ninth house
/ˈnaɪnθ haʊs/
The 9th House is the area of the astrological chart that signifies the pursuit of higher wisdom, spiritual beliefs, and the expansion of personal horizons through travel or study.
Also known as the House of Philosophy, this cadent house reflects an individual’s search for meaning and a broader understanding of the world. It governs institutions of higher learning, organized religion, and international travel that broadens the mind. The sign on the cusp and planets located here suggest how a person approaches complex systems of thought and their attitudes toward foreign perspectives. This sector of the chart represents the mental and physical explorations that take the native beyond their immediate community.