Ah romance. Of course we want it in our lives! We're big believers that there's a lid for every pot, and that you can use astrology (sun signs to be exact) to help you find your best matches. Here's what the zodiac says about sun sign compatibility and how to find yours.Ìý
Compatible Zodiac Signs Chart
In a hurry to find your perfect match? There's a chart for that! Start with our handy chart. Take a glance at your sun sign on the chart below. You'll see which signs are your most compatible, which are most complementary, and which are the least compatible.Ìý
The degree of compatibility between two zodiac signs is determined by a sign's element (water, fire, air, earth) and modality (cardinal, fixed, and mutable). These account for the specific energies that flow from each of the twelve zodiac signs. The classifications make it easier for an astrologer to figure out just why some zodiac signs exhibit more similarities than others.Ìý
- Four zodiac signs of the same element will have something in common.
- The three zodiac signs of the same modality will have something in common.
- If zodiac signs don't share an element or a modality, they have little in common.
Related: Is Yours the Most Loving Zodiac Sign? Top Signs Ranked
Zodiac Sign Elements
Compatible signs have the same element. Complementary zodiac matches occur when the signs are in complementary elements.
There are four elements in astrology: fire, earth, air, and water. Astrologically, the elements represent certain basic traits and temperaments. All 12 signs of the zodiac are assigned one of these four elements. Each element is shared by three of the zodiac signs.
- Fire signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
- Earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
- Air signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
- Water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
The way the four elements behave in the natural world is very telling of the zodiac. The laws of physics and chemistry define the actions of fire, water, earth, and air, and the zodiac signs behave in a similar manner, which is why some signs are far more compatible than others.
Fire Signs
Fire ignites and burns bright. Fire dies down when it is deprived of air, can be extinguished by water, and smothered by earth. Fire can warm air, boil and evaporate water, and scorch the earth.ÌýFire signs are the most compatible with other fire signs and complement the air signs.
Water Signs
Water can be still and run deep. It can be a babbling brook, a raging river, or oceanic. Water can nourish the earth and shape it; water can still the air and extinguish fire.ÌýWater signs are most compatible with other water signs and complement the earth signs.
Air Signs
Air is invisible, circulates, and is inconsistent. It can be a gentle breeze, or it can be destructive. Air can lift up and shift the earth, feed fire, and stir up water.ÌýAir signs are the most compatible with other air signs and complement the fire signs.
Earth Signs
Earth is stable and supports life. It contains and directs water, smothers or contains fire, and can seal up, disturb, or direct airflow.ÌýEarth signs are the most compatible with other earth signs and complement the water signs.
Zodiac Sign Modality and Compatibility
Each element also expresses one of three different types of behavior, described by the three modalities: cardinal, fixed, and mutable. Combining element and modality makes each sign different.
- Aries, Libra, Cancer, and Capricorn are cardinal signs
- Taurus, Aquarius, Scorpio, and Leo are fixed signs
- Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo, and Pisces are mutable signs
In the natural world, the three modalities can occur in various states. As an example, liquid water moves; astrologically, this is the cardinal signs. Frozen water is solid; this corresponds to the fixed signs. When heated, water becomes vaporous steam; this corresponds to the mutable signs. The three ways in which the zodiac signs are expressed:
- Cardinal signs initiate change
- Fixed signs are resistant to change
- Mutable signs adapt to change and move on
Modalities and Commitment
In a relationship, the modalities tell the story of commitment.
- The cardinal signs act and are the quickest to commit. However, they aren't the sign with the most deeply felt commitments.
- The fixed signs are slower to commit than the cardinal signs, but they take it seriously once they do commit.
- The mutable signs require freedom and variety. Commitment feels restrictive, and if a relationship goes south, they can easily adapt and move on.
Discover Your Love Match
We get it. It's a lot to take in, but it's a good starting point. Once you understand the basics of element and modality, you can begin to see how two people may gel — but it's just the beginning. Sometimes, the strangest combinations of signs wind up making the best partnerships, so it's always good to consult an astrologer for deeper insights.Ìý
