If you were born with Cancer Rising, you’re in the right place to quickly see the layout of your birth chart in Whole Sign Houses.

You’ll also see I’ve included house rulerships, for example the ruler of the first house is the Moon…

The Cancer Rising Birth Chart…

Discover the houses through the horoscope according to a Cancer Ascendant – how a Cancer Rising experiences their chart…

The 1st House: Cancer, Ruled By The Moon

As a Cancer Rising you may be a sensitive soul, tender in your body, mind or spirit! Look to the Moon to reveal more about where your instincts lead you, and notice when you’re being extra shy, caretaking or fussing over others – revealing your Cancerian side…

The 2nd House: Leo, Ruled By The Sun

With a Solar second house possessions may hold prominence, extra significance as a reflection of who you are and what really matters to you. You might buy things to suit your purpose in life! Look to the Sun’s placement to reveal more about where you find value, what’s important to possess.

The 3rd House: Virgo, Ruled By Mercury

Writing, drawing, speaking and getting your point across to your tight knit circle – and kindred spirits – might be a considered task. Mercury and Virgo govern your third house, so you may find you’re drawn to speaking and relating ‘properly’. Look to Mercury in your chart, for more revelations about your rapport, and the people you find yourself among…

The 4th House: Libra, Ruled By Venus

With a Libra fourth house you may like a beautiful home, even idealising family and the past. Look to your Venus placement to reveal more about your dwellings and domain!

The 5th House: Scorpio, Ruled By Mars

Your passions, artistic streak, those you love and all that bring you joy can be found in the still waters of your fifth house, and with Scorpio governing this sector you might like to indulge with hobbies, crafts and sports that push you to your limits. Look to Mars to reveal more…

The 6th House: Sagittarius, Ruled By Jupiter

Experimentation comes easily, with your house of health and wellbeing governed by a Jupiter sign: Sagittarius. Travel, publishing or cultural interests might feature in your work! Or, you might find day-to-day you like an environment that brings exposure to specialist subjects and philosophies… Where’s Jupiter in your chart?

The 7th House: Capricorn, Ruled By Saturn

Partners in your midst and on your horizon may be mature or older, responsible and keen to follow the rules. You may find yourself teaming up with a Capricorn – check to see if your spouse has planets or points in this sign, and hone in on Saturn to guide you to more about partnerships…

The 8th House: Aquarius, Ruled By Saturn

Suit up and show up within collaborative frameworks, structures and agreements, with Aquarius (and again, Saturn) overseeing your eighth house. The sector of mutual gains and joint interests, find solutions that work hard for you both! 

The 9th House: Pisces, Ruled By Jupiter

As you venture out into the world to explore, educated yourself and go the distance, you may find you’re keen on mysticism, spirituality or an alternative approach, seeking out guides and gurus on the subjects or paths that glean your attention with faith. You might like to go your own way, wandering and getting lost in your fascinations and the arts, going global or learning about the world through art, beauty, religion and magic! Take note of Jupiter and Neptune, the rulers of this house.

The 10th House: Aries, Ruled By Mars

How are you seen in the world? What reputation do you uphold? Is it independent? Feisty? Are you the boss or an entrepreneur? An independent contractor? Do you let others see you winning or going it alone? Fighting or braving all elements? With hot-headed Mars and Aries presiding over your tenth house, you may find that the image you show, your vocational path and the public face portrayed is bold and risk-taking. Work life might be tied to a battlefield, your own solo passions, or a dynamic profession that’s go-getting! Look to your own Mars for further clues and career direction!

The 11th House: Taurus, Ruled By Venus

As you make your way among others, and comprehend what matters to you all (in your industry or network of peers) you might find beauty and diplomacy is high. Join a team where wellness and femininity is central, music, the arts, food or fashion! Note your allies in your city, district or online could be designers, chefs or steady characters (Taurus!) Friends that provide and make life attractive could be your best alliances, with people on the periphery are looking out for you that are good with money – select a Taurus as the head of your cheerleading squad, an ally and look to Venus for more…

The 12th House: Gemini, Ruled By Mercury

How do you escape routines and find ways to detach? How do you unravel and let go in a moment of peace or apathy? Your mindset may be key, as you switch off and enter a state of selflessness, isolation or gestation. Zone out (or come undone) with journalling or penmanship, with gossip or talking things through on the phone, with a therapist or secret confidant (a Gemini, perhaps)… Books, scripts or the written word may be particularly meaningful, words of assurance could be a healing remedy!

Planetary Rulership Of The Houses For A Cancer Ascendant!

As a Cancer Rising person, the Moon rules your first house…

…because the Moon rules Cancer!

The Sun rules your second house…

…because the Sun rules Leo!

Mercury rules your third and twelfth house…

…because Mercury rules Virgo and Gemini!

Venus rules your fourth and eleventh house…

…because Venus rules Libra and Taurus!

Mars rules your fifth house and your tenth house…

…because Mars rules Scorpio and Aries!

Jupiter rules your sixth and ninth house…

…because Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces!

Saturn rules your seventh and eighth house…

…because Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius!