How does the concept of "projection" (psychology) apply to astrology?

[dew]

Well, you either claim possession of a certain planet (need, charasteristic, trait) of yours or you project in onto other people and deal with it "externally" so to speak.

For example, I have Venus in Scorpio in 7th house. I can claim possesion of my Venus or for some reason I may decide I am not comfortable with it. In the latter case I will search for/be attracted to and ultimately be surrounded by people who display a Venus in Scorpio characteristics, such as interest in the occult, sex, banking, etc. I share the opinion that the people you see most often in your life embody characteristics which you have chosen to project.

It's said that 7th house placements are the easiest to project but I think that you can project basically any planet regardless of house position.