Two different spreads are given for The Cosmic Deck of Initiation along with the explanation of the different astrological houses and how to apply them to the cards.
The Astrological House Spread for The Cosmic Deck of Initiation
This layout is interpreted according to the astrological house system and is a good one to use if you are looking for fast short answers. To expand the insights just add additional cards to whatever house or ray you are looking at. The first card is laid out in the eight o’clock position and corresponds to the first house. The rest of the cords follow counter clockwise and represent the rest of the houses. A final thirteenth card is placed in the center and this represents the primary focus of the individual at the time of the reading or question.
1st House
How you see yourself.
1st House
The first house begins the zodiac and covers: first impressions, the self and appearance, leadership, new initiatives, fresh starts and beginnings.
How you see yourself. Physical appearance. The impact you make on others. How your personality is projected into the world. Early life periods. Focus on the Head. The personality. The self. How you present yourself to the world. Attitudes about yourself. Father’s mother.
2nd House
Your physical possessions.
2nd House
The second house covers all matters related to your immediate material and physical environment—taste, scent, sound, touch, sight. The second house also self-worthrules income, money, and self-esteem.
Your physical possessions. Money-making potential. Material resources. Your sense of value and self worth. Focus on the throat. Financial Matters. Monetary values. Possessions. Your ability to make and handle money.
3rd House
Communication
3rd House
The third house rules all forms of communication—talking, thinking, gadgets and mobile devices. The third house also covers siblings, neighborhoods, local travel, libraries, schools, teachers, and community affairs.
Communication. The lower mind, the concrete mind. Short distance travel. The local environment. Neighbors and acquaintances. Relationships with siblings. Focus on arms, hands, shoulders, and lungs. Travel... First sibling. Intelligence. Communication. Short journeys. Lower education. Writing ability.Short-distance
4th House
The Home
4th House
The home… Security needs. The nurturing parent. The end of the matter. Focus on the breast. Home life. Mother. Foundations or roots. Your home. Real estate. Life directions. Parents father.
Rules the “foundation” of all things. This includes your home, privacy, your basic security, your parents (particularly your mother), children, your own mothering abilities, nurturing, and TLC.
5th House
Children
5th House
Children, whether of the body or of the mind. Romantic interests. Pleasures and entertainment. The power of your self-expression. Focus on heart, back, spine. Romance. Lovers. Second sibling. Your love life. First child. Creativity. Art, music, etc… House of gambling. Sports. This house governs self-expression, drama, creativity, color, attention, romance, fun and play.
6th House
Work
6th House
Work. Service to others. Physical health. Work environment. Relationships with coworkers. Small animals. Focus on stomach, intestines. Health and work. Aunts, uncles, and cousins. Your health. Emotions. Work. Service. Responsibilities. People you work with. Schedules, organization, routines, fitness, diet and exercise, natural and healthy living, helpfulness and being of service to others.
7th House
One-to-one relationships of a committees mature, whether personal or business.
7th House
One-to-one relationships of a committees mature, whether personal or business. What you learn from others. What you may need to incorporate more in your life. Focus on Hip, Urinary area. Marriage and partnerships. Third sibling. Your house of partners. Partners or associates in business. Dealing with the public. Mothers and second child. It governs all partnerships both personal and relationship – associated matters, like contracts, and business deals.
8th House
Intense Emotions
8th House
The eighth house is a mysterious sector that rules birth, death, transformation, mysteries, merged energies, and bonding at the deepest level. The eighth house also rules other people’s property and money (real estate, inheritances, investments Intense emotions. Sex and passion. Psychic experiences. Things deep within. Focus on the reproductive area. Future security. Sexuality. Psychic abilities. Insurance. Taxes. Inheritance. Stocks and bonds etc.
9th House
The higher mind
9th House
The ninth house covers the higher mind, expansion, international and long-distance travel, foreign languages, inspiration, optimism, publishing, broadcasting, universities and higher education, luck, risk, adventure, gambling, religion, philosophy, morals, and ethics. Philosophy and religious beliefs. Spiritual concerns. Long-distance travel. Large animals. Focus on the thighs. Spirituality and Journeys. In-laws. 4th sibling. Long Journeys. 3rd child. Foreign countries and people.
10th House
Public Image
10th House
Public image. Career. Parent who connected you with the outer world. A sense of the future. Focus on the knees. Profession and ambitions. The boss. Professional status. Business. Your main occupation. Partners mother. The tenth house governs structures, corporations, tradition, public image, fame, honors, achievements, awards, boundaries, rules, discipline, authority, fathers and fatherhood.
11th House
Hopes and Wishes
11th House
The eleventh house rules teams, friendships, groups, society, technology, video and electronic media, networking, social justice, rebellion, and humanitarian causes. It also rules originality, eccentricity, sudden events, surprises, invention, astronomy, science fiction and all things futuristic.
Public image. Career. Parent who connected you with the outer world. A sense of the future. Focus hopes and wishes. goals, aspirations. Group situations. A sense of the future. Focus on the lower legs ankles. Ability to socialize and work with groups. Humanitarian forces. 4th child. 5th sibling.
12th House
The Unconscious
12th House
Public image. Career. Parent who connected you with the outer world. A sense of the future. Focus hopes and wishes. Friends, goals, aspirations. Group situations. A sense of the future. Focus on the unconscious. Hidden aspects. Things operating behind the scenes. Dreams. Innate talents. Mental health. Liable restriction. Focus on the feet. Karma. The hidden self. Hidden enemies. Hospitals. Jails. Institutions.
This house covers the final stages of a project, tying up loose ends, completions, the afterlife, old age, and surrender. It’s also associated with separation from society, institutions, hospitals, jails, hidden agendas, and secret enemies. And it rules the imagination, creativity, arts, film, dance, poetry, journals, and the subconscious mind.
The Astrological House Spread
The Foundation Spread
