The
Composite Ascendant in the Signs
As we mentioned in The
Composite Chart, the composite Ascendant not
only reveals energies that are most obvious to
others (i.e. the couple's overall "image"), but also
the couples' automatic response to the day-to-day
environment. Do they jump right into new
experiences, or are they more cautious? It also
shows how the couple copes with daily ups and downs.
Do they confront issues immediately? Do they talk
things through logically?
In natal astrology, there is always a danger
of over-identifying with the image one projects to others
through the Ascendant. This is also the case with the
composite Ascendant (as well as the composite Midheaven).
Here are some generalized descriptions of the basic
energies of the different composite Ascendant signs.
Composite Ascendant in Aries. You are an
especially active couple, and you come across as
self-sufficient, confident, and strong. Reactions to
each other and to the environment are immediate.
There is little patience when it comes to dealing
with issues. You are a take-charge, fiery couple
with a "just do it" attitude. You are a couple that
blazes new paths. You go your own way, and you could
leave others feeling a bit left out! Frustrations in
the relationship can be hard to tolerate, and you
may find that you face off with each other
frequently. Compromise can be a big challenge.
Composite Ascendant in Taurus. You come across
as a somewhat traditional and practical couple. You
tend to be reliable, and others know they can count
on you. Your "image" to others is neither flashy nor
glamorous, but you do come across as a solid couple.
You tend to think in terms of constancy and the long
term. You don't appreciate sweeping changes, which
can throw you off-center. Your relationship can too
easily enter a rut, as the main focus is on security
and stability.
Composite Ascendant in Gemini. Your immediate,
instinctive responses to each other and to daily
stimuli are largely mental. You are a couple that
thinks, communicates, and analyzes. Together, you
are somewhat restless--even nervous--as you inspire
curiosity in one another. Adaptability is the
hallmark of your relationship. You are flexible with
one another, and you give each other much freedom.
As a couple, you are on the move, friendly, and
sociable. Rather than coming across as stable and
constant, you appear to be changeable. Your
responses to one another are rational and logical,
and as such, you don't come across as an especially
intimate couple.
Composite Ascendant in Cancer. Your natural
responses to each other and as a couple to your
environment are instinctive and emotional rather
than intellectual. You are a security-conscious
couple, and sweeping changes make you feel insecure.
However, you are capable of going through a lot
together, and the longer you're with each other, the
stronger your relationship becomes, as you value
longevity, familiarity, and comfort. Moody reactions
to each other are something to watch for. Instead of
directly dealing with issues as they come up, you
tend towards keeping things inside and perhaps
sulking. Commitment to each other comes quite
easily.
Composite Ascendant in Leo. As a couple, you
project a confident, proud, and warm aura. You have
a greater than average need to be creative together.
Generally, you are noble with one another. You tend
to expect the best from one another, which helps
your relationship along tremendously. You are
gracious with one another, warm and loving, and
compassionate. Still, you are possessive of one
another. Pride can keep you from addressing very
important problems in your relationship, so do watch
for this. Generally, you tend to joke around with
each other, make one another smile, and treat each
other with respect and plenty of attention! Both of
you need extra attention, romantic or otherwise, in
order to keep things alive and vital. This is not a
relationship that is impersonal, by any means. A bit
of drama colors your interactions--always!
Composite Ascendant in Virgo. You come across
as a rather unassuming couple. You project a
practical and reliable image. No matter what makes
up the "inner workings" of your relationship, you
come across as undemonstrative. Others may think you
are together for practical or intellectual reasons
rather than emotional ones because of the image you
project. You need to be careful not to pick away at
each other when problems arise, as you tend to find
fault rather easily in an effort to fix things. You
are inclined to focus on details rather than the big
picture, and this can make you quite susceptible to
the tiniest of changes in your environment.
Nervousness and tension can be the result. You may
fuss over each other, and you do whatever you can to
make the partnership work. You are one of the most
helpful couples around.
Composite Ascendant in Libra. You are a
likeable couple that projects an image of harmony,
politeness, style, class, and balance. Your
automatic responses to each other are diplomatic.
