the horoscope divides the heavens into 12 houses. each house has rulership over specific areas of life. (read more about houses).
In astrology, there are 12 houses, each one represents an area of your life that is affected by the planets. First house shows outward traits. Second house shows money and possessions. Third house shows communication styles. Fourth house shows your domestic environment. Fifth house shows romance and children. Sixth house shows your work ethics. Seventh house shows marriage and partnership. Eighth house shows sex, death and rebirth. Ninth house shows higher education, religion and philosophy. Tenth house shows your career and image. Eleventh house shows friendship and hope. Twelfth house shows psychological issues and restrictions.
The celestial sphere taken as a 360-degree circle divided into twelve sections. These sections are referred to by their numbers, such as 'the First House,' 'the Second House,' etc. Houses are generally numbered counterclockwise from the ascendant (starting at the nine o'clock position), with the House which begins at the ascendant known as 'the First House.' Each House speaks to a particular component of one's life.
An astrological chart is divided into 12 parts, or houses, that have specific meanings. They also do not have to line up with sign divisions ...they only do that under the Equal House system that is usually only used by beginners.
A birth chart is divided into 12 segments beginning with the Ascendant. The dividing lines between the houses are called house cusps. They are numbered counterclockwise from Ascendant. Each house corresponds to certain aspects of daily living. (The planets also transit in counterclockwise direction.)
Division of the horoscope into twelve segments, beginning with the Ascendant. The dividing line between the houses are called house cusps. Each house corresponds to certain aspects of daily living, and is ruled by the astrological sign that governs the cusp, or dividing line between the house and the one previous.
Twelve areas of a birth chart that represent specific traits and areas of life. An astrologer interprets the planets that lie within houses to forecast events or read a birth chart.
The twelve divisions of the zodiac based on the hour of your birth. In the "Equal House" system, each house will relate to two hours of the 24 hr day. In the Placidean System, which I use, the houses may vary according to the time of year, and the place of your birth. Each house represents a particular area of your life, where the energies of any planet locating there will focus.
The twelve divisions of the Natal Chart, counted counterclockwise from the Ascendant or Rising Sign, representing different departments of life and their development throughout life. They are associated with the twelve signs, but their function is different.
An astrological chart is divided into12 sections or houses, each of which is approx. 30 degrees. Each house represents a basic area of experience or activity such as finance, love etc. The meaning of each house is modified by the planets that occupy it and the sign that rules the house. More on Astrology