Each of the 12 houses in astrology is classified as either Angular, Succedent or Cadent. These houses help us transform and empower the next chapters in our chart, with each specific classification responsible for the foundation of a particular area of life.
Meaning of corner houses in astrology
Angular houses (ruled by the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) begin the plan, cycle, or phase that helps us discover our purpose. These houses help us in our evolutionary process and are positioned at four different angles in the first, fourth, seventh and tenth houses in our horoscope. Each house begins with a story that provides information through valuable lessons that will allow us to reach our next level.
Angular houses in the horoscope represent the cardinal signs of the zodiac. These are the most influential and powerful positions for personal planets as they allow us to initiate and begin projects, set new goals or shape our journey. Angular houses also strongly indicate advancement through squares and oppositions, catalysts for future dynamic change.
When a planet transits a corner house, we can expect major changes and the beginning of a cycle that ends as soon as it enters the next corner house in the horoscope. This is particularly felt during every outer planet, Pluto and Saturn transit. We slowly begin to evolve and get closer to what we should achieve with each outer planet’s transit, revealing puzzle pieces to our goal.
1st house
This is the house of our self and identity, represented by Aries and ruled by Mars. The first house is our ascending degree and determines the overall theme of our horoscope. It is the starting point, and it can be difficult to find planets here, especially if Saturn is located here. However, planets in the ascendant help us evolve and transform as we begin to develop personal mastery.
Through the first house we develop our sense of identity, duty and courage. Through this house our relationship with ourselves is also established. We can learn to appreciate our victories and our failures so that when important transits occur in the Tenth, we know how to trust ourselves enough to navigate through obstacles. When we master our first house, we become our biggest cheerleaders and become almost unstoppable.
4th house
The Moon rules this house, which is represented by the sign Cancer. Here we discover our roots and build our own foundation. The Imum Coeli or IC is located at the lowest point on our map and can vary in house position depending on the mapping system used. The fourth house allows us to understand our roots and connect with family and our history. It is also the house that influences our early development and the continuation of the academic journey begun in the third year.
This is the house associated with our dreams, where we begin to build a foundation that will allow us to work our way to the top. Through this house we can see our support systems. A strong fourth house can help us develop a stronger sense of identity and courage. We can be proud of our roots and develop a love for learning from home. The planets here can shape our experiences growing up and can reflect how we build and design our homes when we live alone.
7th house
Venus feels at home in the seventh because it is at home here and is represented by the sign of Libra, the scales of balance and power. The Partnership House shows us how to share and collaborate with others. The seventh house contains themes developed in the previous houses. The fifth awakens our confident and romantic side, while the sixth allows us to live in the space in which we commit ourselves.
Depending on how strong our first and fourth houses are, it will influence the seventh. The native who has learned to value and value himself will be able to set solid boundaries in his seventh house. They are also not afraid to love and nurture others if they have a powerful fourth house. We apply the lessons from the first and fourth to build meaningful and lasting relationships in the seventh.
The themes of marriage and romance play a role here and show us how dependent we are. The seventh seeks support from the first and fourth and shows us how love, good networking skills and a solid foundation can lift us up and lead us to the tenth.
10th house
Similar to the Ascendant, this house is the highest point in our horoscope and the place where we shine in public. Depending on the house system used, our Midheaven sign could be here or (usually) in a house next to the 10th. It represents where we wanted to go from the beginning.
The 10th house is represented by the sign Capricorn and is ruled by Saturn. This is where we learn how strong our work ethic is or how much effort we have to put in to get it there. In the 10th house we see how the first house shaped our self-confidence. Excellent leaders have a magnetic first and tenth house. They are confident in their abilities and are not afraid when taking on leadership roles. They are also determined and motivated to teach.
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The fourth contrasts with the tenth and shows us where we wanted to go as an adult and how we developed the discipline to get there. Finally, the relationships we form in the seventh house will show us how good our networking skills are, which can ignite both the 10th and 11th houses.
The square houses are important.
Square houses show us who we are, where we want to go and which people we have who support us. They represent key ingredients in our diagram that can lead to powerful recipes for success and victories.
AT Nunez is an Afro-Latino astrologer and philosopher living in NYC. She has a passion for astrology and would like to continue writing more about stargazing in the future.