Seventh House: Setting and Significations
Just like the Zodiac signs, there are twelve houses in an astrological chart. In this series of posts about the different parts of astrology, I will gather my research on the significations of each of the twelve houses.
In this post, I will focus on the seventh house.
[I will add to this post when I broaden and deepen my knowledge of this house, and make new observations concerning it.]
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Seventh House
Fast Facts
Keywords: Relationships, partnerships, close friendships, marriage, customers, open enemies
Group: Angular
Traditional Name: Setting
Rulerships: Libra and Venus
Setting and Significations
The seventh house includes all types of relationships (friendships, romantic relationships, business partnerships, colleagues, customers, etc.). It also includes the Descendant and signifies the sign that was setting on the Western horizon when you were born. The traditional name for this house (Setting) is, therefore, very fitting.
This house, as well as the Descendant, signifies where we merge with someone else, whether that’s through a close friendship, business partners, or romantic relationships. “It is not only emotional relationships that are focused here, though the prime function of the house is to comment on these. Here we also see the individual's attitude to colleagues and one-to-one relationships.” (Parker, 2020, p. 86).
Any planets that are close to the Descendant, usually within 8-10°, have a strong effect on the attitude towards these kinds of relationships. Additionally, “whether your desire is to put a ring on it or you prefer to be footloose, the sign on the Descendant and planets in the 7th will have a large part to play.” (Taylor, 2018, p. 104).
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Sources
Brennan, Chris. The Astrology Podcast, episode 233: “Significations of the Twelve Houses, Part 2: Houses 7–12” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbdVCaKMBR4), 2019-12-06.
Gillett, Roy. The Secret Language of Astrology: The Illustrated Key to Unlocking the Secrets of the Stars. London: Watkins Media Limited, 2012.
Kent, April Elliott. The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology: Everything from zodiac signs to prediction, made easy and entertaining. San Diego, California: Two Moon Publishing, 2023.
Parker, Julia & Derek Parker. Parkers’ Astrology: The definitive guide to using astrology in every aspect of your life. London: Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2020.
Taylor, Carole. Astrology: Using the wisdom of the stars in your everyday life. London: Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2018.
