The Houses
Keywords courtesy of Julie Simmons. Keep in mind that key words are meant to be keys. Keywords are not the same as definitions. They can help unlock the door to the room where the particular symbol lives. It is never possible to comprehend a symbol with the rational mind in its totality. That's why they are so fascinating. There is always more. Another thing to consider when working with symbolic language is that you really look through symbols, you don't look at them. Contained in each sign may be its opposite.
First House
Angular, Accidental Fire
Appearance, how others see you, personality, the physical body, general constitution, first impression on others, birth experience, the mask that you wear, formative influences, how you interface with the world.
Second House
Succedent, Accidental Earth
What you value, self-worth, personal resources, finances, spending habits, money, physical sense of the body, attachments, possessions, pleasure. Investment of time, energy, money, love.
Third House
Cadent, Accidental Air
Communication, routine functioning of the mind, intellectual endeavor, writing, teaching, the local neighborhood, siblings, elementary school.
Fourth House
Angular, Accidental Water
Where you belong, home (childhood or adult), roots, heritage, family traditions, one parent (usually Father), foundations, real estate, security, the tribe, family of origin.
Fifth House
Succedent, Accidental Fire
Where you have fun, love affairs, creativity, children, amusements, hobbies, entertainment, gambling, speculative investments, acting and role playing.
Sixth House
Cadent, Accidental Earth
Where you prepare, service, work environment, employment, employees, health, and health care, lifestyle, habits, personal refinement, details of life, hygiene, routines, rituals, rites of passage.
Seventh House
Angular, Accidental Air
How you think others see you, your expectations in relationship, marriage, one-to-one interactions, partnerships, open enemies, contracts, lawsuits, counseling relationships, cooperation or competition, what you learned from your parents about marriage.
Eighth House
Succedent, Accidental Water
Where you share, where you transform, the power dynamics of relationship, who has control over you, partner's resources and values, death, trust, betrayal, taxes, the occult, legacies, wills, inheritance, psychotherapy, secrets.
Ninth House
Cadent, Accidental Fire
Beliefs, the god(s) you worship, the search for truth, meaning and faith, long trips, religion, philosophy, foreign influences and involvement, higher education, wisdom, ideology, ethics, morals, teachers.
Tenth House
Angular, Accidental Earth
Goals, profession (where you walk your talk), the field of your aspirations, career, the public self (reputation and social standing), the mark you make, vocation, authority figures, social role, the parent (usually mother) who is your first boss.
Eleventh House
Succedent, Accidental Air
Groups, people of like mind, parties both political and social, friends and social circle, social or political groups, professional colleagues, social causes and ideals, hopes and wishes for the future, financial investments.
Twelfth House
Cadent, Accidental Water
Where you go to be alone, asylums, ashrams, institutions, hospitals, self-undoing, secret enemies, past lives, the unconscious, ego transcendence, sacrifice, spiritual connection, hidden aspects of your life, family secrets.