Each house of your chart is ruled by a different sign, depending on your time, date, and location of birth. This rulership is determined by which zodiac sign the cusp, or beginning point of a house, is intersecting with on the wheel (that’s a bit advanced, so don’t worry about this one too much!). As the planets make their journey around the sun (and through our zodiac), they appear to be moving through the houses. For instance, if Venus, the planet of love was moving through Aries at your time of birth and happens to be in your 1st house of individuality, topics of self-love and confidence may arise repeatedly in your lifetime. Astrologers make chart interpretations based on the planets, signs, and houses in your chart. The first six houses are known as the “personal houses” because they govern themes of daily life, community, and family, while the last six houses are considered “interpersonal houses” since they rule experiences such as relationships, travel, career, and friendships. RELATED STORY: Your Go-To Guide To The 12 Rising Signs RELATED STORY: How To Use Astrology To Understand Your Purpose In Life RELATED STORY: The 12 Zodiac Star Signs: Their Strengths, Weaknesses & More
