Houses and cusps in the natal chart: 12 areas of life
A spatial grid that links celestial influences to specific areas of earthly life.
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If the signs of the Zodiac show “how” planetary energy manifests itself, then the 12 houses show “where” - in what areas of life (money, family, career, health, marriage, creativity). The boundary from which the house begins is called the cusp. The cusp of the 1st house is the As...
What are astrological houses and cusps
If the signs of the Zodiac show “how” planetary energy manifests itself, then the 12 houses show “where” - in what areas of life (money, family, career, health, marriage, creativity). The boundary from which the house begins is called the cusp. The cusp of the 1st house is the Ascendant (rising), the cusp of the 10th house is the Midheaven (MC). The houses reflect the daily rotation of the Earth around its axis.
The meaning of key houses
1st house (Ascendant)
Personality, physique, demeanor, first impression on the world.
2nd house
Personal resources, material income, financial self-esteem and energy reserves.
4th house (IC)
Family, parents, roots, housing, internal foundation of security.
7th house (Descendant)
Partnership, marriage, business alliances, open opponents and the ability to dialogue.
10th house (MC)
Social status, career peak, profession, reputation and highest life goals.
Switching house systems in Astroprognostic
Astroprognostic calculates cusp grids with Swiss Ephemeris precision and supports instant switching between 6 leading systems: Placidus (standard of Western astrology), Koch (psychological school), Whole Sign (house sign), Equal (equal from Asc), Campanus and Regiomontanus. The cusps are illuminated with precise degrees and minutes of arc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which house system should a beginner choose? ▼
In classical Western astrology, the generally accepted gold standard is the Placidus system. For subpolar latitudes, it is recommended to use the Koch or Equal Domestic system.
What does an empty house without planets mean? ▼
An empty house does not mean the absence of events in this area. Events in an empty house are controlled by the planet-ruler of the sign on the cusp of this house.