Relationships: Part 3 - The Marriage Midpoint

A Midpoint is a sensitive point in a chart where the influence of two planets combine their energy into a single degree. In Synastry - the analysis of attraction - the most important of these is the Sun/Moon Midpoint which is often activated in significant relationships. If another person’s personal planet, especially the Sun or Moon, forms a hard aspect (conjunction, square, opposition) to your Sun/Moon Midpoint, then that person represents a potential partner. Therefore, it is a strong indicator of attraction. Special relationships that lead to marriage or a long-term commitment often contain at least one person’s personal planet aspecting the other’s Sun/Moon Midpoint.

When you meet someone who has planets aspecting your Sun/Moon Midpoint, the feelings you have towards this person seem very fated – you will want them to become more involved in your life and your destiny. One drawback is that the Sun/Moon person is likely to be more affected and influenced by the relationship than the person with the planet. This could be very disappointing for the Sun/Moon person, as they won't feel as appreciated by the planet person as much as they would like. Therefore, the ideal scenario should be both partners' planets aspecting each others' Sun/Moon Midpoints.


The aspects being made to the Sun/Moon Midpoint must be hard aspects - not soft ones like the sextile, trine, semisextile, etc. This is because hard aspects make things happen. They initiate and instigate events and experiences. They don't go with the flow - they start the flow. They activate and amplify the energy of the planets they're connected to.

Once established, a relationship can go through major changes when a transiting planet comes along and makes an aspect the Sun/Moon Midpoint. If you're single this can trigger a new relationship but if you are already attached, then the transit could alter your relationship in some way and even bring about a separation or divorce. 

So, how do you find where the Sun/Moon Midpoint is in your - or anyone else's - natal chart? Firstly, I need to emphasise is that if you don't know your time of birth there is no way to calculate the Sun/Moon Midpoint. This is a specific point in the birth chart, so the chart itself has to be completely accurate. If you have access to your birth chart, take a look at the images below to see how to find your Sun/Moon Midpoint. If you have problems working it out, let me know your Sun and Moon signs and degrees, and I will tell you where your Midpoint is.

In this chart, the Sun and Moon are only 6° apart, so therefore, the Sun/Moon Midpoint is halfway between them at 25° Capricorn.

If there is only one midpoint in your entire birth chart you decide to use in astrological analysis, it should be the Sun/Moon Midpoint, as it plays an active role in relationship beginnings, changes and endings. Once you’ve calculated your own Sun/Moon position, look at your relationships with others and see how this degree of your chart works.

Ephemeral Arc - The Quarter Million!

The blog now has over 250,000 pageviews!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who
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Kate and Meghan - Part 1

There's been a lot of fuss in the media recently regarding the alleged frosty relationship between Kate, Duchess Of Cambridge and Meghan, Duchess Of Sussex. So, are they really royal rivals or is this just the press whipping up a dust-storm? Here's their Synastry....

Looking at the connections between their natal charts it mostly seems harmonious. However, both have their natal Mars in a square aspect to each other. This planetary combination shows a lack of understanding between the two duchesses. There is probably quite a bit of tension. In their royal duties, they need to work independently as teaming up with each other would bring impatience, irritation, and arguments. Giving each other space to pursue separate interests will be very important. Provoking a reaction from each other could be a big problem. 

Meghan's natal Pluto is in a square aspect to Kate's natal Sun. Whatever happens, this relationship will have a powerful impact on both of their lives. Kate probably finds Meghan to be fascinating, intriguing, and even mesmerising. Meghan could sometimes feel threatened by Kate's displays of ego and pride. However she also has the ability to easily see Kate's strengths and vulnerabilities which, in turn, will make Kate feel defensive as she'll be aware that Meghan can see right through her.

This planetary combination of the Sun and Pluto shows that the nature of Meghan and Kate's relationship is very deep and hard to define, and unless they keep their distance from each other, there will likely be explosive moments between them. They could tend to draw out each other’s dark sides, and there may be battles of will between the two of them. Their connection to each other is very profound, and the challenges and drama produced by their relationship means it will become a particularly significant one.

Meghan's natal Pluto is also in a square aspect to Kate's natal Moon. This is a tough, emotionally intense aspect and as a result, the potential for many heated conflicts can arise.  It will be important for both of these women to accept their strong emotions and learn to process them in order to open up the honest communication which is sorely needed. This planetary combination symbolises fascination tinged with fear. 

