Signs are NOT the same thing as houses.

While often equated, the 12 signs of the zodiac and the 12 houses of the natal chart are two distinct concepts that serve very different purposes.  

Many people learn astrology in a way that almost works. They know the meaning of planets, signs, and houses - yet interpretation still feels fuzzy.

The issue is not a lack of information. The issue is collapsing signs and houses into the same thing.

Even professional astrologers can struggle with this distinction, because it's rarely taught clearly.

But if Aries = 1st house = Mars, then why bother with signs, houses, and planets at all?

If signs and houses are interchangeable, then Venus in Leo in the 3rd house is the same thing as Venus in Gemini in the 5th house...

Or is it?

Let's end the confusion.

"Signs Vs. Houses" clarifies the key distinctions between these fundamental concepts - once and for all.

Knowing how signs and houses actually work in chart interpretation is THE single distinction that changes how you read charts - even if you already know astrology...

... because it immediately improves interpretation accuracy.

"Signs Vs. Houses" is a must-have resource that reshapes how you approach chart interpretation.

Very few astrology concepts, when properly understood, have such a significant impact. Once you understand these distinctions, your chart will start make sense in ways it never did before.

If you already know that there's much more to astrology than the 12 signs, you probably sense that its complexity can't be reduced to shortcuts like signs = houses.

When we equate signs with houses, we miss the interpretive nuances that make each placement unique.

Even worse, it leads to inaccurate chart interpretations.

Sun in Leo is NOT the same as Sun in the 5th house. Sun in Libra is NOT the same as Sun in the 7th house. Let’s say we have 2 people, a Libra with the Sun in the 5th house, and a Leo with the Sun in the 7th house.

Which one of them is the marriage counselor? Hint: it’s not the Libra!

In a world where Signs = Houses, we might mistakenly tell the creator they should become a relationship counselor - and that's simply not correct astrology.

Signs Vs. Houses serves 2 main purposes:

• Clarifies the conceptual difference between signs and houses - and their exact relationship - so you can use each correctly in chart interpretation
• Teaches you how to read planetary placements - e.g., Venus in Leo in the 3rd house - accurately and with interpretative depth.
  
  Signs Vs. Houses is not:

• A course about the meaning of the 12 signs and 12 houses. We focus on how planets express themselves through signs and houses
• A glossary of pre-written interpretations for each possible placement. The goal is to teach you how to read any placement, not copy text

What makes the "Signs Vs. Houses" approach unique:

• Clarifies widespread confusion around signs and houses, and their distinct role in the chart
• Illustrations with side-by-side comparisons - e.g., Leo in the 4th house vs Cancer in the 5th house
• Clear chart examples to see how a planet in a sign and house shows up in real life - not just what is 'supposed' to mean in keyword astrology
• A structured, process-based methodology with focused theory lessons, live webinars, quizzes, exercises, and workshops
• 2 live calls every week (8 in total) with plenty of examples and opportunities for practice
• A clear placement interpretation formula - a "how to" approach rather than "copy this text"

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Frequently Asked Questions:  

Q: Who is this course for? Who is this course not for?

A: The course is for astrology enthusiasts at the upper beginner to upper intermediate level (approximately levels 3-8 on a scale from 1 to 10) - who want to clearly understand the difference between signs and houses and improve the accuracy and nuance of their chart interpretation.

The course assumes a basic understanding of planets, signs, and houses. Signs Vs. Houses is not designed for total beginners - we don't cover the meaning of each sign and house from scratch.

Not sure what your astrology level is? Take this quiz to find out.

Q: When does the course start? When does it end?

A: The live course runs from January 26th, 2026, to February 22nd, 2026. You will have lifetime access to the course materials and recordings.

Q: What is the course schedule?

A: The course is taught over 4 weeks and 4 modules. Each module starts on a Monday, with live webinars on Tuesdays (offered at either 8:00 AM GMT or 12:00 PM EST), and practice workshops on Sundays (offered at either 1:00 PM EST or 8:00 PM EST).

This is what a typical module looks like:

• Monday, Jan. 26th: Module 1 begins; theory lessons are released
• Tuesday, Jan. 27th: Module 1 Webinar - the main teaching session
• Wednesday-Saturday: Quizzes, exercises, and reflections to apply the material
• Sunday, Feb.1st: Workshop to clarify concepts and build interpretation skills

Q: What is the time commitment?

A: Expect to spend around 4 to 6 hours per week (approximately 20 hours in total) going through the course materials, attending the calls, and completing the exercises. Additional practice time is encouraged and will vary depending on your starting point and goals.

Q: What is the format of the course?

A: This is not a typical lecture-type course. The course is structured into clear, step-by-step concepts designed to make learning engaging, practical, and easy to follow.

You'll work with frameworks and visual aids that help your brain connect the dots and retain the information. The videos come with transcripts, and concepts are summarized, reinforced with quizzes, and then applied to your natal chart.

In the live calls (recordings are made available within 24 hours if you can't make it) the concepts are explained in depth, real chart examples are discussed, questions are answered, and you get guided practice so the material actually turns into skill.

Q: Why "Signs And Houses" with the Astro Butterfly School?

A: We've been part of the astrology education landscape for over 12 years, offering online courses since 2017. With over 30 courses and 4.500+ students worldwide, we've refined how to teach astrology in a way that is illuminating, clear, and easy to apply in real chart work.

In addition to astrology, our teachers have a strong background in education, learning design, and facilitation. This means the material is structured in a way that helps you understand, integrate, and retain what you learn.

Q: How does Signs vs. Houses fit within Astro Butterfly's Natal Chart Mastery?

A: Signs vs. Houses is the first of the 3-course series that makes up Natal Chart Mastery, Astro Butterfly's 1-.5 year program for learning how to read charts as a whole. Signs Vs. Houses lays the foundation by clarifying the difference between signs and houses, and teaching you how to interpret planets in signs and houses accurately.

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