A couple synastry spread

sweet_intuition

Since I started on my spiritual quest with astrology, before i stumbled onto the wonderful art of tarot, I formed this spread on the spot during a reading in my early days of divining with the tarot.

---------22/10---------
----23/11----21/09----
---24/12------20/08---
--13/01--------19/07--
---14/02------18/06---
----15/03----17/05----
--------16/04---------

It is basically similar to the astrological spread, with some variations in interpretations, which I shall now explain.

- Cards 1-12, form the querent's (or Person A's) astrological chart
- Cards 13-24, form the querent's love interest/partner's (or Person B's {when present}.,)

Now to interpret, you need to know a bit about the 12 astrological houses, hence here is a little explaination of them:-

1st House (Ascendant) – The individual personality
Together with the Sun and Moon the ascendant is one of the most important single factors in a horoscope. The sign at the beginning of the first house tells us a lot about someone's personality, temperament and constitution. It typifies our immediate, instinctive reaction and shows how we present ourselves to the world. The planet ruling the ascendant sign is of particular importance for the interpretation.

2nd House – Values and Possessions
The second house and its occupants tell us about the material circumstances, the acquisitive urge and how we deal with possessions and material means. This includes the relationship to our own body.

3rd House – Communication
The third house and any planets occupying it tell us of our siblings, the manner in which we communicate on an everyday level and the relationships which determine our daily life.

4th House – Roots and Origins
This house describes our origins, the parental home and the circumstances influencing childhood and youth. It describes how we relate to “family”, our attitude towards “hearth and home”. The father image and the relationship to the real father are also to be found here.

5th House – Pleasure and Creativity
Sexuality and eroticism are at home here, along with play in general and all types of creative expression. This house also describes how we relate to children, pleasure and simple fun.

6th House – Work and Routine
The sixth house describes the circumstances surrounding us in our daily lives, including the work environment and daily routine. This includes our behaviour towards subordinates. Bodily hygiene and care also belong here, as well as tendencies to certain acquired illnesses.

7th House – Relating
The descendant sign and planets occupying the seventh house tell us about how we select our partners and describes the partnerships and relationships we seek. Often we are involuntarily attracted to people whose horoscopes carry a strong emphasis of the sign in our seventh house.

8th House – Loss and Common Property
The eighth house shows how we relate to communal goods and how we deal with material loss. The taxes levied on us each year are a good example for this and show how closely related these areas are. Traditional astrology maintains that this house has an affinity to death and all things metaphysical. Death would then be the ultimate material loss. Amongst other things, the study of metaphysics can be a very differentiated way of dealing with this loss, which inevitably comes to us all.

9th House – Philosophies and Far Countries
The ninth house describes our spiritual leaning, life philosophy and our world view. In fact, these are often influenced by journeys to foreign countries. The attitudes cultivated and formed in this house can greatly influence matters of the 10th. (see below)

10th House (MC) – Occupation and Calling
This house is of particular importance, since it affects not only our choice of profession and our sense of calling - it also has a bearing on our general development, what we become. This continues throughout our lives. According to tradition, as well as more recent experience, this house describes the mother image and the relationship to the real mother.

11th House – Friends and Acquaintances
The eleventh house describes how we relate to friends, benefactors and teachers - people who wish us well or from whom we can learn. It also shows us in these roles. This house shows how we relate to the society in which we live.

12th House – Beyond the Personal
This house represents those spheres of life in which the individual no longer plays a part, where we step back for a greater whole or lose ourselves in one. Traditional astrology sees hospitals, prisons and psychiatric institutions in this house. It is also associated with monasteries and any other retreats.

(NOTE: This is just a brief version of what each house stands for, you can do further study of them and enhance the qualities of your reading)

Now once you know about the houses, the readings are simple.

Cards 1-12 represent what the querent (Person A) possesses in each area of his life, where as cards 13-24 represents the effect of Person B in those particular aspects of the Querents Life.

Example:

Lets say, in the 10th house of Occupation, in the postion of "Card 10" the querent has the card of the "Fool", it can show tendencies of him/her being a risk-taker, as well as, heading towards a major change of occupations. Now in the position of "Card 22" the querent's partner (Person B) has the card, the Ace of Swords; it shows that Person B shall always protect the Querent, as well as, be a big support. However, Person A should always discuss things before hand with Person B so that they both can work towards reaching the best alternatives.


