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7th House

7th House

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Author: Alison Price   –   Published: April 2025

THE 7TH HOUSE

Partnerships, Contracts and Public Relations

7th House Chart Position

Angular – Southern Hemisphere – Western Hemisphere – Third Quadrant – Second Triple Division

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7th House Episode

Listen to our 7th house podcast episode here.

 

7th House

Core Themes

The 7th house stands directly opposite the 1st house of self, representing the dynamic balance between “I” and “We.” As the Descendant point in your chart, it governs how you relate to others in close, committed relationships and the mirrors they provide for your own development.

 

Marriage and Committed Partnerships

This house reveals your approach to marriage and committed relationships. It indicates your marriage partner’s qualities, your expectations in marriage and your natural relationship patterns. If multiple planets occupy this house, you may experience several significant relationships or marriages throughout your life. The 7th House illuminates how you balance independence and togetherness and what you seek in a life partner.

 

 

Business Partnerships

Beyond romantic bonds, the 7th house pertains to all formal business relationships. It shows how you collaborate with business partners, what qualities you seek in professional allies and your approach to shared ventures. Your business partnerships often mirror patterns in your personal relationships, as it reveals your fundamental approach to one-on-one collaborations regardless of context.

 

Legal Contracts and Agreements

All binding agreements fall under the 7th house’s domain. Marriage contracts, prenuptial contracts, business partnerships, legal documents and formal commitments of all kinds are shown here. This house reveals how you approach contractual obligations and whether you honor agreements naturally or rather if struggle with commitment. It shows how legal matters tend to unfold in your life.

 

Law and Justice

Your relationship to legal systems and justice is highlighted in this house. It shows how legal proceedings might affect you, your approach to a lawsuit if necessary and your experience with attorneys, judges and legal institutions. The 7th house can indicate whether legal matters will feature prominently in your life journey.

 

Open Enemies and Adversaries

Traditionally known as the house of “open enemies,” the 7th house reveals those who openly oppose you, unlike the 12th House’s hidden enemies. 7th house adversaries are those ones which you are aware of, such as opposing parties in lawsuits, business competitors, or ex-partners and spouses in contentious divorces. Your approach to conflict and competition is illuminated here.

 

Public Relations

As the first fully public house in the chart above the horizon, the 7th house oversees your interactions with the general public. It shows how you present yourself in public relationships, how others perceive you in one-on-one interactions. Your approach to business networking, client relationships and public persona all fall under this house’s influence.

 

Projection and Shadow Work

Psychologically, the 7th House represents projection which are qualities you may not recognize in yourself that you attribute to (or seek in) partners. These projections often show your own shadow material or undeveloped aspects of yourself. The challenges that consistently arise in your partnerships frequently reflect internal qualities which you are being called upon to integrate.

 

Planets in the 7th House

When planets tenant your 7th house, they color your experience of partnerships and public relations in ways in the nature of the particular planet.

 

Sun in the 7th House

You shine most brightly through your partnerships and when in a one-on-one relationship. Your identity is closely tied to being a partner and you naturally vitalize and energize your significant others. You seek recognition through your partnerships and may be drawn to prominent or notable partners who enhance your visibility. Leadership within partnerships comes naturally to you, though you must be careful not to overshadow your partners by being bossy. You will likely find your purpose through the balance of self and other.

 

Moon in the 7th House

Your emotional needs are probably fulfilled through partnerships and you nurture your relationships with intuitive understanding.  You are emotionally sensitive to your partners’ needs and moods, creating deep bonds through emotional support. You particularly benefit from partnerships with women or with partners who embody feminine qualities. Security needs are often met through committed relationships and your partnerships tend to have a family-like quality. Your relationships fluctuate with your emotional cycles and moods and you require a partner who understand your changing needs.

 

Mercury in the 7th House

Communication is central to your relationships and you process your experiences through discussion with partners. You are most likely to be attracted to intellectually stimulating partners and you thrive on conversation within relationships. Probably legal matters and contracts may feature prominently in your life, requiring clear communication. You may serve as a go-between, mediator or messenger amid opposing parties, as you naturally understand multiple perspectives. Partnership decisions are made rationally and you like top discuss things thoroughly before making a commitment.

 

Venus in the 7th House

Relationships and partnerships are sources of pleasure and harmony in your life. You will probably marry for love rather than convenience or social status and you value beauty and balance in your relationships. Being naturally diplomatic in partnerships and public relations you seek win-win solutions at all times. Artistic collaborations may feature prominently in your life. You attract partners easily with your charm and seek affiliations which enhance aesthetic enjoyment and comfort. Your relationships tend to be graceful and harmonious, though you perhaps could be careful not to avoid necessary conflict.

