While many things determine people’s compatibility, many people have been looking to zodiac signs to determine which signs they are most compatible with. It has become among the most sought-after information pieces in the astrology world.
People are increasingly listing their zodiac signs in their dating profiles, but you should know it does not only highlight the people who should be together. Understanding your zodiac sign and other people’s signs helps you know how each of you interacts with other people and the characteristics that could help improve your relationship.
However, before you use zodiac signs to determine who you get into a relationship with, knowing that so much goes into determining compatibility is essential.
What Makes Zodiac Signs Compatible?
Element
This is the main thing that determines compatibility between two people, and they are usually categorized into four.
Fire signs
These are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. They are usually enthusiastic, passionate, and known for bringing exciting and expressive energy into relationships.
Earth signs
Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn usually bring a sense of practicability, stability, and groundedness to relationships. They are known for their dedication and reliability towards their partners and thrive on tangible results from said partners.
Air signs
Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are known for sometimes being difficult to bring down to earth or tie down because they like living with their heads above the clouds. They usually bring curiosity to their relationships and thrive on social connections, intellectual stimulation, and communication.
Water signs
Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are deeply empathetic, emotionally intuitive, and sensitive to things around them. They are known for bringing a sense of connection and emotional depth to relationships and expect the same from their partners.
Compatible elements are usually elements with themselves, for example, Leo and Sagittarius, because they are both fire signs. Compatibility could also be between complementary elements like water and earth or air and fire signs.
Understanding elemental compatibility is vital because it helps you understand how you and your partner’s energies harmonize or clash.
Quality (Cardinal, Fixed, Or Mutable)
Zodiac signs’ qualities will help you further understand compatibility because it lets you know how every sign expresses itself. Relationships between zodiac signs with similar qualities are often harmonious, while different qualities might require you to look for compromises or balances.
Cardinal
These are Aries, Libra, Cancer, and Capricorn. They are initiators and are usually natural leaders, making them thrive in power roles in their relationships, careers, and general lives. They are excellent at pushing projects forward and always seek change.
Fixed
Leo, Taurus, Scorpio, and Aquarius are usually determined, loyal, stable, and have strong convictions. They, however, resist change and can hold grudges longer than other signs.
Mutable
These are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces. They are usually flexible, adaptable, versatile, and open-minded, meaning they are open to embracing new ideas or going with the flow. They also find it challenging to understand non-adaptable people or those who stay away from growth and change.
Aspects
Aspect is the angle at which the planets sit in relation to each other. Aspects between planets can tell you whether there will be harmony or chaos between you and your partner in communicating, connecting, and understanding each other.
While the aspect must not be positive, too many challenging aspects could result in miscommunication, insecurity, or incompatibility.
Conjugation (0 degrees)
This happens when two planets amplify and merge their energies because of their proximity. It intensifies the qualities of the involved planets, resulting in a powerful connection between you and your partner.
Opposition (180 degrees)
Opposition is when two planets come directly opposite in sister signs or the birth chart. Incompatible signs and oppositions might symbolize complementary qualities or magnetic connections but could also result in contrasting views and the need for compromise or balance.
Trine (120 degrees)
This happens when plants are around four signs apart, creating a harmonious aspect. That symbolizes flow, ease, and compatibility between you and your partner.
In zodiac compatibility, trines can result in a natural synergy, resulting in support, understanding, and shared values without the need to be precisely the same.
Sextile (60 degrees)
Sextiles happen when two planets are about two signs apart, creating a harmonious angle, for example, Taurus and Pisces or Cancer and Virgo. The aspect signifies cooperation, opportunities, and compatibility. Sextile planets facilitate intellectual stimulation, positive communication, and mutual relationship support.
What Are Compatible Signs?
Even with all the above knowledge, it could be challenging to determine the most compatible signs. With everything above considered, below are some of the most compatible pairs.
Gemini and Libra
These two signs have shared values for play, pleasure, and imagination, meaning a relationship between two individuals will leave a positive mark, and other people will also be attracted to the energy radiating between the two.
Their characteristics and energies mean there is little they cannot get done, and they usually take scenic routes to accomplish their goals. If you find yourself in this relationship, you might not thrive on following the rules, for example, saving and being serious, but you will want to be more adventurous.
Virgo and Scorpio
These are textile signs because they are apart on the zodiac wheel. They are deep signs, yearning to look for their soulmates and an unbreakable bond.
Aries and Leo
These two signs are passionate about leaving a mark and are perfect at fanning each other’s flame. While many fear their spark will fade over time, these signs only burn brighter. They also strive to make the other person feel loved and happy.
They thrive better when Aries allows Leo to take center stage, and they are loving, supporting partners.
Cancer and Pisces
These signs have the same energetic characteristics, making it difficult to split them once they connect. The Pisces’s poetic and romantic charm gets the loving, tender heart of a Cancer unfold, making them a match made in heaven.
Capricorn and Virgo
These signs make almost perfect couples because they are focused, grounded, calculated, and meticulous in their undertakings. They share an unspoken but deep understanding of how the other feels, making them safe and grounded in the relationship.
Their union is harder to break because shiny things and passion do not sweep them away. They are also good at helping each other get into healthy routines, achieve goals, and create a path for a brighter future.
Taurus and Cancer
This is a sextile pair, and they create a grounded and balanced duo. They love nurturing, cuddling, and caring for the other person without needing tit for tat or scoreboard in the relationship. Instead, they do better by pouring into each other.
They thrive best when they get to the phase in the relationship to cohabitate because it helps them foster an environment where they can determine whether their partner feels safe and happy.
Aquarius and Gemini
These signs form an almost kindred connection, with friendship being the base of the relationship. They are primarily outcasts, so being with each other helps them feel like they don’t need validation or understanding from anyone apart from each other.
They encourage eccentricity and freedom within each other, and their level of liberation and trust allows for their relationship’s longevity.
Sagittarius and Aquarius
This is another sextile couple with the power to develop a reality for themselves and others around them. That creates a perfect opportunity to propel each other into new and exciting communities, careers, or foreign countries.
