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What is Synastry? Synastry is the system of comparing the astrological charts of two (or sometimes more) people to determine how well they will get along in the different areas of their lives. But, before we can compare your charts, you need to know a bit about basic astrological principles.

There are twelve signs in the zodiac. Each takes up 30 degrees of the full astrological chart, which is represented as a circle of 360 degrees total. Everyone has all the ten planets in his or her chart -- Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto -- and each planet is in one of the twelve signs as well as one of the twelve houses; placement depends on when and where the person was born. Even though you may be a Libra, or a Sagittarius, or a Gemini, that sign only describes where your Sun is. Your other planets can be -- and often are -- in completely different signs. The twelve signs, twelve houses and ten planets are the basic components of every chart. Your synastry report compares the relative positions of the planets and the houses between two charts.

The Aspects By looking at one person’s chart, and measuring the distance in degrees from that person’s planets to the planets in another person’s chart, we can make certain predictions about where the strengths and weaknesses of the relationship are: whether it has staying power; in what ways the people involved are compatible or incompatible; which of the partners will take the lead in certain situations; and what problems these people may have to overcome in the course of their involvement with each other.

The measurements we use to make these determinations are called aspects. The main aspects employed in synastry analysis are the conjunction, sextile, square, trine and opposition. When two planets are in conjunction, they are “within orb” (usually six to ten degrees) of being in the same degree of the same sign.

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180 degrees (six signs) apart. Generally speaking, sextiles and trines are considered easy aspects. Squares and oppositions are usually more dynamic or tension producing aspects. Conjunctions (

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instance, if John’s Moon (his feelings, domestic life and moods) is trine Jessica’s Venus (her aesthetic sense and romantic urges) the planetary energies combine quite nicely and we would expect these two to relate easily and to be sensitive to one another’s feelings. But if John’s Mars (his aggressive, competitive urges) is also square Jessica’s Mercury (her mental processes, communications and ideas) these planetary energies clash, and we can expect them to have some heated arguments because his aggressive urges are stirred up by her words and ideas.

So, does this mean they will or will not get along?

It means that, like almost all couples, there will be areas of life where things hum along nicely with virtually no problems, and there will be other areas of life that are occasionally challenging. Often, when people look at their chart comparison for the first time they will notice some negative aspects between their charts and become worried. But this is not necessarily cause for concern. Even the most idyllic match usually shows some areas of discord. Every relationship needs some dynamic tension if the individuals involved are to grow. A bit of challenge also brings excitement into the relationship. Without sexual tension, for instance, you can have a lovely friendship, but it may not go beyond that. What’s important is that the comparison in general shows compatibility.

Comparative House Placements In addition to looking at the aspects between the planets in the two charts, we observe where the planets of one person’s chart fall in the houses of the other. No matter what your sign is, all the other signs -- Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces -- are represented in your chart as well. Your chart will show your rising sign or Ascendant on the first house cusp, and the other eleven signs on the cusps of the other eleven houses.

Assuming for the moment that you have Aries rising, your second house will then be Taurus, your third house will be Gemini, your fourth will be Cancer, your fifth, Leo, and so on, throughout your chart. But, if you have Gemini rising, your second house will be Cancer, your third, Leo, your fourth, Virgo, and so on, throughout the signs.

So, if you are a Taurus (or, in other words, if you have Sun in Taurus) but your rising sign (also known as the Ascendant or First House cusp) is in Aries, your Sun will fall in your second house. Because the second house represents values, both tangible and intangible, your life force (Sun) will be focused to a great extent on what you value. If your rising sign is Scorpio, your Taurus Sun will fall in your seventh house (the house of marriage and important partnerships) and your life force will be strongly focused on meaningful relationships. If your rising sign is Capricorn, your Taurus Sun will fall in your fifth house, the house of romance, partying and children, and your life force will be focused on these issues.

Just as your planets fall in different houses -- and affect you in different ways, depending on the houses they are in -- so the planets of the people in your life will fall in different houses of your chart. And the energies of these people will affect you in different ways, depending on which of your houses the planets fall into.

