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.
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.
The 8th House represents our Quest for Intimacy, which leads us to share resources to become more secure. The sign ruling each house in an individual’s chart depends on their birth time. For example, someone born on April 4th, 1968 at 9:15 am would have Capricorn ruling the 8th House. Conversely, a person born on the same day but at 3:45 pm would have Aries in charge.
The first person seeks intimacy in a Capricorn manner, desiring a partner who aims for high achievements and takes responsibilities seriously. Meanwhile, the second person seeks intimacy the Aries way, valuing autonomy within the relationship.
The 11th House represents our Quest for Community. The sign for this house in each individual chart is determined by the time of birth. If someone happened to be born on April 4th, 1968 at 9:15 am, that person would have Pisces ruling the 11th House. If another person were born on the same day, but at 3:45 pm, that person would have Cancer ruling the 11th House.
In the case of the first person, he or she would quest for community in a Pisces way, finding roles where he or she can serve the purpose of the group and sacrifice for the community. In the case of the second person, he or she would quest for prosperity in a Cancer way, finding community as a healer and caretaker.
