Western Astrology Houses & Angles Intermediate

Cadent Houses (3,6,9,12)

Houses 3, 6, 9, and 12—the mutable houses preceding each angle, representing learning, service, philosophy, and transcendence.

What is Cadent Houses (3,6,9,12)?

Cadent houses precede the angular houses and prepare the ground for new beginnings. The 3rd house gathers information before the 4th house's foundation. The 6th house refines through service and health before the 7th house's partnerships. The 9th house expands through philosophy and travel before the 10th house's career peak. The 12th house dissolves old patterns before the 1st house's new identity. Traditionally considered the weakest house placement, cadent houses excel at mental and spiritual development.

How TriAstra Uses Cadent Houses (3,6,9,12)

TriAstra factors cadent house placement into accidental dignity calculations, recognizing these houses as mentally active but outwardly less prominent than angular or succedent positions.

What Cadent Houses (3,6,9,12) Means for You

Planets in your cadent houses express through learning, service, and inner development rather than outward action. They support your growth in ways that may not be immediately visible.

Discover Your Cadent Houses (3,6,9,12)

Understanding Cadent Houses (3,6,9,12) is just the beginning. See how it manifests in your unique birth chart with TriAstra's triple-system analysis.

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