Continuing with the basics! All you need to know to be your own best Astrologer
Fourth
House Describes your home, family, ancestors, mother, and
how you see the mythology/story of your life. It begins at the nadir of the
chart at 6:00 o’clock. It reflects something about how you nurture others, and
how you’ve been nurtured, or not.
Ruled by Planet: Moon. The Moon and Sun
are luminaries, and not truly planets, but they each rule a house and sign.
Just as the Moon is constantly changing shape, so are the people who are ruled
by the Moon and moodiness can be observed. Perhaps this is why they treasure
their homes and sense of belonging, and like the crab, they can be vulnerable
on the inside and tough on the outside. The high expression of Moon
energy is nurturance, and the ability to tune into feelings rather than just
thoughts alone. They have keen intuition which can be psychic sensitivity as well.
The low expression of Cancer is the puer and puella: the words used to
describe a boy or girl who choses never to grow up. By self-protecting themselves
through lack of the commitment (that would mature them) they can suffer and
feel victimized.
Sign: Cancer. Cancer desires to nurture
and usually has a strong connection to the mother and the maternal karmic
lineage. Money and security is important to them. Cancers have a flair with
homes and make good real estate brokers and antique dealers (they have an
interest in the past.) One can often see what the Cancer is experiencing by
looking at their face—they make good actors, and they are also the people to
turn to when you need help or nurturance.
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Fifth
House: Describes your self-expression and
creativity, as well as love affairs and children. It relates to how you ‘play’
and how you ‘follow your bliss’ as Joseph Campbell wrote about. It begins at
five o’clock on your chart, and keyword is “I create”. Keyword: “I
create”
Ruled by
Planet: The Sun. When looking at the role of the Sun
in your birth chart, or transiting chart, think of it as You: your essential
identity. And this solar ego container is based in part, on the personality you’ve
created, so know where you stand, what values you stand for, and know what
gives you energy so you can be strong. When the Sun is involved you are the
hero/heroine of your story, but don’t let it blind you--resist the seduction to
blind insensitivity or arrogance. The High expression is what Jungians call “Individuation”
that is, becoming all that you are called to be…and the low expression
would be to not achieve this, but instead to to live a life based on other’s
expectations of you.
Sign: Leo. This “luminary” is related to
the archetypes the King/Queen/Aristocrat, the child/clown, and the Performer. Leos
come into this life to be seen and accepted, and to feel the joy of giving and
receiving love. Leo needs to risk being real, unique, and self-expressive and
avoid superficial people pleasing. Leo’s need for expression is powerful; Leo is
called to leave its stamp on the world in a tangible way. Creativity, pleasure,
and heart-fullness are all intertwined in this sign.
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Sixth House : Describes your skillfulness, your health, the way
you work with co-workers, and how you feel about service. It also relates to
mentoring and being mentoring as well as uncles and aunts. It begins at 4:00
o’clock on your chart, and its keyword is ‘I serve.’
Ruled by
Planet: Mercury.
This is the earthy practical side of Mercury. The high expression of
Mercury is clear vision followed by action—also the ability to keep learning as
well as teaching or mentoring. The low expression is not keeping the
mind open; thinking that one is right all the time, and an unconscious
deceitfulness.
Sign: Virgo. This earth sign relates
to the archetypes of the servant/helper, the perfectionist, and the analyst. Becoming
skillful and achieving a degree of excellence in what interests Virgo is
important, because Virgo, like the “Virgin who is one unto herself” can see the
ideal and is willing to work for it. For the first time in the evolution of the
signs, we see a capacity for self-sacrifice, but the Virgin’s perfectionism
must be tempered by self-acceptance and self-love.
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Seventh
House: Describes the area of partnership and
one-on-one relationships. It also relates to agreements between people and the
changing of agreements…which is why it can relate to enemies as well. Its
keyword: “I relate.”
Ruled by
Planet: Venus. This is Venus in her relational aspect,
trusting and forming alliances. The high expression of Venus is peace, love,
beauty, and trust. What could be better: But the low expression of Venus
can be manipulation, indecision, conning of one’s self and others, laziness,
and self-indulgence. Venus rules both Taurus and Libra, and in the Seventh
house context we can see the image of Libra as the goddess Athena with her balancing
scales, and in Taurus she leans more towards the goddess Aphrodite—however,
there is a bit of each in both signs.
Sign: Libra. Serenity is the goal of Libra,
and holding the balance and tension of the opposites. Learning about “right
relationships” is one of the main tasks of Libra. Libra can be like an iron
hand in a velvet glove; hiding their incredible strength behind a poised and
gentle appearance. Gifted with keen intellect and a tolerance for paradox and
ambiguity, Libra is called to act out the archetypes of lover, peacemaker, and
artist.
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Eighth
House: Describes the
experience of death/rebirth, sexuality and intimacy, other people’s values and
money, and all that is hidden. It’s keyword is “I transform.”
Ruled by
Planet: Pluto. This
is the realm of personal transformation and transitions through the toughest of
life’s passages. When we encounter this “Lord of the Underworld” we are often
required to surrender our personal power to a higher power and trust that life
is unfolding as it should. The highest expression of Pluto is a
regeneration and rebuilding of what we have outgrown and a renewal of
ourselves. The lower expression of Pluto is a cynical attitude that say’s:
is this all there is to life? A low expression of Pluto is cheating, hiding,
not playing by the rules, and letting our basest instincts overpower us.
Sign: Scorpio. Scorpio’s want to know the
bottom line Truth, and they’re willing to “go for it.” Yet Scorpio can dwell in
the drama and trauma of life too easily, and needs to find its power in a more
objective and spiritual attitude. The Scorpio nature feels its way through
life, fearing emotional dependence, and secretly trying to protect its own
vulnerability and sensitivity. Psychologist, shaman, and detective, Scorpio’s
look “under the covers” for the source of all motivations, and can be
drawn towards too much brooding and introspection, and needs to remember that
like the archetypal Phoenix, it will always rise again to a new life.
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Ninth
House: Describes the
area of philosophy, teaching, travel, and the law. It governs the realm of the “higher
mind” and all the study, travel, and contact with other cultures that broaden
our mind. Its keyword: “I believe.”
Ruled by
Planet: Jupiter.
This is the planet of grace, opportunity, expansion, luck, pomposity and
self-importance. This large planet in our charts also speaks to the tendency to
over-do, but when acting in its highest expression it can be a
benevolent agent for goodness, as well as a fine teacher and storyteller. In
its lower expression Jupiter “over-estimates and over-does” and in its
arrogance loses the grace, opportunity and luck that could come naturally to
it.
Sign: There’s a bit of the scholar, gypsy, and philosopher
in Sagittarius, and your beliefs are the cornerstone and rudder of your life. Sagittarius
is a sign that also needs to learn to be discerning, tactful, and avoid the “foot
in mouth” disease that is common with this sign. Fiery Sagittarius is generally
good humored, optimistic, and adventurous, and needs the freedom to travel, to
read, and to explore the diversity and meaning of life. “Getting fenced in” or
over-committed too early in life doesn’t work well for this sign.
To be continued, for last 3 houses, signs, and planets...then putting it all together and in perspective....
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