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seeing what is going on within us as we
are the common denominator in all of

our relationships. To acknowledge that
we are not victims of fate is a difficult

undertaking. However, it is the only way
we will grow and change.

After studying Astrology for 25+ years, I
have found that when a person becomes

aware of the energy (the planets and
sign on the cusp) of their 7th and 8th
houses, they can make a conscious effort

to embrace their split-off parts of the
psyche that often, at least in the first half

of life, get projected. That isn’t the only
place we project but the nature of these
two houses is we can’t effectively see or

live them out without other people.

The 7th House in our birth chart is 180˚˚
opposite our 1st house. It is called the
house of marriage, partnerships and

open enemies. Yes, the ancients called
our partners enemies because the person

we get into relationship with will have to
suffer to become our shadow if we do not
know about this part of our character. All

relationships begin with the projection
of our unconscious contents. This is the

primary reason we are attracted to anyone.
Our inner beloved wants to be known.

What happens or has happened in
our past relationships that is painfully

repeating is intended to help us make the
conscious effort to embrace the opposite
for our own benefit. This is a juncture

where a diligent pursuit of shadow work
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