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The Hellenistic Astrology Podcast’s discussions on the Hellenistic Houses in our series delve deeply into the foundational elements of astrology, focusing on the meanings and significations of the houses in a birth chart. The series explores the basic meanings of the houses and their impact on the birth chart, emphasizing that while there are no inherently good or bad zodiac signs, the houses can indeed be categorized as more favorable or challenging based on their relationship to the Ascendant and the aspects they form.
In the first part of the series, the podcast covers the basic keywords of the houses:
1st House: Self, body, character, appearance
2nd House: Finances, possessions, income
3rd House: Siblings, short trips, school, communication
4th House: Parents, home, family, private life
5th House: Children, creativity, pleasure, sex
6th House: Illness, injuries, work, subordinates
7th House: Relationships, partnership, marriage, the “other”
8th House: Death, inheritance, assets of others, partner’s finances
9th House: Travel, foreign things, education, religion
10th House: Career, actions, reputation, public life
11th House: Friends, groups, alliances, hopes
12th House: Enemies, sickness, loss, seclusion
In our series:
An important concept discussed is the notion of angularity and the angular triads, which are based on the four angular houses: the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses. These houses are considered more potent and are tied to fundamental aspects of a person’s life: identity (1st House), family and home life (4th House), relationships and the ‘other’ (7th House), and career or public life (10th House). The positioning and condition of planets in these houses play a critical role in their expression in a person’s life.
The discussions also highlight how the houses that form major aspects to the Ascendant are generally seen as more favorable, while those that do not are seen as more challenging, particularly pointing out the 6th, 8th, and 12th houses as traditionally more difficult. This distinction underscores the importance of the houses in evaluating a chart’s dynamics and the potential challenges and strengths indicated within.
These podcasts provide a nuanced understanding of the significations of the houses in Hellenistic astrology, offering both historical context and practical insights for interpreting astrological charts.