Sun in 7th house synastry is one intense, powerful, yet super romantic placement! In fact, it’s one of the most powerful overlays you can have synastry-wise!
When the luminary Sun touches the house of partnerships and marriage, the potential for a long-lasting relationship is pretty much guaranteed.
This placement is marked by intense attraction, close intimacy, and off-the-charts physical chemistry. This is the kind of relationship that screams, ‘I want to marry you, and never let you go!’
This is definitely not a fleeting hook-up or a short-term fling.
The native and house person could literally become addicted to one another as each seeks stability, comfort, and pleasure in the other person.
If I had to give this dynamic duo a label it would be the ‘eternal lovers’.
On the whole, this is a super compatible relationship, but, that said, there are some potential hiccups to be wary about…
SUN IN 7TH HOUSE SYNASTRY: A FAIRYTALE CONNECTION OR TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?
A natural union, the Sun literally illuminates the 7th house person, bringing all of their best qualities and traits to light.
They draw the ‘unseen’ out of them, the parts of themselves they were too scared to shine a light on in fear of being rejected or abandoned.
The Sun helps the 7th house native explore their deepest fears, wishes, and desires in a completely safe and nurturing environment.
But, it’s not all about what the Sun can do for the 7th house. Unlike in other placements, this is a mutual give-and-take connection.
Both the Sun and the 7th house native feed off each other’s joyous and caregiving energy.
If one person is feeling down, the other person will do everything it takes to make them feel better, and vice versa. You’ll both likely see each other as your ‘ideal partner’.
Providing both partners are healed, this is one of the most loving synastry placements to have in a relationship.
SUN IN 7TH HOUSE SYNASTRY: THE GIFTS
A MAJOR BOOST TO SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-WORTH
The Sun provides the intense catalytic energy that promotes a ton of growth, personal development, and transformation in both parties.
This is the kind of change that creates waves, not tiny little ripples.
Expect to find aspects of yourself you previously hated put on a pedestal as the other person completely and fully accepts you as you are.
Major boosts in self-confidence, esteem, and worth are seen with this placement.
THEY ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU
An overlooked bonus, when the Sun and 7th house pair up, there’s very little chance of physical or emotional cheating going on (unless of course there are other placements that overshadow this overlay!).
The Sun is so invested in the 7th house person, and sees such a bright future together that they can’t possibly imagine connecting with anyone else.
Likewise, the 7th house brings out the deepest, emotionally healed side of the Sun which brings so much joy, happiness, and serenity into their life that they know they wouldn’t find in the arms of anyone else.
A REAL TEAM EFFORT
If there’s one thing you should know about this placement it’s that there’s no ‘I’ in it. You’ll quickly discover that this is a team effort and partnership.
It’s this lovely blend of friendship, romance, shared material goals, similar ambitions, and potential.
Even if this person wasn’t someone who you thought you’d be physically attracted to, you’re now finding that they’ve become attractive because of the warmth, softness, and support they can offer you.
Other Gifts:
- Long-distance relationships can work
- Incredible loyalty
- Trust
- Talking and texting each other all day long (good communication!)
- Opening up to each other in a way you haven’t with others before
- Student-teacher dynamic (7th house can learn a lot from the Sun native)
SUN IN 7TH HOUSE SYNASTRY: THE CHALLENGES
FROM BEST FRIENDS TO ENEMIES?
This is the most major problem with this connection, and it can cause some pretty wild experiences. If the Sun is afflicted or unhealed, this relationship can quickly turn sour.
Not only can it cause deep-rooted commitment issues (shall I, shan’t I be in a relationship with them), but it can also cause an ‘on and off’ relationship as both parties try to work out where they stand.
It can cause a lot of confusion, worry and doubt for the 7th house.
Some say this is similar to Sun in 12th House synastry where both people can transform from soulmates to enemies. I wouldn’t say it’s *that* strong, but it’s still pretty uncomfortable.
POTENTIAL FOR HEATED FIGHTS
Because the love in this relationship is so intense and you value each other so much, there’s a huge potential for heated fights and arguments.
Neither of you wants to lose the other but rather than expressing that simple need, it manifests as arguments, giving the cold shoulder and resentment.
In a deeply troubled relationship, a tit-for-tat attitude is common with this placement as both parties seek to hold something over the other person.
LEGAL ISSUES
I’m not entirely sure why, but this placement can give way to some lengthy legal issues.
Whilst divorces and break-ups are unlikely, in the event they do happen, they’re pretty messy and can cause some serious disruption.
Think, immense competition over who owns what, and who deserves the assets you’ve built together.
Both parties feel entitled to their fair share, which is usually more than what the other person wishes to give away.
Other Challenges:
- Risk of co-dependency
- Potential loss of individuality and personality as you both ‘become one’
- Extreme passivity when things go wrong
- A need for compromise and finding balance
- Potential power struggle between Sun and the 7th house
SUN IN 7TH HOUSE SYNASTRY AND FRIENDSHIPS
As for friendships, sun in 7th house overlay represents a highly compatible relationship!
Think long-lasting BFFs or ‘work wives’ or ‘husbands’, the kind of dynamic where you can tell anything to each other and not be judged.
You’ll likely see lots of spontaneity, weekend trips, and laughter together. You have a clear sense that you just ‘fit’ together.
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