The Four Quadrants: Life Orientations
Understanding chart emphasis patterns
The Four Quadrants
The 12 houses divide into four quadrants showing life focus.
First Quadrant (1-3): Personal Development
Focus: Self, resources, learning Keywords: "I am, I have, I learn"
Second Quadrant (4-6): Personal Growth
Focus: Home, creativity, service Keywords: "I feel, I create, I serve"
Third Quadrant (7-9): Social & Relational
Focus: Partnerships, sharing, beliefs Keywords: "We are, we share, we believe"
Fourth Quadrant (10-12): Collective
Focus: Career, community, spirituality Keywords: "I achieve, we aspire, I transcend"
Hemispheres
Eastern (1,2,3,10,11,12): Self-directed Western (4,5,6,7,8,9): Other-directed Northern (1,2,3,4,5,6): Private, internal Southern (7,8,9,10,11,12): Public, external