Calculate which astrological house a specific sign or planet falls into based on your Rising Sign.
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
function calculateZodiacHouse() {
var asc = parseInt(document.getElementById('ascendantSign').value);
var target = parseInt(document.getElementById('targetSign').value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById('zodiacResult');
var titleDiv = document.getElementById('houseOutputTitle');
var descDiv = document.getElementById('houseOutputDesc');
// Whole Sign House Logic: (Target – Ascendant + 12) % 12 + 1
var houseNum = (target – asc + 12) % 12 + 1;
var houseNames = [
"First House (House of Self)",
"Second House (House of Value)",
"Third House (House of Communication)",
"Fourth House (House of Home)",
"Fifth House (House of Pleasure)",
"Sixth House (House of Health)",
"Seventh House (House of Partnerships)",
"Eighth House (House of Transformation)",
"Ninth House (House of Philosophy)",
"Tenth House (House of Social Status)",
"Eleventh House (House of Friendships)",
"Twelfth House (House of Subconscious)"
];
var houseDescriptions = [
"The 1st House represents your identity, physical appearance, and first impressions. It is the lens through which you see the world.",
"The 2nd House governs personal finances, material possessions, and your sense of self-worth and values.",
"The 3rd House rules communication, siblings, local travel, and early education. It's how you process and share information.",
"The 4th House sits at the bottom of the chart, representing your roots, family, home life, and emotional foundations.",
"The 5th House is the area of creativity, romance, children, and joy. It represents how you express your inner child.",
"The 6th House focuses on daily routines, work environment, physical health, and acts of service.",
"The 7th House governs one-on-one relationships, including marriage, business partnerships, and open enemies.",
"The 8th House deals with shared resources, intimacy, birth, death, and deep psychological transformation.",
"The 9th House represents higher learning, long-distance travel, philosophy, and your search for meaning.",
"The 10th House is your public life, career, reputation, and highest achievements in the eyes of the world.",
"The 11th House rules your social circles, hopes, dreams, and involvement in humanitarian efforts or groups.",
"The 12th House is the most hidden part of the chart, governing the subconscious, secrets, isolation, and spiritual completion."
];
titleDiv.innerHTML = "Placement: " + houseNames[houseNum – 1];
descDiv.innerHTML = houseDescriptions[houseNum – 1];
resultDiv.style.display = "block";
}
Understanding the 12 Houses of Astrology
In astrology, your birth chart is divided into twelve sections called "houses." While your Zodiac signs tell us how a planet expresses itself (its personality), the houses tell us where that energy is manifesting in your life. Our Zodiac Houses Calculator uses the Whole Sign House system to help you determine which area of life a specific sign occupies based on your Ascendant.
How the Zodiac House Calculator Works
This tool utilizes the Whole Sign House System, one of the oldest and most popular methods used by ancient and modern Hellenistic astrologers. In this system, the entire sign of your Ascendant (Rising Sign) becomes your 1st House. Every subsequent sign follows in order through the 12 houses.
For example, if your Ascendant is Leo:
1st House: Leo (Self, Identity)
2nd House: Virgo (Money, Values)
3rd House: Libra (Communication, Peers)
4th House: Scorpio (Home, Family)
Why Does the House Placement Matter?
Knowing which house a planet or sign falls into allows for a deeper reading of your natal chart or current transits. If you know that Jupiter is currently in Gemini, and this calculator shows that Gemini is your 10th House, you can expect growth and expansion in your career and public reputation.
The Significance of the Four Angles
In house calculations, four specific houses are considered "Angular" and carry the most weight in an individual's life:
The Ascendant (1st House): Your persona and physical body.
The IC (4th House): Your private life and ancestors.
The Descendant (7th House): Your shadow self and how you relate to others.
The Midheaven (10th House): Your aspirations and public legacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Placidus and Whole Sign?
Placidus is a time-based system that can result in houses of different sizes, sometimes "intercepting" signs. Whole Sign houses are always exactly 30 degrees, matching the signs perfectly. This calculator uses Whole Sign for its clarity and historical accuracy.
Can a house be empty?
Yes! Most people have several empty houses. This doesn't mean nothing happens in that area of life; it simply means there isn't a permanent planetary focus there. The "ruler" of the sign on that house cusp still provides information about that life area.
Do I need my birth time?
Yes, to accurately use this calculator, you must know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), which is determined by the exact time and location of your birth. If you don't know your Rising Sign, your calculation may be inaccurate.