On this side of the collective spiritual journey, there appears to be an astrological rabbit hole around our zodiac signs. More specifically, we have done the work to discover that we have 3 main zodiac signs that make up our Sun, Moon, and Rising placements. My mind was blown when I discovered that I was so much more than just a Gemini.
On top of that, we learn that the rabbit hole goes even deeper with the introduction of our birth chart. I have thoroughly examined my birth chart, and for the most part, I was able to comprehend the terminology and understand the scary accuracy of the description of certain personality traits, strengths, weaknesses, successes, and failures. Some of the more challenging areas of the birth chart for me included the discussion regarding the degrees, coordinates, and positioning of certain angles that came into play.
Aside from the confusion surrounding the math, I dove further and discovered the subject of the 12 Houses. We have heard some of our favorite astrologers or spiritualists mention the 12 houses in their social media content. I will be the first to admit that I had no idea what they're talking about, which left holes in the message for me sometimes. Not willing to settle for just not knowing, my Gemini nature kicked in, which required me to research these new terms.
Here, I have listed some of the basic attributes of each house, in hopes of assisting with bringing clarity and understanding around this topic.
HOUSES
1st House: This is the house of self, representing your physical appearance, personality, and general outlook on life.
2nd House: This house is associated with personal finances, possessions, and values.
3rd House: Communication, intellect, and immediate environment, including siblings and neighbors, are represented here.
4th House: It's the house of home and family, reflecting your roots, ancestry, and private life.
5th House: This house governs creativity, romance, and children, highlighting joy and self-expression.
6th House: Daily routines, health, and service to others are the focus of this house.
7th House: It represents partnerships, both business and personal, and legal matters.
8th House: This house is about transformation, sexuality, and shared resources.
9th House: Higher education, philosophy, and long-distance travel are covered here.
10th House: Career, reputation, and public life are the main concerns of the 10th house.
11th House: Friendships, group activities, and aspirations are associated with this house.
12th House: The final house is related to the subconscious, secrets, and karmic lessons.
SOURCES: astrology.com ; horoscope.com ; cafeastrology.com (Simply Melanated is not associated with any of these sites. Any information provided here is for informational purposes only)