Astrology: The 7th house and the relationship partner
Our ascendant sign indicates how we distinguish ourselves as an individual. It depicts the characteristics we project into the outer world and how we proclaim our “I am”.
In regards to this, our descendent then indicates who we declare as “They are”. The sign here indicates the type of people we attract or are attracted to as they provide contrast to who we define ourselves as - Ever heard “opposites attract”?
The 7th house is often associated with romantic relationships, however this is commonly the simplified modern interpretation of this house.
Essentially what the 7th house represents is any situation where you are in ‘contract’ with another person in a one-on-one circumstance. You come to agreements here, and this is why this house is associated with the marriage partner (and also business relationships and deals, as well as law and close friendships).
The sign here indicates the characteristics attractive in another person, and also indicates who is drawn to you. It is often 9 times out of 10 that we have our longest and most successful relationships with people who have the sign on out descendent on one of their personal planets or their rising sign.
Many other factors can alter this such as:
The ruler of the sign on our DC (sign/house and aspects play a vital role in interpretation)
Venus house, sign and aspects
Juno house, sign and aspects
Looking at the ruler of the 7th house and its condition is very important if you 7th house is empty!
No…this does not mean you’ll live alone with 9 cats and a parakeet called Charlie…your 7th house ruler will give you more information as to the nature of your potential future relationship partner.
In fact, if your 7th house is empty, the bond you can create when someones planet falls into this house can strengthen your connection with them as their presence seems to ‘complete’ you in a way you find magnetic and romantic.
Check the sign on your descendent + the sign the ruler is in (regardless if you have planets in the 7th or not) as this will highly indicate the most likely people you’ll form relationships with.
Note* This will also indicate how you will act in relationships with other people! (This will greatly depend on if you subconsciously project these characteristics onto another person/if they have planets in this sign)
Also take note of any planets in the 7th house
* The house of the 7th ruler (+ aspects) will also have an influence - for advanced readers
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Aries 7th (Look for Mars Sign)
An independent relationship partner
A hot headed and temperamental partner
A masculine and driven partner
Someone who is sporty and always on the go
Having a partner who takes the lead in relationships
Being competitive with the relationship partner
The partner is fiery, passionate and highly sexual
Play fighting with the partner
Having a tomboy partner
Someone who is defensive and aggressive
Someone who goes head first into things without much forethought
A partner who can be selfish
A partner who is a fighter and daring
Having a partner who’s are pioneer and aims to reach the top
Having a partner who’s into weapons, fighting, sports and/or competing
A partner who’s into violent movies and/or video games
A partner who can put themselves first
The relationship partner is daring, courageous and has little to no fear of anything or anyone
A partner with a “Try me” attitude
A partner who doesn’t take “no” for an answer
Having a partner who prefers to do their own thing
Having a partner who makes it hard to pin down because they want to be independent and solo
A hot headed and boisterous partner
A partner who is physically fit, athletic and sporty
A partner whines always looking for something new to do
A masculine partner
The relationship partner tends to start things but not finish them
Taurus (Look for Venus Sign)
A slow moving and steady partner
A very attractive and aesthetic partner
Having a partner who’s artistic and enjoys making things
A relationship partner who enjoys makeup, hair, beauty, perfumes, jewellery clothes
A partner who has a love of money and material possessions
A Possessive partner
Having a partner who can be stubborn and/or lazy
Partners favourite date is Netflix and chill…
Having a partner who spoils you (buys you things, takes you out for dinner)
A hard working and determined partner
The relationship partner makes the most money
The relationship partner enjoys living on the land, nature and animals
Partner is simplistic and repetitive
The partner doesn’t like change
A partner who enjoys buying and spending
The partner can be a bit of a hoarder
Having a partner that only wants the best and finest things in life
A partner who love giving and getting physical affection
A sensual and hedonistic partner
Partner can’t keep their hands off you
The relationship partner loves food, soft blankets and has ‘their’ seat/spot/side of the bed ect…
A partner who can be stingy and holds onto money
A partner who provides you a sense of security in the relationship
The relationship partner grounds you in the here and now
Gemini (Look for Mercury Sign)
A chatty, funny and quick witted partner
A partner who does all the talking
The relationship partner is glued to their phone or other technology
