh House points to our enduring friendships and our social inclinations- ambitions – altruism – sympathies – sense of brotherhood- step children – social affiliations – attitude towards people – inner hopes and wishes

Twelfth House It is the area that tells of loneliness and suffering- secrets- inhibitions-negative karma – any withdrawal from the world – exiles – hurt by secret enemies.  It deals with the restricting factors in circumstances, failures, limitations and difficulties.

Each House is of 30 degrees or one twelfth of the circle. In the system known as the ‘Equal House Division’ the houses are numbered anti-clockwise from the horizon point on the left of the circle with the first being the 30 degree or part thereof appearing on the horizon at your time of birth. Each House is important as it relates to a different aspect of your life and influences the reading and interpretation of your horoscope.

First the Rising Sign is placed on the left horizon showing the zodiacal signature and its degree. The Rising Sign has influence or rulership over the First House. Then we can enter the rest of the zodiacal Signs in natural sequence which runs anti-clockwise.  For example, should your Rising Sign be Cancer and influences matters associated with the First House, the next Sign, Leo, will be ruler over the Second House.

After you have placed all the zodiacal Signs, it is time to enter the placements of planets. If you accept that your place in the universe is represented as the dot in the centre of the chart, each House represents a particular area of the total sky, both above and below the horizon, in which the located positions of the sun, moon and planets at your birth are then recorded. These planetary placements are accurately calculated and recorded in the official astronomical ephemeris that serves as the astrologer’s guidebook.

We begin by entering the Sun symbol in its familiar zodiacal Sign. This may occur in any of the twelve houses. It establishes a firm beginning to know, if it turns out that the Sun, which is considered a bountiful influence, is placed in your Second House it will certainly have a positive affect upon your possessions and material circumstances as it will have a strong influence upon partnerships if placed in the Seventh House.

Into its appropriate position is placed the Moon, followed by all the other planets. The planets occupying each of the houses influence matters traditionally associated with that House. This will have a direct affect in modifying or intensifying some of the assessments to provide yet another important factor in a complexity of influences. All factors are taken into consideration in the very demanding and complex art of ‘reading’ a horoscope a task that at its best, is both a science and an art.

Only experienced astrologers trained to interpret the so called ‘progressions’ can indicate the changing circumstances and possible forecasts of future conditions to which we will respond.

For quick reference regarding the concerns of each House –

1^st          refers to appearance and personality

2^nd          possessions and finance

3^rd          family, mental interests and travel

4^th          domestic and property

5^th          pleasures and education

6^th             health and service

^7th          marriage and partnerships

8^th           life plans and legacies

9^th          philosophy and religion

10^th        career and worldly status

11^th         social life and friendships

12^th        limitations and karmic difficulties

Ask your astrologer to tell you more!