Astrology Composite Charts Explained: Interpretation & More

Co-authored by Angel Eyedealism and Jessica Gibson

Last Updated: April 20, 2022

You're probably familiar with astrological birth charts, but there are so many other charts you can explore! A composite chart is a great one to refer to if you're wondering what kind of energy your relationship has. Composite charts can reveal your strengths as a couple, for one. Since you've probably got more questions about this fascinating chart, check out our comprehensive guide for all the answers.

Question 1 of 7:

What is a composite chart?

A composite chart is the combination of 2 charts that shows the dynamics of your relationship. If you're curious about your relationship's strengths and challenges, a composite chart will reveal how you come together as a couple and how the relationship will progress.^{[1]
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Angel Eyedealism
Astrologer & Performance Artist
Expert Interview. 8 December 2021.}
- A composite chart can make you more aware of potential problems in your relationship, so you can work together to overcome them.

Question 2 of 7:

How do I create a composite chart?

Enter the birth information for you and your partner into an online calculator. Do a quick web search for a "free astrological composite chart calculator." Enter the birthday, time of birth (if you know it), and birth location for you and your partner. The calculator automatically generates a composite chart.^{[2]
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- If you don't know your time of birth, it's totally fine to leave it out. The calculator will still generate a useful composite chart.

Question 3 of 7:

What do the houses in a composite chart represent?

Look for clusters of planets in the houses to find a shared focus in your relationship. For instance, if you've got several planets in your Fifth House, it means your relationship has a focus on pleasure and happiness. Here's an overview of what each house means for your relationship:^{[3]
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- First House: Shows how you as a couple view each other and how people perceive you.
- Second House: Covers material possessions and how you as a couple share with one another.
- Third House: Deals with communication and how you two interact with your surroundings or home.
- Fourth House: Indicates whether your relationship has potential for the long-term. Ideally, a moon in this house is a strong sign for a successful, lasting relationship.
- Fifth House: Highlights your shared activities—lots of planets indicate children.
- Sixth House: Shows where you as a couple are challenged in your relationship.
- Seventh House: Is known for intimate relationships or enemies. If your chart has a Sun here, you'll start as lovers, but end up as enemies.
- Eighth House: Lots of planets indicate a close bond between you.
- Ninth House: Deals with how you two share adventures, travels, and exploits.
- Tenth House: Reveals the status of you as a couple and how you approach life.
- Eleventh House: Covers the social life of your relationship and how you move in society.
- Twelfth House: Lots of planets can be challenging because it represents hidden feelings or miscommunication. It may mean a deep psychic connection.

Question 4 of 7:

What does the ascendant sign mean?

The ascendant reveals information about your early relationship. Look at the First House on the composite chart and see what sign it's set in. This reveals how you two met and what type of a couple you are.
- Aries: You share a common interest in sports or physical activities. As a couple, you can be impatient, so work on understanding and compromise.
- Taurus: You two met in a peaceful, soothing place like a garden or park. As a couple, you're practical and focused on the future.
- Gemini: You met through friends, neighbors, or messaging. As a couple, the relationship feels instinctive, but you should work on intimacy.
- Cancer: You two probably met through friends or somewhere cozy. As a couple, you prioritize security, but you need to improve your communication skills.
- Leo: You two share creative pursuits or met around children. As a couple, you're compassionate, but don't let your pride get the better of you.
- Virgo: You met in the workplace, health clinic, or around animals. As a couple, step back every once in a while to put your relationship in perspective.
- Libra: You two met through friends or a shared social group. As a couple, you're good at compromising and socializing.
- Scorpio: You met at an unusual place or when solving a problem. As a couple, you're intense and passionate.
- Sagittarius: You met during an emergency or while having an adventure. As a couple, you're independent, but you have to balance freedom with commitment.
- Capricorn: You two work together or met on a mutual project. As a couple, you're focused, but you need to work on understanding each other's feelings.
- Aquarius: You met online or in a social space like a cafe or library. As a couple, you're totally unique and independent.
- Pisces: You met through a shared spiritual or mental health experience. As a couple, you're quiet and meditative, so work on staying in touch with reality.

