posted November 22, 2006 09:02 PM              

First of all, synastry aims to describe/interpret/predict/provide insight on how the energies in two charts will interact with each other, correct? Most astrologers look at the aspects between the two charts and quickly make generalizations about how this energy will manifest in the relationship...

Would it not be hard to interpret these aspects from face value? Have we not talked about the individual's ability to use their natal chart as they choose? ("the goal is to overcome your chart, use the energy wisely!")

So then, my thought is that synastry is probably too general to really provide insight on a relationship. Sure, it can shed light on possbilities, but it gets to the point where anything is possible in a relationship, and who needs a synastry chart to tell them that? My point being that venus conjunct pluto in one synastry could be COMPLETELY different in another, simply because chances are the individuals involved will use the energy entirely differently.

I'm not exactly sure how thorough this is, or whether it has any value, but maybe people can share their thoughts on this? I am thinking now that maybe I am going crazy and this is actually applicable to astrology as a whole, but anyway... don't take me too seriously.

posted November 22, 2006 09:29 PM            

I believe that the whole idea of synastry is about awareness of how two people affect each other. If you are aware of how you affect your partner,you can control your actions which can lead to infinite possible reactions from your partner. However,you can't control how the your partner reacts to you. He/she control his actions which can lead to infinite possible reactions from your partner. He cannot control how you react to him. Synastry is a mutual interaction,response concept. For every action,there is an equal and opposite reaction. I believe that this applies to relationships. I believe that it does have to do with cause and effect or karma.

I feel that the natal chart is the same way. It can reflect our biological makeup. It can show us our innate,unconscious,automatic responses to life. I also believe that the natal chart indicates the lessons that we are here to learn. I believe that the whole idea of the natal chart is for the individual to have self awareness. If the person is aware of how he/she is, he can control his actions. He can take control of the steering wheel and drive straight on the road to the destination that he wants to be. If he has problems and ends up taking a detour,he can get them resolved and get back on the road to his path.

Another thing, I don't focus on an aspect and determine the possibilities because of it. I look at the overall chart or the overall interaction between the charts. Symmetrical planetary geometry give really good clues to the relationship. I also look at the composite chart because that is the chart of the relationship itself. I also compare composite chart to each natal chart to see how the relationship affect each individual.
I feel that the first thing to do when checking synastry is check both natal charts and see how they are in relationships. For instance,if a person has Venus oppose Uranus. He could have problems settling down in a relationship even though the gal's Saturn is trining his Moon for some stability. Also if the gal's Saturn squares his Venus-Uranus opposition, her structure could cause a lot of stress and conflict that aggravates the unpredictable,independence issues of his Venus oppose Uranus even though it can have a stable effect for a awhile. A t-square can indicates a roller coaster like relationship..especially if it involves Uranus which is the planet of unpredictability and change.

Transits to the natal chart are in important because they indicate temporary states that the person is in that might influence how he/she behaves which can have impact on the relationship. The same with secondary progressed and solar arc natal charts. Transits to synastry aspects are shared experience transits which indicate that their chemistry is going through temporary changes that can impact their relationships. The same with comparing secondary progressed chart and solar arc chart with each other's natal chart. Transits to the composite chart can indicate temporary states that the relationship is in. The same with solar arc and secondary progressed composite charts.

Astrology is very complex and interwoven like. There are no real absolutes,definites in Astrology. That's the same with life in general.

We all have chromosomes,genes,DNA. They are all important because they make up our biological make up. We have the free will to use our chromosomes,genes,DNA. I feel the same way about our astrological placements,aspects. To me, the natal chart is like celestial biological makeup. When it comes to Astrology, I believe in synchronicity and not cause and affect.

posted November 22, 2006 09:59 PM              

Glaucus -

thanks for the response, that makes a whole lot of sense. and i'm glad to hear that you do take more time and information into consideration when evaluating relationship potential.

i guess the worry here is that there might be a number of astrologers (or just people interested in astrology) who only apply synastry and get themselves caught up in these general boxes.