For years, I've asked the I Ching about other oracles (see my Tarot According To The I Ching piece, for one), and the results have shaped how I've practiced divination.
For this series, I've asked the I Ching to help us better understand astrology What you'll find below are readings detailing the meanings of the most important house, sign, and planet placements, in hopes that it offers others some insight into their natal charts, without the impossible task of me doing individual readings for every single curious person out there.
I hope that it's helpful, and that if you're unfamiliar with the I Ching, that it becomes your gateway into my favorite oracle.
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1st House Astrology Meanings
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Signs
1st House Aries Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 59.2.3.4.5.6 > Hexagram 62
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 59.2 > 59.3 > 20.3 > 59.4 > 53.4 > 59.5 > 33.5 > 59.6 > 56.6 > Hexagram 62
With Aries in your 1st house, there's a return tied to heedfulness, and it's likely a good idea to gather with those that are actually on your side. Be selfless instead of hasty, move past what isn't built to last, and get the clarity you can as you pull back for the benefit of another (or 'others'). And let the animosity leave with others, even if it involves in burning your boats a bit.
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1st House Taurus Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 39.2.3 > Hexagram 29
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 39.2 > 39.3 > 48.3 > Hexagram 29
With Taurus in your 1st house, there's danger and stress you should be pure-hearted about. If inter-personal problems slide into your life, know that it's likely not coming from a single source or cause (so perhaps, find some compassion). In finding a new direction for yourself amidst fluctuating states, understand that it could be dependent on some potentially tense negotiations involving resources.
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1st House Gemini Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 20.2.3.5 > Hexagram 18
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 20.2 > 20.3 > 59.3 > 20.5 > 57.5 > Hexagram 18
With Gemini in your 1st house, there's some deliberating about repairs, and you may have a change, or changes of mind (two minds, maybe?). Think of the greater good instead of your self as you stand at any risky crossroads. And look inwards, as something that may have started rocky in the early stages may turn into a change you can find yourself adapting to.
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1st House Cancer Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 60 Unchanging (uc)
With Cancer in your 1st house, try to do some evaluating. There's likely going to be a need to clamp down, and restrict. Whether those restrictions will be comfortable and sustainable might be the tricky situation you find yourself repeatedly having to deal with.
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1st House Leo Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 53 Unchanging (uc)
With Leo in your 1st house, it's not all gonna come to you all at once. There's a need to let one thing unfold into the other. I suppose you can consider it the red carpet gradually appearing in front of you, if you'd prefer.
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1st House Virgo Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 14.1.2.3.5 > Hexagram 12
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 14.1 > 14.2 > 50.2 > 14.3 > 56.3 > 14.5 > 35.5 > Hexagram 12
With Virgo in your 1st house, expect some busyness, putting things on display, and a little abandonment. Try to keep some distance between you and conflict, make use of any transcendent resources while dealing with interpersonal anxiety, and consider a potentially big sacrifice involving a connection that shouldn't last forever. By being respectful about the material, without worrying about what you'll get, you'll be doing what you're supposed to be doing.
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1st House Libra Meaning
eading: Hexagram 35.5 > Hexagram 12
With Libra in your 1st house, plan on some restrictions as you counter what might be too excessive. If there's 'rewards' that don't feel 'right', try to look in another direction. You shouldn't worry about the wins and losses, though, just allow things to happen at their natural pace.
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1st House Scorpio Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 8.1.2.3 > Hexagram 5
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 8.1 > 8.2 > 3.2 > 8.3 > 60.3 > Hexagram 5
With Scorpio in your 1st house, expect some abandonment or renunciation as you do your waiting. An ending will actually be better for you, so in the meantime, take some precautions before making decisions or connecting with others. If there's any matches that don't feel like the 'right' match, take it as a sign that restricting may be wise.
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1st House Sagittarius Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 21.2.3.6 > Hexagram 34
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 21.2 > 21.3 > 38.3 > 21.6 > 14.6 > Hexagram 34
With Sagittarius in your 1st house, if you're going to do some following, make sure that includes 'the rules'. Immersing yourself in something may not be a problem, but stay on the lookout for what's flawed, and expect that something may end before it ever really begins. If there's something you're naturally not hearing, take comfort in the fact that a higher power is likely on your side.
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1st House Capricorn Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 43 Unchanging (uc)
With Capricorn in your 1st house, you may be spending some time stating what you believe, and sharing what's valuable with others. Try to lean into your inherent decisiveness. You may have some qualities that make leadership come a little naturally to you.
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1st House Aquarius Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 55.1.3.4.5 > Hexagram 8
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 55.1 > 55.3 > 62.3 > 55.4 > 16.4 > 55.5 > 2.5 > Hexagram 8
With Aquarius in your 1st house, expect a little ignorance as you're coming or going, and know that something with all of this isn't going to last forever. There's likely a 180 you won't be able to plan around, so accept that a negative may leave you a little open for outside directional assistance. Try to parse the patterns and trends, and avoid waiting a little too long if it's leading to some less-than-desired anxiety.
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1st House Pisces Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 63 Unchanging (uc)
With Pisces in your 1st house, keep your focus on the end goals and bullseyes. Completions are likely going to be important for you. But keep in mind that what starts sweet could devolve into disaster by the last drop.
