Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

132 SELF-INTIlATION INTO THE GoLDEN DAWN l'RAomoN
AngularHouses
First, Fourth, Seventh and Tenth houses. These correspond to the Cardinal Signs.
The "angles" refer to axes of the Horoscope or the four Cardinal Points (including
the Ascendant, Descendant, MC and K). When a Planet is in an Angular house, its
influence is magnified and has great potential for vigorous action.
Succedent Houses
Second, Fifth, Eighth and Eleventh houses. The word "succedent" implies that
they succeed or follow the Angular houses. Like the Kerubic Signs, they give
steadiness and resolve. They are known as the Financial houses.
Cadent Houses
Third, Sixth, Ninth andTwelfth house. These correspond to the Mutable Signs. They
are neither dynamic like the Angular houses nor stable like the Succedent houses,
but are adaptable and accommodating. These are often labeled the Mental houses.
FIRST HOUSE
Element: Fire Quality: Angular
Natural Sign: Aries Natural Ruler: Mars
Key word: IDENTITY
The first house cusp is one of the most important points of a Natal chart. Itis a house
of beginnings and appearances. It shows natural disposition and personality, and
represents the physical body and the primary outlook on life.
SECOND HOUSE
Element: Earth Quality: Succedent
Natural Sign: Taurus Natural Ruler: Venus
Key word: VALUES
The second house alludes to resources, possessions, values, earning ability and
financial affairs. Itrefers to inner talents, self-worth, individual freedom and material
gain or loss.
THIRD HOUSE
Element: Air Quality: Cadent
Natural Sign: Gemini Natural Ruler: Mercury
Key word: AWARENESS
The third house portrays communication, transportation, short trips, mental skills,
learning ability, primary education, and brothers and sisters. Itrepresents the conscious
and objective portion of the mind.