The Angles in Synastry Pt. 1: The Ascendant
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The angles can be compared to the âbackboneâ of the chart. They represent the four pillars that form our identity and show were we âbecomeâ and take action towards âbecomingâ, Thus, when the angles are touched in synastry, there is a constant flow of energy, and itâs either stimulating or irritating, as one part of our self/identification is constantly influenced and thus triggered by someone elseâs energy. Naturally, if the angles are touched in synastry, the influence of these aspects on the whole chemistry can be very significant as the planet person will have a strong influence on the direction of âbecomingâ the angle person takes.Â
When the Ascendant is touched in synastry, at best it can show how to people hit it off from the beginning or at worst, what setâs them apart fight from the beginning. When the Ascendant is touched, it can set the whole mood for not only the start of a connection, but also its development over time, as the Ascendant is how you a) immediately relate to one another and b) how you influence the Ascendant personâs development of the person they are, the way they navigate through life.Â
! The following will show the positive as well as negative potential of Ascendant contacts in synastry.
When the Sun and Ascendant touch positively/neutrally, this can bring an immediate familiarity between the two, the Sun person is generally supportive and inspiring to the Ascendant person, they usually see themselves reflecting in each other, though the Sun person is rawer in the expression of this energy and thus can potentially come off too strong for the Ascendant person at times, especially if they themself have difficulties with their Ascendantâs energy. Generally though, the Sun person can seem like the âmasterâ of energy, meaning they can show the Ascendant person the best way in how to become more authentic in their self image and how to integrate their self image into their environment successfully. Harmonious/neutral aspects can create a âfeel-goodâ connection, that is not only exciting because it grands opportunities, but also bears the potential to grow and learn together. At worst, the Sunâs expression is too overbearing, too out of control for the Ascendant person. The Sun person can become too demanding and pushy/bossy, while both feel misunderstood and like their freedom of choice and independence is threatened.
Moon and Ascendant in combination can create a wonderful comfortable atmosphere, and most likely the Moon person feels welcome to express their emotional nature, because they feel the Moon person just gets them. As they both feel like they somehow reflect each others way of processing emotions and what is needed to be comfortable, this can easily lead to more vulnerable and intimate moments between the two, though this effect can also lead to a feeling of intrusion for the Moon person, as the Ascendant person can act like a âmind readerâ. At the same time, the Ascendant person might think the Moon person is emotionally overbearing and exhausts them. This contact, no matter of harmonious, neutral or negative, can show a point in a connection where both are very reactive with the other, emotions come and go spontaneously, thus this can be a point of moodiness and instability as well. At worst, this can lead to misunderstandings, the Moon person being perceived as too sensitive for the Ascendant person and them having to adjust to their needs.
Communication just flows here. As itâs easy to find topics to talk about, Mercury and the Ascendant coming together can bear the opportunity for decreased boredom, but also being able to reflect the world around one with one another. Both might enjoy that they make sense out of the world in the same or similar way, thus giving the opportunity to define and sharpen each others intellect. Both can hold an equal amount of adoration for the other, while the Mercury person can have especially big heart eyes for the Ascendant person, as they show how the Mercury persons energy (even if itâs just similar) can be successfully integrated in ones direct approach to the world. Thus, there is an opportunity to feel small in this connection, or make it a competition, with an belittling attitude from either the Ascendant or Mercury person to the other. So when thereâs not a mental stimulation, which leads to mutual intellectual progression and/or integrating the self better into ones environment, at worst this can lead to difficulties in finding common interests, bickering about every detail and potentially feeling annoyed by the others constant disagreement or even feeling little around the other. Even if a debate is interesting, if thereâs no real closure, both feel like itâs hard pursuing the other and making amends. Awkwardness at first meeting with harsh aspects can occure as well, because both donât know how to successfully start a conversation or how to run it organically and smoothly.
This connection can be quiet exciting at first. The Ascendant person is energized by Mars, and Mars is motivated by the way the Ascendant person expresses themselves. The Ascendant person can naturally awake curiosity and thus the âpursuerâ in Mars. This connection can lead to the desire to take action together, or motivating the other to take action. Especially the Ascendant person can benefit from the Mars persons energy, as their motivation and attention can lead to a confident boost, or Mars helping with any sort of plans the Ascendant person has for their future. Needless to say, this connection is famously known to create physical attraction, as the need to take action towards the Ascendant person and the amount of attraction and attention the Ascendant person receives can heighten physical chemistry. But there is also another side to it: neutral or harsh aspects can create real competition between the two. The competition is playful at best, but can turn between a fight of egos easily. Unintentionally or intentionally riling the other up is possible here, irritation can lead to frustration and thus heighten the chances for fights. Aggression is openly expressed here. Putting oneâs foot in the others mouth can be common as well, the Ascendant person can especially feel like the Mars person is rather inconsiderate and too impulsive or stubborn.
