Once you’re familiar with your own Sun sign and complete astrological chart, you may be curious about how your energy meshes with that of others in your life. Our Zodiac Compatibility Calculator can help ?.
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Zodiac signs compatibility
Zodiac compatibility is understood through numerous techniques. The simplest and most straightforward technique compares one Zodiac sign with all the other Zodiac signs to understand and measure compatibility.
Keep in mind that every point in the sky is in a particular sign at the time of birth. While your Sun may be in Aries, your Moon might be in Capricorn. As you delve deeper into the compatibility question, you will want to compare full charts, not just Sun signs.
Zodiac Sign Compatibility
Let us start with just the signs and how they interact based on their qualities. Every sign has an element and a modality. Aries is a fire sign; and its “mode” is cardinal, which initiates. Taurus, the next sign, is ruled by the element of earth; and its “mode” is fixed, which establishes.
Certain elements and modes work well and easily together, while others struggle and challenge one another. Below is an excellent image that maps out compatibility among the signs.
Aries Zodiac Compatibility
This sign is a fire sign. Aries is the sign of new beginnings, independence, maverick action, and pioneering. Often known as “the warrior” or “the risk-taker”, Aries connects to the world through its boundless energy to explore, play, compete, and initiate. This sign rules survival, the ego, and the self.
As the ruler of the 1st House, its energy oversees identity, personality, and perceptions. Someone with an Aries Sun, Moon, or Ascendant (but especially the Sun) will seek to chart their own path as a role model for the world, humankind, and all of life; by being who they need to be, they encourage others to be themselves, authentically.
Aries is most compatible with the other fire signs: Leo and Sagittarius; and is one of the few signs that match well itself.
This sign is an earth sign. Taurus is the sign for traditions, security, stability, and personal finances. Often known as “the farmer” or “the settler”, Taurus connects to the world through hard work, consistency, connections to the land, and the practical foundations of society. This sign rules needs and resources.
As the ruler of the 2nd House, its energy oversees money, the home, savings, and daily life matters. Someone with a Taurus Sun, Moon, or Ascendant (but especially the Sun) will seek to establish himself or herself in pragmatic and enduring ways; by being who they need to be, they help others feel stable and safe.
Taurus is most compatible with the other earth signs: Virgo and Capricorn; and it matches well with Libra because Venus rules Taurus and Libra.
This sign is an air sign. Gemini is the sign for communication, knowledge, curiosity, and diversity. Often known as “the student” or “the interpreter”, Gemini connects to the world through talking and listening, reading and writing, and asking questions (lots of them!). This sign rules data and information, and how it is shared through the network of communication.
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As the ruler of the 3rd House, its energy oversees friendships, siblings, local travel, and daily interactions. Someone with a Gemini Sun, Moon, or Ascendant (but especially the Sun) will seek to learn about himself or herself and everyone around them. By being who they need to be, they help others connect, communicate, and understand one another.
Gemini is most compatible with the other air signs: Aquarius and Libra; and it matches well with Leo because they can be very creative together and have a lot of fun.
This sign is a water sign. Cancer is the sign for nurturing, caretaking, mothering, home life, and family. Often known as “the mother” or “the caretaker”, Cancer connects to the world through emotions, supporting others in very personal ways, and sensing the feelings of those around them. This sign rules the “nuclear family” and emotional needs of ourselves and those who rely on us.
As the ruler of the 4th House, its energy oversees the home, usually the kitchen, but also the bedroom, the care of children (primarily), and the family, as a whole. Someone with a Cancer Sun, Moon, or Ascendant (but especially the Sun) will seek to learn about life through close personal relationships where they are needed, supported, and respected. By being who they need to be, they help others be vulnerable and feel emotionally safe and connected.
Cancer is most compatible with the other water signs: Scorpio and Pisces; and it matches well with Capricorn.
This sign is a fire sign. Leo is the sign of creativity, leadership, play, and performance. Often known as “the playmate” or “the performer”, Leo connects to the world through adventure, romance, and competition. This sign rules creative action, self-confidence, and joy.
As the ruler of the 5th House, its energy oversees children, play, performing, and love affairs. Someone with a Leo Sun, Moon, or Ascendant (but especially the Sun) will seek to learn about life through adventure, romance, and parenting. By being who they need to be, they help others enjoy life, express positive feelings and be entertained.
Leo is most compatible with the other fire signs: Aries and Sagittarius; and it matches well with Gemini.
This sign is an earth sign. Virgo is the sign for health, problem-solving, critical thinking, and service. Often known as “the healer” or “the critic”, Virgo connects to the world through health, practical skills, and processes. This sign rules details, methods, and the day-to-day responsibilities.
As the ruler of the 6th House, its energy oversees service, daily work, and health. Someone with a Virgo Sun, Moon, or Ascendant (but especially the Sun) will seek to learn about life through invention, fixing what is broken, and service to others. By being who they need to be, they help others take care of themselves physically, maintain systems, and handle administrative duties in all areas of life.
Virgo is most compatible with the other earth signs: Taurus and Capricorn; and it matches well with Pisces.
Libra is an air sign. Libra’s most common perception, as a sign, tends to be its shadow expression rather than its most positive traits. Often known as indecisive, Libra is the sign meant to be the most decisive, using intellect and analysis to come to definitive answers. This sign rules the law and legal matters; it is the sign of judgment. It also rules such interactions as negotiation, mediation, and contractual agreements.
As the ruler of the 7th House, its energy oversees marriage and all legal agreements that help society function in a civilized way. This sign wants life to be fair, balanced, and harmonious. Someone with a Libra Sun, Moon, or Ascendant (but especially the Moon) will seek to express these energies with the person they love.