You need to maintain a feeling of peace and balance,
but the process involved in order to achieve this
harmony can be lengthy! Weighing the pros and cons
is natural to you. As a result, decision-making as a
unit can be challenging, as you always see the other
side of the coin. Watch that you don't develop a tit
for tat attitude towards one another. Your goal is
to be equals, but too much emphasis on balance can
become challenging, as life isn't always fair.
Another way of looking at it is that things do tend
to balance themselves out over time, even if they
seem imbalanced at the moment. You are a real
couple. True partnership is a goal.
Composite Ascendant in Scorpio. As a couple,
you project an aura of depth and intensity. By all
means, this is not a superficial relationship! You
have the power of determination and strength on your
side, and passion is your middle name. Whether it's
passion, elation, sorrow, or desire, emotions are
felt on a deeply personal level. Do your best to
avoid the shadow side of this position: manipulative
tactics, brooding, and suspiciousness. Issues of
possessiveness, jealousy, attachment, and intimacy
are faced almost on a daily basis. This relationship
is sure to leave its mark on both of you as it
challenges you to face your own inner power through
your interactions with each other.
Composite Ascendant in Sagittarius. As a
couple, you project an open-minded, fun-loving, and
adventurous image. Together, you are perhaps more
optimistic than you are individually. If you are not
"on the go", you can be quite restless. This
relationship inspires you to move, learn, and
search. There may be some resistance to commitment,
as Sagittarius is a sign that demands a certain
amount of personal freedom. With your sights set
high, you may not be very good with the details of
daily existence. Not the most reliable couple
around, you don't like to be bound by schedules and
rules.
Composite Ascendant in Capricorn. There is an
aura of wisdom around you as a couple. You are
willing to go the distance, and you are patient
about it as well. You are a reliable, steadfast, and
steady couple. You are not a demonstrative couple
(in public) and others may think that your
relationship may be more like a business than a
romance as a result. You are not the types of people
to fly off the handle at one another. You are more
inclined to work things through with class and
style. You act responsibly towards each other, and
towards those around you.
Composite Ascendant in Aquarius. Your first and
instinctive reaction is to be objective and rational
towards each other, and towards others. There is an
aloof quality to your aura as a couple. You are both
intuitive and practical. Part of you embraces
change, and another part resists it. Friendship is
very important to you. You tend to give each other
personal freedom and to treat each other as friends
above all else.
Composite Ascendant in Pisces. You are warm,
tender, and sympathetic towards one another,
ultimately giving each other the benefit of the
doubt. There is a dreamy aura about you. Others may
even envy you as a result, but rarely do you inspire
bad feelings. Kindness and good humor dominate the
energies of this relationship. You are not ones to
fight or put each other down when times are tough.
There may be a secretive quality to your
relationship. Idealizing each other is great unless
it's taken to an extreme. You easily put the
blinders on and gloss over the bad stuff. Although
you may dream a lot together, putting plans into
action is your weak point.
Composite Planets in the Houses
The following interpretations are far from
comprehensive. Some possible themes are discussed.
How these positions will play out will depend on the aspects the planet makes, as
well as which houses and positions the planet rules.
Keep in mind, as well, that there are positives and
negatives of every position. Please note that some
of the interpretations are not yet available.
The Composite Sun in the Houses of the Composite Chart
The Composite Sun reveals the heart of the
relationshipthe primary reasons for your coming
together. It represents the vitality of the
relationship. Paying attention to the theme of the
Composite Sun's house placement is especially
important. If the basic needs represented by the
Composite Sun are not being met satisfactorily, the
relationship will be in trouble. For example, with
the Composite Sun in the fifth house, you have come
together to have fun and to feed each other's egos.
There is much potential to have a great time with
one another. However, if you stifle each other's
creativity and individuality, the partnership will
suffer. Demanding too much attention from each
other, becoming bossy and self-centered in your
interactions with each other, and focusing on
instant gratification rather than long-term
happiness are all strong possibilities if the energy
is misused—and can be the downfall of the union.
Composite Sun in the 1st House. This is a
powerful, high-energy relationship that can easily
sweep you off your feet! You may even feel stronger
as a couple than you do as individuals. Your
relationship is a stimulating, compelling one, and
you easily attract attention as a couple. This union
is quite resilient, although you may overestimate
what you are capable of doing together. As a couple,
you make things happen, and the direction of your
partnership is out in the open and clearly defined.
