Synastry: What It Is and What It Means
Synastry is the comparison of two birth charts to look at the dynamics of a relationship. What to look at and how to interpret it.
What synastry is
It's the astrological technique of overlaying two birth charts to study how two people's energies interact. It's used mostly for couples, but also for friendships, family or business partners.
What gets compared
Astrologers look at the aspects between the planets in one chart and those in the other, especially the Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars and Mercury. They also look at which of one person's houses the other person's planets fall in. For example, one person's Sun on the other's Moon is read as a strong emotional connection.
Harmonious aspects (trine, sextile) are read as ease and flow, and tense ones (square, opposition) as challenges and attraction.
How to read it with common sense
No synastry decides whether a relationship will work. Communication, values and commitment weigh more than any aspect. Use it as a conversation starter to get to know each other better, not as a verdict.
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