Zodiac Sign Compatibility

It is important to understand astrological zodiac signs before discussing sign compatibility.

There are 12 zodiac signs. (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces).  These are divided into what astrologers call, quadruplicitiesc - also known as "modes" - and triplicities - also known as the "elements".

This is one of the most important divisions in astrology. By understanding the basic meaning of these divisions, you have knowledge of the fundamentals of astrology and you will better understand sign compatibility.

The quadruplicities (qualities) represent basic modes of energy and modes of operating: cardinal, fixed or mutable.

Cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. They are outgoing, initiatory, linear and active. They represent the force of beginning and responding immediately.

Fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. They are stable, resolute, physical, resistant or slow to change and determined. They represent the force of holding steady and denial (not responding quickly).

Mutable signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. They are adaptable, non-linear and versatile, living more in the head. They represent the force of fluidity.

The triplicities represent the elements that we find in nature: fire, earth, air and water.

Fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. They are primarily energetic, enthusiastic, spontaneous and impulsive (quick and directly) (fiery).

Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. They are primarily materialistic, cautious, deliberate and practical (earthly).

Air signs are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. They are primarily communicative, oriented on the mental plane, curious and social (people-oriented) (airy).

Water signs are Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. They are primarily responsive, emotional, unconsciously responding, compassionate and sensitive (watery).

Zodiac signs of the same 'trinity' (element) are said to harmonize. E.g. planets in Aries and planets in Leo (both fire signs) harmonize because they are placed in a sign of the same triplicity.

But it is common sense that fire signs not only are compatible with each other but also with air signs. Fire and air stimulate each other.

You can grasp the signification of the elements and the combinations when you materialize them.

Earth signs are not only compatible with each other but also with water signs (think of watering your plants).

Air signs are not only compatible with each other but also with fire signs.

Water signs are not only compatible with each other but also with earth signs.