Mutual Reception Diagram
Example: Venus in Aries, Mars in Taurus
- Step 1: Identify planets and signs
Planet | Sign | Ruler of Sign |
|---|---|---|
| Venus | Aries | Mars |
| Mars | Taurus | Venus |
- Step 2: Show the reciprocal relationship
- Venus is in Aries, ruled by Mars → Venus receives support from Mars.
- Mars is in Taurus, ruled by Venus → Mars receives support from Venus.
Arrow representation:
Venus in Aries ──► receives support from Mars in Taurus
Mars in Taurus ──► receives support from Venus in Aries
- Step 3: Interpretation
- Both planets strengthen each other.
- Difficulties or weaknesses in one planet can be supported by the other.
- Creates cooperation, balance, and harmonious energy flow.
- Variations of Mutual Reception
Type | Effect |
|---|---|
| By Domicile | Strongest, natural expression and full support |
| By Exaltation | Strong, honored support but slightly less than domicile |
| Mixed (Domicile + Exaltation) | Moderate support, some enhancement of planetary energies |
✅ Key takeaway: Mutual reception is like two planets “holding hands”, each lending strength and guidance to the other, creating harmony and cooperation in the chart.
