What Does the 11th House Represent in Astrology? It signifies your allies and friends.
Specifically, as I mentioned in the article on houses, the 11th house often takes on the meanings of the 2nd house from the 10th in practice:
- Income from professional activities.
- Resources of governmental structures.
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What Does the 11th House Mean?
The Eleventh House in Horary Astrology
In horary astrology, the 11th house, in addition to representing friends, reflects specific aspects of the "2nd house from the 10th," depending on the context.
For example:
- In questions about issuing permits, it indicates licenses granted by governmental structures.
- It signifies winnings from lotteries, pensions, benefits, or other forms of money received from the state.
- In questions about income, it reflects money earned from activities, including dividends from personal business or salaries.
The 11th House in Medical Astrology
In medical astrology, the 11th house is associated with the calves and shins—the 11th sector of the body if we divide it into 12 parts from head to feet.
Additionally, the 11th zodiac sign, or more precisely its ruler, Saturn, indicates:
- Bones, joints, and the immune system.
- The hypothalamus, skin, and right ear.
- The spleen, teeth, and bladder.
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The Eleventh House in Natal Astrology
In a natal chart, the 11th house typically represents friends. However, in derivative charts that describe specific life situations (e.g., solar returns, lunar returns, or transits), the 11th house takes on narrower meanings, such as salaries or dividends from business.
Planets in the 11th House
In horary astrology, a planet in the 11th house signifies any object related to this house, such as a construction license or a large company's warehouse. In medical astrology, a planet in the 11th house often indicates a health issue with the calves. In natal astrology, a planet in the 11th house always relates to friends, but its influence depends on its natural meaning, celestial state, and the astrological house it rules.
The Sun in the 11th House
The Sun in the eleventh house points to friends, and to a lesser extent, female friends, as it is a masculine planet. The celestial state and the house ruled by the Sun reveal key details about these friendships.
Debilitated Sun (in detriment or fall) foretells public disgrace for friends or danger posed by powerful friends. Specifically, it indicates:
- The threat of a public death of friends if it rules their 8th house.
- Public disgrace caused by friends if it rules the 10th house.
- High-ranking friends who become enemies, or public conflicts with friends, if it rules the 7th house.
Dignified Sun (in exaltation or its own sign) promises influential friends, friends in power, or reliable allies. Specifically, it shows:
- Personal fame thanks to friends' support if it rules the 10th house.
- A spouse from among influential friends if it rules the 7th house.
- Famous friends from abroad if it rules the 9th house.
By combining the Sun's natural meaning, the meaning of the house it rules, and its celestial state, you can uncover what the Sun predicts for you regarding your friends.
The Moon in the 11th House
The Moon in the eleventh house symbolizes female friends and, to a lesser extent, male friends, as it is a feminine planet. Life circumstances involving friends are determined by the natural meaning of the Moon and the meaning of the house it rules.
A Debilitated Moon (in detriment or fall) foretells wanderings or exile for friends. Specifically, it indicates:
- Frequent job changes or daily issues caused by friends if the Moon rules the 10th house.
- Female friends who secretly envy you and aim to harm you if the Moon rules the 12th house.
A Dignified Moon (in exaltation or its sign) promises caring female friends. Specifically, it shows:
- Pleasant travels with friends if it rules the 9th house.
- Support from female friends during illness if the Moon rules the 12th house.
Combining the Moon's natural meaning, the meaning of the house it rules, and its celestial state, you can uncover what the Moon predicts for you in the 11th house.
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Mercury in the 11th House
Mercury in the eleventh house represents male and female friends equally, as it is a gender-neutral planet. Life events involving friends are determined by the natural meaning of Mercury and the meaning of the house it rules:
A Debilitated Mercury (in detriment or fall) indicates troubles in the lives of friends among merchants or intellectuals or suggests friends inclined toward deceit. Specifically:
- If it rules their 12th house, it foretells cunning friends who may scheme behind your back one day.
- If it rules the 10th house, it indicates friends who bring confusion to professional matters.
- If it rules the 7th house, it promises friends who become enemies and openly testify against you.
- And so on, depending on the house.
A Dignified Mercury (in exaltation or its sign) promises reliable friends among merchants and intellectuals. Specifically, it reveals:
- Allies in scientific or commercial activities if it rules the 10th house.
- Friends who become business partners or partners who turn into trusted friends if it rules the 7th house.
- And so on.
By analyzing the combination of Mercury’s meaning, its celestial state, and the meaning of the house it rules, you can predict its influence on your life in connection with your friends.
Venus in the 11th House
Venus in the eleventh house symbolizes your female friends (and, to a lesser extent, male friends), as it is a feminine planet. The natural meaning of Venus and the meaning of the house it rules will determine life situations connected with your friends:
A Debilitated Venus (in detriment or fall) indicates misfortunes in love for your friends. Specifically:
- If it rules the 7th house, it foretells conflicts with friends due to jealousy or open enemies among former friends.
- If it rules the 12th house, it suggests friends who may betray you one day or envious allies who are not entirely trustworthy.
