The First House in the Astrological Chart: our personal footprint

The First House in an astrological chart is the gateway to our personal identity and our imprint in the world. It symbolizes our “I”, our outer appearance, our physical state and the way we perceive ourselves. It begins with the Ascendant, the sign that rose on the horizon at the moment of our birth, determining how we project our personality into the world.

The Importance of the First House

The “House of Personality” is the starting point of the astrological chart. The position and status of this house can reveal a lot about how we appear and interact with others.

• External Appearance: The First House shows our outer appearance and our physical appearance.
• Behavior: It reveals how we react to new situations and how we interact with our environment.
• First Impression: The way we present ourselves to others and the first impression we make.
• Personal Authorities: The basic principles and values that shape our personality.

The Planets in the First House

The presence of planets in the First House can significantly affect our personality and life. Each planet adds unique characteristics and energies, shaping the way we express our “I”.

• Sun: The Sun in the First House brings confidence and vitality. People with this position are often charismatic and have a strong presence. They like to be the center of attention and express their personality with intensity.
• Moon: The Moon in this house makes people emotional and sensitive. They react quickly to external stimuli and have a need for security. Their emotional mood is evident and is often reflected in their appearance.
• Hermes: Mercury in the First House gives eloquence and excellent communication and negotiation skills. These individuals are intelligent, flexible and often have a youthful appearance. They are quick to think and communicate their ideas.
• Aphrodite: The goddess of beauty gives charm and artistic flair. People with this position are beautiful and attractive, with an innate talent for harmony and aesthetics. They are sociable and enjoy the pleasures of life. They take great care of their appearance.
• Ares: Mars in the First House adds energy, dynamism and determination. These individuals are energetic, courageous and love challenges. They can be competitive and seek leadership. If Mars is shooting in the horoscope, then there is a tendency towards abrupt to violent situations. It is recommended that people in this location exercise or generally channel their excess energy to their advantage.
• Jupiter: Jupiter in the First House brings happiness and luck, but often laziness or over-optimism that borders on utopia. People in this position are optimistic, generous and have a strong sense of justice. Their personality is pleasant and they are often attracted to positive experiences.
• Saturn: Saturn in this house gives seriousness and responsibility. These individuals may seem more mature than their age and have a strong sense of duty. They often have to face obstacles that help them develop stamina, but they are certainly also those who go forward in life and society, possessing strategic thinking and strong ambition.
• Sky: Uranus in the First House adds originality and independence. These individuals are eccentric, rebellious and love change in many situations. Their presence can be surprising and they are always ready to break the status quo. They are brilliant and often so ahead of their time that they find it difficult to communicate and feel understood.
• Neptune: Neptune in the First House brings imagination and sensitivity. These individuals have a strong spirituality and often seem to be in another world. They are creative and may have strong intuition that must always be listened to. They are excellent artists and their ideas are... elusive! If Neptune makes hard aspects to the rest of the horoscope, then the person must take care of their well-being and avoid idealizations.
• Pluto: Pluto in the First House adds depth and transformative power. People in this position have a strong presence and are often mysterious, intelligent, intuitive and ambitious. Their lives are full of transformations and they have the ability to have a profound effect on others. They are willing to ‘root out’ sick situations and strong enough to make as many new beginnings as it takes to get what they want.