First House – Arrival from the Starcodes Astro Oracle by Heather Roan Robbins.
The First House describes how you enter the world, your first impressions, and the birth of your journey of self-discovery. If your chart were a village map, the First House would be a gateway and information centre. Planets in the first house are just about to rise over the horizon, where the sun would be just before dawn, so we feel them strongly.
Action: Take responsibility for how you are perceived. As you walk in the door, assess what you lead with- what your mannerisms, appearance, and signals say. Notice if you lead with charm or prickly defence, with your mind or heart, or whether you are versatile, changing your approach to fit the circumstance. Investigate how this first impression affects your identity and interactions. People read what you put out, whether you are acting as a business, as a person, or as a couple, and it’s up to you to ensure that how you present yourself matches your intention.
If you feel misunderstood, look for a misperception, yours or theirs, underneath and tension, and see what can be done to clear this lens. If you strive to be invisible, neutral, or enjoy an air of mystery and play your cards close to the chest, it becomes easier for others to project their assumptions onto you. Consider becoming more transparent and letting your inner worth shine.
The First House can also bring with it a surge of temper or other strong emotion that rushes to your head like mercury in a hot thermometer. If this happens, bring your awareness back down to your feet. This metaphor also applies to a business or project; leadership may be strong and attention needs to be bought back to the boots on the ground.
Challenge: You are challenged to see beyond the shallows of appearance, see behind smokescreens, and take responsibility for how you are perceived.
Gift: Evaluate how you interact with the world as the beginning of a journey of self-discovery.