The First House is considered to be symbolically ruled by the sign Aries. This house is the home of the Ascendant in a native's chart and has the characteristics of the sign and planet that rules the sign. The first house is the outward self that is shown to others. It represents the outward behavior of the native, and his/her innermost aspirations. It represents the native's outlook towards life and others.

Since the first house, is the starting point in a chart, it represents the early years and childhood. It represents the infant of the zodiac. The symbology here is that the entity has just become aware of its' existence and place in the universe. The focus is on the self. The Key is "I AM".

The planet that rules the sign of the ascendant is a significant one and is known as the ruling planet. The energy of that ruling planet is expressed by the self. Should that planet also be placed within the first house, it is even more strongly expressed. This influence is carried on through- out the chart and is as important as that of the Sun Sign.

Often the physical characteristics will correspond more with the sign of the ascendant, rather than the sun sign. One cannot totally rely on this however, as strong planetary placements in any other house can and often does overwhelm this tendency. In any case it is the appearance that one projects outward into the world.

The sign Aries corresponds with this house.

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