Posts by Laura Orcutt
BEYOND THE HOROSCOPE: NINTH HOUSE
About the 9th House Opposite the Moon is the Sun, of course. And so no surprise that the Ninth House is the House of the Sun. To the ancient Greeks, the Sun was Apollo, who oversaw the Oracles of Delphi. And so prophesies, dreams and mysteries found their place in the 9th house. All ways…
Read MoreBEYOND THE HOROSCOPE: EIGHTH HOUSE
About the 8th House The Eighth House marks where the Sun declines in the late afternoon, or where prepares to “enter” the underworld during the nighttime hours. Consequently, the Eighth House represented going down into the shadows, figuratively and literally. It’s the shadowy places of our unconscious, the stuff we prefer not to see about…
Read MoreBEYOND THE HOROSCOPE: SEVENTH HOUSE
About the 7th House The place where the Sun sets in the West is the Seventh House. It’s opposite the first, so it contains what’s NOT you – or in other words “The Other.” Especially the important others in your life – your spouse, partners (business or romantic) of course. But also the other side…
Read MoreBEYOND THE HOROSCOPE: SIXTH HOUSE
About the 6th House The Sixth House was known as the House of Mars. It’s a place of hard work, those who work hard, or those who work for you. It also a house of all your duties and obligations, that presumably require effort to fulfill. It’s also the house of illness or health, since…
Read MoreBEYOND THE HOROSCOPE: FIFTH HOUSE
About the 5th House If you’ve ever studied astrology, you’ll already know the Fifth House contains all acts of pleasure. Romance and sex absolutely. Plus vacations, playtime, and anything else fun. And so it’s no surprise it was known as the House of Venus, because it contains all the yummy things she loves. It’s also…
Read MoreAstrology & the Lunar Nodes
Evolutionary Astrologer, Sol Jonassen and the CEO of Astrology Hub, Amanda Pua Walsh are going “Deeper into the Nodal Axis” to help you better understand how to interpret the Lunar Nodes in an astrology chart! In this episode, you will learn: Why the Nodal Axis acts as the red thread of one’s life How…
Read MoreBEYOND THE HOROSCOPE: FOURTH HOUSE
About the 4th House When planets are in the Fourth House, you can’t actually see them from where you’re standing, because they are overhead on the other side of the planet; since it’s opposite the South of the chart, we call it the North.  But as the “bottom of the sky,” it represents your…
Read MoreThe 3rd House in Astrology: A Closer Look at its Key Concepts and Interpretations
Have you wondered what the 3rd House means in astrology? The astrological houses, in general, tend to be a topic filled with intrigue, but they can help you uncover more about yourself if you understand them. Astrologers often associate the 3rd house with communication and self-expression. This house represents how you communicate to form mental…
Read MoreAstrology & How to Become an Astrologer
Discover what drives someone to turn their love for Astrology into a Profession. Join Professional Astrologer, Adam Sommer and the CEO and Co-Founder of Astrology Hub, Amanda Pua Walsh for this in-depth discussion on becoming empowered through astrology. On today’s episode you will learn: What Adam find most inspiring about being a Professional Astrologer…
Read MoreBEYOND THE HOROSCOPE: SECOND HOUSE
About the 2nd House The Sun sits in the Second House immediately before dawn. So, in a sense, the Sun “emerges” from the underworld in the Second House. What else comes out of the ground? In the ancient understanding, riches of course. Gold, silver, or other precious things. Also, the crops that sustained our life. Consequently,…
Read MoreBEYOND THE HOROSCOPE: FIRST HOUSE
About the 1st House The First House represents YOU. Your body, your appearance, your style. The ancients would have even said the place you live. The First House denotes how you “dawn” on the world – not surprising since it’s also located where the Sun rises in the East. 1st House Astrology Keywords People: You…
Read MoreBEYOND THE HOROSCOPE: PISCES
About Pisces Zodiac Sign Poetry and music were invented by Pisces seeking to share their deepest selves with the cold, cruel world. Words alone are never sufficient to capture a sign that feels everything on all levels. It’s at its best when allowed to drift. To just be. Without judgment. Left to float in everlasting…
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