The Descendant 7th House - Aries to Virgo

The Descendant(7th House) - Your Ultimate Partner

The 7th house is where you meet your mate. This area of the chart begins with an important point called the Descendant, which is the sign on the cusp of the 7th house. The Descendant is always opposite your Ascendant and while the Ascendant indicates your personality projection, the Descendant represents the part of your psyche that you most comfortably project onto your partner.

Consequently, the Descendant indicates qualities in a partner you'll be most attracted to for any committed love and sexual relationship. You can easily find out what sign is on your 7th house cusp once you know your Ascendant since it will always be the sign opposite your Ascendant. Read on to discover what the sign on your 7th house cusp will tell you about your ultimate relationship potential.

Aries Descendant 7th House

If Aries is the sign on the cusp of your 7th house then you’ll be attracted to fiery, courageous and “go getter” types. The part of yourself that you might not be in touch with is your more ambitious and selfish side so you’ll find yourself irresistibly drawn to a relationship with a love who can easily go after what he or she wants - especially you! Your partner will be highly sexual and passionate if Aries is the sign on your 7th house. In addition, with Aries in your 7th house you’ll find yourself entering into a committed love and sexual partnership quickly. This could be an indication of an early marriage. Your relationship will always have an element of heat and strife but if Aries is in your 7th house, that’s exactly how you prefer it.

Taurus Descendant 7th House

If Taurus is the sign on the cusp of your 7th house then you’ll be attracted to practical, grounded, loyal partners who are filled with values and an ability to persevere through any tribulation. The part of yourself that you might not be in touch with is your more material side so you might find yourself irresistibly drawn to a relationship with a love that is a money magnet. Your partner will be extremely sensual if Taurus is the sign in your 7th house. He or she will surely excel at creating a stable relationship for the two of you. If Taurus is in your 7th house you might find yourself taking your time in the pursuit of any committed relationship. Sex and love mean something deeper to you and when you’re in a relationship you plan on it being for keeps. If Taurus is in your 7th house and a marriage or committed sexual relationship breaks it could be quite difficult for you to let go.

Gemini Descendant 7th House

If Gemini is the sign on the cusp of your 7th house then you’ll be attracted to witty, communicative and intellectual partners who know how to keep you on your toes. The part of yourself that you might not be in touch with is the intellectual wanderer…the person who collects information out of endless curiosity. You might find yourself completely drawn to a love that appears a bit scattered and it will simultaneously attract you and drive you mad if Gemini is in your 7th house! Your partner will be a Peter Pan type, and no matter how old he or she gets you’ll find the young spirit to be a constant, endearing quality. Variety in sex and love partnerships might be something you are not conscious aware of needing in your life so you might project this tendency if Gemini is in your 7th house. As a result, with Gemini in your 7th house you might find yourself involved in a sexual love triangle.

Cancer Descendant 7th House

If Cancer is the sign on the cusp of your 7th house then you’ll be attracted to nurturing, home and family loving types who know how to keep you emotionally secure. The part of yourself you might not be in touch with is your more needy side and so you might be wildly attracted to someone who appears to need you more than you need him or her. As a result, with Cancer in your 7th house your partner is likely to give you plenty of “stick to your ribs” love and sex…sometimes so much that it could be suffocating! You’re more likely to want a committed sexual relationship that leads to family if Cancer is in your 7th house. You might be looking for a mother rather than an equal partner. Be aware of this tendency if Cancer is in your 7th house because if you don’t confront it, eventually it might lead to the downfall of an otherwise loving union.

Leo Descendant 7th House

If Leo is the sign on the cusp of your 7th house then you’ll be attracted to warm, generous and pride filled partners who know how to make you feel like the center of the universe. The part of yourself you might not be in touch with if Leo is in your 7th house is the ego driven, attention seeking self. As a result, you’ll tend to attract a love who knows how to sparkle in the limelight and isn’t shy about doing so. With Leo in the 7th house you’ll enjoy love and sex from a partner who will be loyal, protective and passionate. Your love will want you to worship him or her and this will attract you and simultaneously irritate you if Leo is in your 7th house. You’ll attract a king or queen into your life with this placement…just don’t ever stop telling your sexual partner how much you worship your relationship.

Virgo Descendant 7th House

If Virgo is the sign on the cusp of your 7th house then you’ll be attracted to grounded, discerning partners who know how to take care of the details in life…especially your sexual life. The part of yourself you might not be aware of if Virgo is in your 7th house is the more critical, fault finding traits, perfectionist seeking traits. Therefore, you’ll attract a love and sex partner who is all too willing to remind you of where it is you need improvements. With Virgo in the 7th house you’ll attract a love you can rely on and one who will never falter in helping you take care of the little things in life that simply must be done. Efficiency with the practical side of life is a trait you’ll admire in a partner if Virgo is in your 7th house. That might not be the most romantic quality, but it can surely be useful.