A famously known beneficial connection, because both find it easy to connect to the other, as they represent the standard of what one needs in order to build a friendship, or at least a harmonious bond. Here, both most likely seek for the same or similar experiences and values in a social connection and thus really enjoy spending quality time together. The Venus person usually feels easily drawn to the Ascendant person, and the Ascendant person appreciates and welcomes the Venus person and can subconsciously seek them out even. Socializing together is just a lot of fun here, though sometimes these moments can be fleeting. Both can feel too busy feeling goof and focusing on the nice stuff, that they forget the necessary, but most likely tougher topics/situations that occur in any form of close connection. At worst, this can lead to feeling awkward with the other or even turned off, as the Ascendant person can come off as 'unculturedâ or without any manner/insensitive, and the Venus person as stuck up or very conceited/snobbish.
Compared to Mercury, this can be more the indicator of  a subconscious, more spiritual connection, that is based on the same attitude towards something or believe/following. The mutual connection is most likely felt. The Ascendant person can feel strong admiration for the Jupiter person and see them as some sort of ideal or mentor/teacher. The mutual agreement on whatever these two follow in life, can bring out a feeling of companionship. The two most likely will find the time they spend interesting and enjoyable or find it easy to have a good time together! At worst, the other can appeal as a try hard or preachy and snobbish/egalitarian. Same as with the Sun, harsh or neutral aspects can make the Jupiter person overbearing and hard to handle at time, other than that, the differences in believes, ethics, etc. can create tension, or make one feel off put by the other and fall into ethical fights that can exaggerate rather quickly.
When Saturn and the Ascendant touch, this can evoke deep respect for the other, or at worst feeling pressured, judged and even being afraid of making mistakes in front of the other. At first, this aspect can bring distance, as if the other has to be scanned before proceeding to pursue them, but this connection can bear a lot of warmth and closeness, as Saturn here works as a stabilizer: the two want to become their best versions together. It is especially Saturn that can fall into the admirer/student role here, as the Ascendant person can be the positive example of how to successfully integrate Saturnâs lesson and call for responsibility into the world. Due to this factor, the Ascendant person can soften the Saturn person up, and subconsciously they can form a 'responsibilityâ to stay together, because itâs simply beneficial for both, as the Ascendant person can strengthen their own character through the Saturn person. So at best, this contact can be very practical and useful, but at worst, this contact can bring coldness, distance, especially the Saturn person can perceive the Ascendant person as irresponsible, while the Ascendant person feels that Saturn is their strongest critique and even cruel/not empathetic.
This contact can create strong, sudden feelings when the two meet, truly electrifying, but as Uranusâ bursts of energy come and go, so can the intensity of this urge to be together as well. Despite this on and off, Uranus can truly boost the Ascendantâs person growth, as Uranus constantly questions the status quo of themself, their surroundings and societyâs structures. Both identify with what sets each of them apart, which can create a strong sense of companionship. Both can value the unconditional acceptance the other give. At worst, the need for unconventionality and change in the dynamic can cause a fragile bond, Uranus might get bored easily or thinks the Ascendant person is too narrow minded in the way the represent themself and approach the world. The two can come across as too off putting and thus they simply walk into two different directions. Especially the Ascendant person can feel like the Uranus person triggers something self destructive inside them.
When Neptune touches the Ascendant, the Neptune person can see a wonderful dream in the Ascendant person and at first this can be true for the Ascendant person as well. Idealization plays a huge role here, as the Ascendant person can represent everything the Neptune person dreams of, and the Ascendant person most likely welcomes the devoting and empathetic nature of the Neptune person. They can inspire the other to create new dreams and follow them, again, the Ascendant person probably feels lifted by Neptuneâs spirit, but the question is how real it can be, until it crosses the line of mere dreaming. At worst, the Ascendant person can become an object of 'delusionâ for the Neptune person, and Neptune gets the other off course by leading them to no real end goal. There is simply not enough realism that can actualize any of these dreams and desires between the two. The Neptune person confuses and frustrates the Ascendant person. Neptune could also be turned off by the Ascendantâs cruel nature or feel scared to open up their deepest desires and feelings in front of them. It can also cause an awkward feeling of simply assuming what the other feels, without ever addressing it, because both are avoidant.
