SOULMATE ASTROLOGY
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What Is A Soulmate?
We all seek union with a soulmate. It is one of the most fulfilling, empowering, and supportive connections we can find in a lifetime. By definition, a soulmate is someone who you have a strong affinity toward, with shared values and who you understand on an intimate level. From the first time we meet a soulmate, we often sense that we have met them before—perhaps in past lives. Soulmate relationships are different from the more tumultuous and transformative twin flame relationship, as the latter can bring more chaos to one’s life. Soulmates, instead, have a calming affect on us and push us to reach our highest good while we learn more about ourselves and the world. They teach us the value of kinship and can be a platonic, family, or romantic connection. Astrology honors the belief in soulmates and has many tools to show this powerful affinity.
Zodiac Compatibility
In astrology, one can learn the intricacies that make up a relationship by comparing two individual’s birth information. The most popular and common method of looking at zodiac compatibility is the synergy between two people’s Sun signs. However, this is often a very limited view of what makes up the sustenance of any particular relationship. Synastry, the art of comparing two people’s natal charts to assess their likely compatibility and relationship, is the most effective way to illuminate the strengths and weaknesses inherent between then. Synastry looks at all of the factors within two natal charts—the planetary placements and the houses in which they fall.
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Ascendant-Descendant
In astrology, the Ascendant of an individual is found by looking at one’s 1st House. This represents one’s identity and how they carry themselves. Equally important is the Descendant, equated with the 7th House, as it is the mirror to us—the yin to our yang. The Descendant gives insight into one’s ideal partner—a marriage union, business relationship, or collaborator. When two people have opposing Ascendants, this creates a strong polarity and attraction between them, as they “match.” Opposites do attract. // Another major factor that can add intensity to the connection is if one of the individual’s has planets that fall within the other’s 7th House.
The North Node of the Moon
The North Node in one’s natal chart shows their life direction and ultimate destiny in this lifetime. It is something that pushes us to our greatest good and will feel like touching a lightning rod when we are in alignment with it. In astrology, the ecliptic reveals the Earth’s orbit in relation to our sky as it dances past the stars. When two people have North Nodes that intersect the other’s planets, this can show that the two were meant to meet in this lifetime and may have a profound soulmate rapport. South Node connections are often interpreted by esoteric astrologers that the two interacted in a past life. North Node connections—whether one believes in reincarnation or not—will always provide a tremendous karmic pull revealing that the two will have an important journey together in this lifetime. The two will have such a strong compulsion for the other that they will feel they were “meant to meet.”
Congenial Elements
When it comes to the four elements in astrology—Fire, Earth, Air, and Water—there are certain ones that vibrate on the same frequency. Fire and Air are seen to be active elements, while Earth and Water are seen as passive ones. Sun sign horoscopes often use this as the basis to assess attraction and compatibility. However, if two individuals have many planets in congenial elements, this, too, can add synergy.
Sun-Moon aspects
The Sun in astrology is often connected to one’s ego and life force, whereas the Moon is related to one’s emotional inner life. When two people have a strong connection between their Sun and Moon, this can reveal a great deal of psychological and emotional affinity. Conjunctions are especially intense, but a harmonious sextile or trine can also bring grace and attraction. An opposition can also create a yin-yang effect. Whenever Sun-Moon contacts are created, there is often a meaningful connection that is both supportive and affirming.
Venus-Mars aspects
Venus, the goddess planet of love and beauty, craves to dance with her cosmic partner, Mars, the red planet of passion and sex. When these planets are aligned between two people’s natal charts, there can be a pleasant and sweet relationship that develops. By working in tandem via a sextile or trine, great harmony exist between the couple. A square or opposition could bring some challenges, but also great passion.
Outer Planet Alignments
The more modern planets—Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto—can also influence a soulmate connection. When one of these forms a sweet aspect to the partner’s planets, a powerful urge to transform one another can manifest. Neptune, in particular, has been traced to divine love and soulmate connections in recent astrological research, as it is seen as the higher octave of Venus.
Vertex
In astrology, a vertex often functions as a secondary Descendant. This can be calculated by looking at the factors present in one’s natal chart. When there are strong aspects with one another’s vertexes, it can create a feeling that these two individuals were “made for each other.” Particularly tight vertex conjunctions can indicate that the two were meant to meet. They will have a profound influence on the path of the other’s life.
Juno
Many astrologers also study the influence of the asteroids on personal relationships, particularly Juno—the goddess of marriage and union. One’s Juno sign can be a major indicator of how one seeks affection or devotion. It will highlight the expectations one has regarding a serious marriage partner.
Grand Trines in Synastry
A Grand Trine in astrology is a tremendously powerful alignment, as it takes three planets to complete the configuration. When a simple trine in a person’s natal chart is effectively “filled in” by a planet from the partner, the pattern is formed. There will be a special bond between them. They will feel as if they activate tremendous growth as a team.
Sun-Moon Midpoints
Finally, on further inspection of one’s natal chart, a Sun-Moon midpoint can be determined. This is a place of great sensitivity, as it ties to one’s sense of identity and destiny. Hard planetary aspects to this place can spurn us toward great change. When a partner’s planets do so, the two will work in tandem to find purpose and meaning for their lives during the length of the relationship.
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Kyle Thomas is a globally recognized pop culture astrologer who has been featured on Access Hollywood, E! Entertainment, NBC & ABC television, Cosmopolitan Magazine, the New York Post, Page Six, Hulu, Seventeen Magazine, Bustle, Elite Daily, House Beautiful, Marie Claire, and more. He is known for his cosmic guidance for celebrities, business executives, and prominent influencers. His work harnesses the power of the stars in regards to entertainment lifestyle and trends affecting people worldwide. His writing and horoscopes have been translated into multiple languages. Kyle has been astrologically gifted naturally from a very young age and teaches how to use the Universe to manifest the life you've always dreamt of. With over a decade of professional experience and clients all over the world, he currently resides in Los Angeles where he works as a professional astrologer, celebrity life coach, and author. Currently, he is the official astrologer for @Horoscopes + @Horo.ScopesDaily. Kyle received two Bachelor of Arts for Psychology and English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and integrates these degrees into his growing research of psychology, personality, and the human condition.