{"id":351,"date":"2022-09-01T18:44:43","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T16:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mercurytrinemoonastro.com\/?p=351"},"modified":"2023-09-24T18:45:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-24T16:45:16","slug":"house-meanings-in-astrology-part-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mercurytrinemoonastro.com\/pl\/house-meanings-in-astrology-part-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"HOUSE MEANINGS IN ASTROLOGY PART II"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rejoice, part II is finally here.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7TH HOUSE: the other, one-on-one relationships, partnerships, open enemies<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Okay so the now that we\u2019ve covered the first half of the houses, let\u2019s look at their respective opposites. And they should, in fact, be looked at as second halves: opposites in a way but ones that compliment each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 7th house is the most straight-forward in that matter. The 1st is pertaining to us – the 7th reflects people we come in contact with. It shows how we behave towards people and how our closer relationships look like; and what we want from a relationship. Are we lucky with people? Are people lucky with us?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve made a post a while back where I briefly mention planets in the 7th house, so you can look it up HERE<\/em><\/a>i<\/a>f you want but the rule is quite simple: for example, usually people with stellium or a planet that\u2019s prominent in the chart (like an ascendant ruler or final dispositor) in the 7th are, well, people\u2019s people (or people pleasers). If no harsh aspects nor malefics are present (and the 7th ruler is in a nice condition) we may expect to get along well with others and sign successfull contracts. Planets on the descendant may also indicate business partnerships or having a career that requires a one-to-one contact with the other person, especially if it\u2019s connected with the 10th, 11th or 6th house in some way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, not that you can do something about it but, I do not recomment having malefics in the 7th. A badly placed planet in the 7th can at one point in your life bring unpleasant relationship(s) or legal issues. This is also why the open enemies thing is, well\u2026 a thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, really, do not get married before your Saturn return if you have Saturn in the 7th. And I really encourage you to take into consideration your chart using whole sign for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now when it comes to romantic partnerships\u2026 My theory may sound controversial so some might hate it but hear me out cause it makes sense. I know we all say 7th house is *just*<\/em> commited relationships BUT it\u2019s only because nowadays it\u2019s normal to not <\/em>get married – the social pressure to legalize a relationship is not as present as it used to be, at least in the western countries. Also, some cannot get married due to laws in certain places. But 7th is about legal stuff and contracts (and what is a marriage if not a contract, ultimately) and I don\u2019t think a commited relationship, even if it\u2019s long-term, that hasn\u2019t been legalized fits into that category. And I\u2019m saying this because I\u2019ve seen people who have been together for ages and their relationships were amazing UNTIL they got married and once they did, they quickly divorced (and their charts show potential problems in the area of the 7th house). So I feel like I\u2019m onto something here (and before you ask, for your non-legalized relationships just look at Venus, Mars, Sun or Moon btw). So, looking at the state of your 7th house and it\u2019s ruler, you can actually see not only if you\u2019ll ever get married (or how many times) but also, if it\u2019s good for you to get married in the first place. Or at least the way you perceive the idea of marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUT that is just a theory and some food for thought for you guys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8TH HOUSE: other people\u2019s money, taxes, inheritance, death or transformative experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The 2nd house is the house of our money and posessions, the 8th on the other hand, is other people\u2019s stuff and what we can gain from others. This is why it also connects to death – something (or someone) has to die in order for us to gain from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it also comes after the 7th house – the union – which leads us to joined resources that we\u2019ve gained from the 7th house activities. Whether it\u2019s money we now share with our spouse or money that we\u2019ve attained from a business contract, it\u2019s all an 8th house topic. It\u2019s also common that 8th house people work with other people\u2019s assets, for example having a job as an accountant or working in a bank. Or, better yet, as it connects to the death and loss, as an insurance agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the downside, the money matters can be more negative in the 8th. It\u2019s taxes, it\u2019s loans – things that you owe to others. People with planets in the 8th may easily persuade others to give them big amounts of money. Now depending on the planets and their dignity, this can go from having the ability to crowdfund thousands of dollars from strangers or easily getting loans from banks to having no problems lending money from people but then having issues returning the cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inheritance is also a thing in the 8th house, although you need to remember that this doesn\u2019t pertain to material things only. You can inherit a lot of things, including, obviously, money, a house or a land, timeshares (2nd and 4th house rulers in the 8th); a business (a 10th house ruler in the 8th); you can inherit a skill that runs in the family\u2026 (4th or 5th house ruler), a disease (6th house ruler) or an unpaid loan. So it\u2019s not just about receiving goods from others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And speaking of which, we have the topic of death. Now this is also very broad and can also be metaphorical, hence the connection to transformation. I don\u2019t know if you can look at a chart and tell how someone\u2019s going to die, I don\u2019t think it\u2019s that literal. But I\u2019ve seen malefics, badly aspected or ill-dignified planets in the 8th bringing people a lot of losses in their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9TH HOUSE: higher education, abroad, religion & belief systems, astrology & the occult<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