Mars in the 7th House

You bring energy and initiative to your partnerships, actively pursuing potential partners rather than waiting passively for them to find you. Relationships in general, may involve healthy competition or passionate debates. Conflicts arise readily in partnerships as you assert your will, but these can often lead to growth if managed constructively. It is likely that you will defend your partners fiercely and you fight for relationship justice. Legal battles may feature in your life experience as you are willing to stand your ground. Partnerships energize rather than drain you, but passive partners may frustrate your need for engagement.

Jupiter in the 7th House

You will typically experience expansion, growth and good fortune through your partnerships. Your marriages and business partnerships tend to be beneficial and they may bring social or financial advantages for you. You are generous with your partners and you expect the same from them in return. International connections or cross-cultural relationships may feature prominently in your life. You see the best in potential partners always looking for “marriage-material.” Your optimistic approach to relationships helps you to weather difficulties, though you may need to temper expectations with realism sometimes.

 

Saturn in the 7th House

You approach partnerships with seriousness, responsibility and commitment. Marriage may only come to later in life after careful consideration and typically after the age of 30, but it tends to be enduring once established. You may experience restrictions or limitations through some partnerships, but also valuable life lessons. Business partnerships do require clear boundaries and hard defined expectations to succeed. You wisely are cautious about any legal commitments and carefully review all contracts. With maturity, you may develop the capacity for deeply committed, lasting relationships built on mutual respect and shared goals.

Uranus in the 7th House

You seek freedom, independence and unconventional arrangements within your partnerships. Traditional marriage structures may feel restrictive, leading you to create alternative bond models. Partners may be unusual, progressive, or from different backgrounds than expected. Relationships may begin or end suddenly and bring unexpected changes into your life. You value intellectual stimulation and friendship within your romantic partnerships. Typically, innovation in business partnerships allows you to express your unique approach to collaboration while maintaining your necessary independence.

Neptune in the 7th House

In general, your partnerships have a dreamy, idealistic quality that can be both inspiring and challenging. You may idealize your partners initially and then sadly experience disillusionment as reality emerges. Boundaries in relationships tend to be fluid and require conscious effort on your part to maintain a healthy separation. Partners may drift in and out of your life, or serious relationships could evolve in ways that defy conventional definitions. You are easily attracted to spiritual or artistic partners and you may form soul connections which transcend ordinary relationship categories. Partnership dissolution may happen gradually rather than through a clear ending.

Pluto in the 7th House

Your partnerships will always involve profound transformation, power dynamics and deep psychological connections. You commit intensely to special partners and create bonds that are difficult to break even when necessary. Relationship experiences may involve an ongoing psychological death and rebirth as you evolve through partnerships. You may attract partners who catalyze profound change in your life or those people who urge you to confront your shadows. On the upside, power struggles in relationships provide opportunities for growth if approached consciously. Business partnerships will usually involve high stakes and may completely transform your professional identity.

Chiron in the 7th House

Your partnerships activate the typical Chironic themes of both wounding and healing potentials in your life. You may be drawn to partners who need healing or who help you heal your own relationship wounds. There is often a teacher-student or mentor-protégé dynamic in your significant relationships, though roles may alternate over time. Typically, you will have natural insight into relationship dynamics and you may guide others through their own partnership challenges. Past relationship pain is likely to become the source of your greatest relationship wisdom over time. The healing journey that you are on, through partnerships, is a central theme in your life purpose.

 

Forecasting

7th House Transits

When planets transit your 7th House, they temporarily activate the 7th house themes in your life like:

 

  • Significant relationship beginnings or endings may occur.
  • Legal matters or contract negotiations might arise.
  • Business partnership opportunities or challenges emerge.
  • Your focus shifts from personal concerns to relationship dynamics.
  • Public visibility increases and interactions with others intensify.
  • You’re called to balance self-interest with consideration of others’ needs.

 

Sign on the 7th House Cusp (Descendant)

The sign on your Descendant or 7th house cusp reveals the qualities you seek in your partners and your approach to relationships.

Aries

You seek dynamic, assertive partners who initiate action.

Taurus

Stability and sensual enjoyment are priorities in your partnerships.

Gemini

Mental stimulation and communication are essential in your relationships.

Cancer

You seek nurturing and emotionally supportive partnerships.

Leo

Dramatic, warm and generous qualities attract you in partners

Virgo

You value practical help and attention to detail in relationships.

Libra

Harmony, beauty and a balanced give-and-take are relationship priorities for you.

Scorpio

Deep emotional intensity and transformation often characterize your partnerships.

