Family
Family looks at family bonds through charts: parent–child, siblings, caregivers, and the home system. It blends synastry, composite, and timing so relationships feel seen and supported. For sign-to-sign matches, start at the Compatibility hub.
Family: what it covers
We look at how temperaments fit, how needs are met, and where friction turns into growth. Use sign-to-sign guides at the Compatibility hub then layer in houses, planets, and timing.
Charts for family dynamics
- Synastry: overlay two natal charts to see contact points.
- Composite: the relationship’s shared chart; shows tone of the bond.
- Transit layers: timing windows for new phases or repair.
- Progressed charts: slow inner shifts that change how we show up. Find tools in Astrology Charts.
Parent–child chemistry
- Track the caregiver’s Moon with the child’s Sun/Mercury for needs vs expression.
- Gentle Venus contacts soothe; Saturn contacts teach boundaries.
- Look for contacts to the child’s angles (ASC/IC) for deep imprinting.
Siblings & peer dynamics
Watch House 3 themes—communication style, learning pace, local environment. Squares can spark rivalry; trines support collaboration. Read fundamentals at House 3.
Home base and caregivers
House 4 shows roots and safety; House 10 shows roles and expectations; House 11 shows community support. Begin with foundations at House 4.
Key houses for family compatibility
- House 4: home, care, memory, lineage.
- House 10: authority, modeling, public roles.
- House 3: siblings, study, daily talk.
- House 11: friends, teams, chosen family.
- House 5: children, play, creativity.
Planets that set the tone
- Moon: needs, rhythms, attachment.
- Sun: vitality, confidence modeling.
- Mercury: communication, neurodiversity, learning styles.
- Venus: ease, affection, shared joys.
- Saturn: responsibilities, boundaries, steady love.
Aspects that bind and test
Conjunctions and trines bring easy overlap; squares add friction that can become skill; oppositions create complementarity with tension. Learn the basics at the Aspects hub.
Transits that shift family seasons
- Saturn: new responsibilities, boundaries, moves, school changes.
- Jupiter: opportunities, travel, growth spurts in confidence.
- Moon cycles: monthly mood/weather; protect rest and rhythm.
- Eclipses: course-corrections near the 4th/10th or 3rd/9th axes.
How to read your family charts
- Create each natal chart at Birth Chart.
- Run synastry for key pairs (parent–child, siblings, caregivers).
- Build a composite for the relationship you want to support.
- Map contacts to House 4/10/3 and the Moon/Saturn/Venus.
- Check the next 3 months of transits; choose one ritual and one boundary.