Progressed Synastry: The Evolution of a Relationship Over Time

Introduction

While Natal Synastry reveals the inherent potential and chemistry of a relationship, Progressed Synastry shows its current state and ongoing evolution. It is vital for understanding why a relationship's dynamic might shift or when major events (like marriage or separation) are likely to occur.

Most people are familiar with Natal Synastry, which compares two birth charts to understand the fixed, foundational compatibility. However, people are not static; they evolve. Progressed Synastry applies the Progressed Chart technique to relationship analysis, showing how the connection is dynamically changing.

Three Layers of Comparison

1. Progressed-to-Natal Inter-Aspects

This is the primary layer. It compares Person A's Progressed Planets to Person B's Natal Planets, and vice versa.

Significance: It shows how one partner's current phase of personal growth (Progressed Planet) is impacting the other partner's inherent self (Natal Planet).

Example: Person A's Progressed Venus conjunct Person B's Natal Sun indicates a period (lasting several years) where Person A's needs for love and value are strongly focused on, or attracted to, Person B's core identity. This is a common aspect for the timing of major relationship commitments (like engagement).

2. Progressed-to-Progressed Inter-Aspects

Comparing both partners' Progressed Planets to each other (e.g., Progressed Moon to Progressed Mars).

Significance: This highlights a shared, simultaneous emotional or developmental theme the couple is going through. It is less about impact and more about the collective journey.

3. Progressed Composite Chart

The Composite Chart represents the relationship entity itself. Tracking the transits to the Progressed Composite Chart reveals how the relationship itself is evolving and facing external events.

Conclusion

By integrating the steady potential of the Natal Synastry with the dynamic shifts of Progressed Synastry, astrologers can accurately pinpoint periods of:

• Intense emotional connection
• Relationship stress
• Significant turning points like commitment or dissolution of a partnership

It shows that relationships are living, breathing entities with their own lifecycle.