While the Ascendant relates to the Self, the Descendant reveals the nature of your relationships. This point symbolizes the Other, the one who stands before you, your romantic or business partner. In traditional astrology, the Descendant represents a spouse or associate. In a negative sense, it can also signify a potential adversary, someone opposite to your values and identity.

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The Descendant is calculated exactly to the opposite point (180 degrees) from the Ascendant). For example, i