Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Astrological Compatibility: The Astrology of Relationship Part III: Synastry

By Gilbert Karlis


As I said in Component II of my "Astrological Compatibility: The Astrology of Relationship" series, the planets in astrology represent simple forces or requirements that we all seek to express in our lives. The relative ease or tension between planets in our own chart and planets in our partner's chart determines how we will express these basic needs in the relationship. With the system of synastry we can find out exactly where our energies flow the smoothest and wherever there will likely be challenges towards natural expression of our energies.

To illustrate how synastry works inside a actual life relationship I've included a diagram of Elise and Tom's astrological charts. What we'll do is go via every in the personal planets and see that the planetary energies work out in their relationship and consequently how well they are able to balance these energies to acquire their person needs met.

Elise and Tom (not their true names, of course) have been living together for about 30 years. Their relationship is an interesting illustration because in several methods they are really a variety of but yet they have accepted individuals differences and have produced it work to your relationship.

Planet:---Elise:----Tom

Sun:-------Aries------Capricorn

Moon:-----Libra------Taurus

Mercury:--Pisces----Sagittarius

Venus:----Aries------Sagittarius

Mars:------Taurus----Libra

Jupiter:---Taurus----Aries

The Sun in an astrological chart represents our straightforward expression of our individuality and in this situation our couple is quite different. Her Aries Sun is extremely outgoing and bubbly while his Capricorn Sun tends to be somewhat conservative and stodgy. She's more interested in late evenings out with close friends and he's far more interested in retiring to bed early. Either of these problems could possibly be disastrous for quite a few relationships but they work it out so both get what they need.

The Moon relates to our emotional conditioning and in a relationship includes a great deal to complete with our routine and how we like elements being done. In Elise and Tom's case both Moon signs (Libra and Taurus) are ruled by the entire world Venus. This gives a basic compatibility in between the a couple of of them about how they like their environment to be. Due to the fact Venus stands out as the planet of adore and harmony they each like their home being visually aesthetic and strive to "make peace" with each other.

When we speak of Mercury, the "winged messenger", we think of communication and in this area our couple has higher challenges. Her Mercury in Pisces tends to become far more emotionally oriented and comfortable in that realm though his Mercury in Sagittarius is a lot more jovial (like the mythological trickster) and tends to need to preserve points light and not "get heavy". Obviously inside a relationship communication is an area of prime importance and this trouble undoubtedly has been hard for them.

Now Venus in their charts works fairly well! Each have Venus in fire signs so they have usually been incredibly "hot" for each other, so to speak. Another aspect that contributes to what I would call "animal magnetism" in between the a couple of of them is their Moon/Mars inter-aspects. Mars, of course represents the desire we have to assert ourselves and also the Moon represents our must be nurtured and to nurture others. As you can see from Tom and Elise's charts, his Moon is in the exact same sign as her Mars and her Moon is from the exact same sign as his Mars. This cross-compatibility between these two planets speaks of an very powerful must be physically nurtured by a partner and they fit the bill for each other!

The Planet Jupiter represents our have to expand our sense of ourselves and our self-imposed limitations. In Elise and Tom's charts they've specifically strong Jupiter aspects. In many charts even if couples have other stressful aspects, sure Jupiter aspect will more than make up for that. As you'll be able to see, Elise's Sun in Aries is from the exact same sign as Tom's Jupiter and Tom's Sun in Capricorn is within the exact same element (earth) as Elise's Jupiter. What this ways is that above all else each of them supports the other in expanding their sense of who they are able to be.

This aid also shows up in their Moon/Jupiter aspects. Even though Elise's Moon in Aries is opposite (180 degrees apart) from Tom's Jupiter, Tom's Moon is during the exact same sign as Elise's Jupiter. What this methods is that underlying the relationship is often a deep commitment to supporting each other emotionally so that although it can be harder for them to discuss emotions intellectually (Mercury) there is a deep and abiding love for every other's emotional growth.

Of course this can be just a brief consider the synastry or inter-relationship of Tom and Elise's charts. More could possibly be said, but I think the main thing the following is that there's so significantly we can understand about relationships from your lens of astrology, not only our relationships using a critical other but with co-workers, friends, partners, and even our individual family members. For myself, understanding the "astrological dynamics" of my family members and crucial others has provided not just lots of insight but also lots of acceptance.




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