The Vertex in Signs and Houses

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The Houses where the vertex is located in natal chart have a special meaning. These are the sectors where destiny, becomes present. They are areas where unforeseen turns of life occur. These facets of life are the ones that tend to repeat themselves. The house positions of the vertex/anti-vertex can offer clues a to where we may experience turning points and, meetings with destiny .The  vertex falls usually between the fifth and the eight house, on the western side of the chart, with the anti-vertex 180 degrees opposition. The Vertex has delineation notes for the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th houses only and does not appear to be considered as worthy of house delineation in any other houses. Description by sign still applies. The 5ht, 6th, 7th and 8th house  are the houses that most directly affect our personal life. This is where the great turns in the vital trajectory are produced. In places close to land Ecuador, it can be found in houses IV, although it is not as frequent. This positions are important for natal chart interpretation.The Vertex in astrology is  a karmic point that needs activation to bring out its power.  The vertex falls on the western side of the natal chart, with the anti-vertex found exactly 180 degrees away, on the eastern or the ascendant side. Three things can activate the vertex: transits, other people (synastry), and places. The vertex is an astrological concept that is not very well known but of fundamental importance for natal chart interpretation. Below is Vertex in houses interpretation.

Statement that represents the Vertex (the Third Angle) : The chance moment

The vertex/anti-vertex by houses can show the way we may experience activation to this axis. The Vertex represents experiences over which we have no control.  Therefore, the vertex is tied more to fate and karmic patterns. It also represents innate qualities that are not being used. The Vertex is known as a gate which opens a new world to a person’s life.

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Vertex in 1st House

• The House of self!
• Your first house is sort of your cosmic first impression. Also, it can explain your physical appearance, your body and your temperament and approach to life.  Aries rules this house. So, your work is to cultivate Aries energy. The First House speaks to the realization of one’s ultimate potential. This process of becoming a unique individual is one of the greatest contributions we make to the world in which we live.
• If this rear position exists you need to work on: first impressions, the self and appearance, leadership, new initiatives, fresh starts and beginnings. Whatever lives in this house helps you understand how the people around you perceive you. Remember, Vertex in houses  can offer clues  to where we may experience turning points and meetings with destiny .

The Vertex in the 2nd house

• The House of money and possessions!
• The second house is all about material goods. Personal resources aren’t just wads of cash. In other words, they’re also the aspects of your life that help you feel secure and supported. The second house covers all matters related to your material and physical environment. The second house also rules income, money and self-esteem.  Aries rules this house. So, your work is to cultivate Taurus energy.
• When planets and Vertex transit through this house, it can mean that there is a change in our self-esteem or our resources.
• If this rear position exists you need to work on:: life skills, self-esteem, and confidence. This house also includes: taste, smells, sound, touch, sights. Remember, Vertex in houses  can offer clues  to where we may experience turning points and meetings with destiny .

The Vertex in the 3rd house

• The House communication!
• The third house rules all forms of communication. In other words, it include: stalking, thinking, gadgets and devices. Also, this house covers siblings, neighborhoods, local travel, libraries, schools, teachers and community affairs. The third house is all about how we communicate with the world — even in the subtle ways we don’t realize. Communication can be transmuted to our immediate community of people who surround us and how we communicate together. This house is ruled by Gemini. So, your work is to cultivate Gemini energy.
• If this rear position exists you need to work on: communication skills, education and also controlling your thoughts. When planets transit through the third house, we might learn valuable information about the people around us.

The Vertex in the 4th house

• The House of Home!
• It’s the foundation of our natal chart. So it represents home and roots. In this house, you’ll learn more about what makes you feel comfortable and. You’ll also learn about the literal home environment that you’ll create for yourself. The Cancer is ruling fourth house.  This house includes your home, privacy, basic security, parents, children, your own mothering abilities, nurturing. Remember, Vertex in houses  can offer clues  to where we may experience turning points and meetings with destiny .
• If this rear position exists you need to work on: This is very rear position of Vertex. Destiny acquires the qualities given by the sign of Cancer. Life will have a lot of baggage, nutrition, beyond the physical part. We can be involved in jobs related to caring for others. It is very often that this vertex manifests in someone we already know. That may be our best friend that we suddenly see with different eyes. The events surrounding the family, such as weddings, communions, etc., have a lot of weight.

The Vertex in the 5th   house

The House creativity and pleasure!

• The fifth house is ruled by dramatic Leo. In other words, it governs self-expression, drama, creativity, color, attention, romance, fun and play.  There is a constant interaction with the environment, which is expected in achieving all happiness. The love of our life is very likely to be found in ludic environments (concerts, parties, board game events, etc.) This is the house related to creativity, joy, pleasure, and children. Think about your natural creativity and sense of freedom ; the kind you had as a child. That often manifests in this area of the chart. Remember, Vertex in houses  can offer clues  to where we may experience turning points and meetings with destiny
• The energy that Vertex in 5th House brings; A 5th house vertex is called “The Lover,”  That is because  Leo rules this house.  You are very creative by nature. Also you have great artistic ability.  Romance and love are very important to you. You fall in and out of love, looking for that special person.  A weakness here  is that you becomes neglectful of all else in your life except for their ideal of love.  A 5th house vertex will yield an 11th house anti-vertex.  This indicates that you do not realize that you are more accepted and wanted by your friends than you realize.   You must accept those things.  You need to accept your social skills and the potential that can come from working with others. That is because; you will realize that you are more goal-oriented than you understood.

The Vertex in the 6th  house

The House health and service!

