The Ascendant is our significator in the
chart, our vehicle in
manifestation. It is
the most important
factor in the chart,
and its strength or
weakness can override
anything else.
The first house
relates to the self
and indicates our
basic self-expression
in life and in the
material world. It is
the main factor for
determining physical
constitution but more
generally shows our
orientation to life as
a whole. The physical
features, marks on the
body, stamina, state
of health, temperament
of the person,
manners, mentality,
nature, attractions
and repulsions of an
individual,
self-expression,
character are
signified by this
house.
It indicates our
congenial physical
vitality, so that when
weak, is a primary
factor in ill-health.
The first house
indicates how we
project ourselves on a
public level- our
initial and general
appearance to the
world at large. As
such, it determines
the whole structure of
our outer
manifestation; our
personality as well as
our body. Thus
afflictions to it can
cause mental
disorders.
It is the house of
birth and shows our
origin, birth-place
and antecedents.
Strongly afflicted, it
produces difficult
birth or even infant
mortality. Childhood,
environment, residence
in foreign land, 'Kul'
and 'Jaati' are also
signified by first
house.
For any significant
accomplishment in
life, a strong First
House and its ruler
are necessary. It aids
us in our career, as
it helps establish
self-identity and,
therefore, is
important for honour,
integrity, fame, or
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