3rd house matters are getting expanded and now instead of primary education and our closest surroundings, we have higher education and foreign lands. A very positive house, I feel like we upgrade here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 9th house talks about all the things surrounding the topic of higher education: if <\/em>we go to university, how well (or bad lol) we\u2019ll do, are we ambitious; also often describes the major itself. It can also show someone who works in the academic field or is a teacher themself, especially if the 10th house ruler is in the 9th or the MC lands in the 9th house (both also often show working abroad).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it not only expands our knowledge in that sense – it\u2019s also about having an open mind, expanding it & digging into the unknown, looking for a deeper meaning; the intangible. That\u2019s why it connects to things like astrology or the occult; spirituality or religion. It\u2019s also what we feel is right; it\u2019s the law and order. So it shows our belief systems or even hope (although the 11th rules hopes and dreams) – for example, people with malefic planets in the 9th might not only reject spirituality or religions (or have a bumpy experience with them), but can also struggle believing in things that are positive, it\u2019s like they can\u2019t see the light at the end of the tunnel sometimes and are left feeling hopeless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because it\u2019s about even more knowledge than the 3rd and things that are foreign, it\u2019s also exploration through things like journalism; it\u2019s sharing these things through publishing. It\u2019s looking for the truth and shedding the light on it through writing and reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally the 9th house rules all things foreign: foreign countries & coultures and abroad travels. So people with heavy 9th house or a heavily aspected 9th ruler can feel more at home when they\u2019re away from home. Their lives may include lots of travels and foreigners. Or a foreign influence (depending on the planet and what said planet rules): having foreign roots, having family members migrate abroad, living, working or studying abroad, marrying a foreigner etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10TH HOUSE: career, your legacy, public life, reputation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This is the last of the angular houses so we get major themes once again. It\u2019s also a pretty straightforward house. Opposite to the 4th, which stands for our roots, private life, our cosy home situation – we now deal with what we represent, our legacy, public life and career. It\u2019s what we\u2019re known for (for good or bad); it\u2019s where we shine (or what blocks us from shining); what we can or want to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10th house is (usually) marked by the MC, which is the highest point in our chart. So, quite simply, the 10th house often shows your job, your reputation and your status. It can mean how ambitious you are. If there\u2019s a planet on your MC, it not only says what you\u2019re going to be known for – it can also say that you want that part of you to be the best it can be. For example, if you have Mercury on the MC, it can show that you want to be seen as an intellectual, as someone well-spoken and communicative. Look at what house that planet rules as well – you may have literally high standards when it comes to topics ruled by it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a couple of examples, Saturn in the 10th house can show someone who\u2019s a workaholic, someone who is very hard on themself or is climbing the ladder slowly but surely through hard work and dedication. Alternatively, it can show someone who has issues with getting and keeping a job or someone who is constantly scrutinized and judged by the public (or in the workplace). This can also show someone who is dealing a lot with authority figures\u2026 or is one themself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A nicer example, maybe you have Venus in the 10th house and you\u2019re known for your looks and charm; you know how to show your good side to the public; or you\u2019re just well-received. You may work in art or beauty field; you may work with money or as a counsellor. You may find love through your work or you may be attracted to people who are well-estabished. If Venus is in a favourable sign or is nicely aspected, your career\/public life should be pretty pleasurable and harmonious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And as I\u2019ve mentioned while discussing the 4th house, if you use whole sign (or sometimes equal), just like the IC, the MC can be placed in different houses, which is pretty important. I\u2019ve already gave an example with MC being in the 9th house – so you just ADDITIONALLY migrate the 10th house activity to a different house. Your 10th still represents all these things but the placement of the MC can show you what area of your life you\u2019re going to shine the most, or what area of your life can be further linked to your career or what you\u2019re known for. For example, if it\u2019s in the 11th house, it can be linked to your friends, networking or the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11TH HOUSE: hopes and dreams, friends, groups, networking & the internet<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The last of the succedent houses. It\u2019s a bit of a busy one but also, just like the 9th, more bright and positive. The contrast between the 11th and 5th is maybe not as obvious as with other houses but it\u2019s still there. In the 5th house we\u2019re doing our thing, being creative, tinkering, doing things for fun and for ouselves – now in the 11th house we not only come in contact with bigger groups of people (as the 5th is either just us or our children or intimate partners) but we get these things and we share them with others: we share our joys with friends, we share our creativity with like-minded people who enjoy whet we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But why is it also a house of hopes and dreams? Well because as planets are rising above the horizon, they go through the 11th house before they hit the 10th. So it\u2019s all about striving for greatness and looking up at the heights of our potential. It\u2019s also connected to the 10th in the sense of how you\u2019re being perceived among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 11th is then a house of friends and groups: how are we finding