The Twelve Astrological Houses

by Dane Rudhyar, Michael R. Meyer (Editor)

The material for THE TWELVE ASTROLOGICAL The Way of Creative Accomplishment, was written in 1943-44, immediately following THE ZODIAC AS THE UNIVERSAL MATRIX. Like its companion book, it is one of Rudhyar's most accessible and easy-to-read works. It provides comprehensive descriptions of each of the ten astrological planets in each of the twelve astrological houses. In common with THE UNIVERSAL MATRIX, the astrological interpretations are more striking and psychological than what we came to expect from Rudhyar during the second half of the 20th century. The electronic publication includes hyperlinks to the birth charts of dozens of interesting example nativities. The volume is not to be confused with Rudhyar's later works -- "THE ASTROLOGICAL The Spectrum of Individual Experience" -- which is currently out-of-print and available used at Amazon.com -- or "The Twelve Houses as Problems We All Face."Some sample passages from THE TWELVE ASTROLOGICAL "Every personality is the child of an individual vision (Ascendant) and of a set of collective habits (second house), Rudhyar writes. The great person is one who uses such habits to demonstrate the vision - and thereby repolarizes them. The weak personality lets collective habits use the vision which thereby becomes distorted and materialized. Every personality is a field of integration for individual vision (first house) and collective habits (second house) - our inner life is very often a battlefield! It is in the third house that the issue . . . is determined; for it is the quality of the person's environment and of his mentality (largely conditioned by education) which will decide in the third house whether the fourth house factors (ego, home, and so on) will be energized preponderantly either by those developed in the first house or those belonging to the second house." PLANETS IN THE FIFTH HOUSE"When a strong planet or a group of planets are located in the fifth house of a natal chart this does not mean the native will necessarily be a particularly gifted artist, or a great lover, or the progenitor of many children, and so on. It indicates, rather, that matters related to this house will be insistently the focal point for the person's attention. The native will be involved in fifth house issues and experiences by apparent choice or by compulsion . . . They will create problems which will demand a solution. Problems however constitute opportunities for growth and for 'creative accomplishment' - thus the title of this series. Where there are no problems, the mind and will of the individual are not roused into operation . . ." MOON IN THE ELEVENTH HOUSE"The Moon in the eleventh house signifies a person highly sensitive to social moods and changes, who is often the mouthpiece of some great mass-movement seeking expression in a subterranean manner. The spiritual-occult systems proclaimed by Rudolph Steiner are much involved in personalized states of consciousness and dependent on personal 'revelations'. Indeed, it might be argued the 'revelations' of the seer could merely be projections of his collective, national and personal 'hopes and wishes' and fears and prejudices, rather than authentic and significantly interpreted revelations of spiritual realities. The traditional chart of Joan of Arc shows Moon conjunct Jupiter in the eleventh house - indeed an excellent symbol for one whose "Voices" saved a Kingdom . . ." DANE RUDHYAR (1895-1985) was the most important and influential astrologer of the 20th Century, introducing reforms to the ancient practice many practitioners and writers today take for granted. Rudhyar was also probably the most prolific astrological writer, contributing more than 20 books and almost 1,000 articles to modern astrology.

Genres: Astrology, Occult, Nonfiction, Psychology, Reference, Spirituality, Philosophy

148 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 1972

About the author

French-American astrologer, one of the most noted and respected astrologers of the 20th century.

He was called a modern renaissance man for his ability to express himself in many fields; music, painting, poetry, philosophy and metaphysics.

He wrote for national magazines since the '30s and was the author of many books.

Reviews

[Solo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a classic in the field of psychological astrology.

Rudhyar's writing is illuminating. His association of the houses with the stages of psychological development of man during his lifetime, is both, logical and intuitive.

I really appreciate his explanation of the Horizon and the Meridian (the 1st/7th axis and the 4th/10th axis). The Water houses in general tend to be elusive, the 4th especially so, but Rudhyar's insight helped clarify a lot of misconceptions. Mundane meanings might work at a concrete level, but as an a student of astrology it is important to understand the deeper meaning behind the external manifestations of experience which are generally associated with each house.

His writing style might seem a little heavy for young readers, but it's not archaic or anything. Pretty straightforward if you have the patience to stay focused.

Recommended for students of astrology.

[Liquidlasagna]

Marc Lerner recommends these Dane Rudhyar books:

1 Astrological Signs
2 The Astrology of Personality
3 The Astrological Houses
4 The Lunation Cycle
5 Astrological Mandalas
6 An Astrological Study of Psychological Complexes (Advanced)
7 Triptych (Advanced)

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay book

It's a little boring unless you are very new at astrology, it can feel boring. The acendant isn't included. Thank you.

[peatrycze pergolette · Rating 4 out of 5]

i got so tired of all astrology takes made in social media so i truly appreciate this read for more profound attempt to understand basics of reading a natal chart. there were moments when it was just a mix of different cultures without a concret. but mostly it refreshed my approach to certain archetypes that may be not that popular in the Internet. I've never connected the dots between astrology and Jungian personality types on my own but here it is.

[DeanJean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting esoteric ideas about the houses here. Appreciate his attempt, but his philosophic musings can leave the reader befuddled and bored.

[Meghan Castro · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re wanting to understand the astrological houses in depth, this book is a great, as well as thorough read.

[Federica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Illuminating interpretation of the astrological houses on a very deep and philosophical level. Definitely recommend it.

[Chad Allen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Illuminating though difficult to grasp more often than not. I bought this book in a used bookstore in Portland, Maine ; they don’t make ‘em like this anymore.

[Sebastian · Rating 1 out of 5]

One of the worst books ever written.
After an excruciating first chapter, I started the second about the houses. Finished the section on the First House and got nothing of value so I stopped reading.
I expected to get some factual information about the houses but got nothing except a pseudo intellectual mix of bad philosophy, dumb theology, cheap history and meaningless metaphysics. Not even a history of astrological houses here. There are some facts but they're needles in a haystack of deluded ideas.
Nothing of value here, just an incompetent thinker writing his worthless thoughts.
Astrology doesn't need skeptics when idiots like the author of this book exist.

[Alexandra Arroyo-Acevedo · Rating 5 out of 5]

In true Mercury in Pisces style, Dane Rudhyar's writing style is very mystical and abstract. He is not a quick, tangible read. However, if you can diffuse yourself into the landscapes he creates, he offers a chronological perspective on the houses unlike any other. Rather than providing a simple chart saying "1H is identity, next!", he takes you through the life cycle of development and how each house relates to a each stage of development on this earth. His approach has lent an intuitive sophistication to my personal approach to astrology.

[Blair · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sometimes over my head, but often interesting and insightful.

[Hannah]

got halfway through Sept 2017