What Is a Descendant Sign and What Does It Mean?

There are 12 signs of the zodiac, each one with its own list of characteristics and traits. Many people know their own zodiac sign quite well and enjoy the benefits of understanding it, such as real accurate horoscopes. The types of zodiac signs people are most familiar with are their sun signs. However, there are various other types to consider when determining where someone falls under the astrology umbrella. 

Not an expert in astrology? No problem! There’s still a lot you can learn about your horoscope and how it affects your day-to-day life. One thing you might be wondering about is: what is a descendant sign and how does it affect your relationships? To find out more about this aspect of astrology, keep reading!

What is a descendant sign?
There are four important angles in your zodiac chart. There’s the midheaven sign, which signifies your public life, and the imum coeli sign, which represents your private life; these are located at the top and bottom of your birth chart. Then there’s the ascendant sign, on the right side of the chart, which represents your self-image and what facets of your personality you present to the world. Finally, there’s the descendant sign on the left side of your chart. This symbolizes how you function in relationships in your life.

Each of the four points plays a role in who you are as a person. When you learn about these differing signs and how they affect your life, you can use them in a way that benefits you. Think of it as developing your intuition further, only the instinct you’re sharpening is self-awareness. 

What is my ascendant and descendant sign?
To find these elements of your zodiac chart, you’ll need to know the exact time of your birth. You can typically find this information on your birth certificate. There are some online birth chart calculators to help you calculate these aspects of your sign, but your best bet is to use a professional astrologer’s expertise (you can easily book a reading through us so you don’t have to decipher any of this complicated stuff on your own).

To get accurate astrology readings, you want to choose a psychic that specializes in the subject. Getting a reading with a medium that knows about ascendant and descendant signs is also a helpful way to get to the bottom of where you land. Of course, the best person to choose is a specialized astrologer. They’ll be the most well-equipped to provide you with an in-depth and personalised reading based on your entire zodiac chart. 

When an astrologer figures out your descendant sign, they’re looking at the cusp of the seventh house and seeing which zodiac sign it starts in at the time you were born. The ascendant sign is determined by looking at the sign that was rising on the eastern horizon the exact moment you entered the world. If you get a complete birth chart done by an astrologer, they can easily tell you what both your ascendant and descendant signs are.

A complete birth chart will give you the most accurate astrology reading for you. Without it, you’ll only get half the picture, and it won’t be as meaningful. 

What does the descendant represent in astrology?
Your descendant sign represents the cusp of the seventh house of partnerships. This can determine what qualities you look for in the important relationships in your life, including romantic ones. This house of partnerships controls your closest connections and the types of commitments you’re willing to make to those people. This can represent anyone from a casual coworker to your spouse. Your descendant sign can be even more meaningful for romantic partners; you might find it helps explain why you’re attracted to specific people, and why you function the ways you do within a relationship.

Do you ever wonder “How accurate is astrology compatibility anyway?!” after dating someone whose sun sign was supposed to be a perfect match to yours? Chances are your doubts stem from not knowing what your descendant and ascendant signs are. These signs are just as important as sun signs when it comes to compatibility, because they dive deeper into your personal and psychic love connection with others. 

The descendent sign (which is opposite of our rising or ascendant sign) illustrates the exact opposite qualities of the ones we show the world. This often means that the strengths and weaknesses you bury are actually found in your descendant sign. If you’re always falling for a specific type of person, they could embody some of the traits you wish you had yourself. It’s as if they fill in a certain need that you aren’t able to express yourself.

You know that saying, opposites attract? This definitely comes into play with your descendant sign. You’re subconsciously attracting significant others who you wish you were like, but who are actually the opposite of yourself. Even though you might connect with opposing zodiac signs, they’re typically along the same axis in astrology. So even though you might have different strengths and weaknesses, you’ll still have the same core values.

How does your descendant sign affect you?
Because your descendant sign can be a symbol for things you admire in other people, there’s often a drive to connect with these opposite qualities because they feel so different from your own personality. Because of this attraction, you’ll likely discover that a lot of your past relationships were with people born under the sign of your descendant.

If you haven’t already found your love match, you should consider individuals who are under your descendant sign. These matches will likely provide a nice balance to your personality, even if they seem really different from you on the surface. There’s also a subconscious drive at work for you to connect with people (friends, bosses, etc.) who display qualities that you may be envious of.

Knowing your descendant sign and how it affects you can be a great way to change your life positively. For example, if you feel as though you’re always attracting the wrong people, you can use your descendant sign to help you see clearly when it comes to choosing partners in the future. When you use your newfound astrology knowledge to enhance intuition, you can begin to see current and future connections in a new and more appropriate light. 

It’s always worth paying attention to the types of relationships you’re attracting; you could end up finding out a lot about yourself in the process. Knowing what you admire or envy in others can help you foster those particular traits in yourself as well.

If this all feels like too much to decipher, don’t worry. A professional astrologer or psychic can help clear up any confusion you might be feeling. In many cases, you can choose the type of reading that works best for you. Would you prefer to speak to someone over the phone? Telephone readings may be right for you. You could also try a fortune teller or psychic with astrology experience that uses email and can send you the information from your birth chart. Doing it over email is less personal, and you won’t have the same opportunity to ask questions if you don’t understand certain parts. However, it is convenient if you don’t have the time to meet with a live psychic. 

It’s all about choosing the method of reading that works best for you according to what you’re looking for, how much time and money you want to invest, and whether you want to have a continued relationship with the astrologer. Regardless of whom you choose, the best part is that having this information about your birth chart and your zodiac sign can be immensely valuable to you. This knowledge can help you feel more in control of your life and more capable of seeking out the types of relationships that are healthy and positive. Book a reading today to get started on getting to know your descendant sign!