Significations of the Twelve Houses, Part 2: Houses 7–12

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The episode delves into the significance of houses 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 in astrology, emphasizing themes like relationships, spiritual growth, and career paths. Different houses symbolize various aspects of life, impacting personal interactions, financial matters, and self-reflection in nuanced ways.

Insights

  • The 7th house in astrology is focused on relationships, partnerships, and interactions with others, representing a dynamic social aspect with significant intimacy and entanglement.
  • The Descendant associated with the 7th house symbolizes a union and compromise, contrasting with the Ascendant's emergence, influencing relationship dynamics.
  • Planets in the 7th house affect a person's relationships, romantic life, and subjective taste, with Saturn often indicating delays in partnerships.
  • The 8th house in astrology, ruled by Pluto, involves shared finances, inheritance, and issues like debt, reflecting disturbed psychology and mental health concerns.
  • The 8th house signifies transformation and ancestral work, emphasizing debts, communal services, and working with other people's money in professions like banking.
  • The 9th house in astrology represents travel, education, religion, and foreign connections, influencing beliefs, knowledge-seeking, and career preparation.
  • The 10th house, a fixed angular house, focuses on a person's career, reputation, and achievements, influenced by planets like Saturn indicating administrative roles or struggles with career choices.
  • The 11th house signifies friendships, groups, aspirations, and gains from alliances, emphasizing networking, social interactions, and favorable outcomes through connections and like-minded individuals.

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Recent questions

  • What does the 7th house represent in astrology?

    The 7th house in astrology signifies relationships, partnerships, marriage, and interactions with others. It is considered the house of 'the other', contrasting with the 1st house that represents 'the self'. This house focuses on significant relationships, including romantic, friendship, and business partnerships, characterized by intimacy and entanglement not seen in other houses. The 7th house also influences a person's subjective taste in relationships, external connections, and timing in romantic life.

  • How does the 8th house differ from the 7th house in astrology?

    The 8th house in astrology is distinct from the 7th house as it represents 'other people's money', inheritance, financial matters, and issues like disturbed psychology and mental health. It is associated with transformation, debt, and unequal power dynamics, requiring change for sustainability and health. The 8th house also delves into ancestral work, reflecting concerns about roots and ancestry, and can lead to themes of debt and credit in relationships and friendships.

  • What is the significance of the 9th house in astrology?

    The 9th house in astrology traditionally signifies travel, foreign things, education, and religion. It is considered a good house despite being cadent, with connections to divine knowledge, wisdom, and mystical or occult matters. The 9th house is linked to truth, meaning, and the quest for knowledge, often seen in teachers, gurus, and public intellectuals. This house represents movement, seeking truth through unfamiliar experiences, and international connections, influencing beliefs, religious perspectives, and how one honors their beliefs.

  • How does the 10th house impact a person's career in astrology?

    The 10th house in astrology plays a significant role in a person's career by indicating specific careers, types of experiences, and professional skills. Planets in the 10th house become prominent in a person's professional life, showcasing their interests and vocational paths. Different placements like the ruler of the 10th in various houses suggest specific career paths, with examples like Tina Turner illustrating these placements. The Midheaven's position in whole sign houses can also influence career paths and reputation development.

  • What does the 11th house represent in astrology?

    The 11th house in astrology is known as 'the place of good spirit' and is associated with Jupiter, symbolizing friends, groups, alliances, hopes, and wishes. It signifies aspirations, reaching for goals, and benefits from friendships and alliances. The 11th house is considered one of the most positive houses in astrology, emphasizing connections, networks, and social interactions for success. Successful politicians often have strong placements in the 11th house, showcasing its significance in friendships, social networks, and favorable outcomes.

