The houses in your birth chart represent different parts of your life, from family to your career. It’s possible to not have any planets in a house, which isn’t a bad sign.

According to astrologer Wayne Gonzalez, “The empty house simply means that part of your life is not as challenging as a house with one or more planets."

Certain empty houses may indicate certain things, and understanding the implications of each empty house provides insight into your personality and potential challenges.

For example, an empty first house may suggest that you have an abundance of confidence, while an empty fourth house means you might experience fewer familial issues.

If your fifth house is empty, you might be a social butterfly. An empty 12th house could mean you’re in the clear in terms of the karma you brought into this life from the past.

Ultimately, each empty house means something different, so take a look at your birth chart to see what challenges you may be able to avoid in this life.