A couple of newer (and still experimental) techniques exist for studying the nature of a relationship. One is called the “relationship chart” (created by Ronald Davison); the chart is cast for the place in space and time that is exactly half-way between the two people’s birth places and times. The second technique is called the “composite chart” (developed by Robert Hand). The Sun in this chart is at the mid-point of the two people’s Suns, the Moon is at the mid-point of the two people’s
Moons, and so on for all the planets. For recommendations of books about all these techniques, see the resource list. (See # 20 for complete details about the list.)

The nature of the synastry technique to be applied depends on the nature of the relationship contemplated and also on whether the relationship is between male and female or people of the same gender.

If two people are contemplating marriage, the technique used is different than it would be if they were contemplating a business relationship. The technique is also different when evaluating a parent-sibling relationship or a superior-subordinate relationship.

As a simplistic example, for marriage, a Sun in Aquarius (female) is an excellent match for Sun in Leo (male) (Sun’s position taken alone — neglecting other planets for purposes of discussion), as long as the two people operate on a spiritual level. This has the potential for the highest type of marriage.

However, if it is a father-son relationship where the father has Sun in Aquarius and the son (especially the first born) has his Sun in Leo, they will cause each other frustration to no end.

Astrology is a science that is based on the influence of planets on our horoscopes. Every person will have a unique birth chart and the influence of the planets will be different based on the birth chart. Several people are under the impression that astrology consists only of sun signs. However, that is only partially true. The sun signs do play an important role because they describe the characteristic of the person. But, astrology and is study go further than that. There are totally nine planets that influence our horoscopes and the characteristics of all the nine planets are studied according to astrology.

People who wish to date by looking for a partner on the dating sites can check out their astrological compatibility. If they are really interested in some one and would like to take their relationship further, then they should check the astrological charts for the compatibility. For example, if two people have the wrong planets in their horoscopes, then they may not be suited for each other. The compatibility is calculated based on their horoscopes and the matching level. Some horoscopes match 100 percent and some do not even cross 20 percent. The qualities of the person based upon the horoscopes are studied. For example, if two horoscopes show the same amount of dominating characteristics, then the astrological horoscopes will not match with each other. Depending on the individual characteristic of the person based on the astrological chart the compatibility is calculated. Before knowing a person, it may be a good idea to check the compatibility ratio.