The Astrological Houses...
House 1
House 2
House 3
House 4
House 5
House 6
House 7
House 8
House 9
House 10
House 11
House 12
The 1st House ("The Ascendant")
(personality/individuality)
The First House represents the field of experience in which you are challenged to develop insight into your own unique character and to express those insights through your behavior, or "style".
Stories always have two dimensions: plot and character... But on a deeper level the concepts merge.
Example:
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Janie is shy... "How do we know? "She walked into the room and didn't speak to anyone".
Character is defined through action... Action implies character... That is, needs, desires, and values.
In the First House, the territory you face is the plotting of your life... And therefore the definition of your character. First House energies "act out" a lot. They're a visible, dramatic, well-developed part of your nature and overall personality.
For that reason, this is a part of your life where people think you have a real gift for leadership.
They're right -- but it doesn't always feel that way to you.
How to get it right?...Easy... Trust your instincts... Be yourself.
A good plot proceeds from a sound, coherent character.
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