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planetary house

planetary house

9.9
In astrology, one of twelve equal parts of the sky showing different areas of life
  • noun
  • /ˈplænɪˌtɛri haʊs/
  • Jargon
translation icon : casa planetaria
  • In her birth chart, the Sun is located in the fourth planetary house.

Examples

  • The influence of each planetary house is said to affect different areas of a person's life.

  • Astrologers interpret events based on the placement of planets within each planetary house.

  • Each planetary house has unique characteristics.

  • The first planetary house represents self-identity.

  • Astrologers interpret events based on the placement of planets within each planetary house.

  • In her birth chart, the Sun is located in the fourth planetary house.

  • The influence of each planetary house is said to affect different areas of a person's life.

Synonyms

sign
vsplanetary house
85 6.4

One of the twelve parts of the zodiac used to describe personality

highlights life areas rather than calendar dates or constellation links
mansion
vsplanetary house
  • Archaic
7 9.9

One of the twelve equal parts of the zodiac used in astrology

is the same division but uses a different term
house
vsplanetary house
  • Jargon
5 9.5

One of twelve parts of the sky used in astrology

emphasizes life areas rather than personality traits
sign of the zodiac
vsplanetary house
1 5.1

One of twelve parts of the sky used in astrology to show personality and give horoscopes

focuses on life aspects rather than constellation names or forecasts
bhava
vsplanetary house
  • Indian
9.9

A house in an astrology chart that shows one life area, like career

is the same kind of sector but in general astrological charts

Surface Forms

planetary house singular
planetary houses plural

Morphology

planetary + house

The phrase combines 'planetary' (relating to planets) with 'house' (a zodiac sector) in a straightforward modifier + noun pattern, so its meaning — a zodiac house associated with planets — is directly derivable from the constituents. Although the concept is domain-specific to astrology, the composition is literal and predictable, so a B1 learner who knows both words should be able to infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Planetary house comes from astrology, where the sky was divided into twelve 'houses' like rooms in a building. Each house is a place a planet can sit, so where the planet sits was thought to show which part of life it affects. That's why planetary house means 'one of the twelve parts of the zodiac that relate to different areas of life'.