by Dawn Rose
Did you know that synastry overlays are one of the first things to look at when doing a synastry analysis?
Sun in the 5th house synastry overlay will give us on overview of how our egos interact and how our partner’s creative expression plays out in our life; how it affects our own creative expression, inner drive, and joie de vivre; whether it inspires us or makes us feel belittled. And vice versa.
The Sun is our vital force, it is the main inner driver that gives us a reason to live on this earth, so it is a central part of the horoscope that shouldn’t be overlooked when examining the possible emotional and psychological dynamics of a relationship.
So, what does the Sun in 5th house synastry overlay imply about your relationship?
I will give you ALL possible versions of how this can play out in your life if you just keep reading.
Before I do that, however, I would like to remind you that synastry overlays are actually the SECOND step in compatibility analysis AFTER both charts have been examined separately.
Studying the separate horoscope of each partner is crucial, because this gives imperative insight into what each individual needs in a relationship. The separate horoscopes of both partners reveal hidden emotional patterns, which the individual may not even be aware of. The birth chart of each partner provides important information about how they approach a relationship, what type of relationship is most suitable for their personality and subconscious behavioral patterns, and whether they need to undergo considerable inner growth before they can mature for a long-term union.
Most importantly, the separate horoscope of each individual provides hidden trauma that may be sabotaging each and every relationship they form, which may in turn undermine this particular union if they are not consciously working on alleviating pain from the past.
The position of the Sun, Moon, Venus and Mars should be closely examined in each of the horoscopes, and so should the state of the 1st, 7th, 5th house and their rulers. It is especially critical to look at hard aspect between Moon, Venus, Mars and Saturn and Pluto. Challenging aspects with Saturn will give the individual an inborn inability to express love and would suggest a certain level of maturity before they can get married and create a family.
Difficult aspects with Pluto would suggest deep psychological trauma, an inherent tendency to manipulate and in the case of a Pluto-Mars square even a tendency for violence or attracting aggressive partners.
I have created two step-by-step beginner guides, which to a certain degree cover this very first crucial step of the compatibility analysis in the following articles, which I believe you should check out before you continue with synastry overlays:
What zodiac sign am I compatible with?
And
What horoscope am I compatible with?
If you are not sure how to approach a thorough and complete synastry analysis by yourself, you can also check out my Astrology Services.
Now that you are aware of the preliminary preparation required before moving onto synastry overlays, let’s talk about the Sun in 5th house synastry overlay meaning.
The Sun
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In the birth chart, the Sun represents the center of our personality, just as the Sun is the center of the solar system.
The Sun’s position in the natal chart – by sign, house and aspects creates the fundamental basis of our character, on which all other influences from the other planets are superimposed. For this reason, when we compare the birth charts of two people, we first pay attention to the relative position of their Suns. Although the streams of influence between two people flow through different energy channels, connecting different points of their horoscopes, the Sun with its representation of the ego is one of the principal channels of interaction that needs to be examined.
In synastry analysis, when we do an overlay of two birth horoscopes, your partner’s Sun falls in one of the twelve houses of your horoscope. In each of these twelve positions, it sets a certain color for your relationship and shows an area of your life where the other will have a strong influence.
One Important Thing To Remember About Sun in 5th House Synastry
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The most important thing to remember about having someone’s Sun in your fifth house in Synastry is that it acts as a permanent transit to your fifth house!
This means that for as long as you are in this particular relationship, for as long as you communicate and exchange energies with this person, their Sun will be like a permanent transit in your fifth house.
Their Sun, with all it represents will be affecting your communication style, your way of thinking, and even the relationship with your siblings! If you have planets in your fifth house, their Sun will be further activating these planets, and the aspects they are making.
5th House in Synastry
Analyzing the 5th house of the marriage horoscope, we see the peculiarities of the love relationship of the spouses, their attitude to childbirth, the problems of raising children.
The 5th house also describes a propensity for joint entertainment, vacations, a common hobby, the degree of passion in life.
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Sun in 5th House Synastry Meaning
The fifth house is the field of pleasant things in life – games, entertainment, love and children.
The relationship with a partner whose birth Sun is in your fifth house can begin quite lightly and unpretentiously, seemingly without serious intentions. But the emotional-romantic power of this influence is very pronounced, and while you study or dance together, for a very short time, your relationship enters the deep waters of passion, which it is difficult to get out from.
You are more likely to want to stay there forever, because Sun in the 5th house synastry overlay is one of the best combinations for a long-lasting love affair. It can give birth to both wonderful children and wonderful works of art, as the creative potential here is huge.
What you may lack is a sense of stability, so this connection does not work well for people with a pronounced earth element in their birth charts. It’s great for fire and air-dominant individuals, especially if you both prefer a relationship where the marriage is not legally binding.
The Psychology Behind Sun in 5th House Synastry
When one’s Sun falls in the fifth house of their partner’s horoscope, a stimulus towards more creative activities is provided, either by inspiring the house person to emulate the Sun person’s example or by giving enthusiastic support to the house person’s projects and enterprises and generally taking an interest in hobbies.
The Sun person is usually able to evoke a warm emotional response, so that the house person feels uplifted by the solar presence. As a result, in some cases, the house person may be particularly indulgent about any shortcomings in the Sun person’s behavior.
The Sun in 5th house synastry overlay is a good position for friendship and the person whose Sun is involved will have the capacity to bring joy into the other’s life and will take pleasure in their affectionate responses.
Sun in 5th House Synastry – Further Interpretations
Sun in the 5th house synastry is also called the “WOW” overlay.
You (the Sun person) find in the house person a source of pleasure, enjoyment and delight. You see them as someone you can have fun with. You feel that life will be joyful as long as you are with them.
Sun in the 5th house synastry overlay gives a rare and successful experience of feeling real pleasure from communicating with another person.
They just fill your senses with such pleasure that it can hardly be perceived through logic. It is similar to the sensation of listening to pleasant music, or inhaling the scent of flowers, or the sensation of walking barefoot on the grass. The house person gives you this feeling of pleasure.
You define “beauty” by the house person. No matter how they look, no matter how they behave, no matter what they do, you find it beautiful.
Both partners enjoy romance in this relationship. You both really love each other romantically. Your dates and walks are creative and fun. You are enjoying each other a lot. You enjoy making love. You may also want to have children together.
However, keep in mind that the Sun in 5th house synastry overlay alone does not guarantee a long-term or even serious relationship. It’s a fun and enjoyable bond, and there is true love here, but there must be some other synastric connection between you to ensure a long-term relationship.
The Sun person wears rose-colored glasses here, so you probably don’t notice the flaws of the house person. Is this a positive thing? It’s up to you to decide.
The Sun in 5th house synastry overlay is just one of many factors that need to be considered when making a compatibility analysis, but I sincerely hope that this article did shed some light on the dynamics of your relationship.
Check out all articles on Love Compatibility Here as well as our FREE Synastry App, which is pretty accurate in giving you an overview of the long-term potential of the relationship.
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