Sixth House

The Sixth House is the realm of structure, service, and self-improvement. It governs your daily habits, work ethic, health, and how you contribute to the world through consistent effort. This is where you refine your skills, care for your body, and create balance through routine and responsibility.

If the Fifth House is where you play, the Sixth House is where you get organized. It teaches that fulfillment often comes from discipline, reliability, and doing the small things that make life function smoothly.

Life Areas Governed

The Sixth House rules:

• Daily work and professional duties
• Health, wellness, and diet
• Routines, schedules, and organization
• Service to others and helpfulness
• Pets, coworkers, and everyday environment

This house is about self-mastery — learning how to improve, maintain, and serve both yourself and others with diligence and care.

Ruling Sign and Planet

The Sixth House is ruled by Virgo and its planet Mercury.

This pairing brings precision, intellect, and an eye for detail. Virgo’s analytical energy helps this house create order from chaos, while Mercury sharpens problem-solving and communication in the workplace.

Element: Earth

Quality: Mutable

Opposite House: Twelfth House (Rest and Spiritual Reflection)

Symbolic Meaning and Keywords

Health, work, service, discipline, improvement, wellness, balance, responsibility, refinement, humility.

Everyday Life Examples

Whenever you clock in for work, plan your meals, go to the gym, or tidy up your space — you’re expressing your Sixth House energy.

This house thrives on routine, showing how small habits add up to long-term stability.

People with strong Sixth House placements often feel a calling to be useful or helpful. They might excel in healthcare, teaching, organization, or any role that improves life for others.

Empty vs. Full Sixth House

An empty Sixth House often suggests that daily life and health matters flow naturally. You may not obsess over routine but still maintain balance. The sign on the cusp reveals your approach to productivity and well-being.

A full Sixth House, especially with Mercury, Mars, or Saturn, can bring a perfectionist streak. These individuals are often highly responsible, disciplined, or health-conscious — but they may need to guard against burnout or self-criticism.

How to Read This House in Your Chart

1. Find the sign on your Sixth House cusp — it shows your attitude toward work and health.
2. Identify any planets in the Sixth House — they describe how you serve others and manage your physical well-being.
3. Examine Mercury’s placement in your chart to understand your mindset and adaptability at work.

For example:

• Mars in the Sixth House → hardworking, energetic, driven; may need to manage stress and tension.
• Venus in the Sixth House → enjoys helping others; finds beauty and pleasure in everyday tasks and relationships.

Related Pages

More Houses

• First House
• Second House
• Third House
• Fourth House
• Fifth House
• Seventh House
• Eighth House
• Ninth House
• Tenth House
• Eleventh House
• Twelfth House
• All Natal Chart Houses

Data Source: Planetary positions and aspect calculations are derived from the NASA JPL DE ephemerides (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA). Calculations updated in real time for precision within one arc-minute.

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