The Eleventh House: The House of Friendship

The eleventh house in a chart is similar to the sign of Aquarius on a personal level. It is the house of friendship, but it is also a strange point in the horoscope where we find ways to connect with our inner self and the outer Universe. It is the third house from the ninth house, which rules deities and religion, so the eleventh house essentially represents how God speaks to us. It is our perception of faith, beliefs, religion, and everything that gives meaning to our existence. It will push us toward humane activities and choices made for the well-being of all humanity. Its Latin name, benefacta, translates as "friendship," and this is undoubtedly its main role.

• Zodiac sign: Aquarius
• Ruling planet: Uranus
• Community
• Friendship
• Wishes
• Charity
• Earned wealth

Areas of life

Besides managing friendship in our lives, this is the house of our personal liberation. It is a place where we free ourselves from obligations, make turns, realize our desires, and understand how great our mind is. This is the house that represents all non-profit organizations, various groups, clubs, and societies, as well as higher associations and meetings of like-minded people. This house is here to support us and blow wind into our sails, as a place where we find people who approve of our personality without judgment.

The nature of this house is strangely connected to the issues of the third house, and it will represent speeding, older brothers and sisters, and everyone in our lives with whom we will talk spontaneously and freely. It is a place where our work provides benefits, the house of our pension and the money we set aside after fulfilling all normal duties. It is a house that rewards all our career efforts and everything that was done with the goal of truly developing and becoming a better person. It is the place of all desires and dreams, and a house that we all should visit quite often to understand the collective a little better.

Eleventh house in Aries

When the eleventh house begins in Aries, there is never peace in the social life of this person. There are always new acquaintances waiting for us along the way, and this can make their approach somewhat superficial due to the confidence that life will always lead us to someone new. It will be easy to make friends, but a bit difficult to keep them for a long time. It is necessary to set and respect boundaries, as well as dedication that flows in both directions, for their relationships to last. As if their God speaks through the energy of Aries, these people often see life as a battlefield or a game that needs to be won. Once they open up to the Universal thought, they will understand where their energy lies and how to use it, take initiative, and move forward as they wish.

Eleventh house in Taurus

The eleventh house in Taurus speaks about the importance of social life for a person's material satisfaction. This does not mean that their relationships with friends have anything to do with money, although they could easily do so, but rather that the pleasures of the Earth are learned through them. They learn about their feelings through social contacts and often have many stable, loving, and tender relationships that last a lifetime. This is a typical position for people who truly know how to nurture the people they love, without unrealistic expectations, following practical values and morals. There are no false pretenses here because they will not last long, and a natural approach is the one that is easiest to include in their life. Their deep desire for love, peace, and emotional stability is so strong that it often does not allow them to change at the right time or in the right way. If they remain flexible, it is a promise of joy and financial security in old age.

Eleventh house in Gemini

With the eleventh house in Gemini, we see that someone who wishes to communicate has something to express and always finds a few people to listen to. Friendship is fast, exciting, and full of adventure. There is always a lot to discuss and think about, while brainstorming is the most satisfying activity in their social contacts. On the other hand, they can become too superficial due to their need to remain free from strong ties, and although they would like to have informative meetings, they become less satisfying as they turn off their emotional side. It is important to remember about this position, it is the importance of self-expression and our brothers and sisters, regardless of whether we have someone from the same parents or we have cosmic ones in our environment. As long as ambitions do not make these people too static and dedicated to work, they should find time to enjoy the benefits of this airy eleventh house.

Eleventh house in Cancer

If the eleventh house begins in Cancer, everyone in this person's family will feel like a friend. This is a strange position, since the eleventh house should be there to free us from our emotional ties, but this is not the case. These people have strong feelings for those with whom they communicate, have heightened feelings around other people, and treat others with empathy. No matter how rational they may seem, there is something warm in their approach. The desire of the eleventh house in Cancer lies in emotional awareness, acceptance, and peace. To find this, they will have to accept their emotional depth, no matter how imperfect they may seem. The truth is that they deserve a calm, carefree place in their hearts and minds, but their genetic heritage too often stands in the way. If they were not told often enough that they are beautiful, smart, and special when they were children, they should make self-affirmation a regular part of their daily life.

Eleventh house in Leo

With the eleventh house in Leo, the image of friendship easily becomes more important than real friends. On one hand, this is obviously a very important issue in a person's life, and on the other, they tend to communicate only with people who make them look good. Self-knowledge comes through other people, and it can be difficult to avoid control and people who impose their will and show disrespect. The key to creating healthy relationships in this position is to focus on the individuality of each person. This does not mean that one should neglect their own inner essence, but rather that every relationship that is formed must have deep personal understanding and respect. Once they realize how special each of their friends or brothers or sisters is, without being jealous or strangely attached to them as if they should become someone else, they will start to surround themselves with honest people with warm hearts. The desired respect can be difficult to achieve if they do not have enough respect for themselves.

