The House

The card

A well-defined house stands at the centre of the card, roof intact, doors and windows in place. It is one of the most solid images in the deck.

Traditional meaning

Traditionally the House is family, home and security, and also one’s own kin.

How to read it

The House pulls the question back onto home ground: family, property, private matters, the circle you can relax inside. It is a stability card, but it can also mean staying conservative and not venturing out. On health it points to constitution and underlying strength.

In context

Love

The relationship moves towards living together, meeting the family, treating each other as kin. It can also mean family are involved.

Work

A family business, working from home, internal matters, or a job you could stay in for a long time.

Timing

Slow and steady, usually counted in months.

Common combinations

• The House + The Ring · Marriage, making a family tie official
• The House + The Mice · Drain on the household: repairs, expenses, or wear between family
• The House + The Sun · A fortunate home with a bright atmosphere
• The House + The Fish · Money tied to property, or household finances
• The House + The Tower · Registered property, or a home tied to an institution
• The House + The Whip · Arguments inside the household
• The House + The Coffin · Leaving a home, or a loss in the family
• The House + The Child · A child arriving in the family
• The House + The Lily · Elders well, a household with good standing
• The House + The Stork · Moving house, a change of address