All About The 7th House in Your Birth Chart

While the 1st House is the "I" (your ego, your body, your brand), the 7th House is the "Other." It is the house of committed partnerships, marriage, business contracts, and—deliciously?!—"known enemies."

It represents the qualities we disown in ourselves and therefore project onto others. It is the missing puzzle piece we are desperately hunting for in the wild. It explains why you claim you want a "nice, stable accountant" but keep dating drummers.

Here is the breakdown of the tenants and the architecture.

Part I: The Tenants (Planets in the 7th)

Sun in the 7th: You likely attract charismatic, ego-driven, or highly visible people. Warning: Don’t let them eclipse you.

Moon in the 7th: You are looking for a mother, a baby, or a nurse. Emotional security is the aphrodisiac. You attract sensitive, moody, or nurturing types. The vibe is codependent and cozy.

Mercury in the 7th: Sapiosexual central. If they can’t banter, you can’t bond. You need a relationship that feels like a never-ending podcast recording. You attract writers, tricksters, and younger energy.

Venus in the 7th: The Trophy Wife placement (regardless of gender). You want romance, beauty, and harmony. You attract attractive, charming, and perhaps slightly superficial partners. You love love.

Mars in the 7th: Love is a battlefield, and you brought a tank. You crave passion, friction, and debate. You attract assertive, aggressive, or athletic types. If you aren’t fighting, you’re bored.

Jupiter in the 7th: You want someone who expands your world—financially, philosophically, or geographically. You attract wealth, wisdom, and foreigners. Marriage brings luck.

Saturn in the 7th:  You take commitment deadly seriously. You likely marry late, marry older, or marry for status/security. It’s not a fling; it’s a merger.

Uranus in the 7th: You need massive amounts of space. You attract rebels, weirdos, and people who refuse to fit the mold. Traditional marriage? Absolutely not.

Neptune in the 7th: You are looking for a soulmate but often find a project. You attract artists, mystics, addicts, or people who aren't quite "there." Take off the rose-colored glasses.

Pluto in the 7th: You crave intensity, obsession, and transformation. Surface-level dating makes you gag. You attract powerful, controlling, or psychologically complex partners. It’s deep, dark, and permanent.

Part II: The Architecture (Signs on the Descendant)

Aries on the 7th (Libra Rising): You are polished and polite; you want a partner who is raw and decisive. You need a warrior to handle the conflict you avoid. You want someone to pick the restaurant.

Taurus on the 7th (Scorpio Rising): You are an intense emotional storm; you need a rock. You crave a partner who is grounded, simple, sensual, and financially stable. You provide the drama; they provide the Xanax.

Gemini on the 7th (Sagittarius Rising): You are a philosopher; you need a journalist. You want someone to gossip with. You crave a partner who is curious, chatty, and doesn't demand heavy emotional displays.

Cancer on the 7th (Capricorn Rising): You are the boss; you need a soft place to land. You act tough, but you crave a partner who nurtures you and creates a home base. You want to be taken care of behind closed doors.

Leo on the 7th (Aquarius Rising): You are the cool, detached alien; you need a Golden Retriever. You crave warmth, applause, and a partner with a big ego and a bigger heart. You want to be the brain, and let them be the face.

Virgo on the 7th (Pisces Rising): You are chaos and vibes; you need a spreadsheet. You crave a partner who is organized, critical, and handles the logistics of your life. You dream; they do the dishes.

Libra on the 7th (Aries Rising): You are a lone wolf; you need a diplomat. You are aggressive and direct; you crave a partner who brings grace, charm, and social lubrication to your life. They smooth your rough edges.

Scorpio on the 7th (Taurus Rising): You are calm and simple; you crave the underworld. You want a partner who is deep, mysterious, and emotionally complex. You provide the house; they provide the haunting.

Sagittarius on the 7th (Gemini Rising): You are the fact-checker; you need a guru. You crave a partner who offers a grand vision, adventure, and philosophical meaning. You handle the details; they handle the big picture.

Capricorn on the 7th (Cancer Rising): You are all feelings; you need a container. You crave a partner who is ambitious, disciplined, and emotionally reserved. They provide the structure that allows your emotions to flow safely.

Aquarius on the 7th (Leo Rising): You are the star; you need an audience member who is also a critic. You crave a partner who is intellectual, detached, and unimpressed by your drama. You want a best friend with benefits.

Pisces on the 7th (Virgo Rising): You are a control freak; you need an escape. You crave a partner who is poetic, empathetic, and slightly messy. They teach you how to let go and surrender to the flow.