What is the Whole Sign house system?

The Whole Sign houses system is one of the oldest house systems in astrology. In this system, each house begins at 0 degrees of a zodiac sign, meaning that the entire zodiac sign where the Ascendant is located becomes the 1st house. The following zodiac signs then represent the subsequent houses. Each house corresponds exactly to one zodiac sign, making all the houses 30 degrees in size.

Key features of the Whole Sign system include:

1. Simplicity and Clarity: Unlike systems such as Placidus or Koch, where houses can vary in size, Whole Sign houses are always equal, each occupying 30 degrees.
2. Focus on Signs: This system places emphasis on the zodiac signs themselves, as each house is fully aligned with a single sign.
3. Historical Background: Whole Sign Houses are one of the oldest house systems, used extensively in ancient astrology before systems like Placidus were developed. It has seen a resurgence in modern traditional and Hellenistic astrology.

Astrologers who use the Whole Sign system appreciate its straightforwardness and the clear alignment between houses and zodiac signs. It’s often seen as the most intuitive house system because it avoids the complex calculations and distortions found in other systems.

How to select the ‘Whole Sign’ in Generate Chart?

To use this house system in Generate Chart, click on ‘More Actions’ in the Astro Chart and select it from the drop-down menu ‘House System’.