Eleventh house in Virgo

When the eleventh house is located in the sign of Virgo, often something is wrong with the friends this person finds. Although in the best light this can show friends who are healers, truly smart, and incredibly dedicated to their work, in most cases it also speaks of some betrayal and people who are not able to meet the person's needs. There is always a question of what they really deserve, and it is typical for them to consider themselves unworthy of honest social contacts that are as similar to them as they should be. Usually, a lot of time passes before they realize who they need to be around, and this comes with age and experience, if they do not close their heart completely due to several heavy wounds. The greatest desire for those born with the eleventh house in Virgo is to be grounded, practical, and caring. Fortunately for them, this can be achieved through inspiring relationships, a healthy daily routine, and the daily simplicity of life.

Eleventh house in Libra

The eleventh house likes to be in Libra, as its communication problems are focused on important relationships, which makes it easier to establish social contacts. However, the sign of Libra itself does not really enjoy such a position, which leads to too many changes in their emotional life, as well as breakups of relationships or divorces if they have not chosen a partner who is both their friend and lover. The search for the balance that these people need becomes obvious in their relationships, emotional, social, or professional. However, it is never easy to find, and they will jump from one serious social connection to another for a long time, as if they have no intention of settling for a friendship that is not perfect. The problem is that in this world there is no such thing as a perfect person, unless you consider all of humanity as a manifestation of perfection. Although these people are reflected in their friends, they will never be happy in this way unless they accept the imperfections of human nature.

Eleventh house in Scorpio

Although many believe that the eleventh house in Scorpio is quite complex and unifying, one should not forget that the sign of Scorpio is the sign of the exaltation of Uranus and speaks about the best friends we can find. Friendship in Scorpio symbolizes our deep connections for a lifetime, and they will be difficult to achieve, to build, but they will be extremely satisfying every step of the way. The depth to which these relationships approach is extraordinary and not always easy to understand. The prerequisites for any real connection here are brutal honesty and the ability to turn to black humor in difficult times. People born with this position strive to achieve emotional depth that they do not realize in themselves, and often do not fully realize this need. Their life path will be based on smart choices and things they can achieve cold-bloodedly, but their true goals will never be easy or achievable if they do not solve family problems and emotional blockages they have created along the way.

Eleventh house in Sagittarius

If the eleventh house is in the sign of Sagittarius, the people who surround this person are benefactors, teachers, travelers, and friends with an open mind who are not bothered by differences in opinion, education, or race. This is an attractive position, as it speaks about all the good men and women who have something to give, to teach, and to learn at the same time. Their friends may overdo it with favors, and the problem that arises in these souls will stem from an inability to achieve something on their own. Once this person starts relying on the help of others, they will move too far away from their own character and burden those who wanted to show good faith. This is a great position for all those special souls who came to this planet to reconnect with the Universe. God will speak to them when they breathe together with planet Earth, and they will find incredible joy in meditation and new techniques that will help them shape their future.

Eleventh house in Capricorn

When the eleventh house begins in Capricorn, friendship lasts, full of patience and a sense of duty. Without a solid foundation, little can be done to improve social life, and they need to be surrounded by those who are highly "recommended" by those they already trust. This is a closed circle of friends, like a loop that can last forever. Nevertheless, Capricorn does not bring much joy to any house, and especially not in the eleventh. The person will have to achieve structure, have an organized schedule, and dedicate their life to finding the right balance that will keep them healthy and situational. Here is a typical karmic friendship, and those with whom a person is obliged to form a strong connection will be acquaintances. Close friends met this person in the past, and their lives were intertwined in loops of karmic debt or reward.

Eleventh house in Aquarius

The eleventh house in Aquarius speaks about the liberation that a person needs. Slaves to our unhealthy routines, choices, habits, and relationships, these people will have a clear desire to be free and express themselves in their society. Although they are humane and righteous in their approach, they will rarely be brave enough to stand their ground in their pursuits, unless the Sun is extremely well-placed in the personal chart. This is a position that gives us as many friends as we need to have them by our side, wake us up, and help us find a connection with the Universal thought. If the position is extremely complex, they realize the direct connection they have with the heavens and want to get there before their time. However, in most cases, this position allows individual growth through the group and gives the opportunity to truly become enlightened and free.

Eleventh house in Pisces

When the eleventh house is in the sign of Pisces, friendship is foggy and unclear. This is a person who has the task of finding faith in others, and this will always be accompanied by challenges and difficulties on their path. If they have enough faith to spread love without special expectations, they will be able to find those few soulmates they deserved in previous lives. Purity is the key to strong relationships, and with Pisces, everything is prone to change and endings. Many friendships begin only to end, pushing this person in the right direction. Others will keep a certain distance and will not have intimacy. What these people need to do is dive into every relationship that brings pleasure, and give in to them without fear of betrayal or loss. If their friends are to end up in the sea, on another continent, or in the country of their dreams, that is fine, as long as they share an emotional connection, wherever they are.