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Astrology is powerful tool for understanding how well-matched you are with another person. Many people are familiar with the idea that certain signs are supposed to be "compatible" with other signs. However, the basis for this is the deeper level of compatibility between the elements (earth, air, fire and water) and the qualities (cardinal, fixed and mutable). For example, Scorpio is a water sign: Scorpios get on especially well with other water signs, such as Pisces and Cancer, or with earth signs, such as Taurus. Here are the elements and qualities for each sign:
The Elements |
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| Element | Characteristics | Signs |
| Fire | Outward-going; full of energy. | Aries Leo Sagittarius |
| Earth | Down-to-earth; practical. | Taurus Virgo Capricorn |
| Air | Mentally astute; good at communication. | Gemini Libra Aquarius |
| Water | Intuitive; emotional. | Cancer Scorpio Pisces |
The Qualities |
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| Quality | Characteristics | Signs |
| Cardinal | (enterprising) | Aries Cancer Libra Capricorn |
| Fixed | (intense; determined) | Taurus Leo Scorpio Aquarius |
| Mutable | adaptable; flexible | Gemini Virgo Sagittarius Pisces |
To work out your level of astrological compatibility with another person you need to know which sign each of your planets is in. You will then see which elements and qualities are most important in your life. You also need to know this for your partner. An easy way to find this out without consulting an astrologer is to call Astrology-Plus AstroMatch number: 0891-314-937 (United Kingdom only). This will take the dates of birth of yourself and your partner, and calculate the relative balance of elements and qualities in each of your charts. It will then use this information to work out how compatible you are with this person.
(Calls cost just 50p at all times. The service is only accessible in the United Kingdom. Astrology-Plus is a service of: Crystal Lake Consulting, 47A Commercial Rd., Poole, Dorset, BH14 0HU, United Kingdom.)