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Summary

00:00

"Exploring Astrology: Houses 7-12 Relationships"

  • The episode focuses on the significations of houses 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 in astrology.
  • Part one of the series on houses was recorded earlier and will be released in November, with part two, discussed in this episode, set for release in December.
  • The 7th house is highlighted as a significant area of interest, representing relationships, partnerships, marriage, and interactions with others.
  • The 7th house is described as the house of 'the other', emphasizing the contrast with the 1st house, which represents 'the self'.
  • The 7th house is considered the most social house in astrology, focusing on significant relationships, including romantic, friendship, and business partnerships.
  • The 7th house is characterized by a level of intimacy and entanglement not seen in other houses, adding a dynamic social aspect to the chart.
  • The 7th house is noted for its polarity with the rising sign, introducing contrasting qualities that may be uncomfortable but can also be beneficial.
  • The Descendant, associated with the 7th house, symbolizes a coming together or union, contrasting with the Ascendant's emergence and separation.
  • Planets setting in the west at the Descendant represent a return to unity and compromise, acknowledging the presence and importance of others.
  • The visual analogy of the setting Sun blurring distinctions symbolizes the blurring of boundaries in partnerships, highlighting the dynamic and evolving nature of relationships.

13:11

"Relationships and Partnerships in Astrology"

  • In the 2nd century, Valens and early Hellenistic astrologers associated the notion of union with the 7th house in astrology.
  • The 7th house in astrology is linked to relationships and romantic partnerships.
  • Astrologers analyze the sign on the cusp of the 7th house, planets in the 7th house, and the ruler of the 7th house to understand a person's relationships.
  • The 7th house signifies long-term relationships, including marriage and steady partnerships.
  • Planets in the 7th house influence a person's subjective taste in relationships, external connections, and timing in romantic life.
  • Saturn in the 7th house often indicates delays in relationships, with a tendency for coupling off later in life.
  • The placement of planets in the 7th house or ruling the 7th house can reveal a person's relationship style and preferences.
  • Individuals with the Sun in the 7th house may initially lose their identity in relationships but eventually find themselves through partnership.
  • The 7th house also represents non-romantic relationships, such as one-on-one interactions in work settings.
  • The 7th house acts as a gateway to meeting various people, with specific planets influencing the types of individuals encountered.

25:54

"Relationships, Work, and Timing in Astrology"

  • The 7th house indicates potential settings to meet a romantic partner based on the lord of the 7th house's placement.
  • The 10th house's involvement can introduce a work component to relationships.
  • The lord of the 7th in the 9th house suggests meeting partners at church or on vacation.
  • Planets in the 7th house can create tension with the 1st house, affecting one's body or mind.
  • Malefic planets in the 7th house can signify enemies.
  • Transits through the 7th house can be crucial for relationship timing and dynamics.
  • Transits to the 7th house can directly impact a partner's experiences or circumstances.
  • The 7th house can describe significant people in one's life, affecting partners more directly.
  • The 7th house is relevant in contractual relationships and agreements, especially in electional astrology.
  • Death is traditionally associated with the 7th house, although later traditions shifted it to the 8th house.

38:27

"8th House: Money, Inheritance, and Psychology"

  • Valens mentions 'the partner's money' as a derivative house signification
  • Modern astrological schools focus on the 8th house due to modern assignments of signs and planets
  • Pluto rules the 8th house
  • The 8th house does not aspect the Ascendant, seen as not supportive of life
  • It follows the 7th house where planets set, associated with death or what comes after life
  • The 8th house includes positive aspects like 'debt' and 'borrowing money'
  • It represents 'other people's money' and 'assets of others'
  • Inheritance is a significant aspect of the 8th house
  • Financial matters are a major topic of the 8th house
  • The 8th house can also relate to issues like disturbed psychology and mental health

51:08

Themes of debt, transformation, and ancestral work.

