House (astrology)


Most Western astrological systems divide the horoscope into a number (usually twelve) of houses whose positions depend on time and location rather than on date. According to astrological theory, celestial phenomena reflect or govern human activity on the principle of 'as above, so below'. In astrological terms, therefore, the houses of the horoscope represent different spheres of life, described in terms of physical surroundings as well as personal life experiences. The placement of a planet or zodiac sign in a house will determine to a large degree the area of life in which it acts, and the goals and activities on which its drive or impulse will be focused.