The 7th house in astrology is the house of partnership: marriage, committed partnership, close one-to-one relationships and open rivals. Its sign and any planets in it show how these themes play out in your life.
What the 7th house means
The 7th house begins at the Descendant, the point directly opposite your Ascendant. Where the 1st house is you, the 7th is the other: the people you commit to, and the qualities you look for — or project — in partners.
Its sign often describes the kind of person you are drawn to, and sometimes the parts of yourself you meet through them. Planets here make relationships a central life theme.
What the 7th house rules
- Marriage and committed relationships
- Business partners
- What you seek in a partner
- Contracts and open rivals
Its natural sign is Libra and its natural ruler is Venus, which is why the 7th house shares many of Libra's themes.
Planets in the 7th house
Venus here favours harmonious partnerships; Saturn can mean committing later and more seriously, with lasting results; Uranus asks for freedom and originality inside a relationship.
An empty 7th house
An empty 7th house does not mean you will stay single. It is very common. Read the sign on the Descendant and where its ruler sits.
Finding your 7th house
You need a birth time to know which sign is on your 7th house and which planets fall in it. Enter your details in the free birth chart calculator and look at the House column, or read how the twelve houses work first.
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Questions
What does the 7th house represent in astrology?
Marriage, committed partnership, close one-to-one relationships and open rivals.
What if my 7th house is empty?
An empty 7th house does not mean you will stay single. It is very common. Read the sign on the Descendant and where its ruler sits.
Do I need my birth time for the 7th house?
Yes. The houses come from your birth time and place; without a time they cannot be calculated.