Lot of Spirit: Creating a Life That Feels Right
Astrology isn’t always easy; it demands critical thinking and self-reflection. You need to have a willingness to explore beyond surface-level answers and ‘go down the rabbit hole’.
A skilled astrologer can often reveal truths that feel uncannily familiar.
One little-known technique that more traditional astrologers like myself use, from time to time, is the Lot of Spirit.
The Lot of Spirit governs our consciousness, intellect, soul, rational thought, faith, spirituality, career direction, and why, where and how we form ideas. It’s where our spirit soars and where we feel most aligned. It shows us where our aspirations can take shape.
According to Masha'allah, the 8th-century Persian-Jewish astrologer, astronomer, and mathematician from Iraq, “if the Lot of Spirit is in the 2nd, 6th, 8th, or 12th house, the person will likely be too open with their thoughts.” If the Lord of the Lot (the planet ruling the sign on the cusp) is retrograde, it often indicates a religious conversion from one belief system to another.
But let’s stick to the 21st Century for now.
The Planetary Rulers for the zodiac signs are: Aries (Mars), Taurus (Venus), Gemini (Mercury), Cancer (Moon), Leo (Sun), Virgo (Mercury), Libra (Venus), Scorpio (Mars & Pluto), Sagittarius (Jupiter), Capricorn (Saturn), Aquarius (Saturn and Uranus), Pisces (Jupiter and Neptune).
Look to the Lord of the Lot or Planetary Ruler on the cusp, which will be located just on the outside of the chart where each house is divided. Start at the horizon on the left, and work anti-clockwise in your birth chart.
The 1st House is you (Ascendant or Rising Sign)— your personality, appearance, and how you meet the world. The 2nd House is your money, possessions, and sense of value. The 7th House is partnerships — from marriage to business deals. The 10th House is your public life, career, and reputation.
Now marry the archetypal qualities of the Ruling sign and the house topic. What planetary energy rules your Lot of Spirit? Cross-check with the Ruler of the zodiac signs above after you have the information below.
Calculate it online:
https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/part-of-fortune-lot-of-fortune-online-calculator
Do you have a Sun-ruled Lot of Spirit?
Your motivation is rooted in purpose, self-expression, and the desire to be seen for who you truly are. You’re driven to lead, to create, and to make your mark in a way that feels authentic and lasting. Recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s part of your fuel. Your spirit rises when you’re at the centre of your own story, living it fully and unapologetically.
Do you have a Moon-ruled Lot of Spirit?
Your motivation is deeply tied to emotional connection, intuition, and the ebb and flow of life. You thrive when your work feeds the soul — yours and others’. There’s a pull toward nurturing roles, storytelling, psychology, or anything that honours the human experience. You’re driven by how things feel, not just how they look on paper, and when your spirit is engaged, your work becomes a living, breathing extension of you.
Do you have a Mercury-ruled Lot of Spirit?
Your motivation comes from curiosity, ideas, and the exchange of information. You’re driven by problem-solving, analysis, and the thrill of connecting the dots before anyone else sees the pattern. Writing, teaching, negotiation, media, and technology often call to you, because your spirit thrives in movement — conversations, debates, and projects that keep your mind sharp. You’re at your best when you’re both learning and communicating, turning insight into impact.
Do you have a Venus-ruled Lot of Spirit?
Beauty, harmony, and connection are the heartbeat of your motivation. You’re at your best when surrounded by what inspires you — art, design, diplomacy, and of course, love. Your drive is fuelled by relationships, aesthetics, and the desire to create pleasure or value for others. Whether in business or art, you instinctively know how to attract, charm, and refine. Your spirit lifts when the world around you is balanced and beautiful.
Do you have a Mars-ruled Lot of Spirit?
You’re powered by action, challenge, and the thrill of pursuit. Your motivation ignites when there’s something — or someone — to conquer. Mars here demands courage, strategic risk-taking, and decisive moves. Whether in business, sport, negotiation, or leadership, you come alive when there’s something at stake. Your spirit soars when you’re not just participating, but leading the charge.
Do you have a Jupiter-ruled Lot of Spirit?
Expansion, wisdom, and opportunity are your fuel. You’re driven by big ideas, far-reaching goals, and a hunger for meaning. Education, travel, philosophy, and entrepreneurship often feature strongly here. You’re at your best when exploring — new cultures, new markets, new perspectives. Your spirit thrives in the wide open, where possibilities are as limitless as your belief in them.
Do you have a Saturn-ruled Lot of Spirit?
What motivates you isn’t just ambition — it is the quiet satisfaction of building something solid - something real. It speaks of a life where motivation is built on endurance, responsibility, and mastery. It’s not about quick wins or fleeting inspiration — your drive comes from building something that will outlast you. There’s a seriousness to your spirit, a need to prove yourself through discipline and commitment.
It often points to careers or callings where structure, precision, and authority matter — law, governance, finance, architecture, or any field where expertise is earned over time. Your spirit soars when you’re shaping order from chaos, creating frameworks that others can trust.
