The horoscope is like a pie with twelve pieces. These are the houses, and each represents a sphere of life experience. The Ascendant is the sign/degree rising on the Eastern horizon at the time of your birth. So, the chart begins with the Ascendant at the middle left horizon line, and follows the numbers up to twelve.
The Twelve Houses
From Molly Hall, About.com
The twelve houses begin with the first house, at the Ascendant or horizon line, and circle around counter clock-wise.
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