In fact, you feel a strong sense of purpose as a
couple. You have come together for a feeling of
strength. The main challenge of this position is
potential dependency on the relationship itself, as
it feels almost like a lifeline. You may also feel
"on display", as the basic dynamics of your
relationship are noticeable to others.
Composite Sun in the 2nd House. The physical
side of your relationship is accentuated with this
position of the composite Sun. Physical expression
of love for one another is especially important, and
possessiveness can be an issue. As well, the need
for tangible proof of commitment and security
together may drive you to overspend. There is a
distinctly practical side to your relationship. Do
your best not to neglect more spiritual elements of
your connection. The two of you value things that
last, and you tend to think in terms of longevity.
Breaking your bond can be difficult to do.
Composite Sun in the 3rd House. A light spirit
of friendship, communication, and learning is at the
heart of your relationship. A feeling of growing and
moving together is fundamental to your union. Your
relationship is spontaneous and light, and you are
more able than most couples to remain objective
about your relationship and the issues you face.
Some may find the relationship lacking somewhat in
depth or intimacy, as emphasis is on the rational
world of logic and intellect. If other positions
suggest a more emotional bond between the two of
you, then this position adds a happy and friendly
boost to your interactions.
Composite Sun in the 4th House. Your
relationship is based on a very solid foundation.
You feel "at home" with one another--and will likely
want to spend a lot of time alone together. Security
and stability is important to you, and the passion
runs very deep between you. It is natural to feel
very comfortable with one another, as if you have
known each other long before you actually have. You
may tend to alienate others because you are inclined
to keep to yourselves. You bond deeply and tend to
hold on to each other quite tightly. The chances of
you achieving a truly bonded and stable relationship
are high with this position, unless the Sun is
severely challenged in the composite chart. Mutual
support is essential to your relationship, and if
you ever sense this basic "ingredient" is going by
the wayside, do your best to get it back. You have a
strong sense that this relationship was fated or
meant to be. You also tend to enjoy spending plenty
of time together on the home front.
Composite Sun in the 5th House. This is an
excellent position for the Composite Sun when the
relationship is a love affair. Romance, mutual
appreciation and admiration, and a spirit of fun are
at the heart of the relationship. You have come
together to enjoy yourselves and to boost each
other's egos. You are a playful couple, and keeping
this spontaneity alive is vital to the success of
the relationship. If the Sun is seriously
challenged, lack of fun can become a major issue.
Because pleasure and enjoyment are what you expect
from one another, deeper more intimate issues and
responsibilities may be avoided or glossed over. The
best way to keep this relationship feeling alive and
vital is to give one another a lot of specialized
attention, but also the freedom to express
yourselves as individuals. Stifling each other's
creativity or individuality will be especially
detrimental to this relationship. The creative urge
is strong, and one possible manifestation of this is
having children together and revolving your world
around them. This is a classic "dating" or "lovers"
position. Whether or not it moves towards a more
committed, traditional partnership depends on other
factors in the composite chart.
Composite Sun in the 6th House. This is a
challenging position for the Composite Sun, as it
suggests a basic inequality in your relationship
that could undermine it over time. One of you may be
in a helping or teaching role, for example. Other
possible scenarios are a large age gap between you,
an affair in which one of you is married to someone
else, a boss/employee set-up, and so forth. Whatever
the case may be, one of you may feel that your needs
are not met, or that you are sacrificing something
in order to be together. One person's helpfulness
may be welcomed at first, but resentments can build
over time. The best way to handle this energy is to
put your egos aside and avoid expecting too much
from the partnership.
Composite Sun in the 7th House. This is a
powerful relationship that has the potential of
being a true one-to-one partnership. However, it
also has the potential of being quite challenging,
as it tends to pull two people together in such a
way that either or both feel almost as if they have
lost their personal identity. Equality is the goal
in your partnership, and maintaining this balance
(keeping things equal) requires quite a bit of
ongoing effort. An underlying competitiveness
between the two of you can develop. The seventh
house is the natural house of marriage and
one-to-one partnerships, but it is also the house of
enemies! Be careful not to let this relationship
turn into a score-keeping, tit for tat union. It's
always wise to remind yourselves that you're on each
other's sides, not pitted against each other. In its
most positive expression, this relationship is one
in which both individuals feel supported and strong.
