How to Recognize What Our Partner is in the Natal Chart: A Jungian Approach
How to Recognize What Our Partner is in the Natal Chart: A Jungian Approach
When trying to understand our partner through astrology, it is important to move away from the superficial interpretations of the zodiac signs and focus on the deeper psychological structures that the Natal Chart reveals.
The Jungian approach to astrology views planetary positions and aspects as symbolic features of an individual’s unconscious, personality and psychological patterns. In other words, a birth chart is not a prediction of fate, but a map of potentials and tendencies that shape a partner’s behavior, needs and reactions.
The Sun and the basic personality
The Sun in the chart represents the center of the personality, the ego and the vital drive. Jungian, the Sun symbolizes the conscious will and the way a person asserts himself in the world.
Example 1: A partner with the Sun in Aries will often be direct, impulsive and will seek initiative in the relationship. If we understand that his ego strives for independence, we can expect that he does not like control or restrictions.
Example 2: A partner with the Sun in Cancer will show an emotional need for security and attachment. His way of affirmation often takes place through caring for others, which can seem protective, but sometimes possessive.
The moon and the emotional world
The moon symbolizes the unconscious world, emotional reactions and the way a person processes feelings. According to Jung, the Moon is the “inner child” that seeks security and emotional support.
Example 1: Moon in Scorpio indicates deep, intense emotional needs and a tendency to hide or control feelings. A partner with this position can be extremely loyal, but also jealous.
Example 2: The Moon in Gemini means emotional curiosity and the need for stimulation through communication. Such a person may appear superficial or changeable in expressing emotions, but is essentially adaptive and mentally engaged.
Venus and the way of loving
Venus represents the way a person loves, attractiveness and values in love relationships. Jungian, Venus is the archetype of affection and sensuality, often associated with the image of the partner’s inner ideal.
Example 1: Venus in Virgo loves through practicality and utility. Such a person shows love through concrete actions and care, not through big words or dramatization.
Example 2: Venus in Sagittarius seeks freedom and adventure in love. The relationship with her will be open, experimental, but requires a lot of trust and respect for individuality.
Mars and the way of action
Mars symbolizes energy, desires and the way a person initiates action. Jungian, Mars is a projection of will and aggression, often unconsciously expressed.
Example 1: Mars in Leo can mean a partner who likes to be the center of attention and initiates actions with enthusiasm and drama.
Example 2: Mars in Cancer acts through emotional protection and occasional passive aggression. Such a person fights back when they feel threatened, often through withdrawal or emotional pressure.
Aspects and personality dynamics
Through the aspects between the planets, we can recognize the internal conflicts and harmonies that shape the partner’s psychology. A Jungian approach sees these aspects as symbolic projects of the unconscious that are activated in the relationship.
Square Moon and Venus: the partner may have a contradiction between emotional needs and the way he shows love. It can be warm in heart but cold in action.
Trine of the Sun and Mars: integrated will and energy, the partner is proactive, decisive and capable of constructive actions in the relationship.
Shadows and projections
Jung emphasized that our partner’s most irritating aspects often reflect our own shadows. By analyzing the birth chart, we can identify potential “triggers” in the relationship.
Example: A partner with accentuated Saturn in the 7th house can appear critical or controlling. This can challenge us to look at our own need for perfection or fear of abandonment.
Conclusion
Understanding a partner through a birth chart, from a Jungian perspective, means entering into layers of the personality that are not immediately visible. The Sun, Moon, Venus and Mars provide basic clues, while aspects and fields reveal dynamics and potential challenges. Learning this psychological astrology helps us recognize our partner’s unconscious motives, better understand their reactions, and build relationships that respect the individual needs of both parties.