What is a House in Astrology?

House in astrology means one of the 12 sections of the heavens. The heavenly bodies pass through each house every 24 hours. The houses are supposed to have specific influences on individuals. For example, one is the house of life, another is the house of fortune and riches. Other houses are for brethren, children, health, marriage, death, religion, enemies, dignities, parents and relatives, and friends and benefactors. Astrologers divide the heavens in two by a circle. The six houses above the circle are called ascendant, and the six houses below are descendant.


Houses chart