Sagittarius

You typically seek growth, adventure and philosophical alignment with any partners.

Capricorn

Structure, responsibility and long-term commitment matter very much in your relationships.

Aquarius

Friendship, intellectual connection and progressive values will perhaps unite you with partners.

Pisces

Spiritual connection and compassionate understanding is the way to bond you with others.

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Balancing 7th House Energy

Not every 7th house is going to be as important as the next persons natal 7th house. You need to make a judgment regarding the energy levels of the 7th house. If there are many planets in the 7th house (3 or more), then it is highly emphasized. If the planetary house ruler (the planet that rules the sign on the cusp of the 7th house) is an important planet within the chart and here I’m talking about planets like the chart ruler, the Sun, Moon or Venus, then the 7th house will be slightly emphasized. If there are no planets in the 7th house, then this house is not emphasized.

Overemphasized 7th House

You may lose yourself in relationships and define yourself primarily through partnerships, or depend excessively on others’ validation.

Underemphasized 7th House

You might struggle with commitment, avoid legal obligations, or miss the growth opportunities that could come your way through deep partnership.

Find Balance

Cultivate self-awareness and independence (1st house qualities) while remaining open to the mirrors and growth opportunities provided by in any meaningful committed relationships. Recognize that healthy partnerships enhance rather than diminish your authentic self.

Cornerstone

The 7th house is it is one of the cornerstone houses of chart interpretation. Every human is hardwired to seek out a mate and to build a relationship somehow. This strong urge that we all have is expressed through your 7th house where meaningful relationships will come to you in your lifetime.

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Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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4th House

4th House

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Author: Alison Price   –   Published: April 2025

4th House

Understanding the 4th House and Astrology

I believe that knowing a little astrology is a benefit to everyone. Not everyone needs to go on to be a professional astrology, but if you have some insights into people through astrology it helps you with your relationships in life. And really, the way to get through life is to build relationships with people which this is done by often by finding common ground or participating in activities that interest you both.

Back in the Day

It used to be advised that if you wanted to find your husband or wife, you needed to have someone with common interests to you, who came from a similar background, because then things didn’t need explaining. We are now living where you’ve got your nuclear family unit of people fragmented across the globe, living in places where they didn’t grow up and they often have to immerse themselves in cultures that are often perplexing. The ability to understand people is a huge benefit. You can understand people a lot better if you know a little bit about astrology, even if you just start with their Sun sign, then move onto their Moon sign and perhaps their Ascendant sign. Even with these three components, (Ascendant, Sun and Moon) you can get an understanding of people that may overcome the difficulties of fragmented families and people living far away from their homeland.

Immigrants

As an immigrant myself, I know this is not easy. I left my hometown at the age of 12 and I’ve not lived in that country since. So everywhere I go, I am perceived as the immigrant, the person who is not from here, the person who is new. Even today I get asked in shops, “Oh, are you on vacation? Are you visiting here?” and I can calmly say, “Well no, actually I’ve lived here for 25 years” but the perception is still there. For those of you who are immigrants, or living in the place where you didn’t grow up, you will understand what I’m talking about with the cultural differences that occur even in English speaking countries.

Adaptation

Many of you will have to adapt to fit into the current culture of where you’re living now. All of these things have to do with the 4th house in astrology. It does represent where you came from, your roots, your ancestry, your family, and your cultural heritage, and your relationship with these symbols and traditions.

Homebody

Alternatively, if you are someone who has stayed in the place where you grew up and haven’t moved from your city, culture or family background, and you still have a vast family surrounding you, you will have a different experience altogether of your 4th house.

Foundations

In astrology, it’s important to understand, when reading charts for your family, friends or clients, that the foundations that they are standing on, i.e. their 4th house, may have shifted dramatically from the time they were born. An exploration of this important house is always a good starting point when reading someone’s chart. Arwynne and I have recorded a podcast about the 4th house for you which you can listen to here. Alternatively, the podcast now is uploaded onto the Starzology YouTube channel as well, as an “audio only” video.

Let’s get started.

 

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4th House

Foundation, Family and Final Phases

4th House Chart Position

Angular – Northern Hemisphere – Western Hemisphere – Second Quadrant – First Triple Division

4th House Podcast

Listen to our podcast episode on the 4th house here.

 

4th House Core Themes

The 4th House represents the most intimate foundations of your life. It’s the deepest part of your chart—the midnight point—symbolizing your private world, what grounds you and your innermost sense of belonging.

Home and Physical Dwelling

Your relationship to physical spaces manifests here—houses, apartments and all places you call home. This includes real estate investments, property ownership and even temporary dwellings like camper vans, mobile homes and caravans. The 4th House reveals what “home” means to you personally and what environments help you feel secure.

