Who Is the Lord of the 9th House in Astrology?

Co-authored by Angel Eyedealism and Jessica Gibson

Last Updated: June 20, 2022

Wondering who rules the Ninth House in astrology? It's different for everyone, but we're here to help you find and read your birth chart so you can figure it out. Plus, we'll tell you exactly how the lord of the Ninth house influences your life.

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Who is the lord of my Ninth House?

The lord is the planet that rules the sign of your Ninth House. To find your Ninth House lord, enter your birthday, time of birth, and location into an online birth chart calculator to generate your birth chart. Look at the chart and read the sign next to the Ninth House or look for the Roman numerals IX. Then, find your sign from this list to see which planet is the lord:^{[1]
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- The Sun is lord of Leo
- The Moon is lord of Cancer
- Mercury is lord of Gemini and Virgo
- Venus is lord of Taurus and Libra
- Mars is lord of Aries and Scorpio
- Jupiter is lord of Sagittarius and Pisces
- Saturn is lord of Capricorn and Aquarius
- Uranus is the lord of Aquarius
- Neptune is the lord of Pisces
- Pluto is the lord of Scorpio

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What does the Ninth House represent in astrology?

The Ninth House rules travel and self-exploration. It directly influences how you feel about life and your purpose. You can thank your Ninth House for your sense of adventure, optimism, and open-mindedness. It's easy to see the effects of the Ninth House on areas of your life like higher learning, travel, and philosophy.^{[2]
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Interpreting Lords in the Ninth House

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Sun in the Ninth House: You're a dreamer and adventure-seeker! The sun represents your ego and where you find your purpose in life. You learn about life by experiencing it—traveling to other countries, talking with people who are different than you, etc. While you're talkative and outgoing, watch that you aren't too blunt since you can hurt people's feelings.
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Moon in the Ninth House: You have a positive outlook and are driven by your morality. The moon reflects our emotions, so if it's in the Ninth House, philosophy is very important to you. You're also on the go—trying to learn and experience as much as possible. Give yourself a chance to rest every once in a while before you do something too impulsive.
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Mercury in the Ninth House: You're an eager learner with fantastic communication skills. Mercury is the planet of communication, so you have an easy time absorbing information and sharing it effectively. You probably love talking to people! Your challenge is feeling like you belong, since you may express yourself differently from people you grew up around.
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Venus in the Ninth House: You're optimistic and driven to experience new things. Venus represents pleasure, so in the Ninth House, you're looking for adventure! You enjoy trying food from other cultures, looking at foreign art, or listening to music from another country. You get along well with others, but make sure that your partner shares similar values so your relationship thrives.
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Mars in the Ninth House: You're devoted to travel and learning. This is probably because Mars represents passion. Think of Mars as a big motivator—you put your energy into higher education, travel, and philosophy. Although there are a lot of positives with this placement, make sure your ego doesn't get to the better of you and appreciate what other people have to offer.
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Jupiter in the Ninth House: You're a visionary who loves to travel abroad. This is a special placement since Jupiter (and its sign Sagittarius) are natural rulers of the Ninth House. Jupiter rules timing and is the planet of good luck. You're probably flexible and easy to get along with, but all that good fortune can make you a little self-righteous, so try to stay humble.
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Saturn in the Ninth House: You place a high value on structure and organized thoughts. Saturn's placement usually shows where you face challenges, so if it's in your Ninth House, you want validation for your viewpoints. Although this is the house of traveling, you dislike changes and disruptions. Try to broaden your horizons and be a little more flexible with your thinking.
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Uranus in the Ninth House: You're known for your unique perspective and rebellious attitude. Since Uranus is known for its shock value, you might champion unusual opinions or political systems. With your strong belief system, it's important for you to be tolerant of other people's ideas.
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Neptune in the Ninth House: You love to learn and search for answers to life's questions. This makes it easy for you to indulge in your love of travel—you thrive when learning languages or about other cultures. While this is a good planet placement, Neptune is known as the planet of illusions, so you do need to watch out for people who don't have your best interests at heart.
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Pluto in the Ninth House: You're a deep thinker and you love to talk about philosophy or religion. Pluto is the planet that shows where you find your power, so you define yourself by your intellect. Your challenge is to be open to other viewpoints so you can continue to grow.^{[3]
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