1st House - The Self, Identity & Beginnings

The first house is the house of the self, identity, beginnings and new beginnings. It is also the house of the Ascendant, since the location of the Ascendant in a birth chart is defining what the first house is.

• The first house rules our early childhood.
• Our sense of self, including the experiences of life which have shaped our sense of self.
• Were they good or not? What kind?
• Our natural tendencies and demeanor.
• Our sensibilities.
• It rules who you are and what you will become (inside and outside).
• Your unique and ultimate potential.
• The necessary voyage to become a unique individual.
• The set of qualities defining our personality.
• The way we present ourselves.
• How others perceive you and your energy, your disposition.
• How you want to be perceived.
• How you shine, your temperament, your mannerisms, your individuality...
• ...misbehavior, strength of will, determination.
• Our view of life.
• What you give to the world.
• The first house also rules trends and cycles.
• Endings and new beginnings.
• Subjectivity.
• First Impressions.