This connection can cause extreme reactions towards the other: either being intrigued or withdrawal, with most likely the Ascendant person being the one desiring distance between the Pluto person. Regardless, both can be tempted to get to know the other better, as both feel like the other has something important to reveal to them (which can also point to physical intimacy). Pluto usually sees the Ascendant person as their object of interest, while the Ascendant person likes the power Pluto holds and thus almost subconsciously open ups to them. Both can feel eerily comfortable together as they feel like they carry the same wounds, or at least the Ascendant person can help Pluto understand their wounds better, how to get over their fears and integrate their power successfully into the world. Meeting each other can feel fateful even. Coming together can feel like playing with fire for the Ascendant person  at worst, this connection can cause constant triggering and provoke the worst behavior of self destruction, especially in Pluto. The connection can blow up in flames and turn to ashes when any suspicions arenât sorted out.
Both have a similar approach to life and thus start off the connection on easy terms in most cases. Working together, forming a routine and sorting out priorities as well. This connection can also indicate having followed an either a very similar life path so far or that both life paths 'completeâ or improve the otherâs approach to life. Supportive. The harmony and similarities can turn into feeling stuck in a rut as well though. At worst, both have an approach to life that is simply too different, this can cause constant bickering or even having difficulties aligning a future together, causing the connection to fade away. Being torn in how to successfully move forward together, misunderstanding happen on basic levels.
Challenging and/or exciting. Lilith here offers the Ascendant person another perspective it life, one they consider new and exciting or even inappropriate or taboo. This is why Lilith contacts to the Ascendant can feel like temptation and are alluring, as well as destructive. Sometimes Lilith provokes the Ascendant person on purpose, other times it genuine and is meant to give mutual stimulation and fun. The Ascendant person either appreciates Lilithâs 'wildcardâ nature, which can initiate change in the way the Ascendant person approaches and sees the world, or at worst, it causes frustration, hurt and aggression in the Ascendant person, while Lilith feels judged and alienated.
When the Vertex touches this can create a meaningful connection, the Vertex person will cause long-term change in the Ascendant person by their influence on them. In long term connections, this can be a sign of strong attraction, never getting tired of the other and constantly searching ways to stay and come together. Bringing something new into the Ascendantâ persons life by coming into their life. It is important to mention that a Vertex connection can come in many ways: itâs not always romantic and not always long term (because the rest of the synastry and birth chartâs always play into this). The empathize is here that that the Vertex person has great influence on the Ascendant person, no matter if itâs a friendship, Â a colleague, or simply someone they talked to at the nearest bus stop this morning.
â§ North Node-Ascendant:
Similar to the Vertex, this can also indicate someone that feels 'meant to beâ, but compared to the Vertex person, the North Node person is meant to work together with you, as you both follow a similar path together. Especially the North Node person feels like the Ascendant person is their friend/mentor/lover that was here to help them realize who they are truly meant to be. As the North Node holds very impatient and straight forward energy, the Ascendant person is pushed to take action in their life and the North Node person most likely appreciates and values the new opportunities for self realization the Ascendant person offers. At worst, when the North Node and Ascendant clash, the believes the Ascendant person follows in life do not align with the North Node person and can cause them to feel slowed down or discouraged by the Ascendant person, which can potentially lead to the North Node person searching for distance. The Ascendant person might feel like the North Node person is too stubborn or obsessed with how things/they should be.
This can indicate a strong teacher-student dynamic between two people. The Ascendant person can become the living example of healing for the Chiron person and inspire them to grow out of their open wound/show them how to properly heal and integrate it into their life. Both can expose the other to any unrecognized or hidden wounds. The Chiron person can help the Ascendant person with any unnoticed/unhealed wounds regarding their self expression, body image or self-esteem and can motivate them to take action towards self improvement. At worst the, the Ascendant person is a constant reminder of Chironâs trauma and can accidentally hit them where it hurts the most.
This aspect can be really benefitting for any long term connection, as it can show the Juno person that the Ascendant person is willing to commit to the same things in life Juno thinks of as important, especially in any relationship/friendship. The Ascendant person could shine here with their sense of devotion to the Juno person. Thus, this contact can act like a reinforcement for the strength of the connection both share. Ultimately, this can add to Junos and the Ascendant persons contentment in the relationship. At worst, Juno sees the Ascendant person as unreliable and flaky. The Juno person can become dissatisfied easily.