What Your Zodiac Sign Reveals About Your Love Compatibility

When it comes to compatibility, look to the stars. Learning about how your and a (potential) partner’s birth charts interact can help you understand more about the strengths and challenges of your relationship. And while you need both people’s complete birth charts to get the full astrological picture of a relationship, you can learn a lot from just looking at your Sun signs.

In case you don’t know, your Sun sign is your main zodiac sign—the one determined by your birthday. For the rest of your birth chart, like your Moon and Rising sign, you’ll need a little more information (specifically your birth time and location). But generally, to learn your or your partner’s Sun sign, all you need is a birthday.

Your Sun sign explains your core identity and personality traits, so it’s pretty important! Analyzing how your Sun sign and your partner’s Sun sign connect can help you understand a little more about your relationship. For example, maybe you’re both Water signs—now you know why you connect on such a deep emotional level. Or maybe you’re astrological opposites, so you have that whole opposites-attract vibe going on. Wondering which zodiac sign goes best with yours? Read on.

Aries (March 21–April 19)

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, making you both a natural-born leader and a little bit immature (you’re the baby!). As a Fire sign, you’re known for your outgoing nature, passionate feelings, and hot temper. Luckily, you forgive and forget just as easily as you get inflamed. In romance, you crave adventure and excitement and you want a partner who is just as playful and passionate as you are.

Aries are most compatible with fellow Fire signs Leo and Sagittarius, who share your extroverted personality and thrill-seeking nature. And of course, nobody understands you like a fellow Aries, though your fights are epic in the worst way. Air sign Gemini appeals to your playful side, while Air sign Aquarius encourages you to pursue your passions. Your opposite sign on the zodiac, Libra, helps you be more diplomatic and easygoing. Together, you’ll either support each other growing stronger or flame out spectacularly.

Taurus (April 20–May 20)

Earth sign Taurus is famously stubborn, but you’re just confident in your point of view! As well as making it impossible for you to admit you’re wrong, your headstrong nature also makes you determined, hardworking, and loyal. When you set out to complete a goal, you won’t stop until it’s done. And when you make a friend, you’ve got their back for life. You also have a work-hard, play-hard mentality. You value luxury, comfort, and the finer things in life. You want a partner who values consistency, comfort, and commitment while still knowing how to have fun.

You’re very compatible with your fellow Earth signs Virgo and Capricorn, who share your practical nature and your need for stability. Of course, a fellow Taurus would also be an excellent match (though you run the risk of never leaving your couch). Your romantic side vibes with emotional Water signs Cancer and Pisces. Your opposite sign, Scorpio, shares both your stubborn nature and your craving for stability. A relationship with a Scorpio will be either amazing or terrible, but it won’t be boring.

Gemini (May 21–June 20)

As a Gemini, you’re known for your wit, your playful personality, and your social butterfly nature. You’re adaptable and show different sides of yourself to different groups of people, which leads haters to call you two-faced. You’re represented by the Twins, showing your duality and your vibrant nature. In a relationship, you seek someone who knows how to have fun with you, challenges you intellectually, and doesn’t take things too seriously.

In romantic relationships, you’d make a great match with another Gemini, as well as fellow Air signs Libra and Aquarius. Libra encourages your gregarious nature, making you two a total power couple at parties, while Aquarius feeds your intellectual curiosity. You’re also drawn to Aries’s passion and Leo’s creativity. Your opposite sign, Sagittarius, is all about the big picture while you focus on the details. Together, you’re unstoppable.

Cancer (June 21–July 22)

Cancer is one of the most romantic signs of the zodiac. You’re emotional, sensitive, and yes, a little moody. You’re most comfortable when you’re cozy at home, and you tend to prefer to nurture a few close friendships rather than a wide social circle. You’re a very dedicated friend and lover, taking care of your loved ones whenever they need help (and sometimes when they don’t). In a relationship, you want a partner who shares your need for stability and your love of romance.