So, getting back to John and Jessica again, if his Venus (aesthetic sense, romance) falls in her seventh house (marriage and other important partnerships) he is likely to impress her as a exactly what sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking for in a marriage partner. But, if his Saturn (limits, responsibilities, hard lessons) falls in her eleventh house (friends, hopes, associations) she may have to adjust her social life or aspirations somewhat in order to make a go of her marriage to him, and there may be occasional clashes between friendships and marital responsibilities.

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What To Look For In A Synastry Comparison The most important considerations in a synastry comparison are aspects to, and comparative house positions of the Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars, Saturn, and the Ascendant/Descendant(first and seventh house cusps). Typically, Mars and Venus show attraction. Sun, Moon, Descendant and Saturn show emotional/ego satisfaction and staying power. The moon’s nodes and the tenth house/fourth house are considered next in importance. Mercury and Jupiter play supporting roles and when well-aspected, can add to the quality of a relationship; but in and of themselves they will not determine any major impact on the people involved, unless it’s a purely business relationship.

The outer planets, from Uranus through Pluto, play far more limited roles in determining the dynamics of a relationship. These outer planets take on greater importance, however, when in very close aspect to (orbs of two degrees or less), or involved in a multiple-planet conjunction with, the Sun, Moon, Mars or Venus.

Part One: Planets and Aspects

Each of us has every planet in his or her chart. Each planet symbolises a different facet of life. In synastry, when we compare two charts, we look at the aspects (distance in degrees) between the planets of one chart and the planets of the other to determine areas of potential ease or difficulty. In general, sextiles and trines are easy aspects; squares and oppositions are challenging or dynamic aspects. Conjunctions can be either easy or difficult, depending on the planets involved.

Below, a brief (necessarily incomplete) description of the areas of life ruled by each of the planets:

` SUN: The life force, the ego centre, who you are at your core. a MOON: Feelings, home, mother, family, sensitivity, nurturing, moods. b MERCURY: Communication, schooling, short trips, negotiations, the mind. c VENUS: Emotions, aesthetic and artistic sense, what you have to offer a lover or partner if you’re a woman; what you want in a partner if you’re a man.

MARS: Aggression, desires, competitiveness, ego drive, conflict, what you bring to a relationship

if you’re a man; what you want if you’re a woman.

e JUPITER: Expansion, generosity, travel, optimism, knowledge, beliefs. f SATURN: Restrictions, discipline, fear, burdens, status, ambition, authority. g URANUS: Innovativeness, quirkiness, rebelliousness. h NEPTUNE: Dreams, illusions, drugs, deception, spirituality. P PLUTO: Death and regeneration, elimination, tumultuous change, power.

John’s Planets Aspecting Jane’s Planets Sun square Jupiter

You are likely to be generous to each other and to give each other the benefit of the doubt whenever possible. However, you may also give each other too much rope and encourage each other to excesses and over-optimism. While not an indication of great practicality, this drawback is more than compensated for by the geniality this square produces.

Sun opposite Midheaven

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This aspect shows both positive and difficult potentials. The problems arise because John’s ego and/ or emotional needs tend to clash at times with Jane’s career needs. But if the two of you can learn to balance these differences, you can potentially make a comfortable home together and the careers of one and/or the other can positively affect the lives of both.

Sun conjunct North Node

The North Node is often considered an indication of what a person is here to do in this life - sort of like karma, if you accept that concept. When one person’s North Node is conjunct (literally joined with) another person’s Sun, which, in many ways, is the essence of his life force, it can indicate that they are choosing well by associating with each other. Each of you can help steer the other person on the path that helps fulfil their life direction. In addition, John can energise and motivate Jane.

Moon trine Saturn

This is a good comparative aspect to have in any chart between two people who hope for a long-term relationship as it shows emotional stability and security in the pairing. This is likely to be a serious relationship where each of you feels responsibility and loyalty toward the other. It tends to add practicality to any relationship and makes it easier to accept the obligations of commitment.