Question 5 of 7:

What does the sun's placement mean?

Find the position of the sun to reveal what unifies your relationship. The sun in your composite chart represents the vital force behind your relationship. Identify what house it's in to reveal the purpose and meaning behind the relationship.^{[4]
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- Sun in the First House: You're a power couple and you two radiate confidence.
- Sun in the Second House: You're self-sufficient and focused on material stability.
- Sun in the Third House: You have strong communication skills and you value socializing together.
- Sun in the Fourth House: You value family and domestic life, so security is a big focus.
- Sun in the Fifth House: You're romantic and creative, so expression and leisure activities bring you together.
- Sun in the Sixth House: You emphasize helping others and your humanity binds you together.
- Sun in the Seventh House: You're harmonious and work well together as a team.
- Sun in the Eighth House: You're private people who are drawn together by intense emotional experiences.
- Sun in the Ninth House: You explore the world together since you're curious and love learning.
- Sun in the Tenth House: You're ambitious and career-driven, so achievements as a couple are important.
- Sun in the Eleventh House: You're good friends above all else and you value your shared social groups.
- Sun in the Twelfth House: You feel drawn together spiritually, but there's also a sense that sacrifice is involved.

Question 6 of 7:

What do conjunctions and oppositions reveal?

Look for conjunctions and oppositions to find strengths and weaknesses. Conjunctions and oppositions are aspects—angles that form between the planets. Conjunctions mean that 2 planets are very close together and that there's a shared focus. Oppositions mean 2 planets are directly opposite each other and they show where challenges lie in your relationship. Here are some aspects to look out for in your chart:
- Positive aspects:
  - Venus opposite your ascendant means true love or marriage.
  - Neptune-Jupiter conjunct means soulmates.
  - Sun-Uranus conjunct means true unconditional love.
  - Mars-Venus conjunct means great sexual chemistry.
- Challenging aspects:
  - Mars-Saturn conjunct or opposition means sexual distance.
  - Saturn-Mercury conjunct means communication problems.
  - Sun-Saturn conjunct means something is missing from the relationship.
  - Jupiter-Uranus opposition means divorce is possible.

Question 7 of 7:

What's the difference between synastry and composite charts?

A composite chart blends charts into 1 while a synastry chart compares them separately. Synastry charts are also called comparison charts because you simply look back and forth between 2 people's birth charts to find similar planet placements. A composite chart blends 2 people's charts together by calculating the midpoint between their planets. This actually creates a whole new chart that just represents the relationship, not the individuals.^{[5]
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Angel Eyedealism
Astrologer & Performance Artist
Expert Interview. 8 December 2021.}
- A synastry chart won't show you the dynamics or shared values of the relationship, since the information it gives just deals with the individuals.
- You might have also heard of a bi-wheel compatibility chart. To make this chart, you print off each person's birth chart and stack them on top of each other to look for similarities. It won't combine the energies of the chart as a composite chart does, but it can give you an idea of how you two work together.

Expert Q&A

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What is important in a composite chart?

Angel Eyedealism
Astrologer & Performance Artist
Angel Eyedealism is an Astrologer and Performance Artist based in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. With nearly three decades of astrology experience, Angel specializes in relocation astrology and astrocartography. Eyedealism has been featured in numerous media outlets such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Refinery29, NBC, MTV, Showtime, and Bravo. Angel aims to help others through a straightforward, kind, and humorous astrological lens, utilizing her entertainment and singing skills for performance art astrology readings.

Angel Eyedealism

Astrologer & Performance Artist

Expert Answer

The 5th house is crucial because that's your romance, fun, and games. You want to be compatible with your partner. Additionally, the 7th and 8th houses are important for determining your compatibility as a couple.