The Sixth House is the the zodiac sign that declines from the seventh house and has a superior trine with the tenth house. It is in aversion to, or otherwise has a hard time seeing the first house. It represents the necessary labors inherent to maintaining your existence in physical reality.

The sixth house is known as the Joy of Mars, as it is a place of action, disorder, and strife. Mars relishes the sixth house because it is where enemies lurk. These foes may be people working against you, but more often they are the forces of entropy. Entropy is the natural tendency of ordered systems to decay into chaos and dysfunction. From physical bodies to government institutions, everything requires regular attention and maintenance to prevent collapse.

The sixth house is where the unglamorous but necessary work of life takes place. It's the mundane tasks that happen between the exciting scenes of a movie. Waiting in line at the DMV, calling your internet service provider, and clipping your toenails are all sixth house activities. Neglecting these tasks will drag you down, but they are essential to maintaining a functional existence.

The sixth house is often inhabited by troubleshooters. Doctors, nurses, mechanics, engineers, custodians, and plumbers are all sixth house professionals. They solve our day-to-day problems and keep the big show running. Unfortunately, many of their contributions are often undervalued, and end up supporting people in more prominent positions.

It's important to remember that the sixth house also reveals our vulnerabilities to illness and injury. By heeding the warnings of our sixth house planets, we can avoid potential harm. We must recognize the vital role of the sixth house in making our achievements in the tenth house possible. As they say, nothing worth doing is ever easy - or so those who benefit from your labors would like you to believe