Ninth House: Setting and Significations
Just like the Zodiac signs, there are twelve houses in an astrological chart. In this series of posts about the different parts of astrology, I will gather my research on the significations of each of the twelve houses.
In this post, I will focus on the ninth house.
[I will add to this post when I broaden and deepen my knowledge of this house, and make new observations concerning it.]
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Ninth House
Fast Facts
Keywords: Adventure, long-distance travel, higher education, teaching, ideals, dreams
Group: Cadent
Traditional Name: The House of God
Rulerships: Sagittarius and Jupiter
The Sun finds its joy in the ninth house
Setting and Significations
The ninth house includes everything that has to do with adventure, which can be a quest you go on through books, languages you learn, or actual long-distance travel. Because of its connection to travel, it is also associated with foreign lands, cultures, and foreigners.
While the opposite third house was, among other things, about primary learning, the ninth house is about higher education and learning. This is where “we go beyond facts and analysis into meaning and synthesis. Our planets here suggest how we deal with this more complex level of learning.” (Taylor, 2018, p. 108). This connection to higher learning is also why one of the significations of the ninth house is philosophy and a quest for meaning. This is where “we seek answers to life’s biggest questions – philosophy, politics, and law all belong in the 9th, along with religion, faith, and belief.” (Taylor, 2018, p. 108).
Interestingly, “if the influences from this house in the birth chart are positive, this is an excellent indication for someone who wants to live abroad, work in the travel industry or export trade, and for teaching – usually at university level.” (Parker, 2020, p. 87).
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Sources
Brennan, Chris. The Astrology Podcast, episode 233: “Significations of the Twelve Houses, Part 2: Houses 7–12” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbdVCaKMBR4), 2019-12-06.
Gillett, Roy. The Secret Language of Astrology: The Illustrated Key to Unlocking the Secrets of the Stars. London: Watkins Media Limited, 2012.
Kent, April Elliott. The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology: Everything from zodiac signs to prediction, made easy and entertaining. San Diego, California: Two Moon Publishing, 2023.
Parker, Julia & Derek Parker. Parkers’ Astrology: The definitive guide to using astrology in every aspect of your life. London: Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2020.
Taylor, Carole. Astrology: Using the wisdom of the stars in your everyday life. London: Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2018.
