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Part of the Astrology For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Twelve is a big number in astrology — 12 astrological signs are influenced by 12 planetary bodies, and an astrological birth chart includes 12 houses. Each of these 12 houses affects specific areas of your life, and their position on your birth chart and their relationships to other areas of your chart can have an impact on your horoscope. The following table lists each house’s areas of influence:
| House | Area of Influence |
|---|---|
| First House | Appearance, outward personality |
| Second House | Money, possessions, values |
| Third House | Communication, immediate environment, brothers and sisters |
| Fourth House | Home, parents, roots, circumstances at the end of life |
| Fifth House | Romance, children, creativity, fun |
| Sixth House | Work, health, service |
| Seventh House | Marriage and other partnerships |
| Eighth House | Sex, death, regeneration, other people’s money |
| Ninth House | Higher education, travel, religion, philosophy, publishing, law |
| Tenth House | Career, status, reputation |
| Eleventh House | Friends, groups, goals, aspirations |
| Twelfth House | Seclusion, secrets, spirituality, self-sabotage, institutions |
