A
horoscope is a detailed layout of the zodiac and planets at the time of birth.
It represents the zodiacal sign rising at the place of birth and the location
of planets in various signs. The Twelve houses of the horoscope define twelve
areas of our life. The details of the 12 Houses, Signification and Parts of the
body represented by them are given below.
1st House: This house is
associated with Aries and the Planet Mars and is the most important house in
the birth chart as it includes the ascendant or rising sign. This house refers
to the person and is indicative of factors like physical features, complexion,
nature, health, ego and so on. The parts of the body represented by the first
house are head and brain.
2nd House: The second house is
associated with Taurus and the Planet Venus and is concerned with the
possessions and feelings of the person. The parts of the body represented by
this house are throat, tongue, nose, right eye and face. The second house
represents Wealth and affluence, family relations, power of speech, creative
potential, journeys, face etc.
3rd House: The third house is
associated with Gemini and the Planet Mercury and is concerned with siblings,
mental attitude, communication and neighbors. The parts of the body represented
by this house are right ear, hands, arms and shoulder. The third house
represents Siblings, individual prowess, self interest, patience, courage,
longevity, self interest etc.
4th House: The fourth house is
associated with Cancer and Moon and represents immediate environment, home
life, mother, emotion, landed property, dwelling place, personal conveyance,
conditions at the fag end of life. The parts of the body represented by this
house are heart and chest.
5th House: The fifth house is
associated with Leo and Sun and is the house of pleasure and creativity. This
house represents Children, creativity, strength, psychological disposition,
speculation, intelligence etc. The parts of the body represented by this house
are stomach and intestines.
6th House: The sixth house is
associated with Virgo and Mercury. This house represents Enemies, impediments,
fear, sins, disappointments, debts, diseases, employment conditions etc. The
part of the body represented by this house is the navel area.
7th House: The seventh house is
associated with Libra and Planet Venus. This house represents wife, business
partnerships, gambling, passions, sexual relationships etc. The parts of the
body represented by this house are sex organs, uterus, ovary, kidneys and
bladder.
8th House: This house is
associated with Scorpio and Pluto and refers to possessions gained through
others like gifts and legacies. This house represents death, generative organs,
hidden aspects of an individual, occultism, legacy, unearned income, secret
maneuverings, life of the spouse, place and surroundings of death.
9th House: This house is
associated with Sagittarius and Jupiter. This house represents Religious
philosophy, worship, luck, unmerited rewards, rituals, long travels, father,
elders etc. The parts of the body represented by this house are hips and
thighs.
10th House: This house is
associated with Capricorn and Saturn. This house represents Profession,
prosperity, nervous energy, good deeds, political success, reputation and
knees. The parts of the body represented by this house are knees, joints and
back.
11th House: This house is
associated with Aquarius and Uranus. This house represents Gains, income,
friendship, social life, elder sisters etc. The parts of the body represented
by this house are legs and left ear.
12th House: This house is
associated with Pisces and Neptune. This house represents Expenditure, useless
efforts, subconscious mind, hidden resources, evil deeds, obstacles, tiresome
travels etc. It is also concerned with life after death and with psychic
experiences. The parts of the body represented by this house are feet, left eye
and teeth.