Matters of the seventh house are always set in the outside world and relationships we tend to create. Its Latin motto is Uxor and this translates to "spouse" with its specific role as a mirror to our own Self found in other people. Although it is often referred to as the house of marriage, it rules all of our relationships, partnerships and things we recognize in other people as a reflection of us. It correlates to the sign of Libra representing our primal balance and our ability to connect with others in the closest possible way. This incarnation provides us with a task to find peace in relation to something specific, and this is seen through the sign on the seventh house cusp, planets inside this house, and its ruler.
AREAS OF LIFE
All areas of life that fall under the scope of the seventh house are in a way a reflection of the first house of a personal chart. Just as the first house is who we are, seventh house is who everyone else is, best seen through a relation between our physical body and the outer body of circumstances. It is a house of our partners, and speaks of our attitude towards everyone we meet and get in touch with. Also, it is a house of marriage and partnerships of any kind, including business partners, and all positive things seen in it show our attraction to qualities we admire in others, especially those we come in close, intimate relationships with.
This house is also our out into the public and very often we will see the Sun or the Ascendant ruler of famous people set in their seventh house. As our final judgment, it speaks of legal matters and law in general, just like it was touched by Astraea or Iustitia, ladies of justice among deities of ancient times. This is our touch with tact, represents diplomatic relationships of all kinds, and speaks of intense, obvious bonds with those who openly disagree with our personality, methods or choices. As such, it connects us to all known enemies and those we come into conflict with.
THE SEVENTH HOUSE IN ARIES
With the seventh house set in the sign of Aries, tact is not seen very often in close relationships. There is always something hidden in the culture of conflict that needs to be learned, and the most typical scenario speaks of one's tendency to dismiss the benefits of conflict, avoiding it even though it would be constructive and useful. This will represent a challenge in creating clear boundaries and in any case of repression, it will speak of anger and aggression linked to intimate bonds. In a very positive setting, this is a position that points to resourcefulness and vigor of a partner, and a strong attraction filled with rich sexual experiences in marriage and serious relationships that a person has. As soon as constructive conflict is accepted and strong boundaries set towards those who endanger one's wellbeing, this becomes an energizing seventh house that gives strength and makes us feel alive.
THE SEVENTH HOUSE IN TAURUS
With the seventh house in Taurus, there is always a challenge of two sides of Venus in the field of relationships. Taurus is a sign of practical values and grounded, earthly beauty, sometimes too simple for "blue-blooded" individuals turned to fine, sensitive, outer beauty. The seventh house is corresponding to the sign of Libra, and as such speaks of outer beauty, makeup, pose and vanity in its challenges. When these two extremes coincide, envy will easily come to the surface and matters of balance will be emphasized, once again. Relationships can become vain and judgmental, typical for those who weren't told often enough how pretty they are in all their glory. It is of outmost importance for outer and inner beauty to connect in one whole, so that all relationships in a person's life can become truly enjoyable and filled with sensual physical contact and intimacy, which are provided by Taurus when matters of Venus are settled.
THE SEVENTH HOUSE IN GEMINI
If the seventh house is set in Gemini, there is obviously a lot to talk about in this lifetime. This is a person who sees communication as a key to any situation at hand. Closeness is reached through conversations, people are met at social gatherings, and the image of a talkative friend is often too accented. This can lead to detachment and one's inability to create true intimate contact, especially if the Moon is not strong enough to handle the mental capacity of a person. It is always important to work on the emotional state when this is the case, for only deep emotion, forgiveness and childish joy can make this Gemini partner as happy and light as it is supposed to be. In many cases, this is a position that speaks of multiple marriages, often as a consequence of overthinking combined with strange mental spontaneity, while not in sync with one's heart.
