The Eleventh House, being sextile to the Ascendant, is a fortunate place in the heavens. The Greeks called it Agathodaimon, meaning “the Good Spirit”—a title rooted in favor, friendship, and blessings. This house governs the native’s friends, the quality of those friendships, his hopes and ambitions, as well as counselors, advisors, and attendants of kings. In the human body, it corresponds to the legs and ankles.
Planets in the Eleventh House
Saturn
Saturn in the Eleventh, when poorly placed, frustrates the native’s hopes and brings sorrow and discord among his friends. It may also indicate misfortune through children, since the Eleventh is the Fifth from the Seventh (the spouse). However, when Saturn is strong and dignified here, he grants the native serious, steadfast friends—those of a Saturnine nature.
Jupiter
Jupiter in the Eleventh signifies honor, fortune, and elevation through the help of friends. The native’s hopes are fulfilled, and he will have many faithful and capable allies—friends who stand by him in times of need and bring him favors from magistrates and people of influence.
Mars
Mars in this house, when afflicted, warns of treacherous friends—those who pretend loyalty but prove to be enemies. It brings false hopes, loss of reputation, and hardship in achieving one’s goals. However, if Mars is dignified, the native may receive support from military men or those of Mars-like character and find success in martial or energetic pursuits.
Sun
The Sun placed here bestows strong, lasting friendships with both elders and youth. The native’s hopes are not in vain; they bring true and tangible success. Those in power may grant him honors, positions, or responsibilities, and he will have friends who act with sincerity and loyalty.
Venus
Venus in the Eleventh brings faithful and loving friendships, particularly in youth. The native will enjoy the company of true allies who offer sound advice and support in action. He may have many fortunate children and generally good luck in achieving what he hopes for.
Mercury
Mercury in the Eleventh indicates clever, intellectual, and inventive friends—those skilled in the arts, writing, and sciences. Through them, the native gains knowledge, benefit, and assistance in fulfilling his desires.
Moon
The Moon in the Eleventh grants many friendships, including some from people of high status. The native’s hopes are likely to succeed, and his children—if he has any—will be supportive and beneficial to him. He may receive honors and advantages through notable people.
North Node
The North Node (☊) in this house draws the native into close relationships with great persons and nobles. Through them, he gains honor, riches, and a rise in fortune.
South Node
The South Node (☋) here causes separation and strife with friends. The native’s desires are met only through great difficulty. Often, trusted companions turn into enemies. I have known a man with the South Node in this house who swore that some of his closest friends became his fiercest enemies, even working relentlessly to bring about his ruin.
Part of Fortune
The Part of Fortune in the Eleventh brings favor and affection from friends and helps the native succeed in his aims and aspirations.
Ruler of Other Houses in the Eleventh House
Ruler of the First in the Eleventh
When the ruler of the Ascendant is in the Eleventh House, the native gains many friends who will hold him in high respect. It can also indicate fewer children, yet those born will be well-mannered and of good character.
Ruler of the Second in the Eleventh
Brings profit to the native from his hopes and expectations, as well as through the help and generosity of friends and companions.
Ruler of the Third in the Eleventh
Shows harmony, affection, and friendship between the native and his siblings. He will receive benefits and honors from them, and is likely to make journeys to visit close friends or acquaintances.
Ruler of the Fourth in the Eleventh
Suggests a short life for the native’s father, and misfortune may befall him before the native’s birth. However, some measure of good fortune may follow afterward.
Ruler of the Fifth in the Eleventh
Being the seventh house from the fifth, this position foretells trouble and harm to the native’s children, often caused by enemies. They may be drawn into quarrels and disputes that bring them loss or injury.
Ruler of the Sixth in the Eleventh
Indicates harm and prejudice from friends for reasons the native may not understand. His hopes will be disappointed, which may bring both physical and mental suffering.
Ruler of the Seventh in the Eleventh
Friendship often comes through women or through the wife. This can show marriage to a widow of a cheerful and pleasant nature, it being the fifth house from the seventh. If poorly dignified, it points to quarrels between the native and his friends, and a wife who may be overly sociable or fond of company.
Ruler of the Eighth in the Eleventh
Brings few true friends and much contention, enmity, and discord with them. It can also signify that the native’s life may be cut short in what would have been his prime.
Ruler of the Ninth in the Eleventh
Marks the native as honest, just, and trustworthy, earning the love and respect of his friends. He will travel, and in foreign places will gain friends and fulfill his greatest hopes. The wife’s brothers may be from a foreign land.
Ruler of the Tenth in the Eleventh
Grants many influential and powerful friends who will act as benefactors. The native will be honored by them, acquire wealth through princes or people of high rank, and secure property to pass on to his children. Nearly all reasonable hopes are likely to be fulfilled.
Ruler of the Eleventh in the Eleventh
Brings many friends, both numerous and beneficial, as well as many children who are fortunate. The native is likely to achieve all reasonable goals and ambitions he sets his heart upon.
Ruler of the Twelfth in the Eleventh
Indicates quarrels and disputes between the native and his friends, from which he suffers loss. It also shows misfortune connected with his children and with the things he hopes to achieve.
From the The Doctrine of Nativites and Horary Questions, JOHN GADBURY