Family and Domestic Life

This house governs your family dynamics, both chosen and biological. It reveals your relationship with family members who share your living space, including non-blood relatives who function as family. Your domestic habits, private routines and the emotional atmosphere you create within your home all fall under the 4th House’s domain.

Parental Influence

Traditionally associated with the “passive parent” (historically the father in patriarchal systems, though modern interpretations vary), this house reflects parental influences that shaped your sense of security and belonging. It can reveal patterns inherited from childhood and how they affect your adult concept of home.

Ancestry and Roots

Your heritage, cultural background and ancestral lineage are illuminated here. The 4th House connects you to your roots—showing how your family history, cultural traditions and generational patterns influence your identity and sense of belonging in the world.

Homeland and Patriotism

Your relationship to your country of origin, feelings of patriotism and sense of national identity are 4th House matters. This includes your connection to your homeland’s symbols (like flags), traditions and cultural expressions.

Foundations and Origins

This house represents the foundation upon which you build your life. It reveals your origins—both literally and metaphorically—and shows what grounds you. Your early conditioning, childhood experiences and the emotional baseline you operate from throughout life are reflected here.

Life’s End and Legacy

As the lowest point in the chart, the 4th House paradoxically represents both beginnings and endings. It governs your final years, how you conclude your life journey and what you leave behind. Your relationship to ancestry and legacy connects to how you’ll be remembered after you’re gone.

Planets in the 4th House

When planets occupy your 4th House, they color your experience of home, family and foundations in specific ways:

The Sun

You define yourself through your family connections and home life. Your identity is intertwined with your roots and you take pride in your heritage. Family relationships are central to your sense of purpose and you likely put family needs first. Leadership within the family unit comes naturally to you.

The Moon

Your emotional security is deeply tied to your home environment. You have strong emotional connections to family members and may be naturally nurturing. Your home truly is your sanctuary and comfort zone and you’re highly sensitive to the emotional atmosphere there. You may have strong memories of childhood and a deep connection to family traditions.

Mercury

Your mind is often occupied with domestic matters and family communications. You may document family history, keep extensive records, or serve as the family storyteller. Intellectual activities often occur at home and you may work from home or have a home office/library. Family discussions and intellectual exchanges within the home are important to you.

Venus

You express love through creating a beautiful, harmonious home environment. Your living space is likely tastefully decorated and aesthetically pleasing. You value family harmony and may be the peacemaker in family disputes.  You find pleasure in domestic activities and may enjoy entertaining at home Family relationships are a source of joy and fulfillment.

Mars

You direct your energy and drive toward home projects and family protection. You may be territorial about your home and fiercely protective of family members. Domestic conflicts can arise easily as you assert your will at home. You likely tackle home improvement projects with enthusiasm and may feel patriotic toward your homeland, possibly even serving in the military or other protective services.

Jupiter

You seek expansion and growth through your living situation and family connections. You may prefer a large house or constantly expand your living space. Your home often feels welcoming and abundant to others and you’re generous with family members. You may have an international family or incorporate diverse cultural traditions into your home life. Your optimism about family matters is contagious.

Saturn

You approach home and family with discipline and a sense of duty. Your home may be austere or minimalist, emphasizing function over comfort. Family responsibilities weigh heavily on you and you may have experienced restrictions or limitations in childhood. You build secure foundations methodically and value tradition and structure within the family unit. With maturity, you develop a profound sense of inner security.

Uranus

Your home life and family connections are unconventional or frequently changing. You may move often, live in unusual homes, or create alternative family structures. Domestic routines feel restrictive to you and you crave freedom within your living situation. You might emigrate or live far from your birthplace, seeking to break from ancestral patterns and establish your own unique foundations.

Neptune

You have an idealistic or spiritual connection to the concept of home. You may live near water or incorporate spiritual practices into your home life. Family boundaries can be blurry and you may sacrifice for family members or idealize your family history. Your home often serves as a sanctuary for spiritual or creative pursuits and you’re sensitive to the subtle energies of living spaces.

Pluto

Your home is intensely private and family dynamics may involve power struggles or transformational experiences. You might experience profound changes through your living situation or family relationships. Family secrets or inherited psychological patterns significantly impact you. You seek to transform your relationship with your roots and may completely rebuild your foundations during your lifetime. Home represents a place of deep psychological security and regeneration.

Chiron

Family relationships may be both a source of wounding and healing in your life. You might have experienced early family trauma that you’re working to heal. Your gift lies in creating nurturing spaces for others and fostering a sense of belonging. You can help others heal their family wounds through your empathetic understanding of domestic challenges and the importance of secure foundations.

