Seventh House

The Seventh House is the meeting point between self and others — the realm of relationships, cooperation, and reflection. It governs long-term partnerships of all kinds, from marriage and close friendships to business alliances. This is where you learn about compromise, equality, and how to build harmony with others.

If the First House is “me,” the Seventh House is “us.” It shows how you connect, what you seek in others, and the patterns that arise when you commit to shared goals or emotional bonds.

Life Areas Governed

The Seventh House rules:

• Marriage and long-term relationships
• Business and contractual partnerships
• Cooperation, balance, and fairness
• Open enemies or rivals (the mirror effect)
• Public agreements and negotiations

This house reflects how you approach relationships, what you need in a partner, and how you strive to create balance between independence and togetherness.

Ruling Sign and Planet

The Seventh House is ruled by Libra and its planet Venus.

This pairing represents love, harmony, and diplomacy. Venus encourages kindness and connection, while Libra seeks fairness and mutual understanding.

Element: Air

Quality: Cardinal

Opposite House: First House (Self and Identity)

Symbolic Meaning and Keywords

Partnership, equality, harmony, reflection, marriage, commitment, collaboration, fairness, attraction, cooperation.

Everyday Life Examples

Every time you sign a contract, enter a relationship, or learn to compromise, you’re expressing your Seventh House energy.

It’s the space where two individuals meet as equals, learning through reflection and exchange.

People with strong Seventh House influence often feel most fulfilled through close relationships — though they may also project parts of themselves onto others, learning important lessons about balance and boundaries.

Empty vs. Full Seventh House

An empty Seventh House usually means relationships unfold naturally without dominating your life’s focus. The sign on the cusp and Venus’s placement reveal how you connect and what you value in others.

A full Seventh House, especially with personal planets, suggests that partnerships are a major life theme. You may attract strong personalities, experience karmic relationships, or grow through deep relational lessons about equality and trust.

How to Read This House in Your Chart

1. Identify the sign on your Seventh House cusp — this shows the qualities you seek in others.
2. Look for planets in the Seventh House — they describe your relationship patterns and partnership needs.
3. Examine Venus’s placement elsewhere in your chart for more insight into your relational style.

For example:

• Mars in the Seventh House → passionate, assertive, but may attract conflict in relationships.
• Venus in the Seventh House → affectionate, romantic, and naturally drawn to harmony and companionship.

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Related Pages

More Houses

• First House
• Second House
• Third House
• Fourth House
• Fifth House
• Sixth House
• Eighth House
• Ninth House
• Tenth House
• Eleventh House
• Twelfth House
• All Natal Chart Houses

Data Source: Planetary positions and aspect calculations are derived from the NASA JPL DE ephemerides (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA). Calculations updated in real time for precision within one arc-minute.

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