In terms of astrological compatibility, you’re particularly compatible with fellow Water signs Pisces, who helps you tap into your creativity, and Scorpio, who provides a little edge to your softness. Fellow Cancers feel like home to you, in both a good way (you feel comfortable) and a bad way (you get stuck). You’re also drawn to Taurus, who provides the stability you crave and shares your sense of romance, and Virgo, who’s just as nurturing as you are. Your opposite sign, Capricorn, has all the security you desire but hardly any of the romance. You’ll either learn a lot from each other or end up butting heads.

Leo (July 23–August 22)

Leo is ruled by the Sun, and just like the Sun, the world revolves around you—or at least you think so. You’re the zodiac’s celebrity, and you can thank the stars for the je ne sais quoi that draws people to you. You’re extroverted, creative, and a little bit egotistical. But you’re also incredibly generous with your loved ones and eager to share your shine (as long as you don’t have to step out of the spotlight to do so). In relationships, you need a partner who hypes you up and then stands back and lets you do your thing, rather than trying to compete for attention.

You’d make a perfect power couple with a fellow Leo, but your battling egos might get in the way. You’re also drawn to fellow Fire signs Aries, who encourages your adventurous side, and Sagittarius, who helps you zoom out and consider the whole world rather than just yourself and your inner circle. You’re intrigued by Gemini’s playful personality and you admire Libra’s popularity. Your astrological opposite, Aquarius, shares your creativity and provides the intellectual stability you didn’t know you needed.

Virgo (August 23–September 22)

You’re the zodiac’s perfectionist. Along with your fellow Earth signs Taurus and Capricorn, you’re one of the hardest-working signs in the zodiac. You’re very ambitious and have a reputation for being a little neurotic, and it’s true that you like things to be precise. You can sometimes be overly critical of others; you intend to give advice, but sometimes your constructive criticism hurts. In your friendships and romantic relationships, you’re nurturing and caring, from the little things (doing the dishes voluntarily) to the big things (taking care of a loved one after surgery). In a romantic relationship, you need someone who will enjoy taking care of you just as much as you enjoy taking care of them.

Earth signs like Taurus, who can help you let loose, and Capricorn, who shares your ambition, can be strong matches. Fellow Virgos can be a good fit, too, though this might be a case of one too many perfectionists in a relationship. You’re also drawn to romantic Cancers, who share your need for security and commitment, and skeptical Scorpios, who connect with you intellectually and emotionally. Your opposite sign on the zodiac is Pisces. In the best-case scenario, you’ll help them be more practical and they’ll help you be more imaginative. In a worst-case scenario, you’ll think they’re flighty and they’ll think you’re too rigid.

Libra (September 23–October 22)

As the zodiac’s social butterfly, you’re gregarious, flirtatious, and a bit of a people-pleaser. Your social skills are off the charts, and you can make yourself fit into any room at any time. You love style, social dynamics, and gossip. Some people say you’re shallow, but you know that surface-level details are just as important as what lies beneath. You can also be a little indecisive—like the scales that represent you, you go back and forth between two options before choosing one, even if it’s something as simple as where to order takeout from. In a relationship, you need someone who either shares your outgoing nature or admires and encourages yours.

Paired with another Libra, you’d be an unstoppable power couple, but you’d also have trouble getting anything done. You’re a better fit with fellow Air signs Gemini, who is just as playful and witty as you are, and Aquarius, who encourages your higher-minded interests. You’re drawn to Sagittarius’s worldly personality and Leo’s creativity and popularity. Your opposite sign, Aries, encourages you to take a stand, even if you end up changing your opinion later.

Scorpio (October 23–November 21)

Edgy Scorpio is one of the most controversial signs of the zodiac. As the sign of sex, death, and rebirth, the stars have made you goth at heart, even if you prefer to wear pastel pinks. You’re a deep thinker who’s obsessed with the big questions in life (and death). You’re introverted, preferring to keep a few close friends rather than many, and guarded with those you don’t know well. Your grudge-holding and thirst for revenge is famous; you know that revenge is a dish best served cold. In a relationship, you want a partner who is as crazy about you as you are about them.

