Sagittarius and Aries are an almost perfect couple together. They are both fire signs and love adventure. More than this though there is an added balance between them which makes these two signs especially compatible. Aries is a natural, impulsive leader and life with an Aries is always going to be exciting but, often issues of control and dominance within the relationship can become a problem. The dominating force of Aries would grate on most zodiac signs, but not Sagittarius. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign, which means that they are very adaptable. They love to wander, to travel and do not yearn to dominate or take the lead.
If Aries, the warrior sign, becomes too self obsessed or overly domineering then it is likely that optimistic Sagittarius will simply laugh in their face; bringing Aries down a peg. Sagittarius is a sign that is full of humour so Aries must be careful not to take themselves too seriously; but it is not wise to hurt Aries’ pride.
A more serious problem facing the two signs in a relationship is the lack of any conservative force to hold them back. Aries as the leader is likely to be reckless and, spurred on by Sagittarius who loves adventure more than any other, there is a risk of the couple burning out. They could run out of money, they could simply fall flat and realise that their relationship has little depth to it. It is important that Aries tries to slow down at times and truly appreciate their partner who is, deep down, so perfect for them.
For Sagittarius the impulsiveness is less of a problem. Sagittarius is the ruler of the 9th House – the house of higher mind. As such they have a natural tendency for philosophy or theology and deeper thought. Still, for Sagittarius there is always a tendency to look at the funny side of serious everything and this relationship will suffer if they do not take it seriously with the respect that it deserves.
These things, really, are not too much trouble as long as both partners are aware of the causes of friction (where astrology can be very useful) and understand the balance within their relationship. Astrology, of course, can be a big help there. Both signs have courage, a thirst for life and excitement, and can expect many happily matched years together.
For the similarities that these star signs share, there is a world of difference between them. They are both cardinal signs, meaning leadership, independence, and a certain tendency towards impatience; but the way these trait are exhibited couldn’t be more opposite.
Aries, the warrior sign, acts impulsively and recklessly. Their independence, confidence and often sheer bravado are contrasted by the rigid thoughtfulness of Capricorn, who will always weigh options up and act according to how reason dictates.
With two cardinal signs there is always an issue of control in a relationship and, usually, no sign can ever win outright. As with Aries and Cancer there must be compromise. If Capricorn enforces a rigid structure onto the relationship, for example, Aries will grow more frustrated, more confrontational and unhappy. In the end it will mean Capricorn must back down to Aries’ frustrations or the relationship will never work. There must be sacrifices and finding a balance between their vastly contrasting world views is the main struggle that these two signs must face if they are to be happy together.
The differences between these signs are likely to be the very things that draw them together. Aries is always a sign that is drawn to the mystery and fascination of signs with the patience and persistence that they notoriously lack. For them the wisdom and composure within Capricorn, as well as an almost steel-like inner strength and tendency towards discipline, is something that Aries admires; though it would be easier for Aries to choose an air or fire sign such as Sagittarius.
Conversely for Capricorn the confidence of Aries to act without weighing every little detail up in their mind first is very appealing. There are elements in both signs that the other almost craves to have a little bit of in their own personality. By spending time together in a relationship and growing closer both star signs can learn a lot about themselves and hope to balance out some more flawed aspects in their personality.
These are two very powerful signs. In a relationship with one another they must learn a bit of give and take or the battle of wills will end in tears. Taurus and Scorpio are both very jealous. They can also be possessive and controlling, as well as having strong opinions and notorious stubborn streaks. This means that any friction within the relationship can quickly escalate to become a big deal.
Because of this it is important to avoid disagreements. This is easier said than done when both people have such strong opinions about absolutely everything from musical tastes to which political party should be in power. They must learn to agree to disagree in a lot of cases in order to get along.
Taurus and Scorpio are both fixed astrological signs which makes them both very determined and very stubborn. Ignoring each other’s differences can only get any couple so far and for a long term, happy relationship these two people must learn to meet each other in the middle. They must find activities that they both enjoy. If the bull and the scorpion can find goals to share with one another then their stubborn streaks and strong opinions will work for the relationship and they can achieve anything. There is more than enough determination and passion between these two signs for twenty relationships.
Communication and openness is another must if the relationship is to work. With two very jealous and possessive signs their love can get quickly be overtaken with paranoia. Then two very independent, individual signs will end up using their two very forceful wills to control another partner who is just as stubborn and forceful as themselves. As long as they are both completely open about how they can communicate their feelings then this will not be a problem. Both signs need to reassure their partner with honest, heart felt romance. Scorpio is not the most open of signs, however, so they must make a particularly hard effort to be expressive of their feelings.
