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Find your Descendant — the point opposite your rising sign, which astrologers read for partnership and what draws you to other people. It needs your birth time.
The Descendant in each sign
- ♈︎ Descendant in Aries · Libra rising
- Drawn to partners who are direct, bold and independent — people who push you to act. Relationships work when both of you keep some independence and conflict is honest and quick.
- ♉︎ Descendant in Taurus · Scorpio rising
- Drawn to steady, sensual, loyal partners who bring calm and security. You want relationships that build slowly and last, with shared comforts and reliability.
- ♊︎ Descendant in Gemini · Sagittarius rising
- Drawn to witty, curious, talkative partners who keep life interesting. Conversation is the glue; boredom is the main risk.
- ♋︎ Descendant in Cancer · Capricorn rising
- Drawn to nurturing, protective partners who feel like home. You look for emotional safety and a relationship that becomes a family of its own.
- ♌︎ Descendant in Leo · Aquarius rising
- Drawn to warm, confident, expressive partners who make you feel celebrated. You want generosity, loyalty and some romance on display.
- ♍︎ Descendant in Virgo · Pisces rising
- Drawn to thoughtful, practical, reliable partners who show love through helpful acts. You value a relationship that works day to day and keeps improving.
- ♎︎ Descendant in Libra · Aries rising
- Drawn to charming, fair, harmonious partners and to partnership itself. You want balance, courtesy and a true meeting of equals.
- ♏︎ Descendant in Scorpio · Taurus rising
- Drawn to intense, magnetic, deeply loyal partners. You want depth and total honesty, and relationships that transform both of you.
- ♐︎ Descendant in Sagittarius · Gemini rising
- Drawn to adventurous, optimistic, freedom-loving partners who widen your world. You want a relationship that feels like a shared journey.
- ♑︎ Descendant in Capricorn · Cancer rising
- Drawn to mature, ambitious, dependable partners. You take commitment seriously and want a relationship built to last, often with shared goals.
- ♒︎ Descendant in Aquarius · Leo rising
- Drawn to original, independent, friendly partners — friendship first. You need space and a relationship that respects both people’s individuality.
- ♓︎ Descendant in Pisces · Virgo rising
- Drawn to gentle, imaginative, compassionate partners and soulful connections. You want tenderness and understanding; clear boundaries keep it healthy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Descendant in astrology?
The Descendant is the point of the zodiac setting on the western horizon at your birth, exactly opposite your Ascendant. It marks the start of the 7th house and is read for partnerships, what attracts you in others and the qualities you meet through close relationships.
Is my Descendant always opposite my rising sign?
Yes. The Ascendant and Descendant are always exactly 180° apart, so a Leo rising has an Aquarius Descendant, a Scorpio rising a Taurus Descendant, and so on. This calculator gives the exact degree.
Does the Descendant need my birth time?
Yes. Like the rising sign, the Descendant changes sign about every two hours, so it needs a birth time accurate to a few minutes. The result shows how many minutes your time can be off.
What is the difference between the Descendant and the 7th house?
The Descendant is a single degree; the 7th house is the slice of the chart that begins there. In Placidus and other quadrant systems the Descendant is the 7th house cusp exactly.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.