A partner who love to socialise and go out in the town a lot
The partner constantly texts, snapchats, calls, even face time you
A partner who loves to read and/or write
The relationship partner constantly changes their mind and opinion on things
An intelligent and bright partner
The relationship partner asks a lot of questions about…everything
Having many conversations with the partner
Can talk to the partner about anything
The partner is curious and is always wanting to learn and know about ‘what’s new’
An inquisitive partner who will always find out the information they are looking for
The partnership feels more brotherly or sisterly
Having a partner who’s constantly ‘In the know’
A partner who seems to mimic what you do
The partner takes on the same trends as you do
A youthful (or younger) partner
The relationship partner sometimes doesn’t listen because their mind is somewhere else
Having a relationship partner with someone you grew up with
A partner who’s light hearted and tends to avoid things that are deep and emotional in nature
Having a partner who constantly changes their ideas, thoughts and opinions on things
A partner who enjoys exploring the neighbourhood
A partner who has a strong association with their siblings (or cousins)
Cancer (Look for Moon Sign)
A sweet, gentle and caring partner
A partner who greatly enjoys physical affection - especially hugs
The relationship partner has a soft, feminine nature about them
The partner is a bit of a homebody
The partner enjoys cooking/home made meals over going out
A partner who is family focused/wants to create their own family
The relationship partner is strongly associated with the mother figure (for better or for worse)
The partner can be moody and irritable
The relationship partner can be overly emotional about things
A partner who prefers to have their own privacy
The partner wants to be cared for and coddled like their mother would
The partner likes family tradition
An intuitive and receptive partner who seems to know what you’re feeling all the time
The partner likes to stay at home while you go out and do work
The partner has a soft bodied figure
The partners sensitive and their emotions can be unpredictable at times
The partner can be needy and clingy at times
A partner who acts like a baby when they don’t get their way - “But _____, I waaaant iiiit!”
The relationship partner is sentimental about things in the relationship - “Remember when we ___?”
The partner is protective and defensive (For you and/or themselves)
A partner who loves their home and being comfortable as much as possible
Leo (Look for the Sun)
A happy, cheerful and bright eyed partner
The partner is dramatic, fun and playful
The relationship partner is a bit of a show off (will do/say things to impress you or make you laugh)
A flamboyant and eye catching partner
Your partner can steal your spotlight
The relationship partner is bossy
A partner that treats you like a king/queen (and expects the same)
A generous and gold hearted partner
The partner is fiercely loyal and defensive
The partner can have a lot of pride in their relationship with you (and/or you to them)
The relationship partner shows you off (e.g. selfies on Facebook, snapchat and instagram with every #love tag they can think of)
The partner enjoys romantic dates such as going out to movies and to dinner
A partner who makes you feel special
The partner can be quite jealous
The partner can put themselves first at times
The partner will act like a clown just to make you laugh (being a bit of a show off at the same time)
The partner will do things to receive your love and praise
The partner can blow things out of proportion
A partner who can pout and give the silent treatment when mad - or flip a table or two
The relationship partner wants to be seen by others with you (look at how cute we are everyone)
The relationship partner is creative (either artistically or in the way they think/go about doing things) eg. Cook a recipe in their own creative way
A partner who can be extravagant (and depending on your other placements, you may or may not enjoy it!) e.g. Buys you a massive teddy bear on Valentine’s kind of extravagant
The partner can be vain at times (e.g. its date night, and they’re in the mirror checking their hair or outfit when its time to go - “Hang on babe, I don’t look amazing just yet”)
An attractive, passionate, charismatic and magnetic partner
Virgo (Look for Mercury/Ceres)
A modest and quiet partner
The partner is perfectionistic and does things in a particular way (because its the right way)
The partner is critical and fault finding about practically EVERYTHING
A partner who is very helpful and loves to use their skills to assist you in anyway they can
The partner acts like a bit of a servant for you at times
The partner enjoys cleanliness and organisation
A partner who gets mad when you move or rearrange their stuff
The partner is a workaholic and can at times be too focused on doing their job
The partner is a skilled labourer and craftsman (can be one of the top people in their field)
A partner who is efficient in the things they do
The partner is very picky and choosy about particular things - “You want to go to X for dinner?…what’s on the menu?…where else can we go instead?”
