The Cadent Houses: 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th are “homes” for our daily concerns – communication, work, beliefs, and feelings. The 3rd House deals with communication in and interpretation of the world around us. The 6th House deals with how we use our skills to make money through service and how we take care of our health. The 9th House “lords” over our beliefs and how we obtain or feel about expert knowledge. And the 12th House helps us understand how we find and fulfill our purposes, which affects us emotionally.
Below are two charts, cast on the same day, but at different times, to help understand how the signs change the rulership of the houses throughout any given day.
The 3rd House represents our Quest for Understanding. 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, Leo would rule their 3rd House. Another person born at 3:45 pm on the same day would have Scorpio ruling their 3rd House.
The first person seeks understanding in a Leo manner, using humor, creative self-expression, and playfulness. The second person seeks understanding in a Scorpio manner, through intense emotional actions, reactions, and a relentless pursuit of the truth.
The 6th House represents our Quest for Service. 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, Scorpio would rule their 6th House. Another person born at 3:45 pm on the same day would have Aquarius ruling their 6th House.
The first person seeks to serve in a Scorpio manner, using their ability to handle trauma and intense situations in their work. The second person aims to serve in an Aquarius style, focusing on pursuing ideals, engaging in revolutionary actions, and improving the community or society.
The 9th House represents our Quest for Mastery, which leads us to deepen our beliefs and seek wisdom. 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, Aquarius would rule their 9th House. Another person born at 3:45 pm on the same day would have Taurus ruling their 9th House.
The first person seeks mastery in an Aquarius manner, focusing on acquiring new knowledge or unusual skills. The second person seeks mastery in a Taurus style, drawing from established beliefs and traditions to build on persistent expert knowledge.
The 12th House represents our Quest for Purpose. 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, Taurus would rule their 12th House. Another person born on the same day at 3:45 pm would have Leo ruling their 12th House.
The first person seeks purpose in a Taurus manner, aiming for practical and enduring contributions. The second person pursues purpose in a Leo style, focusing on creativity, playfulness, and leadership.
