The 7th House in Astrology
The House of Partnership — marriage, partnerships, relationships.
What the 7th house rules
The 7th house is the house of the 'other' — marriage, committed partnerships and one-on-one relationships of every kind. Its cusp is your Descendant, which describes the qualities you seek (and attract) in a partner.
Key themes
Planets in the 7th house
Planets in the 7th house play out through relationships. A 7th-house Venus seeks love and harmony in partnership; a 7th-house Saturn wants commitment and may marry later; a 7th-house Sun finds identity through 'we'.
An empty 7th house
An empty 7th house absolutely does not mean you'll stay single — many happily married people have one. The sign on the Descendant and Venus's placement describe what you look for in a partner.
Which planets are in your 7th house?
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What does the 7th house mean in astrology?
The 7th house is the house of the 'other' — marriage, committed partnerships and one-on-one relationships of every kind. Its cusp is your Descendant, which describes the qualities you seek (and attract) in a partner.
What does it mean to have planets in the 7th house?
Planets in the 7th house play out through relationships. A 7th-house Venus seeks love and harmony in partnership; a 7th-house Saturn wants commitment and may marry later; a 7th-house Sun finds identity through 'we'.
What if my 7th house is empty?
An empty 7th house absolutely does not mean you'll stay single — many happily married people have one. The sign on the Descendant and Venus's placement describe what you look for in a partner.
Which sign rules the 7th house?
The 7th house is naturally associated with Libra and ruled by Venus. In your own chart, the sign on the 7th-house cusp shows how you personally experience these themes.