House Types

Your chart’s zoning laws…

Each of the 12 houses in your chart describes a different area of life. But astrologers also group those houses into three categories—angular, succedent, and cadent—based on how they behave.

This isn’t about what they rule, but how much momentum they carry, and what kind of momentum.

Angular Houses

1st • 4th • 7th • 10th

These are the power seats of the chart. Planets here want to do something—take action, make moves, show up. They’re tied to the cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn), which already like to initiate things.

Planets in angular houses tend to be obvious. People see them, even if you’re not trying. A stellium in an angular house often defines your life direction.

Succedent Houses

2nd • 5th • 8th • 11th

These are the stabilizers. Planets here don’t rush in; they want to hold, develop, build. Succedent houses are associated with the fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), so there’s a focus on loyalty, resourcefulness, and sticking with things.

Planets in these houses may not be as loud, but they hold weight. These areas of life tend to have staying power—and sometimes, stuck-ness.

Cadent Houses

3rd • 6th • 9th • 12th

These are the in-between houses. The transitional ones. Cadent houses move ideas, not necessarily outcomes. They’re tied to the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces), so there’s a theme of adaptability, thought, and process.

Planets here tend to be quieter, more reflective, or more fluid. These are the houses where you observe, prepare, adjust, or let go.

Why This Matters

The type of house a planet is in can change how it shows up.

  • Mars in the 10th house might push for visibility and career moves.

  • Mars in the 6th house? It’s grinding through tasks and trying not to burn out.

Understanding house types helps you sense the rhythm of your chart—what pushes forward, what holds steady, and what’s meant to shift. It can also help explain why some signs resonate harder than others.