The Succedent Houses: 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th are “homes” for our establishment and security concerns – needs/resources, creativity, shared resources, and community. The 2nd House deals with our personal finances, food, and shelter. The 5th House deals with how we build our self-confidence through play, competition, and performance. The 8th House “lords” over shared resources and how we deal with changes in life, which require us to have stable identities and finances. And the 11th House helps us understand where and how we need to “fit” in our community and society.
Below are two charts, cast on the same day, but at different times, to help understand how the signs change rulership of the houses throughout any given day.
The 2nd House represents our Quest for Security. The sign for this house in each individual chart is determined by the time of birth. If someone was born on April 4th, 1968 at 9:15 am, Cancer would rule their 2nd House. Another person born at 3:45 pm on the same day would have Libra as the ruler of their 2nd House.
The first person seeks security in a Cancer manner, focusing on nurturing and supporting others. The second person seeks security in a Libra way, prioritizing analysis, partnerships, and negotiation.
5th House – Creativity and Self-Confidence
The 5th House represents our Quest for Creativity and self-confidence. The sign for this house in each individual chart is determined by the time of birth. If someone was born on April 4th, 1968 at 9:15 am, Virgo would rule their 5th House. Another person born at 3:45 pm on the same day would have Capricorn ruling their 5th House.
The first person approaches creativity in a Virgo manner, focusing on practical results and serving through performance. The second person pursues creativity in a Capricorn style, emphasizing competitive goals, public responsibility, and seriousness.