4th House Transits

Themes

When planets transit your 4th House, they temporarily activate these themes in your life:

  • You may feel a stronger pull toward home and family matters
  • Changes in living situation or family dynamics might occur
  • Emotions connected to your past and origins surface for processing
  • Your attention turns to creating security and stability
  • Questions about your roots and heritage become more prominent

Sign on the 4th House Cusp (IC)

Sign

The sign on your 4th house cusp IC colors your approach to home, family and foundations:

Aries

Assertive home-building; pioneering your own traditions.

Taurus

Stability and material comfort in the home environment.

Gemini

Intellectually stimulating home life; frequent communication with family.

Cancer

Deeply nurturing home environment; strong emotional ties to family.

Leo

Dramatic, warm home life; pride in family heritage.

Virgo

Organized, functional home; service-oriented family dynamics.

Libra

Harmonious, beautiful home environment; focus on family relationships.

Scorpio

Intense, private home life; transformative family experiences.

Sagittarius

Expansive, philosophical approach to home; international influences.

Capricorn

Traditional, structured home life; sense of family duty.

Aquarius

Unconventional home arrangements; progressive family values.

Pisces

Spiritually nurturing home; fluid family boundaries.

Balancing 4th House Energy

When Overemphasized

You may become overly attached to the past, family patterns, or physical locations. Homesickness, family enmeshment, or resistance to change can result.

When Underemphasized

You might feel rootless or disconnected from your heritage. Difficulty establishing a secure home base or maintaining family connections can occur.

Finding Balance

Create meaningful connections to your roots while allowing yourself to grow beyond family patterns. Honor your heritage while building your own unique foundation.

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Natal

With your natal chart please do the following:

 

  • Note the sign on the cusp of your 4th house.
  • Note the planetary ruler of your 4th cusp sign.
  • Note your 4th house ruler’s complex.
  • List any planets in points in your 4th house.
  • Interpret each planet in your 4th house by sign, direction and aspects (300 words each planet).

Extend Yourself Further

Forecast

If you are ready then let’s try a little forecasting. Please do the following:

 

  • Find the next planet to transit your 4th house.
  • Note the date the planet enters and leaves your 4th house.
  • List the dates this transiting planet conjoins any of your 4th house planets.
  • Write an interpretation for the transit of this planet, consider the planet itself, the two or three signs it passes through whilst in the 4th house, the conjunctions (with dates) and the nature of your 4th house planets or points themselves (500 words per transiting planet).
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Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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11th House

11th House

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Author: Alison Price   –   Published: March 2025

11th House

We’re continuing on about house and this time with the 11th house, a succedent house,  in your chart. You can find out more about houses in general here.

The 11th House

Themes

The 11th house in your birth chart broadly shows your social life, friendships, group associations and aspirations. This area of life represents your role within society and the connections you build throughout your life. To understand the different areas of the 11th house can provide you with some insight into how you interact with the world and the types of people who surround you.

The 11th House Cusp

The sign on the cusp of your 11th house reveals how you approach friendships, social circles, and networking. The ruling planet of this sign (the house ruler) gives further insight into how you engage with groups, organizations, and society at large. If the sign on the cusp has planets and the next sign as well, there will be differences in each planet’s expression in line with their sign, even though they are both in the same house. If the house ruler is in the house, it gains strength and influence.

Planets in the 11th House

Planets found in the 11th house influence the nature of your social interactions and the types of people you attract.

For example:

  • The Sun here indicates a leadership role in groups.
  • The Moon suggests emotionally supportive friendships.
  • Mercury brings intellectual connections and networking skills.
  • Venus attracts harmonious relationships and artistic associations.
  • Mars indicates dynamic and energetic social involvement.
  • Jupiter expands your network, making you popular or influential.
  • Saturn may bring responsibilities within groups or challenges in friendships.

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Listen to our 11th House episode on the Starzology astrology podcast.

11th House Transits

Planets

When planets transit your 11th house, they stimulate you to seek out friends in the nature of the planet. Multiple transits suggest you will have a busy social life for that period when the planet is in transit. Discover more about the people in your houses.

Friends and Social Circles

Close Friends

The 11th house represents the core and sometimes lifelong friendships that shape your life. These can be long-term companions or people who share your aspirations.

Online Friends

Social media connections, such as those on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, also fall under the domain of the 11th house as “friends”. Personally, my definition of a friend is someone who has seen you in your bare feet.

Professional Associates

Professional colleagues are here too. People you engage with professionally, whether for networking, collaborations, or shared projects are shown in your 11th house.