  • The 8th house often involves contributions to others' well-being or group projects without receiving credit, leading to themes of debt and credit.
  • Relationships and friendships can lead to individuals evaluating what they have done for others versus what has been done for them, often below the threshold of a 1/7 relation.
  • Taxes and debts, including those to the government, are forms of shared or other people's money, contributing to communal services like garbage collection.
  • The concept of death is likened to borrowing a body that must be returned, emphasizing the idea of paying back what has been borrowed.
  • The 8th house is associated with working with other people's money, attracting professions like accountants, stockbrokers, and bankers.
  • The 8th house signifies transformation, especially in situations involving debt or unequal power dynamics, requiring change for sustainability and health.
  • Ancestral work is relevant to the 8th house, which concerns what troubles or concerns individuals about their roots and ancestry.
  • The 8th house is considered the worst of the succedent houses, often leading to an energy lull or lack of productivity, especially when planets have significant roles.
  • Fear of loss, grief, and anxiety are psychological components associated with the 8th house, reflecting relational fears and concerns.
  • Positive manifestations of the 8th house can occur when planets are configured by close sextiles to the Midheaven or planets in the 10th house, leading to productive outcomes like Maya Angelou's successful writing career.

01:03:48

"Exploring 8th and 9th House Significations"

  • Favorable 8th house placements can lead to manifesting money from others in unique ways, like through donations.
  • Love language for 8th house individuals can involve giving gifts, especially with benefics present.
  • The 8th house plays a role in relationships, though less significant than the 7th house.
  • The 9th house traditionally signifies travel, foreign things, education, and religion.
  • The 9th house is considered a good house despite being cadent, with connections to divine knowledge and wisdom.
  • Significations of the 9th house include friendship, travel, benefits from foreign things, and mystical or occult matters.
  • The 9th house is linked to temple work, divination, and philosophy, reflecting a quest for truth and wisdom.
  • Pilgrimages and once-in-a-lifetime journeys are modern expressions of the 9th house's travel with meaning.
  • The 9th house represents movement and seeking truth through unfamiliar experiences and environments.
  • The 9th house is associated with international connections, academic pursuits, and professions like astrology or teaching.

01:15:35

Astrology: Houses and their Meanings

  • Angular houses in astrology show planets at the angles, indicating fixity or permanence in the present moment.
  • Cadent planets, like those in the 3rd house, signify departure or travel away from the previous house.
  • The 4th house represents home and foundation, while the 3rd house signifies leaving home.
  • The 10th house is a fixed angular house, indicating the present, while the 9th house signifies a journey or departure.
  • Planets in the 9th house suggest long-distance journeys or ventures into unfamiliar territories.
  • The Moon in the 3rd house signifies short or repetitive departures, while the Sun indicates sustained absence.
  • The 9th house signifies the direction a person is heading in life, prompting exploration and questioning.
  • The 9th house is associated with education, especially higher education, as a preparation for one's career in the 10th house.
  • The 9th house is linked to truth, meaning, and the quest for knowledge, often seen in teachers, gurus, and public intellectuals.
  • The 9th house also connects to religion, skepticism, and philosophical pursuits, reflecting one's orientation towards belief systems.

01:27:53

"Uranus in 9th House: Worldview Shift"

  • Uranus transiting the 9th house can lead to a worldview shift if it aspects the ruler of the 9th or a planet in the 9th.
  • The 9th house influences beliefs, religious perspectives, and how one honors their beliefs.
  • The 9th house explores what one believes to be true, how they ascertain truth, and what actions they take based on their beliefs.
  • Interactions with foreign cultures or living abroad can provide a different perspective, influenced by the 9th house.
  • The 9th house can manifest in marrying someone from a foreign country or engaging in 9th house activities through a partner.
  • Venus in the 9th house can lead to marrying a high priest's daughter, showcasing literal interpretations of the 9th house.
  • Barbara Walters exemplifies 9th house themes in her career as a broadcaster with a global reach.
  • The 9th house contributes to reputation and visibility, impacting how a person is perceived.
  • The 9th house is associated with publishing singular works, while regular publishing is linked to the 3rd house.
  • The 9th house signifies magic, temple science, and astrology, emphasizing the importance of these areas in the 9th house.