• The Sixth House is all about serving the world. In other words, it means being helpful in the most you way possible. Also this house rules health and exercise. This house focused on how you show up physically in the world. If you love wellness, you might have many planets or transits in this house. Remember, Vertex in houses  can offer clues  to where we may experience turning points and meetings with destiny.
• The energy that Vertex in 6th House brings People with the vertex in this house dedicate their lives to service, as well as the cultivation of patience, but as a counterpart, they may acquire certain somewhat rigid behaviors. Love for people with this vertex is found in environments where order and sense of duty reign (school, work, etc.). Loves may arise in a context of doctor-patient, teacher-student, etc. The 6th house vertex has another name: “The Worker”. Thai is because, Virgo rules this house.  There is a strong need to be of service to others. Above all you seek out experiences to help others.   Work is extremely important to you.  You are responsible and detail oriented..  There can be activities that require specific talents.   A 6th house vertex will yield a 12th house anti-vertex.  The 12th house corresponds to your subconscious mind.  In other words, you are very psychic and attuned to their intuition.  You attempt to attune through meditation to the Higher Mind.   This can cause confusion in actions. And also, you should always go with your feelings.

The Venus in the 7th house

The House of partnerships!

• Look to the Seventh House to understand the nuances of your intimate relationships. This house helps us understand more of where our habits in close relationships might kick up. When there are transits through this house, the way you interact with your loved ones might be affected. This is a position of eternal doubts and conflicts. But also it is placement of a very strong will.
• The energy that Vertex in 7th House brings There are hard  tests here but also the moments of greatest ecstasy. It is undoubtedly the vertex that provides the most intense love. It is very possible that the love of your life appears while you are with another partner.  A 7th house vertex has another name: “The Partner”. That is because the Libra rules this house.  Marriage and partnerships are very important to you. So, you need contentment in marriage for true happiness.  Balance in relationships, is needed for you to explore ideas and obtain valuable insights for critical decisions.  So, you must have peace and balance in your live. And you feel lost without someone else with whom to interact. A 7th house vertex will yield a 1st house anti-vertex. In other words, the enterprising, originating side of the partner will arise.  This will bring forward an Aries nature: wanting to start new objectives and ideas, actions.  You gain much personal satisfaction by the knowledge that you use to start a new project.  You need to realize the importance of initiating projects independently of others. Then you will gain great strength and accomplishment.

The Vertex in the 8th house

• This  house is the ruler of all things birth, death, sex, transformation, mysteries,  merged energies and bonding at the deepest level.  Scorpio rules this house. If you have planets in this house, it could mean that you’re keenly interested in magic and mysticism. And the unconscious aspects of the planets that roll through this house. The eighth house also rules other people’s property and money : real estate, inheritances, investments.
• The energy that Vertex in 8th House brings Vertex in 8th house is a volcanic and magnetic connection. It makes possible great transformative experiences, where sex, money and death will be present. There are also strong creative or destructive impulses. Usually a Vertex in this house favors early personalities, with innate awareness of the psychology of the others, but they may prove too demanding.  An 8th house vertex is has another name: “The Mystic”. That is because  Scorpio rules this house.  In other words, you are involved with the exploration of the occult, the hidden secrets and mysteries.  Also you  may become involved with the study of yoga, astrology, meditation or other metaphysical studies.  There is also an undercurrent of strong psychic abilities, physical and sexual power .Also, there is  the ability to overcome extreme obstacles and setbacks in life.   You are intense and expressive in your desire for your personal will to see your goals carried through.  There can also be outward circumstances as well.  There are  personal actions that make you change in a dramatic, powerful way. This placement will yield a 2nd house anti-vertex.  In other words, this indicates that you are subconsciously materialistic and involved with finances and personal belongings.  You will find yourself facing occasional periods of difficulties in earning.  You will be forced to evaluate your image of self-worth and a positive self-concept.

 

The Vertex in the 9th house

• The House of philosophy and travel!
• The Ninth House pertains to all in things personal evolution. This house represents the journey, literally and metaphorically. Look to this house to understand what might surprise, delight, and inspire you. The ninth house covers the higher mind, expansion, international and long-distance travel, foreign languages, inspiration, optimism, publishing, and higher education, adventure, gambling, religion, philosophy, morals and ethics.  Sagittarius rules this house.
• If this rear position exists you need to work on: personal evolution, journeys, expansion, inspiration, philosophy. Transits in this house could bring a big international trip or describe a considerable leaving from ordinary life. Remember, Vertex in houses  can offer clues  to where we may experience turning points and meetings with destiny

The Vertex in the 10th house

• The House of career or social status!
• The tenth house is at the very top and most public part of the chart. This  house governs structures, corporations, tradition, public image, fame, honors, achievements, awards, boundaries, rules, discipline, authority, fathers and fatherhood. The tenth house is also  the midheaven, and it clues astrologers into your career path.  Capricorn rules this house. Your Midheaven tells your ideal purpose, career-path, and destiny. This house sits at the top of the chart. In other words, that means  it’s the most obvious and apparent to you.
• If this rear position exists you need to work on: Vertex here indicates what people first see or understand of you when they initially meet you. Pay attention to your Midheaven if you’re seeking clarity on your career. This placement indicates paranoia, depression, problems with the father figure, family and the authorities. Remember, Vertex in houses  can offer clues  to where we may experience turning points and meetings with destiny

The Vertex in the 11th house

• The House of friendships!
• The eleventh house rules teams, friendships, groups, technology, society and electronic media, social justice, rebellion, and humanitarian causes. Also, it rules originality, eccentricity, sudden events, surprises, invention, astronomy and all things futuristic. Aquarius rules this house. The Eleventh House rules all things related to friendships. Interestingly enough, the Eleventh House also rules future things, like electronics and technology.
• If this rear position exists you need to work on: Collective work. The power of collective creation, as well as the creative sparks generated by the group, are important. By banding together, you can create so much more. Remember, Vertex in houses  can offer clues  to where we may experience turning points and meetings with destiny.