The partner likes keeping journals, records and sticky notes
A partner who can be quite particular about their appearance
A partner who is very health conscious (Fitness powders and supplements galore)
The partner enjoys healthy/clean eating and exercise
The partner loves pets and small animals
A partner who has a particular morning and/or night routine
The partner can be critical of the way you do things (usually its because its not the way THEY would do it)
A partner who does things exactly by the book
The partner prefers to do the chores (To be helpful…and because they want it done a particular way)
The partner doesn’t like to get dirty and dislikes anything they define as ‘gross’ (bugs/toilets/feet)
Libra (Look for Venus/Juno)
A partner who is fair and desires equality in the relationship
The relationship partner is considerate of your ideas, what you want and your opinions
The partner’s favourite phrases with you are “If you want/What do you want to do/If you’re happy, I’m happy”
A pleasing and charming partner
The partner can’t seem to make decisions for themselves
A relationship partner who loves beauty, fashion, makeup and is quite attractive
The partner is a diplomatic and tactful towards you
The relationship is very sociable and enjoys making conversation
The partner can be very agreeable (sometimes too agreeable)
A partner who will defend you and take your side or try to make you come to their side of the argument
A partner who can avoid issues in the relationship just to keep it happy and harmonious
The partner dislikes coarseness and rude behaviour
The partner can avoid problems and issues
A musical, artistic and/or aesthetically inclined partner
A partner who tends to not defend themselves
The partner can talk their way into getting you to see things from their perspective
The partner can give up things they like and take on things you like
The partner mirrors you
A partner who avoids confrontation and disagreements at all costs
The partner is passive aggressive
The partner says they’ll do something, then decide not to (inconsistent)
The partner is a traditional romantic
A relationship partner who would rather avoid diving deep into emotional issues just to keep the peace
A partner who is a champion at arguing and making a point
Scorpio (Look for Pluto)
A deeply sexual and magnetic partner
The partner is greatly aware of everything you try to hide from them
The partner sees through you like glass
You feel completely merged and at one with your partner
Your relationship partner is deeply raw and authentic
A relationship partner who is attracted to the darker the darker, more taboo aspects of life
A relationship partner who feels, thinks and does things in an intense or an extreme way (eg. Workouts for a solid 2 hours)
Having a love/hate and extreme highs and lows with the relationship partner
The partner is obsessive and possessive of you (and/or you to them)
The partner is easily jealous
The partner can be intimidating
A relationship partner that provokes emotional extremes in you
A partner who has great healing and transformative abilities
The partner takes an all or nothing approach to the relationship
Feeling possessed by the partner
The partner is into the occult, shamanism, reiki, tarot and mediumship
The partner can be a bit controlling
A partner who can make you feel secure but can take it away just as easily
Being completely energetically connected to the partner
Sharing everything you have with the partner
The relationship feels like a birth, death and re-birth cycle
The partner heals you
You change who you were/are during and after being with the relationship partner
The partner is secretive and may not reveal much about themselves
Sagittarius (Look for Jupiter)
An optimistic, happy-go-lucky, and humorous partner
A religious or spiritual relationship partner
A partner who loves travel/is from overseas
The relationship partner is philosophical and open-minded
The partner is jovial, light hearted and playful
A relationship partner who likes to live on the wild side
A partner who enjoys freedom of doing what they want, when they want
The relationship partner doesn’t want to be tied down
A partner who is hard to pin down
The relationship partner enjoys big conversations about life and the universe
The partner is sport and athletic
You become a nomad with your partner
Travelling a lot with your partner/Travelling to meet the partner/meeting the partner through travel
A partner who has a hard time committing due to wanting to be free and go and come when they please
The relationship partner loves the great out doors
A partner who loves big animals (horses for example)
Doing wild and adventurous things with your partner (e.g skinny dipping under a full moon)
Camping and living a gyspy life with your partner
The partner is a bit of a hippy
The partner can be self-righteous and opinionated
A partner who avoids deeper emotional issues in the relationship
A partner who has a hard time being deeply emotionally intimate