There are many potential problems to watch out for between these two zodiac signs. If they are serious about the relationship though, they will make it work with simple openness and communication, as well as incorporating compromise and a respect of each other’s opinions into their relationship. When this is achieved it will create a combination between two people full of passion and excitement.
Cancer, as a cardinal sign, is likely to take the lead in this relationship. Taurus, a very placid sign, will not mind this for the most part. Cancer’s natural tendencies towards nurturing and caring fit very well with sensitive Taurus. The times when control issues might cause friction between the pair are when Cancer meddles in Taurus’s affairs. As a fixed sign Taurus is very stubborn and also likes to be in control of their own destiny. If their Cancerian partner starts to stick their nose in and try to control the finer details of Taurus’s life then the bull will reveal what a powerful sign it is underneath that outer placidity.
Taurus has a very magnetic, charismatic personality with a tendency for artistic flair that will attract Cancer towards them. Because of this it is likely that Cancer will make the first move. Sensual seduction, such as good food and music, are great ways for someone to find their way into a Tauran’s heart. It is not worth being too subtle about it because Taurus is an earthy, practical and direct character.
The compatibility of this match is not something that fades as the relationship settles down. In fact Taurus is a sign which is inclined to solid routines, loyalty and permanence. Their fixed nature means that once they start a task they will want to finish it before moving on to their next objective. The same attitude lies behind relationships so Taurus is always likely to be looking for something deep, long lasting and worthwhile from their relationships. Admittedly when they are young this is not so true. The raging bull can often take until adulthood before they settle down to their natural, placid, enduring nature.
Cancer is a very open and expressive sign so Taurus will soon know if their partner is not happy with something – Cancerian moods are legendary. Taurus on the other hand is more of a closed book. If something displeases them they are likely to work around it until it really annoys them, and then explode with rage before returning to their usual placidness afterwards. In many ways the compatibility of these two combinations is improved even further by Cancer’s outspoken opinions because they encourage their more withdrawn partners to express themselves before things reach the stage of explosion.
One of the most frequent questions asked by those consulting astrologers is “When will I meet my true love?” or “Is my current boy/girlfriend the ‘right’ one for me?” People want to connect, believing the perfect love match will bring happiness and an end to life’s problems. The quest for the perfect partner is big business these days. Recently, the Today Show aired a piece on a new company that thinks they have found the certain, scientific way to make a perfect love match. Send in a sample of DNA and for several hundred dollars, true harmony and happiness will follow when the sample connects with another similar DNA pattern. How does astrology reveal the perfect partner?Traditionally, an astrologer rates the compatibility between two people by assessing the sign and house placement of the major relationship planets, Venus and Mars. The Sun, Moon and Mercury positions are also be considered, along with relationships between these and other planets. Like DNA strands, the belief is that when a couple’s planets are harmonious and in good aspect to each other, there lies the greatest chance for happiness and longevity in relationship.
Traditional rules of astrological compatibility say planets in harmonious elements get on best: air with fire; earth with water. Thus, Aries, Leo, Sagittarius (fire), Gemini, Libra and Aquarius (air) are one group of compatible signs and Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn (earth), Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces (water) are the other group of compatible signs. While frequently couples will have relationship planets in harmonious elements, is this always true? Let’s look at Venus, which rules what and how we express love. Does having Venus in harmonious signs guarantee a couple’s contentment? Take a pair with Scorpio Venus and Capricorn Venus for example: they are in harmonious elements, but would Scorpio’s intensity and love of mystery be satisfied with the steady, traditional, “I told you I loved you last year” Capricorn Venus energy? Would unpredictable Aquarius Venus resonate to the commitment energy of Venus in Libra, the loyalty needs of Venus in Leo? The old saying goes: “opposites attract”. And sometimes the ‘edge’ created by a disharmonious pairing not only attracts but keeps attraction strong.
The Today Show reporter found that the scientific approach also had exceptions. A blind study done with a couple happily married for 15 years showed low scores on their DNA compatibility. So much for certainty. Lasting relationships are as much about learning lessons and growing into new understanding as they are about peace and protection. Because of this, astrology provides more than a simple comparison of data. It also provides information on the purpose and lessons being offered in any partnership. Understanding and honoring each individual’s unique expression enriches love and opens the door to true intimacy
