Alan Oken masterfully guides you through the concepts of the meanings and the nature of the twelve astrological houses. He provides a core description of the twelve areas of life delineated by the astrological house system. The energy of each of the planets in the houses tells us where on earth that planets energy lands and what area of our life it highlights. The planets, signs and houses in a chart represent the "whats," "hows," and "wheres," of your life. The planets tell us "what" kind of energy is at work. The signs indicate "how" this energy is working. But it is the houses that reveal "where" the events, people and places in your life may be found. Alan Oken provides an expert guide to the understanding of the astrological houses and their interaction with these other elements of the horoscope. . HOUSES OF THE HOROSCOPE brings Alan Oken's expertise and insights into an important area of astrology in a profound but easy to understand way . Oken is a popular teacher internationally and a recognised bestselling author for 34 years . Gives the meanings and areas of life for each of the houses of the horoscope , including how derivative houses are found . Houses are a key element in the understanding of astrological interpretation