The Descendant and the seventh House

The Descendant lies directly across from the Ascendant and is found in the sign setting on the Western horizon at the time of birth. As opposed to the Ascendant it describes our ability to accept and internalize our experiences. The climax of the seventh house symbolizes our relationship with the self, social contacts and the people who play an important role in our lives. It shows us which type of people are attracted to us and the expectations we place on our relationships. The seventh house stands for communal activities, social contacts, romantic relationships and partnerships. The corresponding sign is Libra and its ruling planet Venus.