The Perfect Match For Your Star Sign: The Complete Guide to Star Sign Compatibility

Zodiac star sign information can be fun and entertaining. Some people swear by it and check out predictions for their star sign each day, month and year. Others just want to be entertained and prefer to ignore connections.
Regardless of whether you love it or hate it, astrology has been providing guidance for centuries – that’s because people are always looking for that edge. Whether it be romance, finance or personal development, we all want to know what’s around the corner. Or perhaps what’s right in front of us that we can’t actually see!
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This article provides a brief look at Zodiac star-sign strengths and weaknesses, plus romantic matches and mismatches according to the stars. It’s not an exact science, but it’s incredible just how accurate star-sign descriptions and romance recommendations can be!
Aries
March 21 – April 20
Strengths
Aries are fiercely independent, optimistic, enthusiastic, generous and courageous. Many possess leadership qualities and prefer to take the lead.
Weaknesses
Their moodiness, short temper, impatience, impulsiveness and self-involvement bring them crashing back to earth. They don’t mind taking risks and would rather spend their money than keep it for a rainy day.
Taurus
April 21 – May 21
Strengths
Taurus are known to be reliable, stable, persistent, patient, loyal and generous. They like to have comfortable surroundings which enlivens their senses.
Weaknesses
The downside of the Taurus is their incredible stubbornness. They can be lethargic, possessive, materialistic and self-indulgent. They are master procrastinators, so no one can ever rush them without a fight! This may be because they really like to avoid any change.
Gemini
May 22 – June 21
Gemini strengths
Geminis are cleaver, energetic, witty, imaginative, creative and adaptable. They can be the life of the party with their quick thinking and ability to engage an audience.
Gemini weaknesses
They can also be reasonably impulsive, restless, indecisive, vain, superficial and a little devious when the need arises.
Cancer
June 22 – July 22
Strengths
Cancer is a sign of contradiction and many psychics are born under this sign. While they crave new adventure they also want stability. They are loyal, reliable, caring, responsive and adaptable. They also have excellent memories and read people’s intentions with ease.
Weaknesses
They can be a bit self-absorbed and engage in self-pity. They have a probability of being moody, clingy and oversensitive. They tend to be possessive of people but not possessions. They also have a complex and sometimes unpredictable personality.
Leo
July 23 – August 21
Strengths
Leos are often very strong, confident, ambitious, engaging and encouraging people. They have generous natures but others are seldom able to get very close.
Weaknesses
They can also be quite stubborn, domineering and dramatic. They like to look good and are often considered pretentious or vain.
Virgo
August 22 – September 23
Strengths
Virgos are thinkers. They will observe and analyse situations well. They are also known to be particularly helpful, reliable, precise and cautious.
Weaknesses
The downside of Virgo’s helpfulness is the potential to interfere and always believe they are right. They can be inflexible, fussy, cold and demanding in their quest for perfection.
Libra
September 24 – October 23
Strengths
Libras are great peacemakers who calm and sooth those around them. They draw people to them while being diplomatic, hospitable, idealistic and graceful. They are highly intelligent, creative and love surrounding themselves in luxury.
Weaknesses
This can make them seem superficial at times because looks are so important. They can expect admiration and be unreliable. Their taste for luxury can also leave them skint!
Scorpio
October 24 – November 22
Strengths
The Scorpion is the sign of intensity and extremes. They harbor extreme power and strength while being loyal, passionate, dynamic, resourceful and observant.
Weaknesses
Their suspicious minds can manipulate others when they need to. They can also become jealous and obsessive. With their unyielding nature it’s no easy task to ask them to submit.
Sagittarius
November 23 – December 22
Strengths
Most optimistic and enthusiastic of the zodiac signs. They are fun-loving, truthful (although known to exaggerate), vicarious, inventive, spirited, creative and adventuresome.
Weaknesses
They would prefer to avoid emotions. This hides their insecurities, irresponsibly, quest for endless freedom and often tactless manner. They also live in the now. This makes them terrible savers who are always on the hunt for new experiences.
Capricorn
December 23 – January 20
Strengths
Capricorns are generally loyal, responsible, resourceful, patient and ambitious. They have great creativity and accept change, be it slowly. They have a burning desire for life to be meaningful and fulfilling.
Weaknesses
Capricorns weigh up their options but can be unimaginative in their thinking. They have a hint of conceit, distrust and can be dictatorial because they think they are always right. Whilst being inhibited, they lack the ability to see life in shades of grey.
Aquarius
January 21 – February 19
Strengths
These clever, witty people are often original, inventive and will live life to the beat of their own drum. They are highly intelligent yet reasonably unconventional. While they like to be alone they are also very social beings who enjoy a mix of up and downtime.
Weaknesses
They can be rebellious in their quest for individualisation. They can also be stubborn, sarcastic, unemotional and aloof. Proficient on focused topics, they can have an inflated sense of importance because of their intellect.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Strengths
The Pisces is very spiritual and harbors the deepest emotions of all the zodiac signs. They are compassionate, devoted, loyal, creative, accepting and adaptable.
Weaknesses
Being oversensitive is understandable. They often try to mask their emotion through drugs or alcohol as a form of escape. They dwell in self-pity, can be indecisive and lazy if they are not interested.
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