The Vertex in the 12th house

• The House of subconscious!
• It is the last house. The Twelfth House is the end of the zodiac But the Twelfth House isn’t bad. It’s a place where unseen things come to light. It rules the imagination, creativity, arts, the subconscious mind, secrets, and mysteries. Pisces rules this house. This house covers the final stages of a project, tying up loose ends, completions and surrender. It also indicates   separation from society, institutions, hospitals, hidden agendas and secret enemies. Also, it rules the imagination, creativity, arts, and the subconscious mind.
• If this rear position exists you need to work on: This house puts the focus on repressed agendas and restraint. You can learn much from the unconscious. There is a stimulation for you to be charitable. If you learn your lessons, past and present, you will easily move forward. The Twelfth House compels you to seek closure in a spiritual way as an aid to positive growth. Remember, Vertex in houses  can offer clues  to where we may experience turning points and meetings with destiny.

The Vertex in astrology is  a karmic point that needs activation to bring out its power.  The vertex falls on the western side of the natal chart, with the anti-vertex found exactly 180 degrees away, on the eastern or the ascendant side. Three things can activate the vertex: transits, other people (synastry), and places. The vertex is an astrological concept that is not very well known but of fundamental importance for natal chart interpretation. Below is Vertex in signs interpretation.Vertex in signs

The Vertex/anti-vertex by sign can show the way we may experience activation to this axis. The Vertex represents experiences over which we have no control.  Therefore, the vertex is tied more to fate and karmic patterns. It also represents innate qualities that are not being used. The Vertex is known as a gate which opens a new world to a person’s life. The vertex is only theoretical to the degree that the Ascendant and Midheaven are.  Then there is the North and South Nodes of the Moon. They are also points of theoretical intersection. Interpretations of Moon nodes you can read here North node in signs

Vertex in AriesAries

The energy that Vertex in Aries brings: Vertex in Aries – indicates narcissism and the Oedipus complex,. Also it can bring such anger that you not aware of what you are doing. Your work is to cultivate Aries energy. In other words, you will be drawn into emergency situations where you have to take charge. You will have to take the initiative and develop fast solutions to crises situations. There will be no time to coordinate efforts. Circumstances will force you to pick up the wheels of leadership and react fast. You will be forced to be in the center of action, rather than stay on the sidelines, waiting for someone else to do it. Also, with this vertex in Aries you feel the need to express your bad feelings. But you tend to repress them and when the vertex is activated, you explode in the worst possible way. You are expected to pick up the wheels of leadership, initiate new directions, take a decisive stand, overcome inhibitions, be courage and conquer fears.

Positive traits: If you do these things you may satisfy a fundamental need for self-expression. In other words, you are psychologically ready to fulfill that self-expression. You can improve your ability to lead, troubleshoot, or innovate.  And it can bring out your abilities that you were not aware of. Also, you can gain awareness of personal courage and self-identity.

Negative traits: If you do not accomplishing these things, someone else will take the initiative.  Or, you may become unfulfilled because you have compromised or fallen into tempting mediocrity. It is also possible that you will develop a hole in your personality. That is because Vertex in signs demands identity changes. Remember, the Vertex in signs is  a karmic point that needs activation to bring out its power.

Vertex in TaurusVertex in signs

The energy that Vertex in Taurus brings – Vertex in Taurus – indicates selfishness and a sense of inferiority. Also, it brings the need for others to please you. Your work is to cultivate Taurus energy. You will be forced to develop a sense of self-worth.  Also, situations will force you to develop material self-sufficiency, without relying on others.  You may have to help others in achieving financial security. Your freedom is in the financial independence. The problem with the vertex in Taurus is that creativity is not used properly. That is because; there is always the fear of making a fool of yourself. Esoterically, it is associated with the ability to let go, to simplify things and to eliminate obligations. Speak your truth and honor your own values and principles. Be willing to stand up for what you believe is true. You are called to complete something already set in motion. Others expect from you to become self-sustaining and self-supporting. With this placement, people want you to deal with the world on a material level.

Possible positive trades of Vertex: If you do  these things, you may create a solution for a severe emotional or material lack. You may expand your independence from others. In other words, you can manage your own concerns. Also, you have a sensual love of natural resources and a lust for precious possessions.

Possible negative trades Vertex:If you do not accomplishing these things you may keep yourself from attaining the self-esteem.  Also, you may  feel socially abandon and empty inside. Remember, the Vertex in signs is  a karmic point that needs activation to bring out its power.

Vertex in Gemininatal chart

The energy that Vertex in Gemini brings – Vertex in Gemini indicates kleptomania, phobias and fixed ideas.  You will be called to teach and to present your own ideas to others. Also you will have to prove the information with the facts. Gemini will draw you into a relationship or into work activity that will force you learn to be flexible. Also you will have to do more than one thing at a time. Flexibility is often connected with allowing others to change their minds. Also, you have an all-consuming need to communicate with your partner. You may be forced to prove your believes, choosing your words correctly.  This is not an easy task.  But, this will ultimately build confidence in your communication skills. You will learn that theorizing gives your power away.  Vertex in Gemini also brings nervousness difficult to control. In conclusion, you are expected to bring your ability to communicate to the fore. And you will be forced to use hard-core facts to clarify situations. People expect from you to come up with new ideas and present them clearly.

Possible positive trades of Vertex: If you do these things you may learn to choose your words carefully. You may also increase the confidence to speak out.  You will have better self-steam.

Possible negative trades Vertex: If you do not accomplishing these things you will have a fear of looking stupid and being tied down. You can be self-opinionated, self-righteous, defensive and tactless. Also, you may get hung up on a single goal, instead of developing the diversity you need. And, you may fail to achieve mental flexibility and clarity. Remember, the Vertex in signs is  a karmic point that needs activation to bring out its power.

