The 7th house in astrology represents your approach to partnerships and close relationships, and it sits directly opposite your rising sign (the 1st house). Here’s a practical guide to determine it for you. How to identify your 7th house
- Find your rising sign (Ascendant): This is the zodiac sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth. It’s the starting point for your chart.
- Count to the 7th house: Move along the chart from your Ascendant in a counterclockwise direction. The sign that occupies the 7th house is your 7th house sign.
- Note the ruler: The planet that rules that sign will give additional clues about the way you relate in partnerships.
What the 7th house signifies
- Relationships and partnerships: The 7th house governs marriage, committed partnerships, and significant alliances, including business partnerships.
- How you attract partners: The quality of the 7th house sign and any planets in that house describe tendencies in partnerships and what you look for in others.
- Shared life and contracts: It also relates to long-term agreements, contracts, and the public face of your partnerships.
Interpreting common 7th house signs (quick reference)
- Aries in 7th: You attract bold, direct partners; partnerships may feel energetic or competitive.
- Taurus in 7th: You value loyalty, stability, and sensual comfort in relationships.
- Gemini in 7th: Communication and shared ideas are the glue of partnerships.
- Cancer in 7th: Emotional warmth and security are central to your close bonds.
- Leo in 7th: You seek admiration and loyalty; partnerships may feel dramatic and expressive.
- Virgo in 7th: Practicality and service characterize your partnerships; reliability matters.
- Libra in 7th: Fairness, harmony, and beauty are prized in relationships.
- Scorpio in 7th: Intense, transformative connections; trust and depth are key.
- Sagittarius in 7th: You value freedom, exploration, and compatible philosophies in partners.
- Capricorn in 7th: Long-term commitment and responsibility shape your partnerships.
- Aquarius in 7th: You’re drawn to independent, unconventional partners; friendship often leads.
- Pisces in 7th: Romantic, compassionate, and spiritually oriented connections appeal to you.
Practical steps you can take now
- Use a reputable astrology chart calculator by entering your birth date, time, and place to see which sign occupies your 7th house and which planets are there.
- If you know your rising sign, identify the sign opposite it on the chart; that opposite sign is the 7th house sign.
- Look for any planets residing in the 7th house, as they add nuance to how relationships manifest for you.
If you’d like, share your birth details (date, time, and place) and your rising sign, and I can walk you through identifying your 7th house and what it suggests about your partnerships.
