Best Horoscope Matches

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The best horoscope matches in astrology are the ones that offer a little bit of something from all of the planets.

About the Best Horoscope Matches

If you think that the best horoscope matches, romantically speaking, are the ones that offer perfect alignments and "good aspects", no one would blame you. After all, there's much to be said for having the stars "perfectly aligned".

For the most part, that's fairly true. The only caveat is that each person comes to the situation with his or her own particular chart. Since no one's chart is perfect, that means that romantic connections aren't perfect either. This shouldn't get you down; your birth chart works perfectly for you and similarly, your love match might do the same.

The Main Markers for Great Connections

Cookie cutter images of "traditional" love matches don't resonate that well because each individual is unique. This is why you'll often see astrological signs get together, and do so successfully, that aren't "supposed to". Particular aspects and signs often connect, and they can blossom into love when the chemistry is right. Here are some of the most telling signs.

Have We Met Before?

Have you ever met someone and just felt as if the meeting was destined? Whether it's because your eyes locked or because a simple "hi" turned into a twenty minute conversation, occasionally folks are lucky enough to feel that instantaneous spark. If that luck holds out, it grows into something much more.

When that happens, you may want to check out the nodes. The nodes are not planets; they work with the tides of the moon. Everyone has a south node, the things they came into the world "knowing" and doing naturally, and a north node, the path you are moving towards in this life.

Nodes, among other things, work with timing and past lives. When your node, particularly a north node, makes a connection to another's nodes, the odds are that this will be a significant relationship, and you can usually feel it when that happens.

Additionally, if the south nodes connect (either yours to the other person, or the other person to your node), that can indicate a past life relationship and, occasionally, leftover karma that's trying to work itself out in this life.

You Are So Beautiful!

What's love without attraction? People often choose romantic partners that they find physically appealing - even if it's not the first thing they look for in a mate. In astrology, it's Venus's job to provide beauty and Mar's job to provide sexual fireworks.

When these two mythic lovers get together, sparks fly in every direction. Whether the aspect is a square, opposition, conjunction, trine or sextile is not so much an issue as is the fact that they make contact and "speak" to one another; it's that "conversation" that keeps things hot!

Intensity

Intensity, magnetism and deep, all encompassing ties are found in the aspects Pluto makes. Pluto is a spiritual sign, but it also has a dark, shadow side. When well-aspected, Pluto can provide a lifelong bond, but when stressed, it can mean jealousy, manipulation and even violence. The best way to deal with Plutonian aspects is to embrace the good qualities and to consciously mitigate its more negative manifestations.

Classic Pairings

This is just a taste of all of the different ingredients that go into a romantic pairing, and this is why the sun signs play such a key role; they are able to provide a quick snapshot of how successful a pairing might be when you don't have all of the extra information from a birth chart. Some of the traditional best horoscope matches include:

The fire signs: The fire signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius thrive on new ideas, energy and new projects. Fire needs oxygen to function at its highest potential, and this is why fire pairs so well with the air signs of Aquarius, Gemini and Libra. The air signs provide the oxygen and keep the "flames" burning bright for these signs.

Air signs: Air signs can pair up well with just about any sign, but they get along best with their fellow air signs and fire signs.

Earth signs: Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn pair well together and also get along wonderfully with the water signs.

The sun signs are a piece of the romantic puzzle, but they shouldn't be marginalized since the sun represents who you are. When you pair up with another sun sign that gets along well with yours, that instant rapport can be extremely beautiful - especially in the long-term.

Putting It All Together

If you are attached to or are interested in someone whose sun sign is not a "classic" match to your own, it doesn't mean that your relationship is doomed or can't work out well. Many couples with opposing sun signs have other factors in their compatibility chart that work well together. These factors can include:

The moon sign
Venus sign
Rising (ascendant) signs
Other planetary aspects

The main lesson is that any romantic pairing is possible, so don't always look to the obvious markers. Instead, consider having a professional astrologer draw up your chart. This way, you can see for yourself exactly why your pairing works so well!