Vertex in CancerVertex in cancer

The energy that Vertex in  Cancer brings – Vertex in Cancer – indicates hysterical behavior, problems with mothers and wife, problems with family in general. You will be pushed to deal with the public, media and other people emotions. Often, there are emotional issues in the family. You may also be pushed to deal with issues connected with women in general.  There is a tendency to authoritative and unemotional behavior. With Vertex in Cancer you will have a chance to learn compassion. So, you cannot let others down. You must get emotionally involved and care! Vertex expects from you to deal with the public, handle the emotional situations and learn to deal with women. There are very deep desires regarding the ideal structure or family and home life.

Possible positive trades of Vertex: If you do these things you may develop your nurturing qualities. Also, you may recognize your own dependency needs and concerns in your life. You may also discover a capacity to play the parental role to the world.

Possible negative trades Vertex: If you do not accomplishing these things you may become the victim of other people. You may also suppress your emotions. There is a lot of emotion in the vertex in Cancer, maybe too much. Your expectations of others are unrealistic and are based on your own feelings of insecurity. Remember, the Vertex in signs is  a karmic point that needs activation to bring out its power.

Vertex in Leonatal chart

The energy that Vertex in Leo brings: this placement encourages narcissism, depression, fear of death and even sadism. In this season, you must learn to be less egocentric. Also, you will be pushed to learn to be creative. The individualization is the task. A personal approach to dealing with people is needed rather than a objective orientation. This placement connects very well with the inner world. Bu,  it is difficult to stand the limitation and authority. The emotions of the vertex in Leo are close to the surface.  So,  this can make you ignore the emotions of others. There is a regal need to be recognized for one’s innate superiority on all levels.  The desire to be cherished and almost worshiped is intrinsic. In conclusion, Vertex expects from you to become a strong individual and not just a member of the group. When activated the Vertex brings permanent change usually with new qualities for the better.  In this case you are born with a new fire for life in Leo traits.

Possible positive trades of Vertex: If you do these things you may become aware of your own individuality or creative tendencies. You may strengthen your own ego by helping other people to develop their goals. You may improve your magnetism.

Possible negative trades Vertex: Firstly, If you do not accomplishing these things you may get ego-complex or create conflict within you. Secondly, you may feel less worthy. You may also feel like no important person. Remember, the Vertex in signs is  a karmic point that needs activation to bring out its power.

 Vertex in VirgoVertex in signs

The energy that Vertex in Virgo brings –  this placement indicates obsessions and autism. In this time, you will be forced to bring chaotic situations in a practical, useful order.  This position is not easy. That is because there are strong desires to destroy the old order. And replace it with a different concept or philosophy. But, there is also a strong tendency to internal refolding, which is paradoxical and frustrating. In relationships- there is a fantasy of joining with someone who has unique psychic powers. And the focus is on the practical work. That will make everything all right. Vertex expects from you to use your practical insights. Also, it expects to use your ability to discover your mistakes. There are few more things: to provide service, to compile material for practical use and supply work details. You should develop your discriminating faculties and become a useful member of humanity. Also, you are expected to develop conscientious habits and the ability to accept criticism.

Possible positive trades of Vertex: If you do these things you may feel useful in the world and to balance a tendency to worry about your health issues. Also, you may learn to believe in your own self-worth. You may stop worrying about others people opinion. You may become able to function at your most effective level. Above all you will become aware that your life has meaning.

Possible negative trades Vertex: If you do not accomplishing these things you may feel bring inner conflict. You can make yourself nearly invisible. You can also create disorder in your life. And above all, you may create a feeling of uselessness. Remember, the Vertex in signs is  a karmic point that needs activation to bring out its power.

 Vertex in Libra natal chart

The energy that Vertex in Libra brings –   Vertex in Libra – indicates emotional-addictive problems and fixed ideas. In this time, you will be drawn into learning how to bridge opposing factions, to mediate compromises, to restore fairness.  And you should bring harmony out of conflict situations. You must not take sides or impose the personal ego. The need is to make no judgments and establish harmony that would benefit the whole. This position of the vertex is very dependent on others. You must learn to make choices and detach often. Otherwise you will  be clinging to a past that is no longer valid. The vertex in Libra tends to fix unconsciously in people. Vertex expects from you to bring opposing factions together. Then, you are expected to advice or arbitrate on a fair and equal basis.  Or you need to to seek a satisfactory compromise. You also may develop a sense of fair play to help yourself and others to move forward. You are expected to cultivate the arts of compromise and detachment.

Possible positive trades of Vertex: If you do these things you may feel useful in the world and offset a tendency to worry about your health. You may put aside personal ego in relationships. Also, you will accept the need for balance in your life.

Possible negative trades Vertex: If you do not accomplishing these things you may become to judgmental. Also you may become demanding, and ruin your relationships. Remember, the Vertex in signs is  a karmic point that needs activation to bring out its power.

 Vertex in Scorpio Vertex in signs

The energy that Vertex in Scorpio brings: this placement indicates anti sociality, extremism, aggression. You will be drawn into dealing with situations that are complicated, matted and ensnared. There is also fighting for the rights and exploitation issues. You may be drawn to assist others in achieving financial security. You must overcome the fears that make you comfortable with the status quo. The vertex indicates a desire or continual need for feeling irresistible and irreplaceable on all levels of intimacy. There are strong fears and anxieties that can lead to risky behavior. Above all, emotions  may explode without any reason. Vertex expects from you to learn total self-mastery. You will explore the limits of your desires. Also you will learn to respect the rights of others. You will assist others in financial arrangements. You may deal with the dying and healing..

Possible positive trades of Vertex: If you do these things you may express an inner emotional need to reform. Also, you may be reborn to the higher self. You could become more helpful or even become a natural healer.

Possible negative trades Vertex: If you do not accomplishing these things you may become emotionally insecure, selfish and  aggressive. Remember, the Vertex in signs is  a karmic point that needs activation to bring out its power.

