The 7th House in Astrology: Relationships and Your Descendant
The 7th house is the area of your birth chart linked to committed relationships, marriage and close one-to-one partnerships, including business partners. It begins at the Descendant, the point directly opposite your rising sign. The sign on your Descendant describes the qualities you look for, and often attract, in a partner.
Your rising sign describes how you meet the world; the 7th house, directly opposite, describes how you meet another person as an equal. Astrologers often say we look for our Descendant qualities in others because they balance our own style.
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Calculate my chartWhat your Descendant sign looks for
Your Descendant is always the sign opposite your rising sign, so you need an accurate birth time to know it.
♈︎Aries Descendant (Libra rising)
Drawn to direct, confident partners who take initiative and bring energy you do not always show yourself.
♉︎Taurus Descendant (Scorpio rising)
Looks for steady, loyal and grounded partners who offer calm and security.
♊︎Gemini Descendant (Sagittarius rising)
Wants a partner who is curious, witty and good company in conversation.
♋︎Cancer Descendant (Capricorn rising)
Looks for warmth, care and emotional availability in a partner.
♌︎Leo Descendant (Aquarius rising)
Drawn to expressive, generous partners who bring warmth and fun.
♍︎Virgo Descendant (Pisces rising)
Looks for practical, reliable and attentive partners who help ground daily life.
♎︎Libra Descendant (Aries rising)
Wants harmony, fairness and a partner who brings diplomacy and grace.
♏︎Scorpio Descendant (Taurus rising)
Drawn to intense, deep partners; relationships tend to transform you.
♐︎Sagittarius Descendant (Gemini rising)
Looks for a partner who broadens your world through ideas, travel or belief.
♑︎Capricorn Descendant (Cancer rising)
Wants a mature, dependable partner and a relationship built to last.
♒︎Aquarius Descendant (Leo rising)
Needs a partner who is also a friend and gives both people freedom.
♓︎Pisces Descendant (Virgo rising)
Drawn to gentle, imaginative, compassionate partners; needs clear boundaries.
Planets in the 7th house
- Sun: relationships are central to how you grow and understand yourself.
- Moon: you need emotional closeness and a partner who feels like home.
- Venus: natural charm in partnership; you value harmony and beauty in love.
- Mars: energy and passion in relationships, and sometimes friction to work through.
- Jupiter: partners often bring growth, opportunity or a wider perspective.
- Saturn: serious about commitment; relationships may mature slowly and last long.
An empty 7th house does not mean no relationships. Read the Descendant sign and the planet that rules it, and look at Venus and the Moon too.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 7th house represent?
Committed partnerships such as marriage and long-term relationships, as well as close one-to-one business partnerships and open rivals.
What is the Descendant?
The Descendant is the point opposite your rising sign and the start of your 7th house. It describes the qualities you seek and attract in partners.
What if my 7th house is empty?
That is common and does not mean you will be single. Look at the Descendant sign, its ruling planet, and your Venus and Moon.
Do I need my birth time for the 7th house?
Yes. The Descendant and houses depend on the exact birth time.
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