Vertex
The Vertex is a point on a chart’s right-hand side in the western hemisphere that symbolizes the junction of the ecliptic and the prime vertical. It is regarded as an auxiliary Descendant in astrology. The Anti-Vertex is the point on the opposing side of the Vertex. The Vertex is sometimes referred to as the “third angle of a chart” by some astrologers.
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The Meaning of the Vertex in Astrology
The Vertex’s use and meaning in astrology are debatable. The Vertex is thought to be a point of karmic or fated connection by those who use it. Some people think it’s a good idea “Wishes come true. It is most commonly used in synastry. The Vertex is supposed to be engaged at key life turning events, such as when we meet a significant other or leave a meaningful relationship, and others believe it is also activated when a birth or death occurs.
In all of my astrological work, I use the Vertex. It’s common in significant partnerships in synastry: one person’s personal planet or ASC conjuncts or opposes the other person’s Vertex, which is usually conjuncts. I use a 2 degree orb that is quite tight. These interaspects aren’t present in all meaningful relationships, but when they are, there’s a common theme: people meet and don’t fall in love immediately away. In fact, unlike South Node connections in synastry, there can be some hesitancy, and they don’t feel an immediate sensation of familiarity. When they do fall in love, it’s like having an epiphany(1), like “Wow, I really like youI didn’t anticipate this!” Feelings surface “unexpectedly and with a surge of emotions
Synastry connections between the advanced Vertex in one chart and a personal planet or the Ascendant in another chart are also important.
When I’ve done predictive work, I’ve seen that the Vertex is prominent when significant connections are created. During example, each of my important love connections had the Vertex and Moon’s Node in tight hard aspect (conjunct and square) on the Venus Return for the years that I met them, as well as transiting Venus in hard aspect to those points on the day that I met them. (For additional information on Venus Return charts, see here.) Secondary progressions and solar arc directions involving progressed or directed Vertex, as well as progressions or directions to the natal Vertex, were common. Because Venus dominates my seventh house, the Vertex-Node relationship in my Venus Returns is possibly especially relevant and striking (and Vertex).
I occasionally speak with people who have had two (or more) children “Others who have the same birthday but were born in different years. This indicates that the persons with whom they were pairing shared nearly the same Sun degree and sign. Each of these persons was meeting more than one significant other whose Sun was conjunct their natal Vertex, with the exception of one whose birth time is unknown.
It’s crucial to remember that just because one person’s Vertex and the other person’s personal planets (and/or the other way around) are in conjunction doesn’t guarantee the relationship is perfect “One who lives happily ever after. That isn’t the case at all. It does, however, imply a strong bond.
This tool can help you discover the sign of your Vertex if you know your birth time:
In astrology, what role does the Vertex play?
Have you ever pondered why certain people feel familiar to you, as if you’ve encountered their energy before but can’t quite place it? Most of the time, it has to do with your synastry (or astrological compatibility), which is the way your birth chart interacts with the birth chart of another individual. Each chart has a vertex, which is a specific point. And it’s possible that when it’s turned on, fated events will occur.
Though the vertex isn’t a real planet, it is formed by the meeting of the prime vertical and the ecliptic in a birth chart, and it can explain why you are drawn to some people but not others. It’s similar to your rising or ascending sign in that it’s a constantly changing point in the chart. It’s sometimes known as a “second ascendant,” but it’s mostly used to figure out how relationships work.
While astrology can help you figure out where you’ll have the most luck in life, the vertex pinpoints where this fate will most likely play out in your birth chart. You can simply determine where you’ll experience the greatest fate by evaluating the house location of your vertex in your chart. It’s possible that your vertex is in your seventh house of partnership, which explains why your partnerships have always gone incredibly well for you. It’s likely that your vertex is in your second house of money and possessions if you’ve always seemed to have good luck with money. Understanding where you tend to encounter blessings (and where you don’t) is a fantastic approach to engage with your birth chart’s promises.
In astrology, what is anti-Vertex?
The Vertex is known as a secondary descendent, and it usually has an impact on fateful encounters, events, and first encounters.
Its polar opposite is known as the Anti-Vertex.
In synastry, the Sun conjunct the Vertex, for example, denotes an instantaneous, love-at-first-sight attraction.
What does having Vertex in the 7th house mean?
“People with their Vertex in the 7th house will notice that they can’t seem to exist without being involved in a serious relationship. They yearn for unity and loathe being alone. They may view marriage as their ultimate life goal, and they will feel uneasy if they do not have a spouse. The same is true in their professional lives; they will always choose to travel with a reliable business partner. As a result, the Vertex in the 7th house may encourage them to start a business with their significant other. Furthermore, if they already have a business relationship with someone, they are likely to upgrade their relationship to a more personal level.”
What does Vertex represent in Aries?
You’ll need to know your birthday, exact birth time, and birth city to find your Vertex.
There are several free calculators available to help you determine your Vertex sign, however we’ve included a few here.