 Vertex in Sagittarius

The energy that Vertex in Sagittarius brings: this placement indicates psychosis, hypochondria, and fixed ideas.  So, you must go beyond the facts in order to see the big picture. You may be drawn to give some testimony. You must go beyond the facts to the truth of the matter. Do not get bogged down with superficial and gossipy information. You will be drawn to deal with philosophical, spiritual or moral issues. The vertex in Sagittarius reveals a person who dreams of the adventure when it comes to relationships. You love exploring new roads, new paths of life. Vertex expects from you to develop broad vision and a deeper understanding of the truth behind the facts. You may develop a new religious awareness. Also, you may become inspired by religion or philosophy.

Possible positive trades of Vertex: If you do these things you may bring understanding to difficult situations. Also, you may develop a faith to yourself, your abilities and goals. You will learn that faith in yourself must come from faith in something outside.

Possible negative trades Vertex: If you do not accomplishing these things you may become selfish and rude to others around you. You will find it difficult to accept the accolades and rewards you have earned. Also, you will  have the feeling of always being exposed. Remember, the Vertex in signs is  a karmic point that needs activation to bring out its power.

Vertex in Capricorn

The energy that Vertex in Capricorn brings: This placement indicates paranoia, depression, problems with the father figure, family and the authorities. Also, Vertex in Capricorn brings erratic mood and confusion. Situations will  call you  to develop skills in leadership. Also, you will be called to learn responsibility. It is essential that you learn to accept duties and obligations.  Leadership and organizational ability go hand-in-hand. So, you must also learn patience to cultivate these skills. Above all, do not allow your emotions and fears to interfere. Above all, you cannot allow that family or feelings of insecurity impede in fulfilling your destiny.  Vertex expects from you to prepare yourself for positions of greater responsibility. Also, it expects from you to develop organizational ability, caution, prudence, and patience.

Possible positive trades of Vertex: If you do these things you may become aware of how much your organizing ability is needed. You will become more responsible, helpful and lovable.

Possible negative trades Vertex: If you do not accomplishing these things it may keep you from moving up to a higher position at work. You may experience inner conflict if you see yourself as the victim. Also, you could have subtle feelings of inferiority from your lack of discipline. Remember, the Vertex in signs is  a karmic point that needs activation to bring out its power.

Vertex in Aquarius

The energy that Vertex in Aquarius brings: this placement indicates depression, anxiety, malice and spite. Firstly, you must learn tolerance. Every person is different and has its value. Situations will force you to learn how to coordinate with different people in different situations. This is a hard lesson for you. The lesson is to be detached and impersonal. Above all, any prejudices will come back to haunt you. So, you must  learn to be a good friend and to be a part of group.  There is some difficulty working with group energy. The vertex in Aquarius yearns for completion of yourself through the highest ideal of friendship. Vertex expects from you to deal with all kinds of people, even those you feel you cannot tolerate. You need to accept the idea that you are one among equals. In other words, you must overcome your ego.  So you need to drop your sense of superioprity.

Possible positive trades of Vertex: If you do these things you may avoid feelings of superiority. You will get true friends. You will learn to overcome your own ego.

Possible negative trades Vertex: If you do not accomplishing these things you may become the object of intolerant treatment from any group. Also, the people you oppose may block you. Accomplishments may become meaningless. There is a lot of underlying anguish. With this vertex in Aquarius you can come to believe that the whole world is against you. Remember, the Vertex in signs is  a karmic point that needs activation to bring out its power.

Vertex in Pisces

The energy that Vertex in Pisces brings – This placement indicates large oscillations between passive and aggressive behavior. So the situations will  force you to to cultivate sensitivity for others. In other words, you will go through experiences that bring out compassion. Also, situations will force you to achieve the ability to listen with empathy. Another lesson is to let go of criticism. You will learn to go with the flow. Do not judge by rules but rather by instinctive and compassionate. There is great enthusiasm too. But, one of the problems that must be solved is the difficulty in digesting loss. The distressing uncertainty and certain passive-aggressive attitudes suddenly attack us when this vertex is active. Vertex expects from you to develop selflessness and cultivate emotional or psychological insights. Also, vertex wants you to develop compassion and the ability to listen to people who have pain inside. You will also need to accept the fact that we all are children of the universe.

Possible positive trades of Vertex: If you do these things you may grow through contact with other people. You will gain insights above and beyond practical consideration.

Possible negative trades Vertex: If you do not accomplishing these things you could generate a sense of futility. That can lead to despair and self-destruction. Remember, the Vertex in signs is  a karmic point that needs activation to bring out its power.

How to calculating the Vertex:

Firstly, you calculate the Ascendant at your co-latitude. That’s the Ascendant at 90 degrees, minus your latitude. The IC becomes the mid-heaven. Than using the table of houses, you look up the Ascendant (Vertex) associated with the new MC and latitude.

Understanding the birth chart

 Source: http://iordanus.com/the-birth-chart-understanding-the-graph-how-it-works-and-why-its-an-indispensable-tool-to-understand-yourself/

So, now we will see how to obtain a good graphic of your Natal Chart, and we will analyze every single piece of it, to understand how it works, its basic psychological meanings, why it is helpful to make the right psychological interpretations and why it’s a powerful tool for your personal growth.  

Well, every Art needs its proper instruments, and so it is for Astrological Art.

The essential instrument to correctly interpret your stars, is a graphic that represents the entire sky at the very moment of your birth; that graphic is called Natal Chart or Birth Chart.

It is a very important instrument, because your Birth Chart is like a detailed map of your psyche, so studying it deeply means understanding yourself better: every side of your personality, why you behave the way you behave, the way you love, the way you communicate, your attitudes, your virtues and your weak points.

It will help you to completely accept yourself and rise your confidence and your level of awareness.

