Wednesday, September 13, 2006

The First House -House of Self

The First House is commonly referred to as the House of Self.
The cusp of the First House is the home of the Ascendant, the
Sign which was rising on the eastern horizon at the precise
moment of one's birth. By thinking of this in terms of sunrise and
new beginnings, one begins to grasp the concepts of the First
House. The new beginnings here are centered around the
individual: the self and the attendant voyage of discovery which
defines a person. Who are you? What will you become? How do
you realize your best self? The First House speaks to the
realization of one's ultimate potential. This process of becoming
a unique individual is one of the greatest contributions we make
to the world in which we live.

The distinct qualities which we possess are often referred to as
personality. The First House addresses the individual, his or her
comportment and approach to life. In other words, the sum total
of one's being. This is the package we give to the world. The
packaging itself, or our outer being, is also governed by the First
House -- think the physical body and the way in which we
present ourselves, and in particular, the head and face.
Early childhood is also ruled by the First House. Everything from
our earliest steps to our view of the emerging world is
considered here. How will we develop? What is our view on life?
It all begins at the beginning (the First House) and serves to
shape us for all time.

In sum, the First House speaks to the person we are becoming
and will become, both internally and externally. It addresses our
personality and presentation to the world, our essential qualities,
approach to life, demeanor and basic sensibilities. The inner self
and outer body are what the First House is all about.
The First House is ruled by the Sign Aries and the Planet Mars.

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