Astrological Compatibility: A Basic Look
Astrology offers insights into personality archetypes through planetary placements. Compatibility between two people is often assessed by comparing their entire birth charts, looking at aspects between planets. However, a very basic, popular starting point is to compare either Sun signs or Moon signs.
- Sun Sign Compatibility:** Reflects core identity, ego, and basic vitality synergy.
- Moon Sign Compatibility:** Reflects emotional nature, instincts, needs, and how individuals nurture/seek comfort. Often considered crucial for long-term harmony.
How to Use
- Select whether you want to compare **Sun Signs** or **Moon Signs**.
- Choose the astrological sign for Person 1.
- Choose the astrological sign for Person 2.
- Click "Check Compatibility".
The calculator will provide a brief, generalized description of the potential dynamics between those two signs, often based on their element (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) and modality (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable).
Understanding the Elements & Modalities
- Elements:** Fire (Aries, Leo, Sag) = Energetic, passionate; Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Cap) = Practical, grounded; Air (Gemini, Libra, Aqua) = Intellectual, communicative; Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) = Emotional, intuitive. Signs of the same element often understand each other easily. Compatible elements (Fire/Air, Earth/Water) often work well. Challenging elements (Fire/Water, Fire/Earth, Air/Earth, Air/Water) require more adjustment.
- Modalities:** Cardinal (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Cap) = Initiators; Fixed (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aqua) = Stabilizers; Mutable (Gemini, Virgo, Sag, Pisces) = Adapters. Same modalities can clash (e.g., two Fixed signs can be stubborn). Different modalities can complement each other.
Disclaimer:** This is a highly simplified view of astrological compatibility. A professional astrologer analyzes the entire birth chart, including planet positions, houses, and aspects, for a nuanced reading. Use this tool for fun and initial insight only.