Composite Sun in Houses:Part 1

The composite chart is the charts of two people in a relationship combined. The midpoints between the two Ascendants combine to form a new ascendant. The midpoints between the two natal Sun’s give a new Sun sign and house position for the 'relationship'. It’s like giving birth to a whole new chart and two become one, the composite chart represents the relationship as a totality. The Sun rules the major focus of the partnership and you can look at the house placement of the composite Sun, to understand where the central concerns are in this partnership and the purpose and meaning of the relationship. Below is a brief overview of the Sun in the first 6 houses and their essential interpretations.

Sun in 1st House: This shows a couple that strongly identity with one another and your impact as a couple is powerful. According to Liz Greene, “People open up in ways that they may not do when around others. Sometimes this can be disruptive. A couple walk through a room and suddenly somebody starts a punch up in the corner, and that happens to be the moment that the lights blow. Things tend to activated in the environment when there is a couple with a 1st house composite Sun around. Light is cast in dark corners and things get energised which might otherwise remain asleep”. In general people are affected by this couple and the strength of this can be studied by looking at the composite Sun sign. A composite 1st house Sun usually likes to start things off first, and you radiate confidence as a couple. Perhaps you are both leaders in your field or pioneers and know how to set the scene. You tend to do things first and others follow.

Sun in 2nd house: You both have shared values and a focus upon money and spending finances. Self-sufficient and self worth as a couple are primary issues. Often with composite Sun in the 2nd or 8th house there is a focus on the couple’s resources and how they sustain themselves. The relationship may be overly focused on all that is dependable and trusted and that which does not threaten innate security. The orientation of this partnership may be material and perhaps you both collect objects, share the same spiritual values, or both have a desired focus on relationship finances. Hiliary and Bill Clinton have their Sun in the 2nd house of Virgo, signifying a focus on helping others or working together. This is very earthy composite Sun and so the relationship is 'grounded' and they focus primarily on working, resources and developing skills. The composite Sun is square to Uranus in the 11th house in Gemini. This could represent this very political (Uranus in 11th) relationship. And Venus in Libra in the 3rd house of the composite chart is all about diplomacy too! Libra rules negotiations, what’s fair, politeness and reaching a balanced and clear (Libra) view (3rd).

Sun in 3rd House: Indicates that communication is the focus of the partnership and may show a side to the couple that likes to keep the relationship light. The 3rd house relates to local transport, messages, writing, and siblings. Life as a couple may involve travel, witty conversations, and lots of newspapers and books around. You may enjoy talking, discuusing, debating and  have many interests or distractions in this partnership. You both may enjoy learning together, sharing, and will grow in areas of intellectual exchange. Socialising and networking may be at the centre of your lives. Some people with the Sun in Gemini’s house have even related to feeling like twins/siblings. Interactions are important in this relationship and channels must always be kept open to talk.

Sun in 4th house: A domestic focus is powerful in this relationship, the Sun is placed in the heart of the house and mutual concern for family and relatives is a primary drive. You may come from the same family background and there may be strong familiarity between you both. Both family's may play a large role in the relationship and the focus is on nurturing, feeding and providing emotionally. Safety may also be a concern for this couple, and like the 2nd house there is conscious goal aimed towards security. The home life is central and this relationship may make you want to settle down and set-up home.

Sun in 5th house: A strong romantic and dramatic couple with a powerful focus on children and shared creativity. Attention on romantic affairs and bringing out the best potential regarding each other’s creative endeavours is the best use of this energy. They may both be artists, or share a love of children and work in artistic fields where self-expression in the union is paramount. Both of you like to have fun and drama in your lives together, you might be an attention seeking couple and others notice your dramatic style. As a couple you may enjoy pleasure seeking pursuits like partying, hobbies, sports, art and entertainment.

Sun in 6th house: The partnerships is focused on helping others or working together. Liz Greene says, “The composite Sun doesn’t shine as overtly as it does on the composite MC or Ascendant. The energy of the relationship usually flows into everyday life. The composite Sun requires living in the moment. The core of the relationship serves others in some practical way. The 6th house is known as the house of healing, and the relationship may serve to heal not only others but the couple themselves. Also, there may be a shared love of skill and craft. The 6th house doesn’t necessarily involve boring responsibilities; don’t forget that this is Mercury’s natural house. The composite Sun in the 6th house suggests a relationship which needs to “do” something useful in life. It is not focused on making a lasting impact on the world, like the composite Sun in 10th house, but often great satisfaction comes from creating something together that makes everyday life better and more rewarding."

Read - Composite Sun in Houses Part Two