The Imum
Coeli more commonly known as the IC is usually found on the fourth house cusp
(depending on the house system used by the Astrologer). In the equal
house system, it can also be found in the second, third and fifth houses, which
will alter the influence of its meaning. In most house systems, the IC is
found on the cusp of the fourth house indicating a parent, arguably either
parent, but in this Astrologer’s opinion, it involves the more submissive,
mothering, caring parent.) The fourth house cusp or IC also deals with
the home, the family and your roots.
It is known
as the basis or foundation of our life and although this area of the chart is
considered quite private, it still has a dominant affect in our lives,
especially when transiting planets make aspects to this area. It should
also be understood that this highly influential area while in aspect will not
only affect our home and family (fourth house matters), but will also affect
the opposite end of the spectrum, the MC (10th house
matters). Transits to either of these areas of the Chart will affect the
opposite ends of the Chart. So when the home and family are being
affected in our lives and security wavers, it may be due to demands from the
MC, which deals with one’s status, occupation and ambitions.
When either
the IC or the MC is receiving a conjunction from a transiting or progressed
planet or a luminary (the sun or moon), the opposite will be receiving an
opposition. When one of the IC or the MC is receiving a square from a
planet or luminary, the other will also be receiving a square. When one
is receiving a trine, the other will be receiving a sextile. Hence the
impact of a transiting planet or progressed planet will affect both areas of
the Astrology chart.
The IC
describe our most personal needs, as it is connected to the natural sign ruling
the fourth house, which is Cancer, ruled by the Moon. As a result, it
defines emotional needs, nurturing characteristics, and our attitude towards
family. It will be colored by the sign ruling the fourth house cusp, as
well as any planetary links found within the fourth house, particularly when a
planet is conjunct within 2 degrees of the cusp on either side. A planet
or luminary within four degrees in the third house will also affect the IC.
If, for example,
Uranus were conjuncting the IC, it would be in opposition to the MC. We
could, as a result, expect changes sometimes drastic in nature to the home and
family, such as a move and influences in our occupation and status in
life. These changes could be of a rather sudden nature and a need for
freedom and breaking free in order to create change would be on the
agenda. Much would depend on the overall conditions of Uranus in the
birth chart and its location by house and sign.
The IC and
MC, particularly in early life, depict incidents linked to the parents which in
turn will affect the child. This parental influence on a child shifts as
we mature. The influence widens in such a way that we are no longer just
influenced by the parents that dictate our lives, but we are also now affected
by an extended version of the family and our place in the overall structures of
life.
Much emphasis
is given to the MC and the Ascendant in an Astrology chart. We also,
however, have to consider the IC and the DC when deciphering what impact
planetary movement will have in our lives.
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