The Sixth House in Astrology
The 6th house is often referred to as the House of Service or Health. Being a house that rules both service and heath it ties into it’s meaning many different aspects of both energies. Under health also comes sickness, hygiene, habits and Holistic Health (under the rulership of Chiron). Under service comes our duty, day to day routines, work and how we service others in this life. As well as servicing others, don’t forget that it also represents how we service our self.
Keywords or concepts to keep in mind when studying the sixth house energies are:
- Duty
- Service to others
- Work
- Health
- Hygiene
- Habits
- Routines
- Diet
- Clothing preferences
- Interest in foods
- Aunts / Uncles
- Pets
- Unconscious mind
- Holistic Healing
The natural rulership of the Sixth house is: the Sign of Virgo – The planet Mercury and Chiron. The 6th House is opposite the 12th Housein the astrological wheel.
What are the Astrological Houses?
1st House, 2nd House, 3rd House, 4th House, 5th House, 6th House, 7th House, 8th House, 9th House, 10th House, 11th house, 12th House.
