A natal chart is not just comprised of zodiac signs, but also houses. And understanding them can give you some valuable intel, for example, learning that you were born with the sun in your tenth house of career may help you figure out how to go after your biggest professional goals. yes/no tarot horoscope
First House

The first house is ruled by the sign of Aries and illuminates how others see you (your Rising sign or Ascendant). It’s about what you put on display, including your body language, your style, how you approach new situations, and your leadership abilities.

The seventh house, ruled by the cardinal air sign Libra and Venus, is all about one-on-one relationships and partnerships of the romantic variety but also professional ones. It also covers issues like sex, death and rebirth, joint resources, and transformation. The sign on the cusp of this house and any planets in it reveal your inner strength around navigating these heavier but deeply fulfilling themes.
Second House

Often referred to as the house of values, the second house is all about possessions, money, material assets and earnings. It also reveals a person's internal system of values and their emotional attachment or insecurity towards financial stability.

For example, a Capricorn with the sign of Pluto in the second house will be cautious with finances and place a lot of value on owning their own things, but they may have difficulty working within traditional workplaces. Similarly, an Aquarius with the sign of Venus in this house will be more comfortable with unconventional careers and might find it easier to make money through creative pursuits. The second house is also responsible for family wealth, like inheritances and legacy. It also reflects the way one interacts with their community and a sense of belonging.
Third House

Often called the House of Communication, this is where you express yourself with others. Ruled by mutable air sign Gemini and Mercury, this house covers your verbal and written communications with friends and the people around you. It also reveals how you connect with the world at large via technology, social media and short-distance travel.

This is a very social place in the chart. If you have a lot of planets in the third, it’s likely that you have a lively mind and want to share your ideas with the world.

For example, Tina has irreverent Uranus, transformational Pluto and trine Neptune in her third house, which explains why she loves podcasting and blogging. To see your placements in the third house, run a free birth chart here.
Fourth House

The fourth house is all about home, family and personal space. It also reveals the importance of your spirituality, and how you relate to your inner world.

This is where you connect to your roots and heritage, and the planets in this area speak to your relationship with the earth and your ancestral history. It’s also connected to possessions, real estate and inheritance. Negative placements here can signify an unhealthy attachment to the past, or difficulty letting go of ingrained patterns and beliefs.

When the Sun or the Moon is in your fourth house, you’re likely to enjoy personalizing your living space and entertaining guests. However, when disruptive Uranus or Pluto travel through this house, you may find yourself rethinking your definition of home and personal freedom. Your spirituality is also influenced by the ruling planet in this area.
Fifth House

The fifth house rules everything that gives you pleasure in life, including recreation and entertainment. This includes hobbies, games and even flirting or romantic pursuits (although committed relationships are more the seventh house domain).

Ruled by extroverted Leo and the sun, the fifth also speaks to our inner child, as well as children we spend time with or babysit. It can also be about the way we make our mark on the world, through creative endeavors like art or writing.

After the first house of self, themes shift to one-on-one connections with others in the sixth house, ruled by practical Libra energy. The sixth also covers health and wellness topics, from daily routines to upkeep to diet and fitness. The eighth is the sign of philanthropy and community service.
Sixth House

The sixth house, ruled by Virgo and Mercury, is about health, self-improvement, individual cleanliness, daily schedules, and duties. “If you have a lot of planets in the sixth house, this suggests that you’re doing your karmic work in terms of taking care of others and yourself,” Crysler says.

In contrast, the second house, ruled by fixed earth sign Taurus and Venus, colors how you earn your living, your moneymaking skills, and how you think about and approach possessions. It’s also about your home life, siblings, and short-distance travel.
Seventh House

Astrology is a fascinating science, and learning the basics of the houses can help you get more out of your natal chart. For example, knowing what sign rules your seventh house of business partners and colleagues can give you valuable insight into how you interact with the people around you.

Passionate Scorpio and transformative Pluto rule this house, which focuses on our most intimate relationships. It’s also about karma, death and rebirth, and all things associated with our joint resources (like inheritances or debt). From who you marry to who your public enemies are, this is one of the most complex areas of the chart.
Eighth House

Associated with mutable fire sign Sagittarius and buoyant Jupiter, the ninth house oversees long-distance travel, higher education, publishing, foreign languages, religion and philosophy. Any planetary placements or the ruling sign in this house, as well as its karmic themes, offer clues about your quest for wisdom and how you approach the big questions of life.

The eighth house is ruled by passionate Scorpio and transformative Pluto. It’s a deep and complex house that oversees sex, death and rebirth, joint resources like inheritance and debt, and your most intimate emotional bonds. Any planetary placements or the ruling signs here can also reveal your comfort with the occult and other spiritually charged topics.
Ninth House

The ninth house represents spirituality, higher learning and foreign travel. It also rules over legal matters, the justice system and your inner ethics and principles.

It’s where you seek to understand the universe and your place in it, and this is why learning about other cultures through foreign travel is a big theme of this house. This is not to be confused with the 3rd house of travel, which is more about fun or fulfilling desires, but rather about expanding your knowledge through experience and broadening your perspective.

When Jupiter is well placed here, Pennington says, it can show that you take your education and religion very seriously and are a natural teacher. This is a time of gathering and synthesizing new information, and then sharing it with others. It’s about connecting with like-minded people to create a community of belief.
Tenth House

Associated with Virgo and information-gathering Mercury, the sixth house covers your daily grind, from checking items off your to-do list to maintaining your physical and emotional well-being. It also reveals how you interact with coworkers and anyone you work with on a regular basis.

This is the polar opposite of the first house, as it covers one-on-one relationships like friends and S.O.s, siblings (if you have any), and the legal issues we deal with in life. Look to the planetary placements and ruling sign here for intel on how you communicate with others and form bonds in general. It also rules over partnerships of all types, from business to romantic ones.