Expanding your life experience with your partner
The partner helps you explore different cultures and has adventures experiences with you (e.g. bungee jumping in New Zealand)
A partner who acts as a teacher or guru
Capricorn (Look for Saturn)
A responsible and mature relationship partner
The relationship partner may be older than you
A partner who tends to claim the authority in the relationship
An ambitious, driven and a career forced partner
A partner who desires to achieve their goals
The partner is practical and grounded in ‘reality’
The partner is hardworking and can be a workaholic
The partner pushes you towards your own ambitions and becomes the driving force to help you achieve your goals
The relationship partner brings structure to your life in the relationship
A partner who doesn’t stop working and has a hard time relaxing
The relationship partner doesn’t quit until they achieve the
The partner has a sense of seriousness about them
A relationship partner who is conservative and traditional
A partner who can be a bit stingy with money
The relationship partner affects your public status (for better or for worse)
The partner is dutiful and loyal
A partner who can be controlling and a bit demanding
A partner who has a hard time showing their emotional side
The partner sees the relationship as ‘business’
The partner doesn’t deal well with emotional turmoil
The partner has a strong connection to their father figure (for better or for worse)
A partner who can push you to the top
The partner likes to be dominant in relationships (or you)
Meeting the partner through career, family meeting or a business meeting
Aquarius (look for Uranus)
An eccentric, out of the box and unusual partner
“They’re weird but I like them that way”
A partner who’s into all things ‘space’ (Astrology, astronomy, aliens 👽)
A partner who is a humanitarian and has dreams to re-invent the world (or at least in government or politics)
A partner who is helpful and caring towards their friends and strangers
A partner who does charitable services to help others
The relationship partner has a odd quirk about them
The relationship partner is highly intelligent to the point of genius
A partner who has a weird and unique way of thinking and seeing the world around them
Experimentation in the relationship
The relationship isn’t a ‘traditional’ relationship (eg. Only seeing each other so often to something like polygamy)
A partner who can be more focused on their friends then the relationship
The partner has a fear of intimacy/doesn’t want to be held down
The partner is into nerd culture (GOT/Walking Dead/Star Trek/StarWars. Ect…)
A partner doesn’t see themselves as being ‘special’ but ‘just like everyone else’
Having an open relationship
There is a distinct need for ones own personal freedom in the relationship
Going through ups and downs/ on again, off again relationships
The partner can be emotionally distant and aloof
The partner rebells if you impose rules on them in the relationship
Same sex relationships
A relationship partner thats more like a best friend than a romantic partner
Breaking all the rules when it comes to relationships
Pisces ( Look for Neptune)
A sensitive, gentle and compassionate relationship partner
The partner is dreamy and somewhat ethereal in their nature
The relationship partner is spiritual and ‘new age’ inclined
A partner who cares about all life
The partner is psychic, empathic and a mystic
The partner acts as your knight in shinning armour (saviour)
The partner can act like a victim or martyr (most likely because of their own demise)…and you have to be their saviour
A partner who needs taking care of
The partner is unconditionally loving and caring
The relationship wants to merge themselves with you, body, mind and spirit
The partner is attached to your hip
The partner is overly romantic (though may not always act on their relationship fantasies)
A partner who has addictive tendencies (not just drugs and alcohol, but to anything in general - food, movies, video games, psychic readings ect)
The partner can have a bad habit of isolating themselves
The partner is artistic and imaginative
A relationship partner that can lie to get themselves out of trouble (and they’re often convincing)
A partner who can be overly sensitive and emotional
A partner who has a lot of dreams but doesn’t seem to act them out (without your assistance at taking care of the details)
The partner isn’t overly interested in sex and finds satisfaction in just being near you
A partner who can be clumsy because their head is always in the clouds (and you ground them)
A partner who loves fantasy
Non binary sexual relationships
A partner who loves film and photography
The partner can be impractical and somewhat gullible
The partner is sympathetic and forgiving
A partner who has no sexual preference (and/or you)
“If Only The Sky Would Disappear” by Cameron Gray
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