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Key Takeaways
The 7th house in astrology, the House of Partnership, governs marriage, partnerships, contracts, open enemies, business partners, diplomacy. Ruled by Libra and the planet Venus, this house shapes one of the most important areas of your life.
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The 7th house in astrology, the House of Partnership, governs marriage, partnerships, contracts, open enemies, business partners, diplomacy. Ruled by Libra and the planet Venus, this house shapes one of the most important areas of your life.
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The 7th House at a Glance
| Natural sign |
Libra |
| Ruling planet |
Venus |
| Element |
Air |
| Modality |
Cardinal |
| House type |
Angular |
| Keynote |
partnerships, marriage, contracts, one-to-one relationships, open enemies |
| Governs |
Marriage, business partnerships, and committed one-to-one relationships |
| Body (medical astrology) |
Kidneys and lower back |
What Does the 7th House Represent?
The 7th house (Descendant) is the house of committed partnerships, marriage, business partnerships, and any significant one-on-one relationship. It also governs open enemies and legal disputes.
7th House: Deep Dive
Opposite the 1st house of self, the 7th house represents "the other." It shows what qualities you seek in a partner, often the qualities you don't fully express yourself. The Descendant (7th house cusp) reveals your relationship style and the type of partner you attract. This house governs marriage, business contracts, legal proceedings, and known adversaries.
7th House in Love & Relationships
The 7th house is THE relationship house. It reveals your ideal partner, marriage style, and how you function within committed partnerships. Your 7th house sign is who you're destined to attract.
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7th House in Career
The 7th house rules law, mediation, counseling, diplomacy, business partnerships, and any career involving one-on-one client relationships.
7th House and Tarot
The 7th house connects to Justice in tarot, which shares the core energy of Libra. When this card appears in a reading, it may be activating 7th house themes in your life.
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Signs in the 7th House
The zodiac sign on your 7th house cusp colors how you experience marriage. Each of the 12 signs expresses this house differently, for example, Aries in the 7th house brings boldness, while Pisces brings sensitivity. Your birth chart reveals your specific placement.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 7th House
What does the 7th house represent in astrology?
The 7th house rules marriage, business partnerships, and committed one-to-one relationships. Its core themes are partnerships, marriage, contracts, one-to-one relationships, open enemies.
Which zodiac sign and planet rule the 7th house?
The 7th house is naturally ruled by Libra, and its ruling planet is Venus.
Is the 7th house angular, succedent, or cadent?
The 7th house is a angular house. Angular houses (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th) are the most powerful and action-oriented houses in the chart.
What does having a planet or stellium in the 7th house mean?
Any planet in the 7th house channels its energy into marriage, business partnerships, and committed one-to-one relationships. A stellium, three or more planets in the same house, makes these themes a defining focus of your life and chart.
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