Collaborators

Anyone with whom you collaborate, or get together with for a purpose, can be seen in your 11th house.

The Collective

This house represents your relationship with society as a whole and your contribution to the greater good.

Social Groups and Communities

Social Butterfly

If you have prominent placements in the 11th house, you may find yourself at the center of various social gatherings. It is likely there is one group per planets so some people will be more socially active than others.

Common Interest Groups

Clubs and organizations based on shared passions, such as photography, astrology, or gaming are shown here.

Book Clubs

Literature-based social gatherings align with the 11th house themes of shared learning and intellectual exchange.

Teammates

If you participate in team sports, like hockey or football, your teammates are reflected here.

Troupes or Performing Groups

If you are part of a dance troupe, theater company, or musical band, they, and the people in them, are represented in your 11th house.

Aspirations and Ambitions

Aspirational People

In your 11th house you will find those who connect with you for professional growth or networking benefits.

Mentorship and Guidance

Whether you seek mentors or become one, like in a algebra revision group, these relationships are influenced by the 11th house.

Business and Financial Networks

Income from Business

If you have your own business (10th house), and particularly one you started yourself, the financial returns from that venture are typically reflected in your 11th house.

Professional Networks

Platforms like LinkedIn and industry-specific networking groups, like Meetups, also fall under the 11th house. Actually Arwynne (my podcast co-host) and I met in a Meetup group for astrology which I had started in the city.

Cohorts

Those people who started their journey with you, whether in college, a professional setting, or an entrepreneurial venture, are also represented here.

 

Extend Yourself

Natal

With your natal chart please do the following:

 

  • Note the sign on the cusp of your 11th house.
  • Note the planetary ruler of your 11th cusp sign.
  • Note your 11th house ruler’s complex.
  • List any planets in points in your 11th house.
  • Interpret each planet in your 11th house by sign, direction and aspects (300 words each planet).

Extend Yourself Further

Forecast

If you are ready then let’s try a little forecasting. Please do the following:

 

  • Find the next planet to transit your 11th house.
  • Note the date the planet enters and leaves your 11th house.
  • List the dates this transiting planet conjoins any of your 11th house planets.
  • Write an interpretation for the transit of this planet, consider the planet itself, the two or three signs it passes through whilst in the 11th house, the conjunctions (with dates) and the nature of your 11th house planets or points themselves (500 words per transiting planet).

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Hanging Out

The 11th house is not the first house you will learn about. Overall, the 11th house is a powerful area of your birth chart that shapes your social identity, the groups you belong to and your long-term dreams. By understanding its themes, you can manage your friends, relationships and aspirations with greater clarity.

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Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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2nd House Planets

2nd House Planets

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Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: March 2025

Planets in the Second House

Active Tenants

The placement of planets in the second house will always influences your relationship with money, possessions, and personal values. Each planet brings its own energy, to shape how you handle finances, build wealth, and perceive your self-worth.

Sun in the 2nd House


Confident Earner

With the Sun in the second house you are confident in your ability to earn and manage money.

Financial Success

Financial success can be tied to your sense of identity and self-worth.

Material Security

You radiate assurance in financial matters and are often motivated by the desire for material security.

Moon in the 2nd House


Careful with Money

When the Moon is in the second house you nurture your finances with care and emotional sensitivity.

Fluctuating Income

Your income may fluctuate, reflecting your shifting emotions.

Feel Good Finances

Financial security is directly linked to your emotional well-being, and you’re likely to be protective of your possessions.

Mercury in the 2nd House


Discuss Money

When Mercury is in the second house you actively discuss, analyze, and strategize about your finances.

The Deal

You may excel at negotiating deals, budgeting, or working in fields related to communication and commerce.

Informational Wealth

Your income could stem from intellectual or information-based activities.

Venus in the 2nd House


Midas Touch

If Venus is in the second house you have the Midas touch when it comes to wealth and possessions.

Money Comes to You

There’s a natural charm and ease around money matters, and financial opportunities often flow to you effortlessly.

Purchase Art

You’re also drawn to spending on beauty, art, and luxury.

Mars in the 2nd House


Burns a Hole

If Mars is in your second house you approach money with energy and drive, but you may spend as quickly as you earn.

Financial Risk Taker

There’s a competitive edge in how you pursue wealth, and you might take financial risks.

Positive Earning Potential

Budgeting could be a challenge, but your ambition fuels your earning potential.

Jupiter in the 2nd Houses

Lucky with Money

Your income tends to be abundant, and financial luck often follows you when Jupiter is in the second house..

Law of Abundance

This placement brings generosity and a belief in abundance, though it can also lead to overspending.

