Romantic: what it covers

We read how two charts play together in everyday life—conversation flow, energy levels, plans, and loyalty signals. For sign-to-sign starting points visit the Compatibility hub, then layer houses, planets, and timing.

Charts for friendship

• Synastry overlays show contact points and blind spots.
• Composite chart reveals the friendship’s tone and purpose.
• Transits flag meetup windows, trips, and growth seasons. Tools in Astrology Charts.

Chemistry markers to check first

• Sun–Sun and Moon–Moon aspects for vibe and comfort.
• Mercury links for jokes, plans, and conflict style. Learn Mercury basics at Mercury.
• Venus contacts for ease and shared tastes.
• Mars contacts for activity level; set rules if it gets too spicy.

Friends-of-friends and the group chat

House 11 shows circles and community norms; compare with each person’s House 5 (play) and House 3 (chat). Start with the social blueprint at House 11.

Boundaries, repair, and longevity

• Saturn contacts stabilize but require respect and timing. See Saturn.
• Neptune adds magic; keep plans clear to avoid flaking.
• Pluto bonds deeply; name power dynamics early and kindly.

Key houses for friendship

• House 11: groups, teams, shared causes.
• House 3: talk, errands, short trips.
• House 5: fun, hobbies, creativity.
• House 7: agreements, one-to-one trust.

Planets that set the tone

• Mercury: jokes, scheduling, conflict style.
• Venus: ease, taste, shared pleasures.
• Mars: pace, competition, adventures.
• Jupiter: road trips, optimism, in-jokes that grow.
• Saturn: loyalty, boundaries, longevity.

Aspects: glue vs. grit

Conjunctions bond quickly; trines and sextiles keep plans easy; squares sharpen honesty and skill; oppositions teach perspective. For fundamentals, see the Aspects hub.

Transits that boost friendship

• Jupiter transits favor trips, projects, and new circles.
• Venus transits make hangouts effortless—plan reunions.
• Saturn seasons define expectations; great for traditions.
• Uranus sparks fresh activities; try a class or hackathon.

How to read friendship charts

1. Create both charts at Birth Chart.
2. Run synastry: check Mercury/Venus/Mars links and House 11 overlays.
3. Make a composite to see shared vibe and mission.
4. Pick one tradition (monthly call, hobby, trip) and one boundary.
5. Scan the next 90 days of transits to time plans.

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Related links

• Compatibility hub (sign-to-sign guides)
• Birth Chart (generate charts)
• Aspects (how patterns behave)
• House 11 (friends and groups)
• Mercury (conversation chemistry)
• Aries and Gemini (example dynamic)