01:40:21

"Career Influence: House and Rising Sign Configurations"

  • The aspect or configuration between the house and rising sign can influence conclusions about house meanings.
  • Beneficial configurations in the 10th house can lead to significant rewards and honors, regardless of character.
  • Hard aspects in astrology are powerful and can be positive or negative based on specific planets involved.
  • Angular houses like 4, 7, and 10 share hard aspects with the rising sign, impacting achievements.
  • The 10th house activation, especially with Sun-Jupiter aspects, can indicate honors, promotions, or success.
  • Planets in the 10th house become prominent in a person's professional life, showcasing their skills and interests.
  • The 10th house placements can describe specific careers or types of experiences in pursuing a vocation.
  • Vocational astrology may not pinpoint a singular career but offers a range of possible manifestations based on placements.
  • Planets like Mercury, Venus, and Mars in the 10th house can indicate specific career paths or interests.
  • Saturn in the 10th house can symbolize administrative roles, inhibitions in actions, and struggles with career choices.

01:53:43

Astrology: Career Paths and House Placements

  • The ruler of the 10th in the 9th house indicates focus on 9th house topics in astrology.
  • If the ruler of the 10th is in the 2nd house, it signifies work related to money.
  • Different placements like ruler of the 10th in the 7th or 4th house suggest specific career paths.
  • Ruler of the 10th in the 5th house can involve working with children or in a creative field.
  • Examples like Tina Turner with Venus in Sagittarius illustrate these placements.
  • Working with children can encompass various roles like child psychologist or teacher.
  • The house placement of the ruler of the 10th is crucial for understanding one's career in astrology.
  • Notable figures like Judy Blume exemplify these placements with success in children's literature.
  • The Midheaven's position in whole sign houses can influence career paths and reputation.
  • Transits through the 10th house or near the Midheaven degree impact career and reputation development.

02:05:34

Astrology: 11th House and Social Connections

  • The 10th house in astrology focuses on four key questions about a person: 1st - What are they like? 7th - Who are they with? 4th - Where are they from? 10th - What do they do?
  • In electional astrology, the 1st house represents the person initiating action, the 7th house represents the other party involved, the 10th house represents the action taken, and the 4th house represents the outcome.
  • Understanding the broader meaning of the four angles in astrology can provide a framework for interpreting electional charts.
  • The 11th house in astrology is known as 'the place of good spirit' and is associated with Jupiter, representing friends, groups, alliances, hopes, and wishes.
  • The 11th house signifies aspirations and reaching for goals, often related to working towards something not yet achieved.
  • The 11th house is significant for representing friends, colleagues, and groups, impacting one's reputation and social interactions.
  • Planets in the 11th house can influence a person's attitude towards friends and friendship, affecting their social interactions.
  • The 11th house can also indicate gains from professional actions, audience size, and financial benefits from friendships and alliances.
  • The 11th house is considered one of the most positive houses in astrology, associated with benefits and favorable outcomes.
  • While the 11th house is favorable, it is less volitional than the 1st and 10th houses, as it relies on connections and networks for success, emphasizing the importance of chemistry and compatibility in relationships and social interactions.

02:18:25

"11th House: Friendship, Networking, and Community"

  • The 11th house significations originated from the work on planetary joys, dividing the chart into lunar and solar realms, with the 5th house representing good fortune related to the body and the 11th house to the mind or spirit.
  • Friendship is seen as a connection in spirit or intellect, resonating with the 11th house's focus on like-minded individuals.
  • Jupiter in the 11th house symbolizes the preacher within a congregation, emphasizing the importance of being with people of similar mindsets.
  • The 11th house is likened to a community organizer or political figure, uniting individuals with similar views to achieve common goals.
  • Successful politicians often have strong placements in the 11th house, such as Bill Clinton with the Sun in Leo in the 11th.
  • Networking is a key activity associated with the 11th house, involving social interactions with numerous individuals or groups.
  • Challenging placements in the 11th house can lead to difficulties with friendships or negative impacts from social connections.
  • Transits through the 11th house can trigger events related to friendships or social networks, as seen in personal experiences like obtaining a presidency during Jupiter transits.
  • Negative transits through the 11th house can result in dramatic events, such as altercations with friends or loss of friendships due to malefic influences.
  • The ruler of the 11th house in different placements can influence various aspects of friendships, relationships, and social networks, indicating favorable outcomes when placed in the 11th house.

