Do your star signs stand a chance of making a happy relationship? The traditional couples horoscope answers this question briefly and vividly: some pairs are bound by passion, others by good sense, and still others work better as friends than as lovers. Below you will find a concise description of all 78 possible sign pairings – we have described each pair once, under the sign that comes earlier in the zodiac.
Remember that these are general tendencies based on Sun signs. Only a comparison of both full birth charts gives a complete picture of a relationship, and its success always depends above all on the partners themselves – on their maturity, their communication and their mutual respect.
Compatibility horoscope for Aries
Aries and Aries – A pretty well-matched couple. They love passionately, quarrel fiercely and make up just as passionately. Both can be very jealous, and there is a constant, though often friendly, rivalry over who leads the relationship.
Aries and Taurus – Fire meets earth, so understanding does not always come easily. What binds them most strongly is romance and the passion it kindles.
Aries and Gemini – Aries is impressed by Gemini’s intelligence and character. Even so, complications crop up fairly often in this relationship.
Aries and Cancer – A difficult pairing. The partners easily needle each other and often fail to understand one another, so they should think it over carefully before committing to a serious relationship.
Aries and Leo – They share a deep affection that often survives every test. Sometimes, however, the relationship ends abruptly – usually because of Aries’s impatience.
Aries and Virgo – Aries quickly loses interest in Virgo – their characters are too far apart.
Aries and Libra – Libra can be alluring and delicate. Aries must rein in its impetuousness, because rough treatment will quickly bring this relationship to an end.
Aries and Scorpio – The intensity of this relationship does not always promise shared happiness – two strong temperaments may eventually break the bonds between them.
Aries and Sagittarius – They love each other and they argue. This pairing often heralds a long, lasting relationship, though there may be more mutual tolerance in it than feeling.
Aries and Capricorn – Aries’s impulsiveness puts off Capricorn, who can be touchy and highly strung.
Aries and Aquarius – This can be a very good couple – sometimes inseparable for life.
Aries and Pisces – They find common ground and a great deal of quiet happiness. They see each other’s faults but do not point them out aloud.
Compatibility horoscope for Taurus
You will find this sign’s pairings with earlier signs in the previous sections.
Taurus and Taurus – A solid couple. Disagreements do happen between them, but once they make up they live in great harmony.
Taurus and Gemini – A complicated and not particularly well-matched pair. The relationship usually survives thanks to the efforts of one partner.
Taurus and Cancer – In this relationship Taurus tends to be the demanding partner, but also the contented one. The two signs express their feelings quite differently, yet they make a typical couple, like so many others.
Taurus and Leo – This couple may settle into each other very late – if they have not ended things before then. Children and mutual patience can bring them together.
Taurus and Virgo – Ardent love and constant jealousy may accompany this couple all their lives.
Taurus and Libra – A match of good sense which nonetheless often turns out quite happy and lasting.
Taurus and Scorpio – These signs will not pass each other by with indifference. They may live through a stormy love affair, but they may also build a relationship for life.
Taurus and Sagittarius – An unusual couple. Almost everything sets them apart, so in the long run it is hard for them to build shared happiness.
Taurus and Capricorn – They seem an ideal couple joined by true feeling, though sometimes a small problem can strain their attachment.
Taurus and Aquarius – From the start they find it hard to get along. Before forming a relationship, they should think carefully about whether it is worth it.
Taurus and Pisces – Taurus likes Pisces’s temperament and character. This is a relationship in which physical attraction plays a huge part.
Compatibility horoscope for Gemini
You will find this sign’s pairings with earlier signs in the previous sections.
Gemini and Gemini – The more you have in common, the easier it is to agree and understand each other. This relationship is held together by good sense rather than passion.
Gemini and Cancer – Here friendship may turn into love. It is worth not confusing the two feelings, though – shared interests do not always guarantee a happy marriage.
Gemini and Leo – A rather ill-matched pair, and the relationship demands courage from both sides. Still, there is no harm in trying.
Gemini and Virgo – You can be a well-matched couple if you notice each other quickly. Life together has every chance of being very happy.
Gemini and Libra – A good beginning, which may nonetheless be followed by an ending. This connection is most easily destroyed by a lack of trust.
Gemini and Scorpio – The closeness starts on an intellectual level, and in time feelings may follow.
Gemini and Sagittarius – A connection in which disappointment can come quickly – it is worth entering it with caution.
Gemini and Capricorn – A good pairing, and marriage often brings these partners closest together and helps them keep the relationship alive.
Gemini and Aquarius – Pay no attention to the people around you – then nothing will stand in the way of your love.
Gemini and Pisces – A wild love that may end as suddenly as it began. Even so, it is an adventure worth having.
Compatibility horoscope for Cancer
You will find this sign’s pairings with earlier signs in the previous sections.
Cancer and Cancer – At first it is romantic, intriguing and promising; later it gets harder and harder. If you learn to forgive each other, you can be a harmonious couple.
Cancer and Leo – Despite a good start, this relationship often ends stormily.
Cancer and Virgo – You are not very interested in each other – most likely you will simply remain acquaintances.
Cancer and Libra – Ardent love, jealousy and frequent clashes. You can be a well-matched couple if you learn to approach the relationship more calmly.
Cancer and Scorpio – You are very strongly drawn to each other and many beautiful days lie ahead, though the test of time can be hard for this couple.
Cancer and Sagittarius – You are united by shared interests. You can be well-attuned friends, but also partners for life.
Cancer and Capricorn – A great deal unites you, but a great deal also divides you – think carefully before committing seriously.
Cancer and Aquarius – A good pair for friendship and flirtation; love is harder. Marriage is rarely fully harmonious.
Cancer and Pisces – You are made for each other – a model couple, a well-matched marriage and like-minded parents.
