11th House

The greatest scientific achievements and the most forward-thinking individuals are governed by the eleventh house, the domain of the future and what is possible. The energy of this house encourages humanity to advance, leave the past behind, and boldly venture forward into unknown territory. In this way, the eleventh is the place in our charts where we act rebelliously and counter to the norm. It is where we dare to be different and act in unexpected ways. The eleventh is the house of the rebel, a daunting place for those too tied to the past, tradition, and "the way things have always been done."

Without the influence of the eleventh, humanity would be stuck in the same place forever. While there is some merit to the phrase "if it ain't broke..." we need balance. Individuals with a strong eleventh house emphasis are often drawn to science. Many chemists, engineers, futurists, and idealists can be found with a strong eleventh house placement in their natal charts. Some of the most innovative ideas concocted by humanity exist in this space, for better or for worse. Not all achievements and advancements are inherently good, as history has shown with mistakes and double-edged pieces of technology like the internet, mobile phones, social media, and AI gaining prominence in recent decades as we enter the Aquarian age, ruler of the eleventh house.

If you have a strong eleventh house, you likely see what is possible in almost any situation. You are guided by a cerebral, impersonal, and calculated way of viewing the world. Even though the eleventh is very much about people, it is not an emotional house. Instead, it is a humanitarian one, seeking the betterment for all, even if a few individuals who cannot handle the change might suffer. Working with the energies of this house may involve struggling with its demands to transmute our sense of individuality, but that is precisely what we must do to benefit from its energies. Ultimately, this house is guiding us toward our ultimate destination as a species in a relentless, electric, and cold march toward the unknown.

Will life be better on the other side of all this advancement? Perhaps, but you can be sure that when we get there, it will not be the end. The eleventh house energy will not cease until the self-actualization of humanity comes to fruition, and that may not happen for a long time, if ever.