02:30:48

Realm of invisible struggles and isolation

  • The 12th house is known as the 'place of bad spirit' and is located next to the 'house of good spirit', associated with the mind or spirit in the solar hemisphere.
  • Traditionally, the 12th house is linked to Saturn, considered the most negative house due to its lack of aspect to the rising sign and weak connection to the Midheaven.
  • Primary significations of the 12th house include enemies, sickness, loss, and seclusion, with 'self-undoing' being a modern interpretation.
  • The 12th house is associated with suffering, invisible struggles, mental health issues, and spiritual contests, often leading to isolation and self-sabotage.
  • Places like hospitals, mental institutions, and monasteries are linked to the 12th house, emphasizing seclusion and spiritual challenges.
  • In Vedic astrology, the 12th house signifies self-undoing and spiritual practices to undo the ego, similar to Western astrology's interpretations.
  • The 12th house is connected to isolation, curses, and exile to foreign lands, symbolizing a retreat from the familiar and a vulnerable transitional state.
  • Rhetorius refers to the 12th house as 'the place in-between worlds', associated with the period before birth when the native is in a state between life and death.
  • The 12th house symbolizes the painful transition of birth, where the native is squeezed and pushed, experiencing birth trauma and potential danger.
  • Overall, the 12th house represents a realm of invisible struggles, mental challenges, and spiritual growth, often leading to isolation and self-reflection.

02:44:10

Peril and Potential: The 12th House

  • Childbirth historically posed significant risks for women, with many not surviving past childhood.
  • The concept of metakosmia, or 'in-between worlds,' reflects the precarious nature of pregnancy in history.
  • The 12th house in astrology symbolizes seclusion, exile, or imprisonment, leading to introspection.
  • Traditional astrological interpretations associate the 12th house with enemies, suffering, and loss.
  • The 12th house signifies individuals who may work against or undermine you.
  • Planetary placements in the 12th house can indicate challenges or losses related to the house they rule.
  • The 12th house is linked to isolation, dissipation, and vanishing from one's world temporarily.
  • Positive manifestations of the 12th house can occur with mitigating factors or beneficial aspects.
  • The 12th house can foster productivity in seclusion, leading to creative or introspective endeavors.
  • Illness and suffering in the 12th house can encompass both mental and physical afflictions, impacting overall well-being.

02:57:22

Interconnected Houses: Symbolism and Significations

  • Pinging the axis is detrimental, not a singular issue.
  • The 5th/11th axis being pinged is generally positive in multiple ways.
  • Houses are interconnected, with pairs being opposing yet complementary thematically.
  • Ambiguity arises as houses can share significations.
  • Large animals are associated with the 12th house, like horses.
  • Symbolism of assigning animals to houses is unclear.
  • Pets are linked to the 6th house, not large animals.
  • Pets are considered part of the family, with their loss affecting the 6th house.
  • Sex's placement in the 5th or 8th house is debated between traditional and modern astrologers.
  • Ancient astrologers assigned topics to multiple houses, allowing for multivalents in different houses.

03:09:56

Astrology: Houses Impacting Sex, Children, and Work

  • The 5th and 7th houses in astrology have distinct relationships to sex.
  • The assignment of houses impacts various aspects of life, such as children.
  • The 5th house symbolizes family lineage and continuation after the 4th house.
  • Children can also be associated with the 10th house, representing one's work and creations.
  • Practical experiences show that people have children during 10th house transits.
  • The presence of the ruler of the 5th house can indicate children in any house.
  • Astrologers debate whether topics should be assigned to one house or multiple houses.
  • Multiple houses can contribute to topics in different ways, providing a holistic view.
  • The "rule of 3" concept in astrology suggests increasing certainty with repeated indications.
  • Derivative houses, like the 11th house supporting the 7th house, offer additional insights.

03:22:42

Astrology ruler impacts outcomes in example charts.

  • The ruler of the house in astrology can determine if it's working well or poorly placed, impacting outcomes, illustrated through various example charts, with more details available at courses.theAstrologySchool.com.
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