What does it mean to have a sign on the cusp of a house?

In astrology, a cusp (from the Latin for spear or point) is the imaginary line that separates a pair of consecutive signs in the zodiac or houses in the horoscope. That point of view may consider the Sun to be “on the cusp” even when its centre is as much as two degrees away from the sign boundary.

Are cusps real astrology?

You’ve probably heard people describe themselves as “cusps” or maybe even identified as one yourself. In truth, “cusp signs” are not real: Anyone who could actually call themselves a “cusp” must be born within 12 hours of the sun’s shift into a new sign, and even so—they only have one sun sign!

Are cusp signs different?

Not exactly. Rather than technically being born under two signs, people born on a zodiac cusp are unique individuals whose date of birth brings the energy and traits of two distinct signs together, creating a separate astrological personality with blended qualities.

What is the ruling planet for a house on its cusp?

A House is ruled by the Sign on its cusp. So if it is Sagittarius, then Jupiter is the ruling planet. If you are talking about an “Intercepted Sign” – such as when Sagittarius is on the cusp of, and therefore rules the 1st. House, and Aquarius is on the cusp of the 2nd.

What does the first house mean in a zodiac sign?

The first house begins the zodiac, and covers the all “firsts”: first impressions, the self and appearance, leadership, new initiatives, fresh starts and beginnings. The sign on the cusp, or starting edge, of this house, is referred to as your rising sign or ascendant.

Do two zodiac signs in the same house affect each other?

So,it depends upon the system. There are many systems of astrology. Western and Vedic astrology are the popular ones. In western system, if two signs fall in the same house, both will affect the house . It will also depend upon the the degree of cusp both the signs make in the house.

What if Saturn is on the cusp of the 2nd house?

House, and Aquarius is on the cusp of the 2nd. House (Capricorn is intercepted) then Saturn will be concerned with that house but its energy will be limited. Intercepted Signs tend to work at an unconscious level, or their energies are expressed in private, rather than in public. They are