Making a commitment to one another comes naturally,
and personal issues and dynamics are out in the open
rather than hard to define. As well, you
instinctively consider one another as an equal, with
equal say in your union.
Composite Sun in the 8th House. There's nothing
superficial about this relationship. You have come
together to learn about your own deepest feelings
and needs, and this may not always be pleasant!
Intensity, intimacy, and meaningful sharing are
themes of your union. It could be very hard to let
go of each other, as you bond on a deep, perhaps
inexplicable level. It may also be hard to
distinguish between what is yours and what is your
partner's when it comes to emotions. Anger can be
seemingly irrational, and you should do what you can
to avoid blaming each other for the deep, sometimes
ugly, emotions that surface as the result of your
union. You may have felt a deep sense of knowing one
another, or of fatedness, when you met. This
relationship is life-changing in that if it were to
end, you will take something from it and feel that
you are somehow a different person.
Composite Sun in the 11th House. You treat each
other as true peers. Both friendship and freedom to
be yourselves form the basis of your relationship.
This partnership has much potential to be a
rewarding, lighthearted, and creative one. Although
it may not ever feel like a true partnership or
commitment with each other, the spirit of acceptance
generated between the two of you makes you feel
appreciated. Still, one or either of you may wish
for more intimacy from each other and less freedom!
In order for this partnership to function best,
however, neither of you should try to force a
commitment from the other.
Composite Sun in the 12th House. This position
can bring challenges that most people find very
difficult to deal with. In this relationship, many
facets of your personalities that you would rather
keep private may be revealed. Your relationship
itself may be hidden from view or others may not
know it exists at all. In fact, if they do know it
exists, they are unlikely to understand what it is
all about. This is an especially sensitive position
of the Sun in the composite chart, and it calls for
you to keep your eyes open. Many relationships with
this position are unequal in power in some manner,
where one person does more sacrificing to be with
the other, where there is a significant age
difference, where there is a secret affair, for
example. This can take its toll over the long term.
Dealing with imbalances is an inescapable part of
your relationship, and it's best to use strategies
to do so without inflicting or absorbing guilt. The Composite Moon in
the Houses of the Composite Chart
Composite Moon in the 1st House. How you
nurture each other and express emotions with one
another is a major element of your relationship.
Both the good and the bad in these areas are
especially prominent, as this position of the
Composite Moon magnifies the emotional attachment
you have with one another. You react quickly, directly,
and spontaneously on an emotional level to one
another. You tend to make impulsive emotional
decisions when together, and this gives an intimate
and personal quality to the relationship that is
intense and pronounced. Towards others, you are
protective and defensive of your relationship. As
well, others see you as quite protective of one
another. A potential problem of this position is the
magnification of little problems and everyday
complaints such that you end up complaining a lot
with one another! As individuals (when separate) you
may not react with such emotion and drama to normal
everyday irritations. There could also be an
undercurrent of guilt running through this
relationship. If
the Composite Moon is conjunct Ascendant:
This relationship touches you deeply. It will be
especially important to manage emotions in your
relationship. Emotional expression tends to be
spontaneous, which can be a benefit. However,
emotions flying all around you can cause some chaos.
Composite Moon in the 4th House. The feelings
you have for each other, and the emotions generated
between the two of you, run deep. This is a
potentially very intimate union, and care must be
taken to nurture one another. You are bound to
depend on one another. The responsibilities that go
along with this dependency may be challenging at
times, but the depth of commitment and intimacy you
are capable of can be most rewarding. You may tend
to exclude others, preferring to be alone together
much of the time. You may find that you feel
insecure when either of you connects with others or
expresses independence. There is a powerful theme of
protectiveness in this relationship. You naturally
lean on each other for support and encouragement.