Mercury square Uranus

Stimulating mental jousting and exchanging of ideas are possible with this square between your charts, but these exchanges may sometimes unexpectedly lead to argument or misinterpretation. There may be a certain rashness in your communications; you speak first, think later . You may also bring out the tendency to radical thought in one another . If this square is close to exact, there can be a tendency to encourage each other in eccentric, impractical ideas.

Venus square Jupiter

You are likely to be quite generous and indulgent toward each other, but may encourage each other to excess and extravagance. There is a slight potential for over-emotionalism or for hypocrisy and pretence in the relationship. You may bring each other luck, but you may also tend to waste opportunities or encourage each other’s laziness and procrastination.

Venus opposite Midheaven

This operates more like a conjunction between John’s and Jane’s fourth house, the house of home and domestic life. Each of you is likely to be attuned to the other’s emotional needs and you are likely to feel comfortable living together under the same roof unless there are strong negative indicators elsewhere in the comparison that contradict this. You can be caring and gentle with each other’s feelings and there may be an empathic link between you.

Saturn conjunct Midheaven

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If you are engaged in any sort of business activities with each other, this is one of the best aspects to find -- even though it may not always seem that way. Nothing comes easily with Saturn. Whatever you get, you get the old-fashioned way, as the TV commercial goes. You earn it. But this aspect shows that, with nose to the grindstone, each of you has a better chance of earning recognition and professional success, through association and cooperation with each other. Each of you can help the other achieve life goals and improve your status. The downside is that you may use this energy to compete with one another. A little competitiveness may inspire you each to achieve more, but if you focus too heavily on one-upmanship, you succeed only in wasting the potential of this combination.

Uranus square Neptune

This is a generational aspect, which has little bearing in one-to-one relationships. You may have conflicting or differing attitudes toward issues of social, spiritual and humanitarian issues, but these are unlikely to have a detrimential effect on a personal relationship.

Neptune conjunct Midheaven

This can be a good aspect for partners involved in creative, imaginative ventures, especially the arts. John may inspire Jane, but may also potentially erode her status or career opportunities. Jane may be able to help John turn creativity or intuition into something practical that can be capitalised upon.

Jane’s Planets Aspecting John’s Planets

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Understanding, supportive relationships are typical with this aspect. Jane can bolster John’s moods when she is going through emotional ups and downs, and John is likely to be caring and sensitive toward Jane’s ego needs and self-expressive urges. This aspect tends to smooth the way in domestic relationships. While Jane is generally dominant in relationships with this comparative aspect, she is unlikely to be domineering unless this trait is indicated by other chart factors.

Moon opposite Mars

This comparative aspect often indicates a highly emotional but stormy relationship. You are likely to arouse intense feelings in each other, and you can expect an ample number of blow-ups and disagreements. John can often hurt Jane through thoughtlessness and insensitivity and Jane can drive John to distraction through moodiness. All that being said, this is still one of the aspects most often seen between long-term romantic and marital partners. The secret to your success as a couple may be in all that time you spend kissing and making up.

Moon square Pluto

Because Pluto spends so many years in each sign, everyone born within a few years of each other will have Pluto in more or less the same position. This square is therefore more significant as an indication of Jane’s response to an entire generation than as an indicator of one-to-one relationship traits. If the aspect is within a couple of degrees of exact, there can be emotional power trips, manipulation and attempts to control each other. Most often these will be initiated by John.

Mars conjunct Midheaven

There is a potential for professional competitiveness between you. In fact, you may both place so much emphasis on career matters, that you give each other short shrift. You can spur each other on in career activities, which may aid in your advance, but you may encourage each other to take action without first thinking things through. The best use of this energy, especially if you’re in the same or in complementary professions, is to motivate and inspire each other to race to the top.

