Compatibility of Signs of the Zodiac
People who trust in Western astrology play great attention to the compatibility between people as indicated by the signs of the zodiac of their birth. The 12 signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
Western astrology associates character traits, both positive traits and negative traits, with people born under each zodiac sign.
Western astrology holds that the character traits for each sign of the zodiac determine if two people are compatible. People who trust in this form of astrology often consider the compatibility of their zodiac signs before committing to a romantic relationship or to a business relationship.
Air, Water, Earth, and Fire Zodiac Signs
The 12 signs of the zodiac are grouped into four groups of three, known as the Air, Water, Earth, and Fire zodiac signs. The signs in each group are believed to share certain character traits.
Air Zodiac Signs
The Air zodiac signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. People born under an Air sign are good communicators, they are polite and kind, they are what are called "people people".
People born under the Air signs are ideas-people who enjoy getting things started.
Water Zodiac Signs
The Water zodiac signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. People born under a Water sign have great emotional depth, they are intuitive, sensitive, and complex.
People born under a Water signs are also apt to be family oriented, they may crave security. This person is also apt to allow his/her heart rule.
Earth Zodiac Signs
The Earth zodiac signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. People born under an Earth sign are practical, loyal, and self-restrained. They have a very grounded outlook on life.
People born under an Earth sign are apt to be skilled at evaluating situations due to their level-headedness and ability to think logically.
Fire Zodiac Signs
The Fire zodiac signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. People born under a Fire sign tend to be ambitious, enthusiastic, with a passion for life. They can spark into action, but they have a tendency to be impulsive.
People born under a Fire sign may also have a positive, give-it-a-go attitude to life.
Compatibility of Zodiac Signs for Love and Business Relationships
People born under each of the four groups of zodiac signs, Air, Water, Earth, and Fire, are deemed to be most compatible with people from the same group for both romantic and business relationships.
People born under an Air sign and a Fire sign are deemed to be the next most compatible with each other, as are people born under a Water sign and an Earth sign.
Aries Compatibility
Aries people are deemed to be most compatible with the other Fire signs: Leo and Sagittarius. They are also deemed to be compatible with the Air signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
Taurus Compatibility
Taurus people are deemed to be most compatible with the other Earth signs of Virgo and Capricorn. They are also deemed to be compatible with the Water signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
Gemini Compatibility
Gemini people are deemed to be most compatible with the other Air signs of Libra and Aquarius. They are also deemed to be compatible with the Fire signs. Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
Cancer Compatibility
Cancer people are deemed to be most compatible with the other Water signs of Scorpio and Pisces. They are also deemed to be compatible with the Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.
Leo Compatibility
Leo people are deemed to be most compatible with the other Fire signs of Aries and Sagittarius. They are also deemed to be compatible with the Air signs Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
Virgo Compatibility
Virgo people are deemed to be most compatible with the other Earth signs of Taurus and Capricorn. They are also deemed to be compatible with the Water signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
Libra Compatibility
Libra people are deemed to be most compatible with the other Air signs of Gemini and Aquarius. They are also deemed to be compatible with the Fire signs Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
Scorpio Compatibility
Scorpio people are deemed to be most compatible with the other Water signs of Cancer and Pisces. They are also deemed to be compatible with the Earth signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.
Sagittarius Compatibility
Sagittarius people are deemed to be most compatible with the other Fire signs of Aries and Leo. They are also deemed to be compatible with the Air signs Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
Capricorn Compatibility
Capricorn people are deemed to be most compatible with the other Earth signs of Taurus and Virgo. They are also deemed to be compatible with the Water signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
Aquarius Compatibility
Aquarius people are deemed to be most compatible with the other Air signs of Gemini and Libra. They are also deemed to be compatible with the Fire signs Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
Pisces Compatibility
Pisces people are deemed to be most compatible with the other Water signs of Cancer and Scorpio. They are also deemed to be compatible with the Earth signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.
Compatibility of Chinese Signs of the Zodiac
In contrast, in Chinese astrology people born in the year of each of the Animals of the Chinese Zodiac have a unique set of character traits. Chinese astrology use these character traits to determine if two people are compatible.
Birthstones for Zodiac Signs
Western astrology associates a birthstone with each sign of the zodiac. They are designed to support the strengths of the zodiac sign, and to compensate for its weaknesses.
Western Astrological Horoscope for 2012
Western astrology makes forecasts for each New Year in general, and for people belonging to each sign in more detail. Read the Horoscope for 2012.
Sources:
Mark Tibbits - A professional writer and educator who writes about Astrology, South Asia/China, the UK, the British Royal Family, and Religion.
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