Author: Arwynne O’Neill  –   Updated: April 2026

💚 Relationship Astrology

This article is part of my Relationship category of love and romance, compatability, synastry, Composite Midpoints and Davison relationship charts. Alison

Thomas Gazis: Latent Synastry

In this episode of the Starzology podcast, Arwynne speaks with Greek astrologer Thomas Gazis about his innovative concept of latent synastry, a technique that reveals hidden compatibility between partners whose charts might appear mismatched at first glance.

How Latent Synastry Works

Gazis explains that many successful couples do not fit traditional astrological expectations based on Sun sign compatibility. Through decades of observation, he noticed long-lasting relationships between seemingly incompatible signs such as Taurus–Aquarius or Cancer–Libra. 

This phenomenon is explained by the idea of archetypal affinities—connections that arise when planetary placements in houses express the energy of particular zodiac signs. For example, someone with the Sun in the 5th house may embody Leonine qualities, while a Moon in the 8th house may express Scorpionic depth. These parallels can create powerful bonds between partners even when their Sun signs clash.

Famous Examples

Gazis illustrates the concept with examples from well-known couples, including Bill and Hillary Clinton and Donald and Melania Trump, showing how house placements and planetary connections can replicate sign archetypes and create deeper compatibility. Hs emphasizes that synastry should never be judged by the Sun, Moon, Venus or Mars signs alone.

Another key theme of the conversation is the importance of progressed charts in relationship analysis. As we know, people are constantly evolving, even in long term relationships, and progressions reveal how we grow and change over time. As our progressed Suns shift signs over decades, the emotional and psychological dynamics within a relationship transform as well.

Podcast Episode

Listen to Arwynne’s interview with Thomas Gazis where he discusses his take on latent synastry.

Bill Clinton

Birth Data

8:51am, August 19, 1046, Hope, Arkansas, USA.

Hillary Clinton

Birth Data

8:02am, October 26th, 1947, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Bill and Hillary: Latent Synastry

Sun Leo and 5th

Hillary’s Sun is in her 5th house and Bill has a Leo Sun.

Sun Scorpio and 8th

Hillary has a Scorpio Sun and Bill’s Sun is in his 8th house.

Moon Pisces and 12th

Hillary has a Pisces Moon and Bill’s Moon is in Hillary’s 12th house.

Modern Love

Beyond technique, Gazis reflects on the deeper meaning of intimate relationships. Rather than existing purely for happiness or entertainment, he argues that long term partnerships serve a profound evolutionary purpose, requiring individuals to transcend ego and undergo personal transformation. In contrast, he believes modern dating apps risk reducing relationships to transactions, weakening the mysterious and transformative qualities that meaningful connections once held.

Part Two

Keep an eye out for the second half of this fascinating conversation, where we transition into a deep conversation about mundane astrology and the state of the world at war.

Contact Thomas

Socials

If you’d like to learn more about Thomas’ work with Latent Synastry you can contact him at the following links:

• Email: astrologhia@yahoo.com
• Website: https://science-astrology.blogspot.com/

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Compatability

• Sun Sign Compatibility
• Mode Compatibility
• Polarity and Element Compatibility

Points

• The Part of Marriage
• Vindemiatrix

Combination Charts

• Composite Midpoint Charts
• Davison Relationship Charts

Synastry

• Synastry: Partner’s Planets in Your Chart
• Synastry: Planetary Gender
• Synastry: Inter Chart Aspects
• Synastry: Chart Shape
• Synastry: Latent synastry

Author Bio

Arwynne O’Neill: Research Astrologer

Arwynne O’Neill works as a research astrologer in Vancouver, with a focus on delving into historical cycles and how they relate to societal transformations as influenced by the energies of the outer planets.

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