Astrology Glossary

Relationship Astrology

31 terms with definitions, classical sources and practice notes.

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English: 7th House Analysis in Synastry

In synastry, a detailed examination of the 7th house; relationship type, partner profile and partnership dynamics.

Descendant / Seventh House Synastry

In synastry, an area of analysis examining the role of the Descendant point and the 7th house. It reveals the relationship archetype and unconscious partner preferences.

Nodi Lunares / Lunar Nodes

In synastry, an area of analysis examining the role of the North and South Lunar Nodes. Nodal connections indicate fated encounters and the path of spiritual development.

English: Moon-Moon Synastry

Analysis of the aspects between two people's Moons; comparison of emotional compatibility and security needs.

English: Descendant Ruler in Relationships

The 7th house cusp ruler showing relationship preferences and the type of partner attracted.

Composite Chart

A third chart created from the midpoints of two people's planetary positions; the relationship itself.

Composite Chart Details

A composite chart is an abstract relationship chart created from the midpoints of two people's planets.

Cross-Aspects / Interaspects

A synastry term expressing the totality of aspects that the planets in two people's natal charts make to each other.

Indicatores Attractionis

In synastry, an area of analysis defining specific planetary aspects and house overlays that indicate physical, emotional and intellectual attraction.

English: Bi-Wheel / Double Wheel Chart

The display of two natal charts as nested rings; a synastry comparison technique.

Davison Relationship Chart

A relationship chart erected based on the midpoint of time and location between two births.

Davison Relationship Chart Details

The Davison chart is a composite chart created from the average of two people's birth time and place, showing the essence of the relationship.

Double Whammy

The condition where the same pair of planets mutually aspect each other in two people's charts. In synastry, considered one of the most powerful connections.

English: Elemental Compatibility

The comparison of element distributions in two people's charts; a fundamental compatibility indicator.

Greek: Kleros Gamou

The use of the Marriage Lot in synastry analysis; examination of partner attraction and relationship destiny.

Tempus Relationis

Techniques for examining the timing of beginnings, development and turning points in relationships using transits, progressions and annual return charts.

Karma / Nexus Karmicus

A field of analysis in synastry examining planetary configurations that indicate past-life connections and spiritual debts.

English: Inter-Aspects / Cross-Aspects

Planetary aspects between two charts; the fundamental tool of synastry analysis.

Latin: Significatores Matrimonii

Indicators determining the timing and quality of marriage in classical astrology.

Affinitas / Concordia Stellarum

Encompasses traditional relationship harmony evaluation methods used in Hellenistic and Medieval astrology. Luminary harmony, sign harmonies and ruling planet relationships are fundamental elements.

Greek: Ptolemaios — Peri Gamou

The rules of marriage and relationship analysis presented by Ptolemy in Tetrabiblos.

Saturnus

A field of analysis examining Saturn's role in synastry. Saturn brings commitment, responsibility, structure and maturation energy to the relationship but can also create restriction and distance.

Synastry House Overlay Analysis

Analysis of how a life area is influenced when one person's planets fall into the other person's houses in synastry.

Moon Aspects in Synastry

Moon aspects in synastry reveal the emotional harmony, sense of security and nurturing dynamic between two people.

Outer Planet Aspects in Synastry

The synastry aspects of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto add transformative, idealizing or destructive dimensions to the relationship.

Saturn Aspects in Synastry

Saturn aspects in synastry bring commitment, responsibility and structure to the relationship but can also create limitation and pressure.

House Overlays / Synastry Houses

A synastry layer formed by one person's planets falling into the other person's houses. Shows which life areas the relationship influences.

The analysis of relationship dynamics by comparing two people's natal charts.

English: Venus Condition in Relationship Analysis

How Venus's sign, house, aspects and dignity condition determines one's relationship capacity.

The Venus-Mars inter-aspects that serve as the most fundamental romantic and sexual harmony indicators in synastry.

Venus-Mars Synastry Analysis

The synastric aspects between Venus and Mars, which most directly indicate attraction, passion and romantic dynamics in a relationship.