Platonic Synastry series because I rarely see this on the internet. I will focus on Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars and Venus. I may or may not add Saturn but I’ll try. The series will kick off with the Sun and how it impacts the major personal planets. Outer planets won’t be involved since these are generational and that’s a different topic to touch at another time. This is not the same as romantic synastry, there are many articles and videos on romantic synastry online. The post focuses on friendships only and for this one, it starts off with the impact of personal planets on our Sun in a friend connection. Of course, these are for conjunctions, trines and sextiles, the easy flowing aspects.
Mars / Sun — Sun sees Mars as the competition. In school or work, Sun might either secretly despise and respect Mars. They can reach some levels of compromise but the Mars will rarely sense the envy behind the Sun. This is a position that creates a long lasting competitive relationship. Mars will shine and even when the Sun might reach the summit, they will see Mars as a threat. Especially prominent in Fire and Earth, especially Capricorn. With fire signs, expect them to play lots of sports, express love through hitting each other and yelling at each other as a sign of affection.
Mars / Moon — Mars inspires the moon to take action, to fight for their goals and dreams and to achieve. This can be an influential friend in your life who you, the Moon, want to aspire to someday. The Mars person’s drive can be entrancing and can even make you see them as a celebrity. This would definitely be less intense than Sun and Mars, because the Sun is also a fiery element and they tend to challenge one another. The Moon in this position tends to encourage their friend Mars. Moon behaves like a cheerleader, constantly sending words of care to Mars. This is a very supportive dynamic to have in a relationship without egos being wounded.
Mars / Mercury — Mars fuels Mercury’s mental drive. These two can either be competitors or the best of friends or both. With the smoother aspects, this can make both parties want to succeed more. Their conversations will be fueled with goals, dreams and inspirational stories to get both parties rolling. This aspect creates a great business partnership since both parties are hyper focused on winning. Intellectual discussions can cross towards the gritty as well as the political. All conversational topics are encouraged by both parties.
Mars / Mars – Complimenting Mars signs add a nice friendly competitive nature to this friendship. They can be friendly rivals and at times, they can motivate and inspire one another to reach their goals and successes. With this aspect in friendships, you can see one person boost the confidence of the other through their actions alone. Seeing your friends accomplish and succeed will inspire you to work harder. It is rare that there will be envy between these two, as they sincerely want to the best for their friend.
Mars / Venus – Both parties will be fascinated with one another as Mars learns from Venus and vice versa. Mars will learn the meaning of what is beautiful and will put their own spin on things through their creativity and fashion sense. This is an inspirational aspect between friends that allows for understanding, growth and occasionally, there can be misunderstandings as Mars and Venus both learn to adapt to one another. Venus admires Mars’ strength and Mars admires Venus’ diplomacy and grace.
Mars / Saturn – Saturn makes Mars think twice before acting out. Mars can respect Saturn or find them to be a bore (as is the case with most Saturn aspects). Here we have a friendship where Saturn can teach Mars to think before they act and to analyze a situation before going in without thinking. Impulsiveness is kept at a minimal when these two are together, as Mars begins to look up to Saturn and even take some social cues. This is a good aspect between friends as it will minimalize any fighting between the two. Saturn will be a mentor and teach Mars how to become more disciplined in the future.