posted January 21, 2005 06:12 AM              

"At the cusp of the Seventh House, House of Interpersonal Relationships, sits the Descendant. Whereas the Ascendant represents the way we appear to the world, the Descendant reflects our relationships with those around us and what we project onto others: what we need from them, want from them, what we are willing to take from them. The Sign that rests on the Descendant, then, reflects the character of our connections with those around us, that Sign's characteristics being aspects we may feel are lacking in our own personalities. For example, if Sagittarius is at the Descendant, the individual seeks a wise, intellectual partner, one perhaps involved in education, philosophy or religion, while someone with Aries at the Descendant seeks relationships with very adventurous and restless types, like artists or athletes"

and thats at http://www.astrology.com/aboutastrology/interpreting/angles/descendant.html?arrivalSA=1&cobrandRef=0&arrival_freqCap=1&pba=adid=13226753

posted January 21, 2005 12:11 PM              

I do get along with Sagittarius'
I seem always to be surrounded by them.
My husband,my mother in law(who's a very cool person)my two nephews,Fabio and Damien.
Gabe's descendant is in Taurus and mine in Cancer so I'm assuming that's a good combo?

posted January 21, 2005 12:17 PM              

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I do get along with Sagittarius'
I seem always to be surrounded by them

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*surrounds Moonshine9*

Sheaa

*whispers* ..Virgo Descendant

posted January 21, 2005 01:15 PM              

Found this little nugget of info regarding the Descendant: 'The Seventh House or Descendant - The Seventh House deals with relationships, partnerships and legal matters. In a natal chart, this house deals with the kind of relationships the subject is likely to have, the sorts of people they try to be with, and how the subject is perceived by others.

posted January 21, 2005 03:09 PM              

There are 12 House cusps in a horoscope chart. The IC at the bottom of the chart and it's usually the 4th House.

The ASC (Ascendant) is on the left side of the chart and is also the 1st House.

The DSC (Descendant) is exactly opposite the Ascendant and is usually the 7th House.

...And the MC is the Midheaven at the top of the chart, and is usually the 10th House.

posted January 21, 2005 04:23 PM              

Is that what you meant?

However, I have Saturn in Virgo - and that's about karmic lessons I'm told.

I agree - it wouldn't be 'the indicator' though.

posted January 21, 2005 04:38 PM              

Spot on as usual lady.

I've off homeski now, have a grand weekend!

posted January 22, 2005 02:53 PM              

The IC is the same as your 4th House, so when you read about Aquarius Signs, pay attention to what pertains to all things 4th House. The 4th House is Ruled by the Moon, which also Rules the Sign of Cancer. So there's your 4th House. Many just briefly describe it as the House of "family and home".

posted January 22, 2005 04:47 PM              

For instance, my Descendant has Leo on it. Leo is ruled by the Sun, and my Sun is in Virgo and is in the 7th House. This means that I probably would feel more comfortable with someone as a partner with Virgo and Libra qualities (as the 7th House is Libra-like). That doesn't mean that is who I always fall for but astrologically it's who I would probably fit best with.

posted January 24, 2005 11:01 AM              

hey there, and the answer to your question is yes, it does make a difference (so to speak) if you have a planet in the 7th house. it modifies your DC (descendant), essentially.

your DC is cancer, right? and your leo moon is in the 7th house. this is important because anytime a planet is in an angular house (1st - AC, 4th - IC, 7th - DC, 10th - MC) it amplifies the importance of that planet. the moon there with cancer on the cusp no less means you probably have more than a passing need for security and comfort in a partner, even though you may not show it (with a capricorn AC, that is, if there's no interceptions).

hope that helps ya!

c