Composite Moon in the 9th House. You tend to
agree with one another on most issues, and you are
enthusiastic about sharing your personal
philosophies with each other. A feeling of warm
familiarity surrounding your personal belief systems
is likely when you come together. There is a shared
feeling of growth and support of one another. It
will always be vitally important that you give each
other room to grow, and that you keep communication
alive and thriving. You feel most supported and
nurtured by one another when you feel understood.
This position indicates that intellectual rapport is
at the heart of your emotional connection to one
another.
Composite Moon in the 10th House. The Moon in a
prominent position in the composite chart suggests
that emotions are dealt with quite promptly and
directly. Others see you as a bonded, caring couple.
You may often feel that the emotions between the two
of you are "on display" in some way. They're hard to
hide. Commitment to each other and dedication to
your relationship are important for your sense of
security as a couple. Composite Mercury in the
Houses of the Composite Chart
Composite Mercury in the 1st House. You may be
nervous and restless as a couple, or always on the
go. The mental component of this relationship is
strong, and you are very much involved in one
another's daily affairs. If challenged, you may be
very wrapped up in your own relationship, or you
could nag each other endlessly.
Composite Mercury in the 5th House.
Conversations between the two of you are generally
playful and lively. You joke around with each other a lot, and
tend to keep things light and airy. Your ability to
have fun is one of the things that bonds you
together. Communicating with one another is one of
the ways you keep things alive between you.
Composite Mercury in the 6th House. Your
conversations tend to revolve around practical and
material concerns. There is an inherent inequality
in the way you talk to one another, and this is
something that needs to be handled or else you may
end up picking away at each other with criticisms
and nagging. One of you may talk down to the other,
or there can be a heavy emphasis on talking about
problems, burdens, and responsibilities instead of
more light-hearted and happy conversations.
Composite Mercury in the 9th House. You likely
enjoy conversing about everything under the sun with
each other. You are unlikely to get into a rut when
it comes to conversations, as you don't focus only
on talking about the basics--what needs to be done,
how things should be done, etc. Instead, you are
able to communicate creatively and spontaneously.
The only potential problem with this position is the
tendency towards glossing over the details in favor
of the "big picture". Idealism runs high between
you, and it feels good, but day-to-day affairs
shouldn't be neglected completely.
Composite Mercury in the 11th House. This is a
strong placement for Mercury, and suggests a basic
feeling of companionability in your relationship.
Communications between you are friendly, clear, and
mostly unbiased. You are more able than most couples
to work through problems objectively by talking
things through and not flying off the handle. Either
or both of you may sometimes crave more intimacy or
romance in your communications with each other, but,
at the end of the day, it likely feels good to count
on each other to be fair in your dealings.
Composite Venus in the Houses of the Composite Chart
Composite Venus in the 1st House. You may be
quite romantic or demonstrative with this position
of Venus. As a couple, you come across in an
especially pleasing and attractive manner. Problems
can arise if you over-identify with your image of
being the "perfect" couple who is living happily
ever after. High expectations can be the result
(especially if Neptune or Pisces is also involved),
or the tendency to gloss over problems. For the most
part, however, you truly enjoy each other's company.
You may have expensive taste, or you might encourage
each other's indulgent side.
Composite Venus in the 2nd House. There is an
earthy sensuality to your relationship that is
unmistakable. Physical proof of love for each other
may be demanded, as the second house is a practical,
tangible, and earthy house. You may be inclined to
spend more as a couple than what you may spend
independently. Feeling secure with one another puts
you in the mood and strengthens your affections for
one another. This position can also indicate
feelings of affection for each other that are
dependable and that can withstand the tests of time.
Composite Venus in the 5th House. You need lots
of attention from each other, and you are generally
willing to give each other just that. Your main
drive is to have fun with each other, and this feeds
the love you have for one another. This is a strong
placement for Venus. Self-expression is vital for
keeping the chemistry alive. Stifling one another's
feeling of freedom of expression is one of the worst
things you can do. This relationship is bound to
teach both of you to open yourselves up, as there is
a generosity of spirit present that helps each of
you feel free to let your hair down and have a
little fun.