It may seem a bit too massive a spread, but with time and practice it really gives results. Do give it a try, however, if you wish to post it elsewhere or use it as a reference, do let me know before you do so. Also, do read up a little more about astrological houses and planets within them to enhance your readings.


Do let me know what you all think of it, and let me know your experiences with it as well as if you face any doubts.
 

anne_soulangel

oh I so want to do this spread
 

sweet_intuition

anne_soulangel said:
oh I so want to do this spread

Do let me know when you try it out and how was the experience
 

vernissage

:) I've added this to my Spreads folder. I'll let you know when I use it.
 

sweet_intuition

vernissage said:
:) I've added this to my Spreads folder. I'll let you know when I use it.

Thank you vernissage. I'll look forward to hearing your experience with it. I'm flattered you added this spread to your Spreads Folder. :)
 

sweet_intuition

I've added some more meanings to the 12 houses:

First house: The house of Self
YOU
Planets here show he personality or character attributes. One’s outlook on life. Appearance, mannerisms. Early childhood.


Second House: The House of Possessions
YOUR STUFF, YOUR VALUES
Planets here show your sense of values and priorities. Earned income potential. How you handle monetary income. Material security needs. The physical substance of the body. The desire to accumulate personal resources.


Third House: The House of the Environment
YOUR MIND
Communication and self-expression. Day-to-day thinking. Intellectual interests. Primary education. Perceptions and speech. Your brothers and sisters, relatives and neighbors.


Fourth House: The House of Home and Parents
YOUR HOME
This is the house of things you inherit from your family. Your roots. The past. Family of origin, especially your mother. How you like your home to be.


Fifth House: The House of Love Given
YOUR CHILDREN
This is the field of creativity and self-expression. It rules children of all kinds: physical offspring, as well as “brain children”—artistic creations or projects you love to work on. Also rules romance, love affairs, fun and amusements. Your talents, hobbies and pleasures.


Sixth House: The House of Work and Health
YOUR DAY JOB
People who work with you and for you. Duties, day-to-day responsibilities, and mundane tasks. Daily work. Servants and dependents. Pets and small animals. Diet. Sickness and health. Hygiene and sanitation.


Seventh House: The House of Partnership
RELATIONSHIPS
One-on-one relationships. Duos and duels. Peace and war. Cooperation and lack thereof. Marriage and divorce. Open enemies. Joint ventures. Business partners. Legal contracts. Court trials.


Eighth House: The House of Renewal
INVESTMENTS
Elimination. The extraction of essences. Expenditures. Death and legacies. Investments, other people’s possessions. Corporations. The stock market. Taxes. Sex and regeneration. Healing. Sexual attitudes and behavior. Marriage and shared resources. Inheritance. Insurance.


Ninth House: The House of Long Journeys
THE HIGHER MIND
Sense of purpose and direction. Searches for new horizons. Distant travel. Residence in foreign lands. Philosophy and religion. Prophecy. Higher education, advanced training, teaching. Publishing, publicity. Law, the courts. Foreign travel. Organized sports.


Tenth House: The House of Public Standing
YOUR CAREER
What the world remembers you for. Your public face. Positions of authority, honor and prestige. Fame. Profession or career. Long-range goals. Your father. Affairs of state. Large-scale organizations.


Eleventh House: The House of Love Received
FRIENDS, GOALS and WISHES
Detached or impersonal relationships. Humanitarian and philanthropic enterprises. Clubs, groups, organizations and associations. Business connections and spheres of influence. The people who share your ideals. Altruism. The rewards derived from the ambition of the tenth house.


Twelfth House: The House with Drawn Shades
YOUR SECRET CLOSET
The private and hidden side of life. The unconscious and subconscious mind, dreams. Behind-the-scenes maneuverings. Deceptions, secrets. Hidden enemies. Solitude or confinement: prisons, asylums and hospitals. Mysticism, meditation. Past life issues. Sacrificial service. Repression, neuroses, worry. Planets here can show us how we defeat ourselves.
 

AmethystEyes

Oh wow. This looks very interesting. I'm definitely gonna try this one out! ;)