Growth Potential

You’re likely to attract wealth through optimism, growth, and expanding your skills.

Saturn in the 2nd House

Cautious Spender

With Saturn in the second house you handle finances with caution and discipline.

In it for the Long Haul

Building wealth may take time, but your efforts often lead to long-term security.

Frugality is Your Rock

Financial lessons might be learned through hardship or responsibility, encouraging frugality and patience.

Uranus in the 2nd House


Innovative Money Making

With Uranus in the second house you’re drawn to unconventional ways of making money and often find success through innovation or technology.

Financial Freedom

Financial ups and downs are common, and you value financial freedom above all.

Exciting Income Ideas

Your income sources may be unpredictable but exciting.

Neptune in the 2nd House


Loses Track of Cash

You may struggle with managing your possessions or keeping track of money if Neptune is in your second house.

Financial Idealism

There’s a dreamy, idealistic quality to your financial mindset, which can lead to confusion or deception if boundaries aren’t clear.

Creative Income

Creative ventures, however, might become a source of income.

Pluto in the 2nd House


Strategic Wealth Amassing

With powerful Pluto in your second house you have the potential to amass great wealth through intense focus, strategy, and transformation.

Money is Power

Money can become a powerful force in your life, representing control or personal power.

Transformational Income Potential

Financial challenges often push you toward profound personal growth.

Chiron in the 2nd House

Financial Insecurity

If Chiron is in your second house then to earn a living might be a source of emotional pain or insecurity.

Am I Worth It?

You may struggle with self-worth tied to financial success but, over time, you can help others heal their own money wounds through your experiences.

The Gift of Money

This placement offers deep lessons around value and abundance.

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2nd House

2nd House

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Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: March 2025

Houses

2nd House

There are always twelve houses in each chart. You have a second house and that’s the house we’re looking at today.

 

2nd House Chart Position

Type of House

The second house is a succedent house which means it supports the angular house that it comes after and to which it is adjacent. In this case that is the 1st house or Ascendant you in others words you.

 

Hemispheres

The second house is found below the Ascendant Descendant axis, or the horizon, in the Northern hemisphere and this suggests it is more of a private house. The second house is in the Eastern hemisphere, to the left of the Midheaven IC line, which suggests it is concerned with “self.”

 

Quadrant

The second house is within the first quadrant, which is the private / self-quadrant.

 

Triple Division

The second house is in the first triple division which means that it is concerned with issues of “Me.“

Second House

Themes

As always, there are several themes related to the second house. The impact and importance of these house themes, or affinities, will be modified by the full second house complex in which you will consider:

 

  • The sign on the cusp of the second house.
  • Aspects to the second house cusp degree.
  • The planets that rule the sign on the second house cusp.
  • Any natal planets in the second house.
  • If there is an intercepted sign within the second house.
  • Any points in the second house like the Lunar Nodes, or the Part of Marriage or the Part of Fortune.
  • If your prenatal eclipse is in the second house.
  • Any current transits to your second house including lunations and eclipses which will unfold later.

 

Let’s have a look.

Possessions

Collections

The second house in astrology governs your moveable possessions and personal collections.

Ownership

It reflects not only the material things you accumulate, but also your relationship with ownership and the things you cherish on a physical level.

Wealth

Your Attitude Towards Money

This house plays a crucial role in revealing your attitude toward money and finances.

 

Earning Potential

It highlights how you manage your income, your ability to generate wealth, and your overall earning potential.

 

Attracting Credit

It also sheds light on your capacity to access financial resources, such as the credit you can secure or the investment opportunities you might attract. 

Saving

It suggests how you save. Beyond mere wealth accumulation. 

Spending

The second house also speaks to your spending habits. 

Donations

Who you give money to, including charitable donations, giving or financial support that you offer to others is shown in your second house.

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Self-worth

Self-esteem

On a deeper level, the second house reflects your personal self-worth and self-esteem.

 

Self-value

It reveals how much you value yourself, not just in financial terms but also in how you perceive your own abilities and contributions to the world.

Values

Priority Values

This house also explores your core values—the principles that guide your decisions and actions. It signifies that which you hold dear and anything that you prioritize over and above material wealth.

 

Personal Standards

In this way, the second house goes beyond money. It illustrates what you truly value more than financial gain. This can be integrity, relationships, experiences, or personal freedom.

Overarch

I’ve often said that the two questions that astrology is always get are about love and money. As the second house is the primary house pertaining to money, it’s where you earn your money when you go out and work for the man. It’s a very important house to understand because I can guarantee you that all of your clients are going to ask you about money.