Composite Venus in the 7th House. With Venus in
a prominent position in your composite chart, your
affection for one another is likewise a principal
theme in your relationship. Venus represents areas
of life where you derive the most pleasure, and the
seventh house represents the relationship itself.
You are likely to do whatever you can to work on
making this a harmonious partnership. Concern for
equality in your partnership is a motivating force.
You admire one another and easily forgive each other
when things go wrong.
Composite Venus in the 8th House. The affection
and love between you is not light and airy by any
means. It runs deep, and your first reactions to one
another could have just as easily been intense
attraction as hatred! This is because you stimulate
strong feelings in each other. A classic "love-hate"
relationship may be an expression of this position.
A compulsive quality to the relationship is also
possible, as are shared secrets, some element of
mystery, and a strong emphasis on privacy in your
romantic life.
Composite Venus in the 12th House. The love you
have for one another may be secret or private,
and/or you are called upon to take a leap of faith
in order to be with one another. Much of the time,
putting faith in one another brings you joy.
However, humans are imperfect, and complete faith is
hard to keep up all of the time. Herein lies the
main challenge of this position. Being in a position
where there is mystery or confusion surrounding your
partner and/or your relationship can be trying over
time. It can be hard to feel clear about the
direction of your partnership, and there is a
resistance to such clarity. Uncertainty, or a
feeling of inequality between the two of you (such
as a large age difference, an affair, and so forth),
are themes of your relationship. Do your best not to
make so many sacrifices for one another that you end
up ignoring your own needs for happiness.
Composite Mars in the Houses of the Composite Chart
Composite Mars in the 1st House. The energy of
this relationship is apparent right from the start.
You are excitable when you are together, and the
sexual chemistry between you is so apparent it's
almost tangible. At times, the relationship may lack
a sense of peace, as there is a surge of energy
generated when you are together that can be hard to
ignore. Anger is expressed immediately and with
little hesitation, but so is passion. Your
relationship may have started out with gusto. You
handle everyday demands with emotion, directness,
and perhaps even anger or irritability. Together,
you tend to take more risks and to make decisions
more impulsively than you would as individuals. A
negative potential of this placement is making your
arguments everybody's business, perhaps because you
can't seem to control yourselves in public. Of
course, this can undermine your faith in one
another.
Composite Mars in the 2nd House. The desire to
take action in the practical, material world is
strong with this position. Possessions may be a
source of conflict between you. Sexuality between
the two of you is very physical and you can be
possessive of one another. You are more able than
most couples to persevere together and maintain a
comfortable level of energy and chemistry.
Composite Mars in the 5th House. The drive to
enjoy yourselves is strong in this relationship.
Expressing yourselves sexually and creatively comes
naturally, and inhibitions in these areas are
unlikely unless Mars is seriously challenged. Sexual
attraction to one another runs high and is unlikely
to burn out. Together, you are enthusiastic about
life itself. It's important to let each other
express themselves spontaneously. Limiting this area
will only lead to arguments. You want attention from
each other.
Composite Mars in the 6th House. You may have a
lot of energy for completing tasks, routines, and
work done together. On a personal level, this is a
somewhat challenging position for Mars, as one or
both of you may feel put upon by the other. You may
feel that there is an imbalance of responsibilities,
where one of you puts out more effort than the
other. Your sex life may be sporadic or there could
be a feeling that one of you makes more sacrifices
than the other. One of you may end up feeling used
or less than satisfied. In general, one may be more
aggressive or demanding than the other. In order to
make this position work, there needs to be a feeling
of mutual devotion and your individual egos need to
take a back seat, as inequality is a theme of this
position.
Composite Mars in the 8th House. Sexual
attraction of a mysterious, intense, and deep nature
is indicated here. The need for security together is
emphasized, but not always easy to fulfill.
Jealousies and possessiveness can be a real issue
between you. Arguments over these matters are quite
possible, or these matters can be at the root of
petty arguments. Defining what's yours and what's
mine is a challenge, as there is an attempt to merge
together on a deep level. You may become quite
frustrated with each other if you don't feel a
strong, intimate connection. A love-hate
relationship is very easy to slip into with this
aspect. Do your best to avoid mind games and power
struggles. Fears of betrayal or loss of the
partnership can lead you to very negative states of
mind and even underhanded tactics with each other.