- And so on, depending on the house.
A Dignified Venus (in exaltation or its sign) promises physical pleasures, love, beauty, and luxury for your friends. Specifically:
- It indicates a happy marriage for them if it rules their 7th house.
- It suggests a romantic relationship with one of your friends if it rules your 7th house.
- It promises luxury and pleasures brought to you by friends if it rules your 5th house.
Thus, the combination of Venus's meaning, the house it rules, and its state provides insight into future events related to your friends.
Mars in the 11th House
Mars in the eleventh house signifies friends and, to a lesser extent, female friends, as it is a masculine planet. Life circumstances involving your friends are determined by the natural meaning of Mars and the meaning of the house it rules:
A Debilitated Mars (in detriment or fall) foretells conflict-prone friends and frequent disputes with them. Specifically, it suggests:
- The threat of a violent death for your friends if it rules their 8th house;
- The risk of your death caused by the carelessness of friends if it rules your 8th house;
- Injuries inflicted by a former friend if it rules the 7th house;
- Sudden expenses and financial losses because of friends if it rules the 2nd house;
- And so on.
A Dignified Mars (in exaltation or its sign) promises military involvement or athletic prowess among your friends in general. However, more specifically, it indicates:
- Victory over enemies who were once friends if it rules the 7th house.
- Financial gains shared with friends, though with some extravagance, if it rules the 2nd house.
- Allies in short-term but successful business ventures if it rules the 10th house.
- And so on.
By analyzing the natural meaning of Mars, the house it rules, and its celestial state, you can uncover what Mars foretells about your friendships.
Jupiter in the 11th House
Jupiter in the eleventh house signifies your friends and, to a lesser extent, female friends, as it is a masculine planet. The natural meaning of Jupiter and the meaning of the house it rules will define the life circumstances involving your friends:
A Debilitated Jupiter (in detriment or fall) predicts legal troubles for your friends or their tendency toward excesses. Specifically, it indicates:
- Noble friends who conspire against you if Jupiter rules the 12th house.
- Financial losses due to friends if it rules the 2nd house.
- Friends who lose their high status if it rules their 10th house.
- And so on.
A Dignified Jupiter (in exaltation or its sign) promises wealth and high positions for your friends. Specifically, it shows:
- A high-ranking partner or spouse from among friends if it rules the 7th house.
- Wealth that comes to you through friends if it rules the 2nd house.
- Liberation from imprisonment, recovery from illness, or victory over envious rivals thanks to respected societal allies.
- Reliable friends from among lawyers, clergy, or foreigners if it rules the 9th house.
By analyzing the natural meaning of Jupiter, the house it rules, and its celestial state, you will determine what Jupiter foretells regarding your friendships.
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Saturn in the 11th House
Saturn in the eleventh house indicates friends who are older, grumpy, or who have complicated lives. It is more associated with men and less so with women, as Saturn is a masculine planet. Life circumstances involving your friends depend on Saturn’s condition and the house it rules:
A Debilitated Saturn (in detriment or fall) foretells a challenging life filled with restrictions and illnesses for your friends. Specifically, it shows:
- Friends who are constantly dissatisfied and negatively affect your life if Saturn rules the 12th house.
- Friends among exiles or emigrants if Saturn rules their 12th house.
- Friends from the service industry if it rules the 6th house.
- And so on.
A Dignified Saturn (in exaltation or its sign) promises loyal but few friends, often gained through difficult circumstances. Specifically, it predicts:
- Reliable friends found during imprisonment or captivity if Saturn rules the 12th house;
- Friends who help you save money if Saturn rules the 2nd house;
- Friends among elderly foreigners if Saturn rules the 9th house;
- And so on.
Combining Saturn’s natural meaning, the house it rules, and its celestial state, you can determine what Saturn foretells about your friendships.
Where is the 11th House, and Which Planet Corresponds to It?
The 11th house is located above the horizon on the eastern side of the chart.
In natal astrology, the 11th house symbolizes friends. Unlike other houses, the 11th house does not correspond to a specific planet, as astrology lacks a planet representing friends as a class. Some suggest that Mercury governs friendships because it symbolizes communication. However, communication connects you not only to friends but also to children, spouses, and colleagues. By its nature, Mercury is more associated with servants or service roles than with friends as a class.
A Stellium of Planets in the 11th House
When multiple planets occupy the 11th house, each indicates specific events related to your friends:
- Some planets may foretell joyful moments.
- Others might indicate challenges or unfavorable circumstances.
The most influential planet will be the one closest to the cusp of the 11th house or controlling the others by reception.
If you have no friends, the 11th house loses its typical meaning as "the house of friends." The presence or absence of friends depends on life context and the condition of the 1st house, which reflects the individual's character. If someone has a complex personality or leads a reclusive life, the indications of the 11th house become irrelevant.
Note: Planets in the 11th house do not describe your hopes or dreams. If they only described your personality and aspirations, predicting events involving your friends would be impossible.
In the first part of our predictive astrology course, we thoroughly explain why many modern astrology methods fall short and teach how to make precise predictions.