Compatibility horoscope for Leo
You will find this sign’s pairings with earlier signs in the previous sections.
Leo and Leo – A royal couple. Their similarities divide them and their differences unite them. The partners share a great intellectual understanding.
Leo and Virgo – You find each other attractive, but that is not enough to build something lasting. Mutual trust is needed, because ill-wishing acquaintances can easily drive this couple apart.
Leo and Libra – You attract and repel each other. You share common interests, so if not a lifelong relationship, then certainly a friendship.
Leo and Scorpio – A brief attraction, even though on the surface everything seems to be going beautifully. Proud Leo is easily put off by Scorpio’s barbs, and Leo values comfort, peace and material stability.
Leo and Sagittarius – A good pairing, but one that does not always stand the test of time – they both demand too much of each other.
Leo and Capricorn – Both strive for wealth, status and success, forgetting about each other in the process. Leo cannot count on adoration from Capricorn, which can be hard for Leo to accept.
Leo and Aquarius – Affection is possible; marriage is harder. Despite concessions and goodwill, something is often missing in this relationship.
Leo and Pisces – Pisces’s calm disposition may irritate Leo. It is worth a try, though it is not an easy pairing.
Compatibility horoscope for Virgo
You will find this sign’s pairings with earlier signs in the previous sections.
Virgo and Virgo – You share many traits, so do not avoid each other or argue unnecessarily. You can look forward to a long and harmonious life together.
Virgo and Libra – Here everything rests on feeling. If it is missing from the start, it is better not to drag the relationship out, as it may become toxic.
Virgo and Scorpio – This could be an ideal couple. Sometimes the people around them do not favour the relationship, so it is best to solve problems between the two of you.
Virgo and Sagittarius – Sagittarius values freedom and Virgo values stability. If Virgo shows patience, however, Sagittarius may settle down in time – and an ordinary, harmonious couple will emerge.
Virgo and Capricorn – Often this is just a brief acquaintance and a short-lived feeling, full of grievances, things left unsaid and obstacles.
Virgo and Aquarius – A difficult relationship – life with Aquarius can be interesting but exhausting for Virgo. Materially this couple may complement each other well, though great happiness is harder to find.
Virgo and Pisces – If you meet, you will not regret it. Give each other a chance and life may smile on you.
Compatibility horoscope for Libra
You will find this sign’s pairings with earlier signs in the previous sections.
Libra and Libra – Mutual fascination, love and sometimes even wordless understanding. Many beautiful years may lie ahead of you.
Libra and Scorpio – A well-matched couple, in love with each other for years. Scorpio brings a great deal to this relationship, and any disputes are rarely of Scorpio’s making.
Libra and Sagittarius – Liking alone is not enough for love. If you do form a relationship, you usually set each other standards that are too high.
Libra and Capricorn – If only they wanted to, they could be an ideal couple. The problem is that they hide their feelings from each other.
Libra and Aquarius – The beginnings are always beautiful; what follows is harder – conflicts arise quickly.
Libra and Pisces – They do better in a brief relationship or a friendship – everyday life may soon drive them apart.
Compatibility horoscope for Scorpio
You will find this sign’s pairings with earlier signs in the previous sections.
Scorpio and Scorpio – They may love each other in secret and meet many obstacles along the way. If they come through them, shared happiness awaits.
Scorpio and Sagittarius – They do better as good friends – in a closer relationship misunderstandings quickly arise.
Scorpio and Capricorn – The greatest threat is jealousy, so this couple’s most important lesson is mutual trust.
Scorpio and Aquarius – Attraction and repulsion at the same time. Much depends on Aquarius, and more serious conflicts may appear over the years.
Scorpio and Pisces – A calm and happy relationship. If the partners survive one serious crisis, they will cope with the next ones far more easily.
Compatibility horoscope for Sagittarius
You will find this sign’s pairings with earlier signs in the previous sections.
Sagittarius and Sagittarius – They are too alike, so building a lasting relationship can be difficult.
Sagittarius and Capricorn – Something is missing in this relationship, though it is hard to say what. Only time will tell.
Sagittarius and Aquarius – An almost ideal couple. If Sagittarius does not grow bored with Aquarius, a happy and worthwhile relationship will develop.
Sagittarius and Pisces – They can make a pleasant couple, though conflicts may multiply as time goes by.
Compatibility horoscope for Capricorn
You will find this sign’s pairings with earlier signs in the previous sections.
Capricorn and Capricorn – You have a lot in common. It may not be a grand passion, but the feeling will prove strong enough to last for many years.
Capricorn and Aquarius – A successful pairing. Although a certain sense of something lacking may linger, the partners are able to build a harmonious relationship.
Capricorn and Pisces – It varies – storms are fairly frequent here. But if the partners commit to loyalty and trust, everything can work out.
Compatibility horoscope for Aquarius
You will find this sign’s pairings with earlier signs in the previous sections.
Aquarius and Aquarius – Despite sharing a sign, they risk boredom and running out of things to talk about. Without real feeling, everything can go wrong.
Aquarius and Pisces – Each goes their own way. A relationship is possible, but in the long run it can be hard to sustain.
Compatibility horoscope for Pisces
You will find this sign’s pairings with earlier signs in the previous sections.
Pisces and Pisces – It is rare, but it does happen that two Pisces make a well-matched and likeable couple.
How should you read a compatibility horoscope?
It is best to treat these short descriptions of couples as a starting point for conversation rather than a verdict. Even a pairing considered difficult can make a happy relationship if the partners know their differences and are able to respect them. On the other hand, an “ideal” couple also needs care, trust and everyday attentiveness to the other person.
First published (Polish original): 17 February 2010. Written by astrologers and esoteric specialists working with our editorial team; edited and translated for HOROSCOP.SPACE. © All rights reserved.