1. 1st House (Ascendant) – Scorpio (Ruled by Mars)

• The 1st house represents personality, health, and general disposition.
• Mars as the ascendant lord gives Scorpio ascendants strength, determination, intensity, and a powerful, magnetic presence. They tend to be resilient, secretive, and passionate.

2. 2nd House – Sagittarius (Ruled by Jupiter)

• The 2nd house governs wealth, family, values, and speech.
• Jupiter as the 2nd house lord brings a philosophical approach to family matters and wealth. Scorpio ascendants value knowledge, wisdom, and may have ethical considerations in financial dealings.

3. 3rd House – Capricorn (Ruled by Saturn)

• The 3rd house represents courage, siblings, communication, and short journeys.
• Saturn as the 3rd house lord brings discipline, persistence, and sometimes a reserved approach in communication. Scorpio ascendants may be responsible towards siblings and hardworking in their efforts.

4. 4th House – Aquarius (Ruled by Saturn)

• The 4th house relates to home, comfort, mother, and inner peace.
• Saturn’s rulership here may create a serious, sometimes detached approach to family life. Scorpio ascendants might find comfort in solitude or have a home life that involves duty and responsibility.

5. 5th House – Pisces (Ruled by Jupiter)

• The 5th house governs creativity, intelligence, children, and romance.
• Jupiter’s influence brings a creative, compassionate, and philosophical approach to matters of the heart. Scorpio ascendants may also have spiritual inclinations and a desire for knowledge and wisdom.

6. 6th House – Aries (Ruled by Mars)

• The 6th house is associated with health, enemies, debts, and service.
• Mars as the 6th lord makes Scorpio ascendants strong fighters against adversity and highly competitive. They can face challenges head-on, with great energy toward overcoming obstacles and enemies.

7. 7th House – Taurus (Ruled by Venus)

• The 7th house represents partnerships, marriage, and public image.
• Venus as the 7th house lord brings attraction toward stable, grounded partners. Scorpio ascendants are drawn to beauty and luxury in relationships, seeking partnerships that bring balance and harmony to their intense nature.

8. 8th House – Gemini (Ruled by Mercury)

• The 8th house relates to transformation, inheritance, longevity, and occult matters.
• Mercury as the 8th lord can bring intellectual curiosity about the mystical and unknown. Scorpio ascendants may experience unexpected changes, but they often approach these changes with mental adaptability.

9. 9th House – Cancer (Ruled by Moon)

• The 9th house covers spirituality, higher education, luck, and long journeys.
• Moon as the 9th lord enhances the emotional depth in matters of faith, learning, and travel. Scorpio ascendants are likely to find comfort in spiritual or philosophical exploration, and they may feel a strong connection to maternal figures or traditions.

10. 10th House – Leo (Ruled by Sun)

• The 10th house governs career, status, and reputation.
• Sun as the 10th house lord brings ambition and a strong drive to succeed. Scorpio ascendants often strive to make an impact in their careers and may be drawn to roles where they can exercise authority or leadership.

11. 11th House – Virgo (Ruled by Mercury)

• The 11th house represents gains, friendships, and aspirations.
• Mercury’s rulership here brings analytical skills and intelligence to social circles and long-term goals. Scorpio ascendants tend to network intelligently and are often selective with their friends and associations.

12. 12th House – Libra (Ruled by Venus)

• The 12th house relates to losses, expenses, foreign lands, and spirituality.
• Venus as the 12th lord suggests an affinity for luxury and beauty, even in solitude. Scorpio ascendants may be drawn to spiritual retreats or foreign cultures, seeking peace and introspection in aesthetic environments.

The specific placement of these house lords, their aspects, and conjunctions with other planets in the birth chart shape the unique life journey for a Scorpio ascendant. Their intense nature, combined with the influence of Mars, often leads them through cycles of transformation and resilience.