But there is another good new: After the acceptance you can start to develop and improve yourself for the better, because your stars are not your “destiny”; Astrology doesn’t tell you about your “doom” as unfortunately it is the common view of it; the real Astrology is a practical psychological instrument to heal ourself and the others; it’s a tool to expand your vision of life.

Astrology is a roadmap to a better version of yourself.

So you can understand that is really fundamental having a good graphic of your Birth Chart to study it, very precise and very detailed.

In ancient times, the only way to obtain that graphic was to do it all by yourself, drawing circles and lines with a pencil, calculating every positions of the planets and stars your own through ephemerides, using compasses and protractor to mark every geometrical ratio (well, I think that on an advanced level it is important to use those tools, but it is not necessary now); but fortunately we live in the age of technology and, above all, we have the power of the internet.

You can find many Birth Chart calculator on the web, I tried a lot of them through the years, but in my opinion there is just one good Birth Chart Calculator on-line: Astro Dienst.

Here is the link:

www.astro.com

That site is a point of reference for the most part of professional astrologers in the world, and it has the best Birth Chart Calculator on the web, full of details, precise, customizable, very user friendly, and it’s free; you can create 5 Natal Charts as a guest user or more than forty as a register user, again for free.

Choice is yours, anyway at this point it is enough to use it as a guest user, so let’s proceed.

At the home page of astro.com, move the cursor on “Free Horoscopes” button up on your left, then a window will appear.

At the section “Drawings & Calculation” click on “Natal Chart, Ascendant”, then proceed as a guest user and you will arrive at the data entry page.

Here are the indispensable data you need:

• Your First Name
• Your birth date (day, month, year)
• Your gender
• Your birth hour (hr, mins)
• The Country where you are born
• The Town where you are born

Just a note: The birth hour is essential for having a complete Natal Chart, but you don’t need to be absolutely precise.

For example, if you are not sure if you are born at 8:00 pm or 8:10 pm, that’s not a problem, 10 minutes are a good range of tolerance, the positions of planets and stars cannot change very much in 10 minutes. But if you are not sure between 8:00 pm and 8:20 pm, then yes, more than 15 minutes could be too much and the positions of planets, especially the fastest (Moon, Mercury, etc.), could change a lot.

So be sure to insert a birth hour as precise as you can.

It’s the same for the birth town. If you cannot find your exact birth town into the database, it is not a big problem, choose the closest town to your birth place, it will be enough.

Anyway, even if you don’t know your birth hour or your birth town, don’t worry, you can have your Birth Chart, but it will be incomplete, it will be without the Astrological Houses.

It is not a big trouble now, because you can see the positions of all your Planets in any case, so you will be able to make the basic and fundamental interpretations of them and then of the main parts of your own psyche.

Well, insert all the data, and after checked that all data is correct, push the “continue” button and so you obtain the graphic of your Natal Chart.

You could be a little bit disorientated seeing it, especially if you are a beginner, that is normal.

The Chart is full of strange symbols, signs, numbers, lines, shapes, graphics, etc, but you don’t have to feel discouraged, you need just a little bit of patience and step by step we will analyze the structure of the graphic Chart in every part that composes it, then very soon you will start to understand how it works and how it is a complete map of your psyche.

Let’s proceed to the explanations.

UNDERSTANDING THE GRAPHIC STRUCTURE

The first thing to learn, it’s knowing every part that composing the Chart: Drawings, lines, sectors, tables, etc.

So here is an image to explain it:

And now we analyze those pieces more deeply:

 

no. 1 – Your data

There are all data inserted to create the Natal Chart, you can check if everything is right, and you can also have some interesting information like the coordinates of the birth town or the conversions of the birth time to “Universal Time” and “Sidereal Time”, this last one especially is important to calculate the real position of Planets and Astrological Houses, but it is not important now, because the site astro.com calculates everything automatically. Those data could be useful for a professional astrologer on an very advanced level of study.

Instead, there is another little information that might be very useful to know just near the birth date: Which day of the week you are born.

Everyone of the seven days that compose the week is consecrated to one of the Seven Traditional Planets.

It is pretty clear if you think about the names of the days, especially on latin derivative languages, but there are some tracks of this truth even in english (like monday, saturday and sunday).

The Sequence of the Days of the Week, is based on the “Chaldean Sequence”, a very ancient astrosophical sequence arrived to us through the babylonians and ancient egyptians (more than 3000 year ago). It is also the base for the Decans, but they are for an advanced level of study, it is not important now.

Knowing in which day of the week you are born is an information that could suggests something about your psyche, because the Planet of the day you are born will be a little bit “amplified” in your Natal Chart.

For example, if you are born on Thursday, the influence of Jupiter, in other words the part of your psyche that it represents (wisdom, expansion, etc.), will be a little bit amplified.

If you like numbers, we can say at least 15-20% more.

Here are the days of the week and their correspondences:

 

– Monday – lat. Lunae-die – The Day of the Moon

– Tuesday – lat. Mars-die – The Day of Mars

– Wednesday – lat. Mercurius-die – The Day of Mercury

– Thursday – lat. Iuppiter-die – The Day of Jupiter

– Friday – lat. Venus-die – The Day of Venus

– Saturday – lat. Saturnus-die – The Day of Saturn

– Sunday – lat. Solis-die – The Day of the Sun

 

Our current Gregorian Calendar is pretty accurate to calculate the succession of the days of the week, so we can use it as a secure parameter and in my experience on interpreting Birth Charts, the day of the week should  be considered.

 

no. 2 – Type of Chart

Here you can check the type of the chart, in this case a Natal Chart, but there are other types of charts, like the Sinastry Chart for example.

The Method says to you the style of the drawing, because there are many customizable styles for registered users, and it also says to you the calculation system used to calculate the positions of the Astrological Houses, in this case it’s “Placidus”.

