Navigating relationship challenges with synastry: A guide to compatibility
Navigating relationship challenges with synastry: A guide to compatibility
Synastry, or in other words—relationship astrology—is a type of astrology that helps answers important questions about personal and deeply intimate relationships. It involves comparing the natal charts of two people to assess their compatibility and potential challenges as a couple, or if they will even work out at all, and it predicts the kind of problems that can occur to help an individual prepare for them with the aid of the very simple knowledge that this could become a major obstacle and must be treated with delicacy.
By examining planetary placements and aspects, a reader can discover facets of their relationship that they have been unaware of previously. Especially in terms of attraction, the ability to sustain that attraction, and the patience required to keep going, even when it’s difficult.
Venus, the planet of love, is central to this study. Venus interaspects are very important in synastry as it is the planet that rules attraction, romance and union. Comparing each person’s Venus sign and noting similarities and differences, alongside looking for aspects between Venus and other planets or angles (like ascendants) can tell a lot about how these dynamics might play out. When Venus aspects another’s planets, what plays out is idealisation and romanticisation.
These aspects foster harmony and common interests. The aspect between Venus and the Sun also heavily influences a sense of connection, the most basic requirement. When the Sun in one person’s chart forms an aspect to another’s Venus, many things can be identified. Here are a few ways to interpret this aspect:
Conjunction
This aspect highlights shared interests and a sense of attraction. They find themselves more loving and beautiful in each other’s companies and may think of each other as charming and intriguing. Mutual attraction is present, and they are both content with each other. They should be compatible in different facets of their lives, for example agreeing on fiscal ability and the matter of spending and saving money.
Sextile
Not as powerful as a conjunction, it still is an aspect that proclaims strong mutual respect. Both individuals see value in each other and think the other as worthy of their time and attention, hence creating an immensely strong bond between them.
Trine
This could be the most fortunate aspect between them, as it signifies the presence of true appreciation. Any kind of hurdle or challenge that may await them in the future can be balanced out by this aspect, as it claims the nature of their relationship to supportive and understanding. No number or strength of obstacle can stand in front of a bond that two people do not want to lose, simply because they appreciate the presence of the other in their life so much. Hence, making this an important aspect.
Opposition, Square, Quincunx, or the Challenging Aspects
The presence of any of these aspects is concerning, as they may imply the occurrence of discords. Venus’ value system may clash with the Sun’s outlook, or over-indulgence and frustration can occur. Miscommunication may be ripe, and being willing to make the first step and compromising is essential to this relationship.
Another thing people use in synastry, are composite charts. It combines the natal charts of both partners and creates a single chart, representing their shared energy. It calculates the midpoints between each planet’s positions and these midpoints form the new planetary positions in the composite chart, where the aspects reveal the relationship’s strengths and challenges. This type of chart can assess overall compatibility and shared goals and well, as the saying goes, you must always be willing to meet your partner in the middle.
In long term, comparing your partner’s chart with your own may prove beneficial to weeding out problems before they can occur. For instance, if you know about the opposition aspect in your chart, you and your partner will know to be more careful when fights break as any wrong or indelicate treatment might lead to lasting misunderstandings.
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