As easily as you can plumb the depths, you can also
reach great heights together if you allow the
inherent passion in this relationship to express
itself positively.
Composite Mars in the 10th House. The goals and
aims of your partnership are generally clear and
well-defined. You need a sense of purpose in order
to thrive together. You pour a lot of energy into
building and maintaining your connection. You could
focus on success and accomplishment while together.
Be careful not to put too much weight on how you
come across to others, as this could place undue
pressure on your relationship. There is a whole lot
of energy generated between the two of you, and you
could feel pressed to stay active together. Without
clear-cut plans and activities, this dynamic energy
can easily become restless and impatient energy.
Composite Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in the
Houses of the Composite Chart
Composite Jupiter in the 1st House. You are an
interesting couple that projects an image of being
fun to be around. You are likely very eager to learn
and grow, and generally ready to laugh. There is a
strong tendency to encourage each other to be
self-indulgent. At worst, the energy of your
chemistry encourages you to be negligent or
unreliable. Generally, however, you are optimistic
and generous towards others and towards each other.
Composite Saturn in the 1st House. This may
have been a relationship that had a hard time
getting off the ground. Initial reluctance,
self-consciousness, or general reticence may have
characterized the beginning of this partnership.
Another possibility is having had to deal with real
roadblocks in order to be together at all. You may
both be somewhat shy as individuals, for example. In
some cases, the relationship begins just fine, but
there is a sense of being blocked by the outside
world or by circumstances. As well, the relationship
could have started off almost as a business
arrangement. Whatever the case may be, Saturn in the
house of beginnings and initiative suggests some
awkwardness, simply because Saturn is not very
comfortable doing the initiating when it comes to
close, intimate relationships. You are unlikely to
be demonstrative towards each other in public, and
this could be due to self-consciousness or the
result of the extenuating circumstances of your
partnership. Saturn here inhibits natural
expression, such that the inner workings of your
relationship are kept private. Others simply don't
know what goes on behind closed doors, and you may
do your best to keep things proper on the outside or
you naturally present a reserved image. Whenever
Saturn is strong in the composite chart, there is
the potential for a long-lasting relationship. At
the same time, however, there is the potential for a
feeling of being blocked or censored. Fear of losing
one another should be addressed directly. Otherwise,
there may be a tendency to come down on each other
or to restrict one another's individuality and sense
of freedom. If Saturn is very close to the
Ascendant, natural enthusiasm and spontaneity may be
lacking.
Composite Saturn in the 9th House. Your
combined philosophy of life tends to be quite
realistic and practical. You are not big risk-takers
together, perhaps because you fear you will lose
security if you venture into the unknown. There may
be conflicts in your relationship that revolve
around travel, adventure, and personal belief
systems, where one or both of you feel restricted or
limited by the other in these areas.
Composite Saturn in the 12th House. Saturn
represents, amongst other things, restrictions in a
relationship. Found in the "buried" twelfth house,
vague feelings of discontent that are hard to
pinpoint can undermine your relationship. Problems
and frustrations between you are hard to define and
therefore hard to resolve as they are effectively
swept under the carpet. Insecurities and hurts can
seem to apparently come out of nowhere. The fact is,
they have been eating at you for some time, but you
haven't been able to bring them to the light.
Composite Uranus in the 6th House. It can be a
real challenge to develop predictable routines in
this relationship. Schedules and routines are
rebelled against, and it can be hard to feel
organized with one another. You are not inclined to
serve each other, and any demands to do so will be
turned down. Expect unpredictability in your daily
lives together, and you will do better together. In
fact, you can develop nontraditional and even
breakthrough ways of living and working together.
Composite Pluto in the 12th House. Power
struggles between the two of you tend to be buried
instead of dealt with spontaneously. When they do
emerge, they may surprise both of you, as they have
been brewing for some time and are well-developed.
This "slush" that can take the form of resentment
can undermine your relationship if you're not
careful. Do your best to watch for the tendency to
eat your words when you feel dominated or when your
needs are pushed to the side. These feelings have to
go somewhere, and matter that is swept under the
carpet will emerge at some point.
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