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In astrology, a star chart is a depiction of a person's birth chart, which includes the positions of the sun, moon, planets, as well as important elements such as palace positions and phases associated with them. The house position in the star chart (also known as the constellation house) is an extremely important component of astrology, representing traits, behavioral patterns, emotional responses, and reactions to the outside world in different areas of a person's life. Each house symbolizes a certain aspect of life, and the positions of different constellations and planets in different houses endow this field with different energies and influences.

In this article, we will delve into the significance of the 12 palace positions in the birth chart and analyze how they affect various aspects of personal life. By understanding the symbolic significance and influence of these palaces, we can better understand ourselves, our growth trajectory, career development, family life, and interpersonal relationships in various fields. The First House: Self and External Performance

The first house (also known as the "destiny house") is the starting point of the star chart, located at the ascending point of the birth chart, representing an individual's external manifestations, first impressions, and vitality. Its symbolic significance is closely related to an individual's self-awareness, personality traits, appearance, and behavior. In short, the first house is a reflection of how a person presents themselves and how they are perceived by others. It also represents a person's basic attitude towards life, influencing their ability to take action, pursue goals, and sense of self-identity. If the primary star of the first house (i.e. the ruling star of the rising constellation) is dominant or in a favorable position, it usually makes the person confident and has strong extraversion. On the contrary, if the position of the main star in the palace is unfavorable or affected by unfavorable phases, this person may exhibit anxiety, hesitation, and self doubt in their daily life. Second House: Wealth and Material World

The second house governs personal wealth, material resources, financial status, and the need for a sense of security. This position is closely related to an individual's attitude towards money, as well as their values and sense of self-identity. The energy of the second house affects how a person earns, manages, and uses money, as well as seeks stability and a sense of belonging on a material level. If the second house has strong planetary energy or a lucky aspect, this person is usually relatively wealthy in terms of money or has strong financial management abilities. On the contrary, if the second house is challenged, this person may face difficulties in wealth accumulation and financial management, or often feel insecure. Third House: Communication and Thinking

The third house is in charge of personal thinking mode, learning ability, communication mode, brothers, sisters and short trips. It is closely related to how we receive information, express our thoughts, and interact with others in our daily lives. The third house also involves our perception of the surrounding environment, especially in social and knowledge exchange. When the position of the planets in the third house is favorable, individuals often possess keen observation skills and flexible thinking, and can efficiently express their opinions. On the contrary, if the third house is troubled, this person may experience communication barriers or feel confused and stressed about learning and acquiring knowledge. Fourth House: Family and Foundation

The fourth house represents family, clan, roots, and deep emotional needs. This palace position is closely related to our early upbringing environment, parental relationships, and inner emotional world. The fourth house also symbolizes a person's definition of home and their need for emotional belonging. If the energy of the fourth house is supported, this person may have a warm and stable family environment and a strong emotional foundation. On the contrary, when the fourth house is challenged, it may indicate disharmony in family relationships or emotional insecurity, affecting an individual's inner stability. Fifth house: Creativity and self-expression

The fifth house is responsible for creativity, romance, entertainment, children, and self-expression. This palace symbolizes how a person can showcase their personality and creativity through art, hobbies, games, entertainment, and other means. The fifth house is also closely related to how we seek passion and pleasure in love, as well as happiness and satisfaction in life. If the fifth house is filled with positive energy, this person is usually very creative, with abundant enthusiasm and rich imagination, and can find great satisfaction in artistic or entertainment activities. If there are challenges in the palace position, it may affect an individual's creative fluency or lack passion and satisfaction in interpersonal relationships. The Sixth House: Work and Health

The sixth house is responsible for work, daily affairs, health, and services. This is a palace related to work environment, professional responsibility, health management, and daily living habits. The energy of the sixth house can affect an individual's work attitude, attention to details, and needs for physical and mental health. If the sixth house is supported by favorable aspects, individuals often have a strong sense of responsibility and can effectively handle work affairs and daily life trivialities. If the palace position encounters challenges, it may indicate physical health problems, or excessive pressure at work, lack of satisfaction and sense of achievement. Seventh House: Companionship and Cooperative Relationships

The seventh house is about the position of one-on-one relationships, involving marriage, long-term partners, and cooperative relationships. It symbolizes how individuals interact with others in intimate relationships, how they approach marriage, and how they establish equal and harmonious cooperation. The seventh house is also related to the external world's perception and needs of individuals, reflecting the way individuals behave when living with others. When the energy of the seventh house is strong, individuals may feel fulfilled and happy in marriage or long-term relationships. On the contrary, a challenged seventh house may indicate more difficulties in interpersonal relationships, such as cooperation barriers or conflicts in partner relationships. Eighth Palace: Transformation and Depth Relationship

The eighth house is a profound and mysterious palace, representing transformation, resource sharing, sexuality, death, and deep emotional communication. This palace symbolizes the areas in life that require profound changes, involving how individuals share resources with others, how to cope with life and death, changes, and deep spiritual connections. If the energy of the eighth house is supported, individuals are often able to handle resource sharing, deep emotional communication, and the transformation process in life well. The challenged eighth house may lead to emotional entanglement, financial dependence, or inner confusion. The Ninth House: Philosophy and Journey

The Ninth Palace is responsible for philosophy, faith, religion, long-distance travel, and higher education. This palace position is related to an individual's worldview, belief system, and desire for knowledge. The ninth house also represents the exploration of the unknown world and the pursuit of truth. If the energy of the ninth house is smooth, individuals usually have a broad perspective and enjoy exploring new cultures, ideas, or philosophical systems. On the contrary, the challenging ninth house may lead to confusion in one's beliefs and knowledge system, or an unfulfilled desire for travel and adventure. Tenth House: Career and Social Status

The tenth house is about career, social status, and public image, involving how a person positions themselves in society, pursues success, and realizes personal aspirations. The tenth house is also related to the influence of fathers or authoritative figures, symbolizing how a person demonstrates their abilities and achievements through their career. If the tenth house has strong energy support, this person usually has clear career goals and possesses the motivation and ability to achieve these goals. If the palace position is troubled, it may cause individuals to feel lost in their careers or encounter difficulties in pursuing social status. Eleventh House: Friendship and Social Groups

The eleventh house represents friendship, group, social relationships, and hopes and ideals for the future. This palace position is related to personal social networks, like-minded friends, and collective activities. The eleventh house also symbolizes how individuals collaborate with others to achieve common goals and visions. If there is strong energy in the eleventh house, individuals usually receive support in their social circle and can contribute to collective goals. Challenging the eleventh house may lead to social barriers or a more distant relationship with friends and groups. Twelfth House: Subconsciousness and the Hidden World

The twelfth house is the most mysterious house in the star chart, representing the subconscious, hidden things, spiritual world, and self sacrifice. It is related to individuals' internal conflicts, unconscious motivations, and emotional needs for isolation from the outside world. The twelfth house is also about spiritual growth, the hidden world within, and the exploration of deeper meanings in life.

If the energy of the twelfth house flows smoothly, individuals may have strong spiritual pursuits or profound introspective abilities. If the palace position is challenged, it may lead to psychological distress or confusion about the meaning of life for individuals.