Composite chart

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In a composite chart is a chart that is composed of the planetary of two or more It is a common practice to construct a composite chart when two people meet and form a relationship. The composite chart will give clues as to the nature and function of the relationship.

An example of some of the information that can be gleaned from a composite chart, can be seen in comparing those of of Walesand and Charles and the former


Because of the preponderance of Virgo in this chart, it is quite obvious that their relationship was one of duty. It is now common knowledge that Charles married Diana under pressure from his family to marry and produce an heir, rather than out of love or romance.

Let us look at another well publicized relationship also involving Prince Charles: that of his long time lover, Camilla Parker-Bowles, whom he has married:


The charts of these two individuals are much more compatible. With regard to synastry, their Suns trine, their Moons sextile, and their Ascendants and Midheavens are in the same sign. This indicates they are much more comfortable in each other's company, in contrast to the fact that, astrologically speaking, Charles and Diana would have to work at their relationship to make it last.

In contrast to the synastry chart, which shows the way each individual relates to the other, the composite chart is a picture of the relationship as an entity unto itself.

The composite Moon is in Gemini. This indicates a good deal of ability to analyze and communicate feelings within the relationship. This is in contrast to the Virgo Moon in the composite chart between Charles and Diana, which indicates communication of a more perfectionist, critical nature.

The composite Ascendant is Leo, which means that this couple is dynamic, dramatic, and acts in or symbolizes a leadership role. This is in contrast to the Virgo Ascendant between Charles and Diana, which characterizes a working partnership.

The composite Midheaven is Aries, which again echoes the theme of leadership in this relationship.

In comparison, the Midheaven between Charles and Diana was in Gemini. One of the primary functions of Gemini is communication. One way, among others, to "read" this Gemini midheaven is to note the central role of communication between the Royal family]] and the public that this couple facilitated.