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Planets
1st House Moon Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 36.1.5.6 > Hexagram 53
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 36.1 > 36.5 > 15.5 > 36.6 > 39.6 > Hexagram 53
With the Moon in your 1st house, stay the course with the gradual, and make sure you expend a little effort if it feels like the tensions are a high tide. There's a need to keep what's inside your mind a little concealed around others, and a need to take a little action if the rest of the world seems like it's sitting on its hands. You should probably expect a reality check of sorts, but know that you shouldn't look for an escape, just deal with the obstacle(s) in front of you.
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1st House Mars Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 53 Unchanging (uc)
With Mars in your 1st house, there's a need to not push-the-issue(s). Incremental action is necessary here. So, let things come as they come instead of forcing with extra force.
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1st House Mercury Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 7.1 > Hexagram 19
With Mercury in your 1st house, there's something you can't surmount, so try to follow the plans. Understand that it's natural if you spend seemingly too much time between confusion and overanalysis. You'll likely eventually move past that uncertain focus of yours.
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1st House Jupiter Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 41.3.6 > Hexagram 11
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 41.3 > 41.6 > 26.6 > Hexagram 11
With Jupiter in your 1st house, understand that there's a higher purpose to some indulgence, even if it's hard to see. What you may clearly see, though, is a group that includes you changing sizes at some point. If you find a helpful support, don't plan on it lasting forever, because a likely unwanted significant sacrifice may be in the cards.
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1st House Venus Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 36.3.4.5 > Hexagram 17
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 36.3 > 36.4 > 24.4 > 36.5 > 51.5 > Hexagram 17
With Venus in your 1st house, there's going to be a following tied to reduction, and if there's a lot of speculation, there may not be a lot of culmination to go with it. Getting a little insight can help you move along, even if it involves returning from a group with empty palms. Don't put all of your emotions and thoughts on display for others, and know that sudden changes can require a lot of work from you on the other side of them.
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1st House Saturn Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 13.2.4.5 > Hexagram 26
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 13.2 > 13.4 > 1.4 > 13.5 > 9.5 > Hexagram 26
With Saturn in your 1st house, there could be some superficial matters involving past, or outside experience. Staying in your comfort zone could come natural, and if you're saying should I, shouldn't I, you'll likely refrain from putting an advantage to use. Try to think of the greater good, though, even if there's any tense, unresolved build-ups in your life.
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1st House Sun Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 52.1.3.5 > Hexagram 42
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 52.1 > 52.3 > 22.3 > 52.5 > 27.5 > Hexagram 42
With the Sun in your 1st house, expect a bit of an incompletion tied to an increase, and try to sit still in hopes of things getting better. The rewards you're seeing may be a little illusory, so consider that it may be best to pull back instead of pursuing what seems shiny. By choosing your words carefully, you could be taking enough precautions before taking any necessary actions.
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1st House Pluto Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 43.3.4.5 > Hexagram 19
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 43.3 > 43.4 > 58.4 > 43.5 > 60.5 > Hexagram 19
With Pluto in your 1st house, take control of a reduction, and know that you may need to be decisive about where you stand. Find a new direction for yourself that includes having some maturity about any pleasures. And try to find a compromise that includes restrictions you can live with, for best results.
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1st House Uranus Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 20 Unchanging (uc)
With Uranus in your 1st house, there's a need to weigh things up. Expect some assessing, and *thinking* about action. But ... you may decide that all of that viewing is better than action.
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1st House Neptune Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 9.1.2 > Hexagram 53
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 9.1 > 9.2 > 57.2 > Hexagram 53
With Neptune in your 1st house, expect a gradual withdrawal. If there's anything less than ideal, know that with a readjustment you can still get back on the right track. With any investigating, though, any diverted paths may be what's actually right for you, even if they feel like a loss.
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Placements
1st House Chiron Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 15.1.3.5 > Hexagram 3
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 15.1 > 15.3 > 36.3 > 15.5 > 24.5 > Hexagram 3
With Chiron in your 1st house, there's likely to be some confusion about an incompletion, so try to keep things a bit 'lax' instead of 'intense'. Your direction may be a bit off, and you likely shouldn't expect a whole lot of finish lines to go with all of that speculation. If things need to be done and aren't getting there, take action, because a return can be uncertain.
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1st House Part of Fortune/Lot of Fortune Meanings
Reading: Hexagram 2 Unchanging (uc)
With the Lot of Fortune in your 1st house, there's a need to determine what your North Star is here. Try clearing up the confusion, or at least making an effort to. When some of that uncertainty fades, you may find the right focus or fellowship to start moving forward.
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1st House North Node Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 37.3.4.6 > Hexagram 17
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 37.3 > 37.4 > 42.4 > 37.6 > 25.6 > Hexagram 17
With the North Node in your 1st house, you could be following along into path of restriction, but don't allow yourself to be too inactive if the time calls for 'doing'. There's likely some misunderstandings about the superficial, and it's important to remember that any unexpected happenings are gonna require consensus. If you're isolating, be diplomatic about it, and don't be too averse to actually getting your hands dirty.
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1st House South Node Meaning
Reading: Hexagram 55.1.4.5 > Hexagram 39
Transitional Reading: Hexagram 55.1 > 55.4 > 62.4 > 55.5 > 15.5 > Hexagram 39
With the South Node in your 1st house, there may be an obstacle to repair efforts, but don't expect it all to last forever. A negative may benefit you here if you let it make you a little more fair and balanced. You're likely going to start seeing things for what they are, so take action when and if the time calls for it.
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