Jupiter square Neptune

Because Neptune spends so many years in each sign, everyone born within a few years of each other will have Neptune in more or less the same position. This square is therefore more significant as an indicator of the Jane’s response to an entire generation than as an indication of one-to-one relationship traits. If the aspect is within a degree or so of exact, this is likely to be an idealistic, dreamy relationship that encourages you both to have unrealistic hopes and expectations of the other and to engage in impractical or irresponsible activities together.

Part Two: Planets in Houses

This section is concerned with where the planets of one partner fall in the houses of the other, also known as comparative house placement. For instance, if you have 12 degrees Cancer rising (also known as Cancer Ascendant or Cancer on the first house cusp) and your partner has Moon in 15 degrees Cancer, your partner’s Moon falls in your first house. Your experience of your partner’s emotions, family and moods (Moon) will influence how you see yourself (Ascendant). In comparative house placement analysis, the planets generally have a greater impact on the houses than the houses do on the planets. In other words, where your partner’s planets fall in your houses is a better indication of how you experience him or her than vice-versa. And where your planets fall in his or her houses will tell more about how he or she experiences you.

Jane’s Planets Aspecting John’s Houses HOUSE THREE The third house is involved in communication, basic schooling and training, siblings, neighbourhood, community activities and extended family. When another person’s planets fall in your third house, the energies symbolised by those planets will have an impact on the issues of the house. For instance, if a friend’s Venus (the planet of romance, relationship, emotion, art, luxury, among other things) falls in your third house, your emotional response toward this person might be in some way similar to what you would feel toward a sibling, or you might communicate emotionally with one another.

Saturn in House 3 Jane is likely to influence John to think more clearly, concretely and perhaps more pessimistically, and to consider words carefully before speaking or writing. Jane can help John make the most of negotiations, business travel and communications in general. Occasionally this placement indicates that Jane has a restrictive influence on John’s ideas, but only if other chart factors support it.

Pluto in House 3 Jane can have a subtle but powerful effect on the way John thinks and communicates, especially if there are close aspects between Pluto and John’s personal planets. There is some potential for manipulative use of words and other forms of communication if there are major hard aspects from Pluto to John’s chart.

HOUSE FIVE Some astrologers refer to the fifth as the party house, and it’s an apt description. The fifth house presides over entertainment and fun of all kinds; including romance, gambling, parties, creativity and pleasure in general. It is also the house of children, and may describe certain traits of your first child. When the planets of another fall into your fifth house, the energies of these planets will have an affect on what you do, think and feel about fifth house issues. If someone’s Sun falls into your fifth house, for instance, you may be attracted to that person as a romantic partner or as someone to simply go out and have good times with.

Moon in House 5 This is likely to be a highly emotional and romantic combination, if other chart factors support this. As the fifth house is the natural house of the child and the Moon represents the mother, there is the potential for Jane to take on a maternal-type role toward John. John can bring more fun into the Jane’s life; Jane can make John feel secure and cared for. This placement is favourable for people raising a family together.

Neptune in House 5 You will probably share a love of similar art, music and entertainment. In fact, in many ways, this relationship may seem like a romantic dream come true, especially for John. But it may or may not be what it seems. There is the potential for this to be a strong idealistic romance, but also the potential for disillusionment, deception, unrequited love or loss through this relationship. Which side of the equation will manifest depends on aspects between Neptune and John’s planets.

HOUSE SEVEN The seventh, also known as the Descendant, is the house of marital and other partners. It is exactly opposite the first house, which represents you. As the old saying goes: opposites attract. The seventh is also the first of the houses above the horizon in your chart, and is the beginning of that part of the chart which represents your dealings with the public. When the planets of another person are in this house, the energies of those planets will have an impact on your seventh house issues. For instance, if someone’s Moon is in your seventh, that person’s emotional make-up and nurturing instincts are likely to be in sync with those you would want in a partner.

Jupiter in House 7 Generally, this is an indication of harmony, generosity and tolerance. There is probably a good deal of give-and-take between the two of you and a feeling that you’re each getting as much as you’re giving. You tend to share similar attitudes toward the social order, its mores and values. There is some potential for one or the other of you to overextend himself or herself in an attempt to please or to promise more than you can realistically deliver, especially if Jupiter makes hard aspects to John’s planets.

