In astrology, the first house—also called the ascendant or Lagna—is always the most important house. The first house has 33 significations as the meanings of the word “self” include health, longevity, happiness, physical appearance, strength, character, stature, temperament, physique, intellect, joy, prosperity, disposition, nature, dignity, personality, success or failure, and general well-being and happiness. Your beginning is the defining moment of your life’s journey—your soul, yourself, your ego, your confidence, your health, your social standing, your life path, your nature, your behavior, and your determination.
When a baby is still in the womb, they have no concept of themselves, their emotions, or their thoughts; all they know is that they are one with everything else in existence. A person’s transformation into a distinct individual begins at birth, and with that transition comes the start of his life’s journey. Whatever is imprinted on a person at the moment of birth becomes a part of his personality; this is the beginning of a life cycle, the transition from Unisom to individuality.
At the moment of birth, the ascendant reveals the precise degree of the zodiac sign that is rising over the eastern horizon. It happens at the same time when a baby takes his or her first breath outside of the mother’s womb. It demonstrates how a person starts a new stage of his life, and how comparable difficulties and associations are evoked by each new beginning. A person’s attitude toward life is reflected in their ascendant, which might vary depending on the rising sign. The planetary placements and signs in the first house represent the need for coming into our own distinct selves.
What we see, what we focus on, and how we interpret the world are all shaped by the characteristics of the ascendant sign and the planets in their respective positions. A person’s birth experience can be described by the sign on the ascendant or by any planet positioned there.
When it comes to the Aries horoscope, Mars rules over the first house. Mars in different houses can tell you a lot about a person’s health, character, self-esteem, and life trajectory. In terms of the soul, the sun is the inherent symbol of this house. Being the planet of vitality, Jupiter is also a natural significator of the house of life.
It is time to learn how the planets displayed here affect us. We won’t summarize Mars’ placement in the houses here; instead, we’ll refer to the houses themselves.
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