The Complete Zodiac Guide To Relationship Compatibility: What's Your Cosmic Love Match?

Can you find a love match with any signs of the zodiac? We say yes! It's all about understanding the unique energies between your sun signs, which is determined by the distance between them. Here, we've decoded the seven major romantic compatibility matches in astrology. Use them to understand your current partner, make sense of that ex, or attract an intriguing new match.

In astrology, the distance between two signs on the horoscope wheel forms an angle called an "aspect." Aspects create a unique energy pattern that's either harmonious or challenging. There are a few possible aspects between the zodiac signs, each one bringing its own unique energy. Here, we explain what each one means and how you can use its energy to grow as a couple. Grab your natal chart and get reading on zodiac compatibility:

If you haven't learned to love yourself, warts and all, this relationship can inspire some crucial self-acceptance. Remember, though: #twinning might be comfortable, but autonomy is important to keep that frisky friction. Maintain some separation between your lives, even if it's easy to hang out together. Otherwise, passion may cool to a brother-sister vibe.

Some astrologers believe that each sign is an evolved version of the one before it. The sign after yours is a teacher. However, like a rebellious teen seeking emancipation from a parent, you may never admit that this person has taught you anything. This cosmic combination can make for painful breakups and a seething sexual tension that lingers for a lifetime.

Being best friends is easy. Keeping the sexy spark alive? A little challenging. You'll need to structure "date nights" or set up scenarios that get you out of buddy mode.

The dynamic tension will keep you active and keyed up. Of course, that could be exactly what you want. The opportunity of the "square" aspect is to teach you how to compromise with an equally strong-willed partner. When you strike that delicate balance, you can make an undeniable "power couple"—a true force to be reckoned with.

In trine relationships, you'll need to preserve some mystery to keep things exciting. Make sure you stay active and on the go, and don't do everything together. A little autonomy goes a long way to keep the passion alive.

The person five signs away from your sign has nothing in common with you astrologically. You'll need to adapt to your differences, which could take a great deal of adjustment, even discarding a former lifestyle. For one of you, the relationship will be about sex and intimacy; for the other, duty and service. If you've both done the requisite self-awareness work, you can make a formidable team when you pool your strengths. You might also come together for karmic purposes—for example, to have a child.

We tend to view things from a close-up, missing the whole picture by hyper-focusing on a detail or two. With an opposite sign, your life appears in full relief, like a finished painting. Suddenly, it all makes sense. This can be a little uncomfortable, but if you've manifested an opposite sign partnership, it means you're ready to grow up.

The placement of your partner's sun sign can tell you a lot about your romantic relationship in terms of astrological compatibility. (Their moon sign can, too!) Look into where there sign falls on the zodiac wheel compared to yours for some initial insights, and dive deeper into sign-by-sign relationship dynamics with our love compatibility calculator.