WHAT DOES
EACH PLANET AND NAKSHATRA AND HOUSE REPRESENT IN ASTROLOGY
As a quick refresher, the sun represents identity, the moon
is emotions, Mercury is communication,
Venus is values, Mars is motivation, Jupiter is expansion, Saturn is
responsibilities, Uranus is innovation, Neptune is spirituality, and Pluto is
transformation.
Every one of the 27 Nakshatra symbols corresponds to a ruling deity with distinct attributes and traits. It is thought that these gods have a strong influence over
people who are born under their nakshatra. Each nakshatra is also linked to a
ruling planet, animal, or symbol.
REPRESENTATION
OF EACH HOUSE IN ASTROLOGY
1. House of self
The first house is often called the house of self.
It is ruled by Aries and the
planet Mars, and the placements in this house can give you a window into
understanding more about your outward appearance, traits, characteristics,
outlook, and sense of expression. In other words, this house tells you a lot
about your personality—not
only the “visible aspects of your character” that make you who you are right
now, but also clues to the ways your personality may evolve in the future.
2. House of value and possessions
The second house, ruled by Taurus and the planet Venus, relates
to your possessions, but it’s not only focused on tangible things.
Placements in this house can help you gain insight into all that belongs to
you, be it your money, investments, and material environment or your inner self,
needs, wants, and abilities. Value in the name of this house
refers to both your finances and your internal values.
3. House of communication
The third house is called the House of
Communication. Some astrologers may also refer to it as the House of Sharing.
Ruled by Gemini and the
planet Mercury, this house governs how you communicate and connect with
others. Communication isn’t
just talking or texting. It means “something imparted, interchanged, or
transmitted.” For that reason, astrologers look to this house for more on
someone’s written and verbal communication styles and how they might interact
with themselves, their environment, and those they know well.
4. House of family and home
Ruled by Cancer and the Moon, the fourth house
focuses on family, history, traditions, and ancestry. In other words, it tells
us about home, or “the place
in which one’s domestic affairs are centered.” This house sits at the “bottom”
of the astrological wheel and is thought of by many astrologers as being
foundational to a person’s self, life, and beliefs. You might look to this
house for insight on how you relate to your parents or your own children and
how you nurture yourself and others.
5. House of pleasure
Leos are known for being charismatic,
outgoing, and dynamic, so it makes sense that the fifth house, ruled by the Sun
and Leo, governs all things related to expression and creativity. Pleasure in this house’s name
refers to “enjoyment or satisfaction derived from what is to one’s liking.” The
fifth house tells you about things that create joy and fulfillment in your
life, like art and culture, romance, games and hobbies, and even your family
and children.
6. House of health
Pragmatic Virgo joins Mercury in ruling the
sixth house. This house deals with health, or “the general condition of
the body and mind,” on all levels. That means it can give your insight into not
just your physical health and relationship with your body, but also your mental
and emotional self, such as how you react to adversity and areas where you may
experience personal growth. You may also look to this house to learn about your
ideal career and ways to be of service to others.
7. House of partnerships
In the seventh through 12th houses, your birth
chart shifts away from personal insights and begins to focus on the
interpersonal, or how you interact with others. For that reason, the seventh
house, ruled by Venus and Libra, is all about partnership. This doesn’t only mean
romantic partnership. The astrological placements in this house are believed to
govern your interactions in business relationships, contracts, and negotiations
as well. Other names for this house are the House of Relationships and the
House of Balance.
8. House of transformation
Passionate and mysterious Scorpio leads the eighth house
with Mars and Pluto. This house also focuses on relationships, but it’s less on
how people behave in relationships and more about how those relationships transform them.
This includes insight into one’s birth, death,
sexuality, and karma. This house also
governs joint property that has transformational abilities, like inheritances,
debt and even joint finances.
9. House of purpose
Ruled by Jupiter and Sagittarius, the House of Purpose is also
sometimes called the House of Philosophy. That’s because it centers on the
higher mind and philosophy, or “the
rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or
conducts.” This house focuses on our religion, morals, ethics, and dreams.
Insights gained by studying the placements in this house may also relate to
travel, culture, and even our ancestors, as these are all things with potential
to contribute to our personal growth and search for meaning.
10. House of social status
Capricorn is among
the hardest working signs in the zodiac, and that’s why the 10th house, ruled
by Saturn and Capricorn, is where you look to learn more about your career,
achievements, and your social status,
or how you “relate to, [are] devoted to, or characterized by friendly
companionship or relations.” The cusp, or border, of the 10th house is known as
the midheaven, and it can
tell astrologers more about your career path. Placements in this house can also
help you determine professional goals and ambitions, as well as how successful
you may be. Some astrologers think of this as the “fame” house, as celebrities
often have several placements in this house.
11. House of friendships
The 11th house, ruled by Saturn, Uranus, and Aquarius, deals with
the ways in which our friendships and how we find
harmony with others. Astrological placements in this house can tell you more
about the clubs, social groups, and organizations to which you are drawn. This
house is all about collective beliefs and actions, and how those contribute to self-actualization, or
“the achievement of one’s full potential through creativity, independence,
spontaneity, and a grasp of the real world.”
12. House of subconscious
The 12th house, also sometimes called the House of
Unconscious, is ruled by Pisces and the planets Jupiter and Neptune. Pisces is associated with emotions
and creativity; therefore, you can look to this house to learn more about your
imagination, feelings, and subconscious mind, which “exists
or operates beneath or beyond consciousness.” Placements in the 12th house
indicate private strengths and weaknesses and how people confront and learn
from their past actions. Some astrologers also believe you can look here to find
clues about old age and the afterlife.
Vikas P Deshpande
M. E. Civil,
Structural consultant
Vastu, Feng Shui, Energy Vastu consultant
0434681647, deshpandevikas@gmail.com
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