There are many methods to calculate the Houses, actually someone very experimental, but there are just two main methods: Koch Method and Placidus Method. 

The last one, Placidus (from the name of the monk who developed it), became a sort of standard method through the centuries, because it considers the inclination of Earth’s axis, the Celestial Equator, the true zenith, and the complex trigonometric ratio between all the points, so it is the most accurate method to define the relations between the birth place and the sky.

The most part of professional astrologers use it, me too, and I can say even through experience that it’s reliable.

In fact, even astro.com use it as a default method, and I think this is perfect.

At the end, here you can also quickly check your Zodiac Sign (Sun Sign – “your Self”) and your Ascendant (Rising Sign –“your way to express your Self”).

 

no. 3 – Positions/Dignities Table

Here you can find the exact position of every Planet or Astrological Object with their very degrees on the Ecliptic (the apparent path of the Sun). It’ s very important to know that, especially to truly define the Aspects between Planets or Points, or even to understand better a Planet that is on a Cusp between Signs, because the circle drawing cannot help us in that situation.

For example, if on the drawing I see Mars in the Cusp between Sagittarius and Capricorn, I am not capable to define where actually it is through the drawing, so I can check the Positions Table and knowing that Mars is at 0 Cap 22’ 51’’ or in other words, in Capricorn at 0° 22’ 51”, so even if for less than 23’ , Mars is in Capricorn and this level of detail is really important to know in an interpretation of a Natal Chart because Mars in Capricorn is on Exaltation, and then the influence of Sagittarius on it will be very low.

 

no. 4 – Elements/Qualities Table

In this table you can quickly find in which Element and in which Quality, Planets and other Points are.

That is very useful to have a general vision of the dominant Element and dominant Quality of your Natal Chart.

Every Zodiac Sign belongs to an Element and possesses a Quality, so every Planet or Astrological Point acquires the characteristics of the Element and the Quality of the Zodiac Sign where they are placed.

On the left side of the table there are the Four Elements: Fire – Air – Earth – Water, they are even marked with colors to help having a good vision of the dominance: Red for Fire, Yellow for Air, Green for Earth and Blue for Water, and so every Zodiac Sign Symbol of the circle.

That’s important because the dominant Element could tell us about your dominant psychological temperament, in fact, to each one of the Four Elements corresponds one of the four psychological temperaments, but even many other psychological key concepts.

Here are some basic correspondences:

• Fire –> Choleric temperament  –>   Intuition

• Water   –> Phlegmatic temperament –>  Emotions

• Air –> Sanguine temperament –>   Mind

• Earth –> Melancholic temperament –> Senses

So, many Planets, and especially Sun of course, in the same Element suggests a dominance of that Element and then of that temperament.

On the top of the table you can find the Three Qualities: Cardinal – Fixed – Mutable, every Sign possesses one of those Qualities. A Quality is the main characteristic and tendency of a Zodiac Sign.

Here are some basic psychological associations:

• Cardinal – Wants to be a point of reference  – Balanced

• Fixed – Wants to remain the same – Rigid

• Mutable – Wants to change – Adaptable

As for the Elements, many Planets in the same Quality suggest a dominance of that Quality on the personality.

 

no. 5 – Aspects Table

On that table you can find any main Geometrical Aspects between every Planet or Astrological Point.

The Aspects are represented by conventional symbols, the blue and the green symbols are generally harmonic Aspects, red symbols are generally dynamic Aspects. I will talk better about them on some future article.

This table is really useful, because, at the begin, you are not able to define which kind of Aspect involves two Planets through the drawing only, so you can check here, for example, if a blue line that connect Mars and Sun stay for a Trine or a Sextile.

 

Well, now it is time for analyzing every part that compose the true core of the Chart, that visual instrument that permit you to have the better and complete vision of the big picture of your Sky, and then of your psyche: the drawing.

 

no. 6 – The Zodiac Circle or Wheel

The zodiac circle represents the Ecliptic.

The ecliptic is the apparent path of the Sun on the sky, created by Earth’s movement in his own orbit. We can consider the Ecliptic as the core of the entire astrological system, because every planet or point of the system has importance when it is related with it.

The ecliptic, so the Sun, passes through 12 constellations in one year, those special constellations which represent the 12 archetypes we call Zodiac Signs.

It’ s the same for all the other Planets, which follow the ecliptic always.

The Sun transits for almost 30 days (1 month) on each one of those constellations, so every zodiac sign occupies 30 degrees of the ecliptic (1 degree = almost 1 day), and you can see it easily on that circle drawing: we have the 12 symbols of the zodiac Signs and every symbol has divided in 3 sectors of 10 degrees, so 30 degrees totally, to make it more readable.

 

no. 7 – Planets and other Astrological Objects

All those symbols inside the zodiac circle represent the Planets or other Astrological Objects and Points, and all of them are positioned on a circle’s degree, so with the help of tables it is very simple to understand in which zodiac sign they are placed to easily understand their nature.

In Astrology we define “Planets” the 7 ancient traditional planets, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, plus the 3 trans-saturnian planets, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

Please note that the word “planet” is used with symbolic meaning (from the ancient greek “planetos” = “wanderer”), the different astronomical classification between Mars – planet, Moon – Satellite, or Sun – Star, has no importance in Astrology.

Astrological Objects or Points, are not planets, and sometimes they are not physical objects, but special points in the sky obtained through mathematical and geometric calculation.

An example of Astrological Object is Chiron, because it is not a planet but a comet, and an example of Astrological Point could be the Lunar Nodes or even the Houses, because there are no physical objects on those points.

As you can see, every planets, points or objects is represented by a symbol on the circle. It is fundamental knowing the symbols, because symbols and symbolisms are the true language of Astrological Art.

It could be a little bit frustrating at the beginning, but I guarantee to you that with the help of the tables on this free guide, with planet’s names and their symbols, after a few times you will start to memorize them and you will be able to recognize them at the first look.

