In Vedic Astrology, the first indicator of importance is given to the Ascendant. The Rising Sign or the Ascendant and ruler of the ascendant is to be regarded before that of the Moon or the Sun. It determines so many features of the person's character. The Ascendant is the rising sign that appears at the horizon when one is born. The first house signifies the head, face, brain, facial bones and the cranium. It represents the health and happiness of a person as well as the body, personality and appearance. The first house is also the individual's conscious mind, and general disposition in life, as well as status.The status of the first house typifies the nature of a person; whether he is a leader, a follower or a dominant figure. He develops his character and charisma in his early years with family and friends. This development of his character or nature will remain a determining factor in his status. A leader amongst friends will go a long way to being a leader in society in some capacity. In the natural chart the first house is ruled by the sign Aries, in turn ruled by the planet Mars.

This house represents wealth and happiness, one's family life and status as well. This is a materialistic house and a person's spouse can be seen from this house. This house primarily signifies assets. It is the person's speech and voice. It represents one's throat, right eye, mouth, tongue and teeth. Status for the second house is based on one's family circumstance. This can be interpreted based on whether the family is affluent or not. The ability of achieving good status with proper schooling is more probable if the person is born into a family with adequate wealth enhancing a comfortable environment. In the natural chart the second house is ruled by Taurus, in turn ruled by the planet Venus.

The third house represents younger brothers and sisters as will as courage, stamina and initiatives. It signifies short journeys, writing and communications of all sorts. This house requires courage and initiative to compete and succeed in this world as it is known to be the house that represents work. The third house signifies the shoulders, arms, hands, respiratory system and the right ear. In the natural chart the third house is ruled by Gemini, in turn ruled by the planet Mercury
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