7th House in Hellenistic Astrology — Complete Meaning

The 7th House, the "Descendant" or "House of Setting," represents partnerships, marriage, open enemies, and your relationship with others as equals.

Hellenistic Name: "Setting"

Called the "Setting" because it's where planets go below the horizon. In Hellenistic astrology, this was the primary house for marriage and all one-on-one relationships.

Key Topics

Marriage, business partnerships, contracts, open enemies, legal opponents, the spouse or significant other, and how you relate to others one-on-one.

• Marriage
• Partnerships
• Open enemies
• Contracts

Natural Sign & Ruler

The natural sign of this house is Libra, ruled by Venus. This gives the house a intellectual and communicative quality.

Planets in This House

☉ Sun in the 7th House (House of Setting)

When Sun is in this house, your core identity and life purpose express through this house's themes. Read more →

☽ Moon in the 7th House (House of Setting)

When Moon is in this house, your emotions and inner needs are deeply connected to this house's themes. Read more →

☿ Mercury in the 7th House (House of Setting)

When Mercury is in this house, your communication and thinking focus on this house's affairs. Read more →

♀ Venus in the 7th House (House of Setting)

When Venus is in this house, love, beauty, and pleasure manifest through this house's themes. Read more →

♂ Mars in the 7th House (House of Setting)

When Mars is in this house, your energy, drive, and assertiveness direct toward this house's themes. Read more →

♃ Jupiter in the 7th House (House of Setting)

When Jupiter is in this house, expansion, growth, and abundance come through this house's themes. Read more →

♄ Saturn in the 7th House (House of Setting)

When Saturn is in this house, discipline, structure, and life lessons manifest through this house's themes. Read more →