The Composite Chart

Astrology can tell us about ourselves individually assisting us in identifying areas where we need growth or areas where we will see challenges. It can also assist in viewing our relationships with others. Synastry is one method of looking at two individual charts to determine how the individuals will act upon each other. In synastry the charts are compared in terms of where and how the planets of each chart interact with each other. Synastry tells us how two individuals effect one another, i.e. Venus conjunct Mars in which case the two people are very sexually attracted to one another and depending on other aspects in the synastry comparison, sex would be a large factor in the couples early contacts.

The composite chart is another method of looking at how two individuals will interact, however the composite chart describes the relationship itself. The composite chart combines the charts of two individuals along a mid-point and creates a third chart. The created chart is a representation of the relationship created between two individuals. It can be brother and sister, mother and daughter, father and son, employee and boss or lovers. The composite chart differs from synastry in that it gives us a picture of the entire relationship and not just the details of it. The composite chart tells us how the relationship will make each individual feel within the relationship, how others will respond to the relationship, the overwhelming drive of the relationship and where those involved may have to put some extra elbow grease into making the relationship work. While these details can be seen in the synastry comparison as well, the comparison holds more weight on the overall success of the relationship because it describes the relationship itself.

If the synastry comparison of two charts indicates that the pair are compatible but the composite points to aspects that will limit or any way hamper the progress or longevity of the relationship then regardless of synastry results, the relationship may experience difficulties. For example, if a synastry comparison indicates a love relationship because of one persons Sun conjuncts the other’s Descendant (a very powerful attraction indeed) and the composite chart reveals strong Saturn aspects, especially to the inner planets (a heavy weight or limitations) the relationship despite the overall good feeling will suffer from one or both of the individuals feeling limited or having to bear too many responsibilities because of the relationship. Saturn’s influence can make the relationship difficult to bear, thus over time wearing each participant down making one or both feel as if the relationship is not worth the bother.

I am amazed at the accuracy of the composite chart. Like a natal chart it provides us the information we need in order to consistently stay on top of the challenges which come our way on this fabulous journey we call life. While it does not tell us the specifics of the actual events or interactions that will manifest, we can use this tool to navigate the waters once we set sail.

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