What are the Astrological Houses?

The 12 Divisions of an Astrological Wheel

The components used in astrology are the Planets, Signs and Houses. In a natal chart all the planets and signs are placed in divisions of 12 “slices of pie” within the wheel.  Those 12 divisions are called houses.

The houses represent how we use the planetary energies and signs in our life.  Each house represents an aspect of life and has a natural association connected to it. 

It was once explained to me in this way…

If we think of a play, the houses are the stage or rooms, the signs are the way the stages are decorated and the planets represent the characters in the play. 

For a better understanding of each house, click on the links associated to the specific house.

1st House, 2nd House, 3rd House, 4th House, 5th House, 6th House, 7th House, 8th House, 9th House, 10th House, 11th house, 12th House.