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Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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Planets in the 3rd House

Planets in the 3rd House

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Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: February 2025

3rd House Planets

Natal Planets

There are 12 astrological houses in every chart, so everyone has a 3rd house which I’m going to talk about, and specifically, when each of the planets is placed, or tenants, there.

How Many Planets

Each chart is different. You can have many, a few, a singleton or zero planets in the 3rd house, but if you do have a planet or two, you want to understand them. Briefly the 3rd house governs communication, siblings, early learning and short trips. Each planet in the 3rd house shapes how you think, interconnect and engage with your immediate world. When a planet resides in the 3rd house, it influences how you think, express yourself and connect with those around you. Let’s explore how each planet’s energy, when it is in the 3rd house, shapes up to express itself in line with the houses’ themes.

Sun in the 3rd House

Harmonious Sibling Relationships

With the Sun here, your siblings, cousins, or peers play a central role in your life. You likely have strong, positive relationships with them and may even take on a leadership role within your family or local community. Communication is vital to your sense of self and you enjoy expressing your thoughts with confidence.

Moon in the 3rd House

Emotional Learning and Nurturing Education

The Moon brings emotion and intuition to your learning and communication style. Your early schooling environment was likely nurturing and teachers or caregivers may have played a significant role in shaping your emotional well-being. You express yourself with warmth and may feel deeply connected to childhood memories, siblings, or familiar surroundings.

Mercury in the 3rd House

Curious and Concerned with Public Perception

Mercury enhances your intellect, curiosity and communication skills. You are inquisitive, quick-witted and enjoy gathering information. However, you may also worry about how others perceive you particularly within your neighborhood or peer group. “What will the neighbors think?” is a common thought. You are highly aware of social dynamics and may overthink small interactions.

Venus in the 3rd House

Harmony in Sibling Relationships and Pleasant Communication

Venus in this house brings charm, grace and diplomacy to your interactions. You likely have a loving bond with a sister or female relatives and enjoy pleasant conversations. You could fall in love with the boy or girl next door. Your communication style is artistic, kind and diplomatic making you skilled at maintaining peace in your everyday interactions.

Mars in the 3rd House

Direct and Assertive Communication

Mars in the 3rd makes you bold, assertive and sometimes confrontational in speech. You are energetic in debates and discussions and may have a tendency to use strong language or sharp words. Sibling rivalry or tension may be present, but your passion and enthusiasm drive you to speak your mind without hesitation.

Jupiter in the 3rd House

Optimism and Faith in the Community

Jupiter brings expansion, optimism and wisdom to your communication and local environment. You have a deep belief in the strength of your community and may enjoy teaching, mentoring, or sharing knowledge. Even your street name is likely to be optimistic. Your interactions are positive and inspiring making you a natural storyteller or motivator.

Saturn in the 3rd House

Responsibility for Siblings and Structured Thinking

Saturn’s presence here instills a serious, disciplined approach to communication and learning. You may have taken on responsibilities for your siblings or had a strict early education. While you value clear, logical thinking, you may sometimes struggle with self-expression or feel restricted in communication. It is likely that you have to manage or babysit, your younger brothers and sisters.

Uranus in the 3rd House

Unconventional Thinking and Modern Environment

With Uranus here, you have a unique, forward-thinking mind and may live in a modern or unconventional neighborhood. Your communication style is inventive and unpredictable and you thrive on exploring new ideas and technologies. This is an indication of a lateral thinker. You may also have unusual sibling relationships or experience sudden changes in your local environment.

Neptune in the 3rd House

Dreamy Communication and Connection to Water

Neptune brings imagination, intuition and creativity to the 3rd house. You may have a poetic or mystical way of expressing yourself and can sometimes drift into daydreams. You might also feel a connection to water in your local area such as swimming in a nearby pool, lake, or ocean. Be mindful of misunderstandings, as Neptune can cloud direct communication. Here the postman will deliver your mail to the guy next door in error.

Pluto in the 3rd House

Deep Understanding of Siblings and Powerful Words

Pluto gives you intense, transformative energy in the realm of communication. You have a profound understanding of your siblings and local environment often sensing hidden emotions beneath the surface. Your words carry power and you may be drawn to research, investigative journalism, or uncovering secrets.

Chiron in the 3rd House

Healing Through Teaching and Local Connections

Chiron in the 3rd house suggests past wounds related to communication, siblings, or early education. However, it also gives you the ability to heal others through teaching, mentoring, or sharing your experiences. This placement indicates that you may teach short classes, perhaps piano or math or whatever your jam is, to help the local kids. You may find fulfillment in assisting your community or guiding those around you through wisdom gained from your own past struggles.

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Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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