By side every symbol you can find numbers, they are the degrees of the Ecliptic where the planet or object is placed.

 

no. 8 – Astrological Houses or Sectors

The inner circle is divided in 12 sectors and every sector has a progressive number. Those sectors are the 12 Astrological Houses that represent a specific area of your psyche that projects itself on a specific area of your life.

There are 4 House Points that are the core of the Cardinal Houses and represent the 4 cardinal points of your sky. They form two axes, one horizontal (AC-DC) and the other one vertical (MC-IC).

They are:

First House –> Ascendant (AC) –> the East –> the rising sign

Seventh House –> Descendant (DC) –> the West –> the falling sign

Tenth House –> Medio Coeli (MC) –> the South –> the highest point of the ecliptic

Fourth House –> Imum Coeli (IC) –> the North –> the lowest point of the ecliptic

Very often, the vertical axis will be diagonal, it’s normal because, as I said before, the Placidus system to calculate Houses considers many astronomical factors related to the birth place, as the inclination of the Earth’s axis or the elliptic orbit of our own Planet.

 

no. 9 – Aspects

At the centre of the circle there are many colored lines that connect some planets or point. Each one of those lines represents an Aspect, a geometrical relation that connects 2 or more Planets which are involved in some kind of interaction (harmonic, not harmonic or neutral).

On astro.com blue and green lines are harmonic aspects generally; red and black lines are dynamic aspects generally.

It could be useful for a beginner take a look at those lines to have a general vision of the main aspects, but on an advanced level of study of your natal chart, it is more useful leave those lines and start studying every planet and his aspects one by one, using more deep parameters and classifications to interpret them.

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Well, now that you know every piece of the Chart, you can start to analyze it to find every psychological correspondence that will help you to know yourself better.

Studying how the circular drawing works and which astronomical concepts are behind it, it’s fundamental to fully understand what you are doing and, after that, beginning to understand the psychological meanings behind every part or piece of the graph.

So, as I said before, the circular graphic represents you and the entire sky at the very moment of your birth, it is like a 360° picture of your own birth sky.

At the center of the circle, you can see a point signed by a little cross. That point represents your birth place, or, to be very precise, that point represents you at the very moment of your birth.

In fact, many people think that Astrology is geocentric, but that is not completely exact: Astrology is anthropocentric.

Human Being, not the Earth, is the center of the system.

The AC–DC axis represents the horizon. The AC point is the East and the DC point is the West, that’s why the AC point is the Sunrise point and the DC point is the Sunset point.

The Zodiac Wheel apparent motion is clockwise as the Sun, because the Earth rotation is counterclockwise, so the AC point is the point of the rising zodiac sign, the Ascendant, and then the DC point is the point of the falling zodiac sign, the Descendant.

Every other Planets follows the ecliptic’s path, so even every Planet follows the same apparent motion of the Sun through the Zodiac Wheel.

The MC–IC axis represents the Zenith–Nadir axis; the Zenith (MC) is the highest point of the ecliptic and the south point, and the Nadir (IC) it is the lowest and the north point.

So you can easily understand that the half circle above the horizon (AC-DC axis) represents the day-part of the sky and the half circle below the horizon represents the night-part of the sky.

Here is a scheme of it:

 

Please note that I used a flat section of the Earth on the imagine above just to make that imagine much easy to understand. Of course, our Gaia (Earth) is a sphere like every other Planets.

Of course, that imagine shows a daytime birth as example. It’s the opposite for the nighttime birth (Nocturnal Hemicycle above the horizon, Diurnal Hemicycle below the horizon).

As we can see, the AC-DC axis divides the circle in 2 half-circles called:

The Southern Hemicycle – The Medio Coeli side, and The Northern Hemicycle – The Imum Coeli side.

And it’s the same for the MC-IC axis that divides the circle in other 2 half-circle called: The Eastern Hemicycle – The Ascendant side and The Western Hemicycle – The Descendant side.

Those informations are important because they give you some basics informations about your psyche; each one of the hemicycles represents a basic psychological tendency and could define a basic psychological type.

There are 4 psychological types: Abstract, Concrete, Active and Passive.

Each one of those types are represented by a hemicycle:

• Southern Hemicycle:  Abstract.

• Northern Hemicycle:  Concrete.

• Eastern Hemicycle:   Active.

• Western Hemicycle:  Passive.

Here is the graphic:

 

Many Planets, and especially Luminaries (Sun and Moon), on the same hemicycle suggests your main psychological tendency.

Here are the meanings of the 4 psychological tendencies:

 

• Abstract type – Tends to be an idealist and dreamer. He might live without certainties.
• Concrete type – Tends to be practical and pragmatic. He couldn’t live without certainties.
• Active type – He thinks that he can influence the external context. He thinks that he can forge his own life.
• Passive type – He tends to be influenced by the external context. He thinks that the external world forges his life.

 

Furthermore, the 4 hemicycles merge together and divide the sky circle even into 4 Quadrants, and they create the mixed types: Abstract–active, Abstract–passive, Concrete–active, Concrete–passive.

You can see all that on the imagine above.

Od course, all you need to do is to merge the 2 psychological meanings of the Quadrant to understand it.

Those psychological concepts will be more clear when you will understand the Zodiac Signs’s symbolism and especially the meanings of the Astrological Houses more deeply, because those Quadrants are connected with the Houses System.

You can find some fundamental informations about Astrological Houses in this article.

Well, now you know how the graph works, and you can understand why it is extremely useful to make the right psychological interpretations about the stars.

It makes you capable to have the whole vision of every single piece and how they merge together and interact each other.

Yes, it could be a little bit hard at the beginning looking at every piece at the same time and try to understand how everything is connected, but it’s normal: it is a job that you need to do level-by-level.

This is just the start point.