With Meghan's natal Pluto in a square aspect to Kate's natal Nodes, there will be a sense of uneasiness and hesitance between the two women, and like the Pluto/Moon connection, it also represents fear and fascination.  This aspect will bring challenges and obstacles with much tension and friction

Meghan's natal Pluto is conjunct Kate's natal Saturn. This planetary combination indicates two people who are 'chained together' for some reason - in this case because of the restraints of royal duty and the fact that their husbands are brothers. Kate feels threatened by Meghan and Meghan feels blocked by Kate. If the two duchesses can overcome their emotional insecurity and unite together, they could, in the future, become a force to be reckoned with. 

Kate's natal Mars is in a square aspect to Meghan's natal Midheaven. This combination has the potential for Kate to help Meghan make a success of her new role as a member of the Royal Family - but is Kate willing to do this, or is she too fiercely competitive? 

Kate's natal Saturn and Pluto are in a square aspect to Meghan's natal Ascendant. This indicates that she could bring Meghan a much-needed sense of structure and stability. However, she could also be a very restrictive influence in Meghan's life. Kate will either be transforming or destructive. These two could have a ruthless attitude towards each other resulting in drastic upheavals and power struggles.

With Kate's natal North Node conjunct Meghan's natal Ascendant there would have been an immediate and powerful connection between the two women. They were brought together by fate and a real empathy is possible. These two women are very aware that they are on some kind of path together. They have a mutual investment in one another’s growth, whether they realise it or not, and need to make more effort in moving forward together in life. Like it or not, both of them will be responsible for the future success - or otherwise - of the British Monarchy.

Part 2: 

https://ephemeralarc.blogspot.com/2019/03/kate-and-meghan-part-2.html

It's 2019!

Merry Christmas!

I'm taking a few weeks off to celebrate the Festive Season

and relax with family and friends.

This year was very special as it marked the blog's 

Fifth Anniversary, so thank you for supporting

Ephemeral Arc throughout the last 12 months.

Have a happy and peaceful Christmas.

See you in January 2019!

~Sue x

World War One: Armistice – 100 Years Of Remembrance

Carlos Marin

Classical singer Carlos Marin was born on Sunday 13th October 1968 in Mörfelden-Walldorf near Russelsheim, Germany and raised in Spain. No birth time available.

As a Sun sign Libran, Carlos is very refined and charming with a strong sense of image. He is diplomatic, congenial and very romantic. His Sun is in conjunction with Mercury making him a great communicator - he can speak and sing in several languages. The Sun in an opposition aspect to Saturn indicates ambition, patience and dedication. 

With his natal Moon in its own sign of Cancer, Carlos has great emotional strength and sensitivity. Although he may sometimes be easily wounded by a careless word, he is highly attuned to the feelings and moods of others. Men with a dominant Cancerian influence in their charts possess an innate understanding of women and Carlos is no exception. He loves women - and they love him.....

Mercury in Libra shows that Carlos is good at weighing up options and reaching a balanced decision. He may sometimes compromise his own opinions in order to please other people. He needs a strong mental affinity in close relationships. With natal Mercury in an opposition aspect to Saturn, Carlos is very honest and straightforward. Polite, yes - but very down-to-earth and direct. You will always get the truth from him - no bullshit. This man has incredible integrity and a strong sense of discipline and commitment.

With Venus in Scorpio, Carlos is intensely passionate. Scorpio is the sign of deep emotion and Venus is all about conveying feelings of love. With his powerful singing voice, Carlos embodies this concept perfectly. Venus in conjunction with Neptune indicates that he is highly sensitive, romantic and idealistic. 

With Venus in a sextile aspect to Jupiter, he is sociable, graceful, charming and popular and knows how to handle people in any situation. He has an eye for quality and a taste for luxury. With his dynamic, dramatic and passionate performances, it's clear to see - and feel - the strong Venus in Scorpio influence of his birth chart. Venus in a positive sextile aspect to Pluto emphasises this and gives him a magnetic personality which exudes a very sensual nature. 

Mars in the sign of Virgo indicates that Carlos is precise and methodical. Obsessed with detail, he picks up on every little thing. He's not afraid of hard work, possibly to the point of over-exertion, and is very self-critical. Constantly learning more ways to enhance his skills, he is forever seeking perfection.

With Jupiter also in Virgo, Carlos seeks technical excellence in his profession and is exceptionally dutiful towards his work. He understands the relationship between a healthy mind and body and therefore is very strict in regard to his lifestyle - he doesn't smoke and is probably careful about what he eats and drinks. Jupiter in conjunction to Pluto will bring him tremendous confidence and major accomplishments. He has an incredibly strong need to make it big in the world, and a desire to succeed at the highest level. Setbacks or failures do not worry him as he sees opportunity in every challenge. This aspect has the potential to make Carlos a very powerful figure. He will make a big difference in the world and enhance the lives of many people.