posted January 26, 2004 09:54 AM              

Of the major factors that astrologers use in delineating a chart or horoscope, all the planets, plus sun and moon, come to a total of ten (not counting part of fortune, nodes, etc.) The horoscope is composed of twelve houses that describe the mundane affairs of the individual as experienced in life. In all cases, there are two houses that will be empty; and in most cases many more. In some charts, the planets are bunched so closely together that it is not unusual for eight, nine, or even ten houses to be empty of their direct influence. This does not mean that empty houses are ignored in a good reading. On the contrary, the sign on the cusp, or leading edge of the empty house, along with its ruling planet, allow an inference to be made in regard to that area of life. Many basic text books of astrology do not include readings on empty houses. In most cases, it is necessary to hunt down a text specifically written to cover this area.

I have written interpretations for all twelve houses for each of the twelve astrological signs on the cusp of every house. All you need is your horoscope, or a knowledge of which sign is on the cusp of what house. The interpretation or reading is here for your use and help in understanding your own horoscope.

The First House is the window through which you see the world, but also the window through which the world sees you. Your physical appearance and presentation is how others perceive your outward manifestation; and first impressions come through the Rising Sign, or Ascendant, which is the cusp of the first house. Represents head and face.

The Second House deals with a person's finances, or the area in life that pertains to assets and personal worth in terms of worldly goods; shows gain or loss according to conditions affecting this house. Denotes ears and throat.

The Third House has to to with short journeys; correspondence, communications, reading, studying, mental abilities and inclinations. Rules the nervous system, lungs, arms and hands.

The Fourth House centers about the home and living environment; shows conditions at end of life. Has to do with land, mines, property; father, and rules the breast, organs of digestion, and stomach.

The Fifth House is involved with social affairs, children, speculation, romance, and the ligher side of the emotions. Pertains to the heart, upper back, and sides.

The Sixth House denotes work, service, health, pets, servants, hygiene, and clothing. Relates to the bowels, and solar plexus.

The Seventh house has to do with marriage, partnership, contracts, lawsuits, and relations with the public. The sign has rule over the lumbar region, kidneys, renal glands, and urinary system.

The Eighth House deals with wills, legacies, inheritances, death, astral experiences, and all things connected with the dead. Has to do with the sex organs, muscular system, and bladder.

The Ninth House is associated with foreign lands, long journeys, the higher mind, education, ideals, values, religion, and philosophy. Its domain includes the thighs, and liver.

The Tenth House is linked to an individual's occupation, or profession; also fame, promotion, honor, government, and the mother. Has rulership over the knees.

The Eleventh House is associated with friends, companions, hopes and wishes. Pertains to the ankles.

posted January 26, 2004 11:04 AM              

For example Uranus is in your 7th house right now.

posted January 27, 2004 01:15 AM              

Harpyr -

That's so hilarious what you said about your possible career. Hey! You never know! You might invent the next best birth control method!!

Speaking of the MC, I have Sun Trine in 5th hs. I wonder what ideas you guys have about that?

And also MC Square Neptune in 6th.

.gloria

posted January 27, 2004 02:40 PM            

...okay back to our regularly scheduled topic.. empty houses....

posted August 13, 2006 01:28 PM            

Transiting planets pass thru empty houses. As the transiting planet hits points in the empty house that aspect natal planets, events will be triggered. As lanny wrote:

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An empty house dosen't mean that you will have nothing going on in those houses, because events in your life are triggered by transits to the houses, not natal planets, and all of the planets will be transiting through your 7th and 12th houses at some time.

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Here’s a sample chart with natal planets and transiting planets. The 6th, 7th, 8th and 1st are "empty".

I’m not much of an interpreter, but I note that transiting Neptune at 18 Aqua is trining this person’s natal Moon at 17 Libra in the 2nd. tUranus at 13 Pisces is on this person’s Descendent, opposing the Ascendent and sextiling nVenus in Taurus in the 9th. The tMoon at 9 Aries in the 8th is sextiling the nSun in Gemini in the 10th and trining nLilith in Sagittarius in the 4th. tMars at 13 Virgo in the 1st (conjunct the Asc) is opposing tUranus on the Dsc and trining nVenus in Taurus in the 9th. There’s a lot going on that has to do with the experiences of these “empty” houses!!!

My favorite little “reminder” sticky-note goes:
Planets are WHAT
Signs are HOW
Houses are WHERE