Limitations on astrology compatability

I found a great post on astrology compatability by Mistress Maeve.

She makes the same point I've been trying to make, that poor sign compatability doesn't necessarily doom a relationship. She says:

If you and a potential mate are astrologically bound to butt heads in
the bedroom (and not in a good way), isn't it better to know ahead of
time so you can prepare? With enough patience and communication, most
problems can be worked out — what's wrong with a little foresight?

If you and your partner receive a negative compatibility report, don't despair. Perhaps you should instead thank your lucky stars (pun intended). That "negative" report may give you just the information you need to predict and head off an otherwise deal-breaking problem.

I've heard stories of engagements being canceled and marriages being called off as a result of inauspicious signs. But having the right or wrong aspect in your star charts doesn't say anything about the truth of the emotions you and your partner feel for each other. If the love is there, stick it out! An empathic astrologer will help you plan for the disturbances your relationship may encounter and help your plan so that your relationship survives them intact. Remember, astrology compatibility is not an exact science, so don't let a particular astrologer's interpretation doom a timeless romance!

Astrology compatability is about more than your signs

Trying to understand your astrology compatability? Better look at more than your sun signs.

Most people are well familiar with their sun sign. When someone asks, "What's your sign," he's specifically referring to your sun sign. Many people think that is all there is to astrology. However, astrologers do not deal solely with the sun. A skilled astrologer takes into account the effect of all the planets.

Your sun sign reflects what house the sun was in when you were born. But you also have a moon sign, a Mercury sign, a Venus sign, and more! In fact, you have a sign corresponding to every heavenly body, although only the most fastidious practitioner of astrology would actually try to factor every one of the billions of stars, moons, and asteroids into your star chart.

To determine your compatability with a potential relationship partner, compare your Venus sign with your partner's Mars sign. You can also factor in the relationship between your Eros sign and your partner's Psyche sign (Eros and Psyche are asteriods, in case you were wondering.) Eros is the Greek name for Cupid, and Psyche is the beautiful mortal he fell in love with.

So remember, many aspects of your personality are predicted by astrology. Compatability can come not only from your sun sign, but from the other planets and asteroids that affect your relationships, so don't forget to factor them in!

Elemental signs and astrology compatability

The potential of a relationship can be determined using astrology. Compatability between signs can help two people make an informed decision. When most people hear about astrology, they think about the stars' effects on an individual. The horoscopes that you see in every newspaper are an obvious example of that.

However, the field of astrology covers much more than an individual. Astrology predicts the relationships between individuals, and how these relationships can change with time. Even before a relationship develops, a skilled astrology can make a prediction of the couple's compatibility.

I have spent a significant amount of time into self-improvement, learning to improve myself and my relationships. The next obvious step is to look outside myself, to the heavens.

At the most simplistic level, each sign has an element associated with it. Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are Earth signs. Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are Air signs. Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are Water signs. And finally, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are Fire signs.

Your birth sign can tell you about your own personality - Earth signs tend to be "down-to-earth" practical, Air signs float from idea to idea, Water signs are highly emotional, and Fire signs are charged with energy. But more than that, your sign can tell you how compatable you are with another person.

You are likely to have a high degree of compatability with anyone else in your some element - if you can take the intensity! But it is likely your personalities and thoughts will align easily.

When mixing elements, be careful! Fire and Earth go well together, as do Air and Water, but other combinations may take a toll on one persons' personality - Fire turns Water to steam, Earth can block Water, and so forth...

So don't assume that your entire relationship is predetermined, but you might be wise to consider your astrology compatability before embarking on anything serious!