HOUSE EIGHT The eighth house deals with a host of intense and weighty issues: death, obsessions, repression, jealousy, taxes, joint resources, inheritances and other people’s possessions. It also represents what you want or need sexually. When someone else’s planets fall in your eighth house, the energies of those planets will have an impact on how you think, feel and act concerning eighth house issues. If, for instance, your rich old Great-Uncle Harry’s Jupiter falls in your eighth house, he might bequeath you a generous inheritance in his will.

Mercury in House 8 With Mercury here, there is the possibility that you will be overly critical of one another concerning the handling of joint resources, taxes, insurance and inheritances. Jane can stimulate John to think and talk about deep and profound issues. John’s resources can affect Jane’s ideas and discussions.

HOUSE NINE The ninth house is directly opposite the third in your chart and represents a higher order of some of the issues governed by the third house. Foreign travel or other long trips, higher learning, philosophy, culture, religion, law and book publishing are all matters related to this house. When the planets of another person fall into your ninth house, the energies of those planets can affect how you respond to ninth house issues. For instance, if a friend’s Uranus, the planet of innovation and surprises, falls in your ninth, he or she might introduce you to a new philosophical system or a new way of thinking about situations or events; or he/she might be the perfect travelling companion for an adventurous trip.

Sun in House 9 Jane can have a rousing effect on John’s sense of adventure and need to explore -- either intellectually or actively. Jane’s philosophy, beliefs and knowledge are likely to have an impact on the way John views the world. You can spur each other to greater ideas, and can cover a lot of territory, mentally and physically, through association with each other.

Venus in House 9 This is likely to be a relationship where each of you feels warmth, tolerance and generosity toward the other. Jane can help soften and add gentleness to John’s opinions and beliefs. John can help expand Jane’s scholarly and cultural horizons. You tend to make good travelling companions and can enjoy pleasant romantic adventures together.

Mars in House 9 You can encourage each other in adventures, travel and intellectual competition. Jane can stimulate John to actively pursue ideals or to aggressively state opinions. There is a slight potential for legal conflict, if other chart factors support this, especially if there are major harsh aspects from Mars to planets in the ninth house.

HOUSE TWELVE This is the house of illusion, where things are not quite what they seem. Secrets, ideals, deception and self-deception, dreams, drugs, chronic illness, institutions and intuition are all matters of the twelfth house. Older astrology texts call this the house of self-undoing, but this is probably too negative a reading in most cases. It is true, though, that it is difficult to get a clear picture of what is going on in this house; so the energies of any planets of another person that fall into your twelfth are likely to be harder for you to understand than those falling in other houses. If, for instance, someone’s Venus falls in your twelfth, you may find it difficult to see that person’s flaws and you may respond to the person as if he or she were your ideal mate, whether or not this is objectively realistic.

Uranus in House 12 Jane can potentially have a disruptive effect on John’s subconscious, but may also stimulate his imagination and creativity. There is a slight danger of encouraging each other in unrealistic or eccentric attitudes or ideas.

John’s Planets in Jane’s Houses HOUSE THREE The third house is involved in communication, basic schooling and training, siblings, neighbourhood, community activities and extended family. When another person’s planets fall in your third house, the energies symbolised by those planets will have an impact on the issues of the house. For instance, if a friend’s Venus (the planet of romance, relationship, emotion, art, luxury, among other things) falls in your third house, your emotional response toward this person might be in some way similar to what you would feel toward a sibling, or you might communicate emotionally with one another.

Mercury in House 3 As the third house is the natural home of Mercury, this comparative placement generally makes the two of you intellectually compatible. You are likely to communicate with each other easily and often, possibly to excess, if other factors support this. If there are any major harsh aspects between Mercury and Jane’s planets, your conversations may be tinged with sarcasm, criticism and teasing.