Libra is most compatible with the other air signs: Gemini and Aquarius; and it matches well with Taurus, because they are both ruled by Venus.
Scorpio is a water sign. Scorpio’s most common perception, as a sign, tends to be the dark, intense sexual quality that is, in fact, part of its nature. Often known as “the spy”, Scorpio transforms whatever and whoever comes into its “range”. This sign rules death, regeneration, elimination, and sexuality.
As the ruler of the 8th House, its energy oversees the shared resources that mix when people become intimate with one another, binding them together in ways that are often difficult and painful to separate. Someone with a Scorpio Sun, Moon, or Ascendant (but especially the Moon) will seek to engage in lessons of power with the person they love.
Scorpio is most compatible with the other water signs: Cancer and Pisces; and it matches well with Taurus and Capricorn.
This sign is a fire sign. Sagittarius’ most common perception, as a sign, tends to be about adventurousness, authority, and worldliness. Often known as “the explorer” or “the missionary”, Sagittarius connects the world through knowledge and beliefs, travelers who bring one culture to another and another culture back to their country of origin. This sign rules learned knowledge, religious institutions, authority, and travel.
As the ruler of the 9th House, its energy oversees big ideas, religious beliefs, and life philosophies. Someone with a Sagittarius Sun, Moon, or Ascendant (but especially the Sun) will seek to share beliefs and worldly travels with the one(s) they love.
Sagittarius is most compatible with the other fire signs: Aries and Leo; and it matches well with itself.
Capricorn is an earth sign. Capricorn’s most common perception, as a sign, tends to be about ambition, success, and achievement. Often known as “the captain of industry” or “the tax collector”, Capricorn connects to the world through goal-setting and productivity. This sign rules business, commerce, bureaucracy, and government.
As the ruler of the 10th House, its energy oversees prosperity, production, and responsibility. Someone with a Capricorn Sun, Moon, or Ascendant (but especially the Sun) will seek to lead and excel in their field of work, daily life, and spiritual purpose.
Capricorn is most compatible with the other earth signs: Taurus and Virgo; and it matches well with Cancer.
This sign is an air sign. Aquarius’ most common perception, as a sign, tends to be about individuation, community, and idealism. Often known as “the visionary” or “the weird one”, Aquarius connects to the world through its energy to see as many people as possible connected and supported through shared goals and common ideals. This sign rules innovation, forward-thinking, and socializing.
As the ruler of the 11th House, its energy oversees community, society, and technology. Someone with an Aquarius Sun, Moon, or Ascendant (but especially the Sun) will seek to chart their own path as a benefit and necessity for their community and society.
Aquarius is most compatible with the other air signs: Gemini and Libra; and it matches well with Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
This sign is a water sign. Pisces’ most common perception, as a sign, tends to be about imagination, spirituality, and intuition. Often known as “the shaman” or “the dreamer”, Pisces connects to the world through its energy to see the divine, the dream realm, and the collective unconscious. This sign rules what is perceived, connecting with the “oneness of all”, and life’s mysteries.
As the ruler of the 12th House, its energy oversees mental institutions, intentional communities, and spiritual purpose. Someone with a Pisces Sun, Moon, or Ascendant (but especially the Sun) will seek to chart their own path as a benefit and necessity for the world, humankind, and all of life.
Pisces is most compatible with the other water signs: Cancer and Scorpio; and it matches well with Virgo.
Moving beyond the basics of matching Sun signs, there are three methods to compare and combine charts.
Synastry
Synastry is the word used to describe comparing two charts. It is probably easier to show it visually rather than write a lengthy explanation. Below you will see a single image of two charts, one on the inside and another going around the outside. There are two images to show what the relationship looks like when person A is on the inside and person B is on the outside, then the reverse.
These were randomly generated charts. As you can see, all the same points appear in different signs throughout the two charts. When we look at them together, we have the chance to see the kinds of energy dynamics that will take effect when they form a connection, whether as lovers, friends, or family members.
The Composite Chart
There are two main ways to combine astrology charts: the midpoint method, known as the Composite chart, and the geographic method, known as the Davison chart. Below is an example of the Composite chart for Person A and Person B. This chart reflects the energetic entity the two people become when they are together. The Composite chart exists for any connection between two people, so there can be a Composite chart for parents and children, co-workers, and friendships.
The Davison Chart
The Davison chart is the second method for combining two charts into one. Below you will be able to see the Davison chart for Person’s A and B and the Location Map of their Midpoint in Space.
When you combine the charts, the couple ends up with the Sun Leo at 14 degrees and 08 minutes in the 3rd House of Communication. The combined Moon is 11d50m of Capricorn and the Ascendant is 21d00m of Gemini. The Primary Triad for this couple could be stated as, “Their Life Path needs to be adventurous and filled with dynamic interactions with the people around them, as social leaders. At the heart (Moon) of the relationship is the soul urge to succeed together as a couple. People will perceive them together as open-minded and curious, the type of couple everyone likes to communicate with.”
Zodiac Compatibility and the Elements
All signs can relate to one another successfully, but some have more flow with each other while others relate by struggling with one another, which encourages growth. The flow or struggle is largely determined by the dynamic between the elements. All signs flow with their own element. A fire sign like Aries relates easily to Leo, another fire sign. Scorpio relates easily to Pisces, and so on.
Certain elements complement one another, which is the case with fire and air signs, and earth and water signs. Struggle, or “work to be done”, happens when fire meets water and earth, air meets water and earth, water meets fire and air, and earth meets fire and air.
Monthly Articles about Astrology Zodiac Compatibility
Every month askAstrology writers contribute many articles on astrology, tarot/oracle cards, numerology, spirituality, and many more esoteric subjects. Among those many articles are always several about compatibility; below are some of the ones you can read to deepen your understanding of Zodiac compatibility.
