Let's talk about the first house...

What's your origin story?

In Short

Ruled by Mars and Aries, the first house focuses on the origin stories that define a person. Often misunderstood as childish and preoccupied with one’s basic desires, I find its energy is more complex. Dealing with discovering who you want to be, how you want to change, and your evolution, the first house is simple only in hindsight, when you have a more grounded sense of who you are. In the meantime, dealing with the first house can feel confusing as you suppress your strongest personality traits and adopt ones that seem more favorable. In that way, the first house can feel like a petulant child, demanding to be heard.

Purpose

The first house helps you understand who you’re trying to become and how your past has led you to that person. It holds your strongest personality traits, the ones that refuse to be suppressed.

Intention

You can look up your first house placement here and read more below!

First house in Aries

Assertive and initiating, you feel your best when you ignore self-consciousness and allow yourself to speak and act without restraint.

First house in Taurus

Defined by your independence, you build your life without help or influence from anyone so that you can be firm in your boundaries.

First house in Gemini

Uninhabited in your quest for information, you thrive when you follow your curiosity.

First house in Cancer

Defensive and resilient, you have a strong need to protect yourself and your loved ones. You build your life around your intuitive trust in the right people.

First house in Leo

Often engaged in a battle to protect your confidence, you have to find the balance between caring about what people think and trusting yourself.

First house in Virgo

Meticulous and observant, you can get lost in your quest for self-improvement. Engaging your eye for detail and keeping yourself busy in your work and passions keeps your energy away from trying to perfect yourself.

First house in Libra

Honesty is the key to your happiness. Releasing your need to please everyone allows you to diplomatically stand up for what you believe in.

First house in Scorpio

Passionate and determined, you often seek out challenges that make your life harder than it needs to be. Embracing your influence on others will allow you to seek opportunities that feel “right” despite how vulnerable they make you.

First house in Sagittarius

Enthusiastic and adventurous, you won’t be restricted in any way. Your life requires faith and optimism, from others and within yourself.

First house in Capricorn

Your determination expands when you address the fears that motivate you. When your skepticism can be set aside, your creativity thrives.

First house in Aquarius

You know better than anyone else that the future is in the present. The bravery you model paves the way for progress.

First house in Pisces

People try to persuade you to be realistic, but it is your surrealism that makes you who you are. You get more out of life through your deep intuitions, your creativity, and your spirituality.

Integration

Notice when you feel an urge to suppress a part of your personality, over-explain yourself, or define yourself in a way that feels confining. These feelings arise when you are searching for your first house to feel more grounded in who you are. Look for inspiration, moments when you feel grounded and confident, and acceptance of all parts of yourself.

Thanks for reading! See you here next week to talk about the second house.