HOUSE FOUR The fourth house rules the home, real estate, your mother (and your mothering instincts), as well as home, domestic and family situations in general. It is also the house ruling your final resting place. Those whose planets fall in your fourth house will affect you on a deep level, and may arouse your protective and nurturing instincts. If the Sun, Moon, Venus, Jupiter or Ascendant of another falls in your fourth house, you may make good housemates or domestic partners.

Sun in House 4 This is likely to be a relationship centred around family and home-based activities.John will feel at home with Jane and Jane tends to enjoy nurturing or otherwise caring for the needs of John. Jane’s domestic situation, emotions and family relationships may be powerfully affected by John, for better or worse, depending on other chart factors. Often, this placement is an indication of people who live under the same roof, with John likely to be the dominant partner.

Moon in House 4 This is a particularly favourable placement for those living under the same roof. There is probably a strong identification between you on an emotional level, with the potential for great empathy, or even an intuitive link. You can nurture each other and be protective of one another, but you can also exacerbate each other’s moodiness. You’re likely to depend on each other for emotional security and may retreat into a cocoon together -- in a kind of “you and me against the world” response -- when things aren’t going your way.

Venus in House 4 This placement can be an indication of deep emotional empathy between you. It is very favourable for those who share a home together. John can have a soothing effect on Jane’s feelings. Jane can make John feel cared for and at ease. You tend to enjoy home-based activities together and focus on creating a pleasant domestic environment. John is likely to beautify Jane’s domestic scene.

Mars in House 5 Generally speaking, this placement is an indication of sexual attraction. John can stir up Jane’s desire for fun, entertainment and general good times. However, John may encourage Jane to take unwise risks or gambles.

Jupiter in House 5 With this placement, each of you is likely to get genuine joy from the company of the other. You will enjoy similar cultural, artistic and musical entertainment and are likely to expand each other’s appreciation of various art forms. John can bring Jane luck when taking calculated risks, unless there are negative major aspects from Jupiter to Jane’s chart. There is a slight potential that you will over indulge in pleasurable activities together.

Uranus in House 7 Often found in exciting, electric, but less than stable relationships. Your relationship is likely to involve some sort of untraditional or unusual circumstances. This placement is typical in shotgun weddings and Mexican divorces. For the relationship to work best, you must give each other plenty of freedom and accept each other’s quirks and differences.

Pluto in House 8 This is Pluto’s natural house and its position here intensifies its effect. This placement can indicate that relationship concerns itself with Plutonian issues including joint resources, sex, death and inheritance, and transformation. There is likely to be a lot brewing beneath the surface with Pluto in this position, and there may be some subtle, unacknowledged power struggles as well.

HOUSE TEN Achievement, professional life, authority, status and ambition are all governed by the tenth house, also known as the Midheaven. This is also the house that represents your father, just as the fourth house represents your mother. (Please note: in some families, where the mother was the dominant parent, or the father was the greater nurturer of the two, the house rulership works better in reverse, with the fourth representing the father; the tenth the mother. Usually, however, the traditional rulership works best. ) When the planets of another person fall in your tenth house, the energies of those planets will affect the way you respond to tenth house issues. For instance, if someone’s Mars, the planet of competitiveness and aggression, falls here, you might find yourself in professional competition with him or her.

Saturn in House 10 This is Saturn’s natural house, and it is an excellent position if you two are involved in any sort of professional activities together. You can aid each other in your respective careers and help each other gain greater status. There is a slight possibility of competition between you, but this may have a beneficial effect if it causes you to work harder and achieve more. If Saturn makes harsh major aspects to Jane’s planets, one of you may rise in his or her profession at the expense of the other’s ambitions.

Neptune in House 10 John can encourage Jane to be idealistic in career and business matters. This placement is favourable for partners whose professions involve creativity, imagination and inspiration. There is a slight danger that John can be a drain Jane’s ambitions or status, but this is probable only if there are major hard aspects from Neptune to the Jane’s planets.

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