Unveiling the Mysteries of Derived Houses in Astrology

Astrology enthusiasts often need to obtain additional information for chart interpretation. We can do that with supplementary or advanced techniques. One such fascinating concept is derived houses, which offer a unique perspective on how planetary influences manifest in different areas of life.

In astrology charts, each house represents a specific area of life, while planets bring their distinct energies and themes. Understanding derived houses involves a technique known as turning the wheel, where we treat a different house as the first house to derive new insights.

Let's explore this concept using an example chart using whole sign houses. In this case, imagine the ninth house is Capricorn, ruled by Saturn. Additionally, the 10th house is Aquarius, also governed by Saturn. When we refer to the second house from the ninth, we are essentially applying the technique of turning the wheel to obtain a derived house.

Imagine we're pretending that the ninth house is the first house. In this hyp…