Then look to see what planets are in the houses and what signs they are in.
Now that you’ve looked at the houses and the planets, you can add the signs to understand the chart better. Start by looking at the sign that rules the houses. Then look to see what planets are in the houses and what signs they are in. You’ll find that this adds more flavor to understanding your birth chart. For example, having an Aries ascendant (the first house) with Mercury located in this house points to a passionate person who is assertive and talkative.