Your intense nature makes you a strong fit for other emotional Scorpios, as well as fellow Water signs Cancer, who encourages you to be more romantic, and Pisces, who shares your strong imagination. You’re also a strong match for ambitious Earth signs Virgo and Capricorn. Your opposite sign on the zodiac is Taurus, who can give you the security you need while encouraging you to loosen up from time to time.

Sagittarius (November 22–December 21)

You’re the adventurer and philosopher of the zodiac. You always think about the big picture and ponder the questions that have no answers. Your wanderlust is noteworthy; you’re always planning your next vacation, and you love learning more about faraway places. As a Fire sign, you’re passionate and outgoing. You can be a little flaky and you’re not exactly a relationship person, but for the right match, you’ll be happy to commit. In a relationship, you want a partner who treats life as an adventure; someone who loves exploring life together, rather than trying to hold you back.

You’re a natural fit for other Sagittarians, as well as fellow Fire signs Aries, who shares your craving for adventure, and Leo, whose creativity you admire. You’re also a strong match for Libra, whose diplomacy you admire, and Aquarius, who thinks about the big picture in a way that complements your point of view. Your opposite sign, Gemini, is your ideal intellectual match. You challenge each other, and you both love being challenged.

Capricorn (December 22–January 19)

Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet of responsibility and discipline, and you live up to your cosmic reputation. You’re ambitious, hardworking, and value security. Ideas like romance and whimsy are foreign to you; you prioritize what you can see and touch. This doesn’t mean that you don’t know how to have fun; in fact, you have a dark sense of humor that those closest to you know and love. In a relationship, you seek someone who shares your ambition, and you’d do well with someone who can help you loosen up a little.

You’re likely drawn to other Capricorns, but this might be too much ambition in one relationship. Other Earth signs Taurus and Virgo make a better match: Taurus shares your prioritization of stability but also values relaxation, and Virgo’s nurturing side will be good for you. You’re also drawn to Scorpios, who share your dark sense of humor, and Pisces, whose creativity you admire. Your opposite sign, Cancer, can either totally change your worldview by helping you open up to romance, or you’ll find them moody and annoying and never get past a first date.

Aquarius (January 20–February 18)

Even though many people think you’re a Water sign, you’re actually an Air sign. Your symbol is the Water Bearer, not the Water itself. As an Air sign, you’re intellectual, witty, and curious. You’re fascinated by the world and you always want to learn something new. You’re creative and intrigued by the sciences. Unlike other Air signs, you really value your alone time and can even be a bit of a loner. You also have a strong humanitarian side; you want to make the world a better place. In a relationship, you want a partner who shares your ideals.

You’d be a great fit for other Aquarians as well as intellectual Geminis. You admire Libra’s creativity and sense of style, but they might be too social for you. You’re also drawn to Aries’s passion and Sagittarius’s philosophical mind. Your opposite sign, Leo, either encourages you to step into the spotlight or simply gets on your nerves. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it kind of relationship.

Pisces (February 19–March 20)

As the zodiac’s final sign, you’re an old soul. No matter your age, you’re wiser than your years, and you give great advice to your friends and loved ones. You’re very imaginative and creative. Drawn to the arts, you can spend hours lost in daydreams. As an emotional Water sign, you’re very in touch with both your feelings and other people’s feelings. Your emotional intelligence combined with your strong sense of intuition makes you so insightful that some people think you’re psychic. In a relationship, you need a partner who adores your quirks and provides some grounding.

Although other Pisces appeal to you, together you’ll have zero feet on the ground (you’re both Fish, after all). Cancers and Scorpios can give you the emotional depth you crave while providing the security you need. You’re also drawn to Taureans, who share your creativity, although their stubborn nature can be a problem for you. Similarly, Capricorns give you the security you need but are too practical for your imaginative self. Your opposite sign, Virgo, can provide the grounding and nurturing you need, but their constructive criticism might be too harsh for your sensitive feelings. If you can make it work, you’ll both become stronger, more evolved people.