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If you’re looking to get healthy, it is important to consider the 6th house in astrology. The 6th house is traditionally ruled by the sign of Virgo, and its focus is on how we take care of our mind, body, and spirit. This is a very holistic house in astrology with an interest in how we live each day which includes exploring the details of what makes up our everyday lives.
Given that Virgo is the ruler of the 6th house, the energy of this house can be very grounded, and the goal is to help us understand how to navigate our lives in a manner that is productive and orderly as Virgo energy would have it no other way. No matter which sign rules the 6th house, there is an overall focus on the overall health and wellness and the details which contribute or detract from achieving this. Continue to read on to find out more about how to achieve total health and wellness through the 6th house.
Your Health & Wellness & the 6th House
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In astrology, the 6th house represents your overall health and well-being as experienced on an everyday basis. This house covers everything from the food we eat on a daily basis to allergies, our routines, and interactions with others in work environments. Thus, if you’re having some issues with your overall health and wellness, it’s best to look at the 6th house to see what’s amiss. The specifics of how we manage our health and wellness on a daily basis can be found by looking at the ruler of the 6th house. For example, if you have Mars ruling your 6th house or the planet Aries in the 6th house, then you’re the type of person that needs to be active to ensure your overall health and wellness. Someone with Neptune ruling the 6th house may find that there is fog and/or lack of clarity about what is needed to achieve health and wellness, or individuals with Neptune here could incorporate spirituality into their lives as a way of improving their overall health and wellness. When considering what is needed to achieve overall health and wellness, it’s important to consider not only the ruler of the 6th house but also the planets in the 6 house as well as aspects made by other planets to the ruler of the 6th house and the planets in the 6th house.
The condition of the 6th house provides insight into how we manage our health and wellness in a practical manner each day. Understanding what is needed physically in order to achieve health and wellness is important. True to the energy of Virgo associated with the 6th house, it is in identifying the details of what works and what does not that we are able to achieve the order that is needed to lives that are healthy and vital.
Getting Into a Routine
The 6th house in astrology also represents our daily routines. Virgo is a grounded earth sign that focuses on the details of life, and it is within these details that we are able to determine what influences the quality of our everyday experience. This is especially relative to our everyday routines. The 6th house rules the experience of everyday life from the time you get up in the morning to the time you go to bed at night. Thus, the 6th house reveals the type of routine you are likely to follow and any adjustments to consider in order to create a more orderly, productive life experience. For example, someone with an earth sign such as Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn on the 6th house cusp may require a lot of structure in their daily routines in order to feel grounded and secure. In comparison with someone with Pisces or Gemini on the 6th house cusp who will desire more flexibility in their daily routines.
It is through analyzing the 6th house that we can discover how we engage in the experience that is life through our everyday routines. We can always look at the 6th house for ways to learn more about how to live a more productive life as well as how to make adjustments so that we can live more productive lives.
Getting Along with the Coworkers
The 6th house also rules our experience with coworkers as these are the individuals that we work with on a daily basis in a traditional environment. The 6th house also shows how we show up as an employee as Virgo and the 6th house represents our ability to be of service and perform duties. The condition of the 6th house is how we relate to our work environments as well as our relationships with our coworkers. For example, if you have Venus in the 6th house it is very likely that you will have pleasant experiences with your co-workers as long as Venus is not harshly aspected. Someone with Mars ruling or in the 6th house may find that work better on their own as there tends to be a combative relationship with coworkers that could include competition and/or arguments. By analyzing the condition of the 6th house it is possible to learn more about how we show up in a traditional work environment as a worker as well as how we are perceived by our co-workers.
Being of Service
In alignment with the energy of Virgo, the 6th house reveals how we provide service to others. Virgo is a helpful sign that seeks to make itself useful to others by being a willing servant. If you are looking for a way to give back to others, check out the condition of your 6th house. Individuals with a tenanted 6th house are often found in professions that deal with providing services to others such as nursing or social work. Those with an earthy influence on the 6th house are likely to provide practical services to others whereas those with water energy here are likely to be of service in an emotional manner. Those with an air sign influence on the 6th house may provide mental and/or intellectual assistance while those with fire energy on the 6th house offer service through action and/or inspiration.
A Furry Friend for Support
Virgo and the 6th house also rule small animals especially pets. When thinking about the overall health and well-being of an individual, pets offer us a significant amount of support. In fact, some people even have emotional support animals that help them deal with a variety of mental and emotional issues. Smaller animals such as cats and dogs are also related to the 6th house as they are directly related to our daily routines. Anyone that owns a pet knows that pets require maintenance and care to ensure their overall well-being. Likewise, individuals that have a tenanted 6th house may prefer to work with smaller animals in some capacity either through volunteering at a local animal shelter or working in service to animals as a veterinarian.
Ultimately, the 6th house provides a grounded understanding of what constitutes health and wellness. Health and well-being are comprehensive and holistic and require the understanding that all the parts make up the whole. The mind, body, and spirit are one, and the 6th house asks that we consider how the details of our experience contribute to the totality of our daily lived experience. Virgo and the 6th house seek to live an orderly life which is achieved through a thorough analysis of how to take care of the whole person in a practical manner
