posted January 27, 2007 02:46 PM              

Whatever else transpires in your relationship, an underlying sense of equality and true friendship sustains the two of you. Ultimately, you are friends as much as or more than anything else. You will give and receive, depend on and be depended upon, teach and learn from one another in equal measure.

Some especially fortunate or fortuitous events early on in your relationship will get you off to a good start.

When the composite Sun is square composite Mars:

Sometimes, out of the blue, little things pop up between the two of you that inspire some sort of disagreement. There can be some basic clash of egos in your relationship, and this is likely to be the root of the minor irritations or combativeness. There can be a hard time agreeing on where you are headed with each other, the direction your relationship is taking, and even the purpose of your being together. This basic disagreement can cause all sorts of little misunderstandings and tensions. And, little "issues" can often escalate. The key here will be to get to the root of the problem - and that is what your relationship means to you *individually*. Chances are, each of you would give a very different answer to the questions, "What does this relationship mean to you?" and "Where are you headed as a couple?" Put your heads and your hearts together and come up with a compromise. If you are working at cross-purposes, you will face far too many rocky roads together.

When the composite Sun is sextile composite Pluto:

You are undeniably a powerful duo, and the way you relate to one another affects the people around you much more than you realize. You tend to evoke either great admiration or great envy, because of the intensity of your bond.

You cannot avoid learning one another's deepest fears, desires, motives, and aspects of one another that few others have ever seen. You can't hide much from one another. This won't trouble you but instead will be the basis of an especially profound relationship.

Fateful, unexpected events which are very much beyond your control will shape your relationship to a significant extent.

When the composite Sun is conjunct composite Neptune:

The two of you idealize one another and your relationship. There is a fairy tale quality, a feeling of magic and enchantment, of uniting with your soul mate, that permeates your bond. A delicate and subtle rapport exists between you, which cannot be described in concrete terms except to refer to it as a soul connection. It's an intuitive knowing of one another, and a sense of blending together spiritually.

However, because of the stars in your eyes you may not see one another very clearly. Your True Love may disappoint you with very human imperfections, flaws, and inadequacies - things you may take in stride with other people, but for some reason with this person seem like a terrible betrayal. If you can love one another unconditionally, including all of one another's human frailties, you will fulfill the purpose of this relationship. Neither of you needs to be a saint or a martyr for one another -just be yourselves!

Another potential pitfall for the two of you is to encourage in each other excessive idealism, false hope, unrealistic fantasies, and an urge to escape into paradise. Try to keep your feet on the ground while at the same time pursuing the many dreams you will have together. As a couple, the ocean or seaside is very beneficial to you.

When the composite Moon is sextile or trine composite Pluto:
Your relationship will open up windows into your own emotional natures that may have been previously either closed or only slightly open. Through each other, you will experience some powerful emotions, as your attachment to each other is intense. You not only feel emotionally attached, but you feel the need to be very involved with one another. This is not a superficial connection, and both of you know this pretty much right from the start. Although the intimate and emotional nature of your relationship is intensely felt by both, the female of the relationship may be more in tune to this vibration. There may be, at times, some fear that a partner is keeping something from the other person--something that threatens the relationship. Be careful not to smother each other or express too much possessiveness if it is based on fear. The need for expressions of attachment and commitment from each other may border on insatiable at times, and the fear of losing each other may be an ever-present "haunt". However, open expressions of attachment are generally forthcoming. You sometimes play each other's psychoanalyst, which can be exciting and illuminating as long as it is under control and neither of you ends up reading too much into what your partner does, says, or asks. Your mutual need to understand each other on an intimate level can be a real bonus. Each of you knows that your partner's feelings run deep, and this is a treasure.

When the composite Moon is conjunct, sextile, or trine composite Mercury:
You easily share personal information with each other, and probably delight in so doing. This is a chatty aspect that indicates much exchange, stimulation, and a mutual desire for variety and changes in the environment. Together, you like to keep busy, and if you share a home, the atmosphere is active and involved. You tend to be sensitive to each other's feelings and moods, and turn to each other for easy conversation. You may delight in sharing memories with one another. The female in this relationship may be quite talkative, finding a wonderful outlet in her partner. As a couple, you are involved with each other and find it quite easy to solve problems in a rational and reasonable manner.

When composite Venus is square composite Pluto:

Undoubtedly there is a powerful attraction between the two of you which will be hard to ignore or resist. You are deeply fascinated, even obsessed, with one another, but at the same time a feeling of aversion or repulsion will be experienced. This is so because at some level you both realize that you are playing with explosives! The energies between you are intense and could compel you to do things you wouldn't normally approve of or even think yourselves capable of. Breaking sexual taboos or mores, sacrificing other important relationships or values in order to be together, or discovering extreme jealousy and a desire to totally possess the other person - any or all of these could be part of the scenario. You will be totally involved emotionally; that much is certain.

Ultimately, one of the functions of this relationship is to change your attitudes toward relationship and love, at a profound level. You will experience great depths and find what you are truly capable of, through your interaction with each other. If you cannot successfully handle the intensity of emotion that will be stimulated, however, your relationship can easily end in ashes.

Composite Ascendant in Virgo.
You come across as a rather unassuming couple. You project a practical and reliable image. No matter what makes up the "inner workings" of your relationship, you come across as undemonstrative. Others may think you are together for practical or intellectual reasons rather than emotional ones because of the image you project. You need to be careful not to pick away at each other when problems arise, as you tend to find fault rather easily in an effort to fix things. You are inclined to focus on details rather than the big picture, and this can make you quite susceptible to the tiniest of changes in your environment. Nervousness and tension can be the result. You may fuss over each other, and you do whatever you can to make the partnership work. You are one of the most helpful couples around.

Composite Sun in the 4th House. Your relationship is based on a very solid foundation. You feel "at home" with one another--and will likely want to spend a lot of time alone together. Security and stability is important to you, and the passion runs very deep between you. It is natural to feel very comfortable with one another, as if you have known each other long before you actually have. You may tend to alienate others because you are inclined to keep to yourselves. You bond deeply and tend to hold on to each other quite tightly. The chances of you achieving a truly bonded and stable relationship are high with this position, unless the Sun is severely challenged in the composite chart. Mutual support is essential to your relationship, and if you ever sense this basic "ingredient" is going by the wayside, do your best to get it back. You have a strong sense that this relationship was fated or meant to be. You also tend to enjoy spending plenty of time together on the home front.

Composite Venus in the 5th House. You need lots of attention from each other, and you are generally willing to give each other just that. Your main drive is to have fun with each other, and this feeds the love you have for one another. This is a strong placement for Venus. Self-expression is vital for keeping the chemistry alive. Stifling one another's feeling of freedom of expression is one of the worst things you can do. This relationship is bound to teach both of you to open yourselves up, as there is a generosity of spirit present that helps each of you feel free to let your hair down and have a little fun.

Composite Saturn in the 12th House. Saturn represents, amongst other things, restrictions in a relationship. Found in the "buried" twelfth house, vague feelings of discontent that are hard to pinpoint can undermine your relationship. Problems and frustrations between you are hard to define and therefore hard to resolve as they are effectively swept under the carpet. Insecurities and hurts can seem to apparently come out of nowhere. The fact is, they have been eating at you for some time, but you haven't been able to bring them to the light.
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