Part of Fortune in 1st House: Shining From Within

Aries, ruled by passionate and driven Mars, is associated with the 1st house in astrology. Among other things, it presides over areas of life like self identity, physical appearance, personal goals, leadership and independence. Those with Part of Fortune in the 1st are often blessed with a strong sense of self, as well as strong initiative and leadership abilities. They tend make lasting first impressions and often have a magnetic quality about them.

About The Part of Fortune: Astrology’s Key to Abundance

You can skip this bit if you already know what the POF means!

The house the Part of Fortune is located in shows us the areas of life in which we find the most joy, luck, wealth, and overall success. For instance, those with Part of Fortune in the 7th, are likely to find success by running their own business or marrying someone successful — or perhaps both because the 7th is associated with these specific themes.

Since each house corresponds with a zodiac sign, oftentimes, the personality traits associated with that sign are also mentioned, as demonstrated in this article.

The sign the Part of Fortune is in indicates the personality traits may lead us to success. For instance, those with Part of Fortune in Capricorn could find success by utilizing a great deal of patience, perseverance, professionalism, and shrewd business practice. I’ve got this placement and those traits have certainly worked for me many times over.

The Part of Fortune is a calculated point in the birth chart, as opposed to a physical celestial body like a planet or an asteroid. There isn’t a great deal of information about it in printed books as it’s an Arabic part (one of many). I asked one of my friends who has been working as a pro astrologer for over a decade why it seems under used, and her succinct response was, “because it’s considered a minor point”. We both agree, however, that despite it being regarded as minor, it still has plenty of uplifting and helpful information to offer!

As we age and mature, we grow into the positive attributes associated with this part of the chart. The evolution of our understanding, skills, and perspectives contributes a gradual unfolding of the potentials associated with it. So, while some of the avenues covered by the house might be challenging growing up, they tend to become more fortuitous from around our late twenties onwards.

Firece Entrepreneurial Ambition

Success though self-employment is common with this placement, especially when Part of Fortune is in a fire sign (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius). These people can do exceptionally well running a business of their own because they’re naturally inclined to do things their own way, and to do things by themselves.

On the downside, they tend to get distracted quite easily, especially by new business ideas. Consequently, they may struggle to see a venture through to completion. Although, if they’re truly passionate about what they are doing, they are much less likely to become bored. Innovation in particular drives them so if they create a clever new product or service, it’s more likely that they’ll see it through to success.

With Part of Fortune in the 1st, there’s also an emphasis on personal identity. Building a personal brand and injecting it with plenty of their personality could help them find great success. It’s also less likely that they’ll lose interest, because they find themselves engaging and enjoy sharing things about themselves with others. They may also become prominent figures in their field because they seem to be naturally adept at showcasing their unique skills, talents and qualities.

Physical Appearance

The physical appearance of these individuals tends to be striking in some way. For instance, they might be exceptionally good looking, have a quirky sort of look, or be particularly slender or tall. An old schoolfriend of mine had wavy red hair all the way down her back. People would frequently compliment her on it because it was so beautiful. She became more recognizable as the ‘girl with flame red hair’, than by her actual name!

These people may also dress in a very stylish or individualistic manner. Their mannerisms and style of communication could also lean towards the eccentric or flamboyant. No matter what they look like, these people typically exude self-assurance, even if inside, they may be a little unsure of themselves. 

If blessed with remarkable physical attractiveness, these people could choose to capitalize on their appearance. For example, they could become a fashion model, glamour model, social media model or social media personality using their looks to promote products or services.

Personal Identity

These individuals tend to have a strong sense of self. Their personality appears to others as well defined and frequently also original. This is particularly true of those who have predominantly positive aspects to this part of their birth chart. However, even if negatively aspected, as the native ages and matures, the personality becomes strengthened and increasingly individualistic.

There is an inclination towards individualism and a desire to stand out from the crowd. Compliments paid by others which center around how different or remarkable they are, are especially flattering. Being unique brings them joy, and they may do things to make themselves stand out even more, for example, by wearing unconventional or especially beautiful clothing. They may prefer to ignore convention as often as they can in favor of following their own path.

Unstoppable Competitive Spirit

These people enjoy competing with themselves as well as others, but mostly themselves! They enjoy frequently pushing themselves out of their comfort zone to achieve new and exciting things. They strive to stand out in their personal and professional pursuits because they strongly desire recognition. Being seen as exceptional in some way, or in as many ways as possible, brings them a sense of fulfilment — as if they are doing what they were born to do.

Owing to their strong competitive nature, they tend to achieve a great deal in life. They are hugely resilient and often view challenges as tests of character and opportunities for personal growth. They push through obstacles with determination to succeed and are highly goal-oriented. Naturally skilled at leading, they tend to do particularly well in leadership roles or positions where they can influence and/or direct others.

Possible Career Paths

Careers which allow these people to work one-on-one with other people to help them with their personal lives may bring them the most joy. This could include roles like life coaching, personal training, energy healing, physiotherapy, psychotherapy, nutrition, makeup artistry, hairdressing or beauty therapy.

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