ourselves among them, what\u2019s our friend circle like, where do we feel we belong or on the contrary, do we feel alienated. It\u2019s how we connect with others; the community. This also makes it the house of internet and social media. And social gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On top of that, it\u2019s also fan groups – if <\/em>you\u2019re someone who has an audience. And speaking of which, I firmly believe that 11th house is the house of bands so, if you have nice things going on in your 11th, maybe it would be a good idea to form a group with your friends and be creative together? Just a thought. Unless you have Sun there and you want to be the one shining among others \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11th is also social work, especially if it\u2019s connected to the 6th, 12th or 10th house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking then, having benefics, Sun or Moon in the 11th can point to not only pleasant experiences with people and being a social butterfly but also receiving help from friends – it\u2019s what you benefit from after all. Malefics can be more alienating (especially Saturn), selective or can bring potential clashes and difficulties among social groups and friends – Saturn brings limitations while Mars cuts so it\u2019s not uncommon that a person with configuration like this suffers some unfortunate friendships. But as always, everything depends on the state of the planets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now let\u2019s incorporate a few examples with house rulers: like a 2nd house ruler in the 11th can mean money gained through friends; a 7th house ruler in the 11th can mean meeting your romantic partner through friends or a social event – or, alternatively, a friend becoming your life partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12TH HOUSE: all that\u2019s hidden, self-undoing, dreams & the subconscious, succlusion, loss, our mental state, sickness<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Probably the most disliked house alongside the 8th. It\u2019s what we don\u2019t see because, as I\u2019ve said when I discussed the 1st house, 12th is behind our backs so to speak. Ultimately, it\u2019s the house of being alone: alone in your head or in your little bubble; alone in your sickness or addiction; alone doing inner work; feeling alienated or ostracized; being literally isolated whether in some sort of facility or somewhere in a foreign land where you feel like you don\u2019t belong. Also, it\u2019s about being selfless and doing charity work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But let\u2019s start from the moe positive aspects. It\u2019s the house of dreams, the subconscious and intuition. People with 12th house activity, especially nicer planets, can have a colourful inner life; a lot of vivid or even prophetic dreams; a deep spiritual life – which makes it a bit similar to the 9th house but the difference is, there\u2019s a sense of sacrifice and self-reflection in the 12th house. It\u2019s also the house of meditation and things of that nature. So, it often happens, again, similarly to the 9th, that people with ill-dignified planets or Saturn in the 12th are sceptics and are only interested in scientific facts and the here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And speaking of here and now, as opposed to the 6th house, 12th is all that\u2019s untangible. Just like the 6th it does also talk about health but about mental health or chronic illnesses – illnesses that aren\u2019t seen (as opposed to things like injuries) or illnesses that force you to be isolated from the outside world; bad mental states, fears and anxieties. Other connections to the 6th are animals – but the big ones\u2026 and service – to those that are in need, especially those that are in a succlusion themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being isolated means a lot of things in the 12th. It can be that you often spend your time alone because you like and need to sit in your own company a lot. It can mean working behind the scenes in some way – can be anywhere but especially in a closed facilities like hospitals, care facilities or prisons. Can also be retreats. Alternatively, it\u2019s all that\u2019s foreign but to the point of feeling lost – in the 9th house you go to different lands, explore, learn and expand your horizons, while in the 12th you\u2019re almost astray, heading into the unknown, fighting with your own fears and the feeling of disorientation. Well, at least in the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also the house of addictions and being under the influence. It\u2019s the place of loss and secrets. Because it\u2019s everything that\u2019s hidden from us, it\u2019s also hidden enemies. Interestingly, because the sign of the 12th house was rising just before the 1st (aka before your birth), it\u2019s the place of labour and your mother\u2019s pregnancy. It\u2019s kinda fascinating to see how planets in the 12th house often talk about how the pregnancy went and how was your mother doing while carrying you. For example, I\u2019ve seen malefics in the 12th house pointing to a tough pregnancy or a pregnancy that was at some point at risk in some way.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rejoice, part II is finally here. 7TH HOUSE: the other, one-on-one relationships, partnerships, open enemies Okay so the now that we\u2019ve covered the first half of the houses, let\u2019s look at their respective opposites. And they should, in fact, be looked at as second halves: opposites in a way but ones that compliment each other….<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":5},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mercurytrinemoonastro.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/351"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mercurytrinemoonastro.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mercurytrinemoonastro.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mercurytrinemoonastro.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mercurytrinemoonastro.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=351"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mercurytrinemoonastro.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/351\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":352,"href":"https:\/\/mercurytrinemoonastro.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/351\/revisions\/352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mercurytrinemoonastro.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mercurytrinemoonastro.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mercurytrinemoonastro.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}