Learn to Read Synastry Like an Expert: First Steps
Synastry is one of the basics of relationship astrology, used to understand the dynamics between two people through the interaction of their birth charts. Whether you want to explore romantic compatibility, family relationships, or professional partnerships, synastry can offer deep insight into the connections and challenges between two individuals. In this guide, I'll teach you the first steps to interpreting a synastry with confidence and accuracy.
Introduction to Synastry
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Synastry involves overlaying two birth charts to analyze how the planets and sensitive points in one chart interact with those in the other. This can reveal areas of harmony and tension, providing a deeper understanding of the relationship in question. Although the process may seem complex at first, with practice and patience, anyone can learn to interpret synastry effectively. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you understand this technique:
1. Know the Basics: Individual Natal Charts
Before you begin with synastry, it is essential that you have a good understanding of individual birth charts. Familiarize yourself with the key elements of each chart, such as the sign and house position of the planets, the balance of the elements, and the ascendant. Understanding the unique energy and challenges of each individual will give you a solid foundation for analyzing how they combine in synastry.
2. Identify the main aspects
One of the first things you should do is identify the number and type of major aspects between the birth charts. Look for conjunctions, oppositions, trines, squares, and sextiles between the planets in both charts. These aspects reveal the most significant interactions and will help you understand the main dynamics of the relationship. On the other hand, a synastry where there are few aspects between the charts indicates that these may be two people who simply do not interact or influence each other. If we are looking for a connection, it is definitely better to have tense aspects than no aspects at all.
3. Analyze Personal Planets
Pay special attention to the personal planets: the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars. These planets represent aspects of personality that an individual usually expresses in their daily interactions. In the case of analyzing a relationship, the Moon is of vital importance since it will provide information about the emotional needs of both people. Analyzing how they interact with each other can give you a clear vision of the emotional, intellectual and physical compatibility between the individuals.
4. Examine the Ascendant and Midheaven
The Ascendant and Midheaven also play a crucial role in synastry. The Ascendant can indicate how you perceive yourself in the context of the relationship. The Midheaven, on the other hand, can offer clues as to how you support each other in your professional ambitions and goals. If you are analyzing a professional relationship, the Midheaven is indispensable.
5. Consider the Houses
The houses in which planets from one birth chart fall are central to the other. For example, if one person's Sun falls in the other's seventh house, it may indicate a strong attraction to a relationship. Carefully analyze which houses the planets fall in to better understand the areas of life that will be most influenced by the interaction.
6. Overlap the Natal Charts in Both Directions
It's important to overlay birth charts in both directions: look at how the planets in the first chart fall into the houses in the second and vice versa. This will allow you to see how they influence each other and give you a more complete understanding of the dynamics of the relationship. By doing this, you can identify repeating patterns and areas where one person can support or challenge the other.
7. Observe the Regent of Each Natal Chart
Remember to consider the ruler of each birth chart, that is, the ruler of the sign in which each person has the ascendant. In significant relationships (whether they are romantic, family, business or friendships) the rulers of the birth charts usually make an aspect with each other.
Below you will find a table to determine the ruler of a birth chart:
If the Ascendant is in... |
The regent/s will be |
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Aries
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Mars
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Taurus
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Venus
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Gemini
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Mercury
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Cancer
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Moon
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Leo
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Sun
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Virgo
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Mercury
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Pound
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Venus
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Scorpio
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Mars and Pluto
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Sagittarius
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Jupiter
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Capricorn
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Saturn
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Aquarium
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Saturn and Uranus |
| Pisces | Jupiter and Neptune |
8. Practice, Practice, Practice
Remember that consistent practice is what will make the difference. You can know the theory perfectly, but if you don't put it into practice over a considerable period of time, you will not be able to master the technique. Be patient, persist and you will see how you begin to reap the rewards.
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Tan clara y didáctica como siempre! Gracias.
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