Synastry – the study of relationships in astrology…
A few days ago, a client posed a question, “How do you live, when people around you are dying?” For many, nowadays, this is the question of the day! I ran across this post from 2012, which touches on this topic. It concerns my marriage, and a dozen years have passed since I wrote it. I […]
Here’s a bold claim: if you pay attention the first time two people meet, the whole relationship can be told. I think this is the case. The energy between the two people mixes that fast! To be clear, I’m talking about the mechanics of the interaction being apparent on a first date. Or in the time
When judging synastry, don’t overlook the moon. When two moons are in easy aspect, it gives a feeling of a blood connection. This is because the moon represents your family. When someone blends into your family…well, think about it. Also think about what it’s like when they don’t! If the two moons are in the same sign,
“Know thyself.” –Ancient Greek Maxim Synastry is the name given to the technique of chart comparison. You put one chart alongside another and compare how the charts interact, what interaspects the planets and angles make to each other and how they fall into each other’s house system. Examining the meaning behind each individual relationship of
Hi, Elsa Can Saturn in opposition negate? I use my Saturn opposition to solidify and empower- but can it negate/take away the other planet or asteroid it is aspecting in natal or synastry? Example: Saturn opposition asteroid lie – person does not lie- checkmate so to speak? Or could play out that she is a consistent liar… Saturn
Does an opposition dominate your chart? My son was here for a visit; he’s got a strong opposition in his chart. It lies one the ascendant / descendant axis so it’s even more emphasized. My husband has a Taurus sun and a Scorpio moon, but the degrees are far enough apart, I never think of
Hi Elsa, Are relationships more likely to break up, lack a soul connection, or at least feel that the two are not in sync with difficult moon synastry? These questions are becoming more important to me. How will someone and myself blend so to speak? Do we look to combinations of the IC and the
