How astrology looks at love
Sun signs give a quick first impression of how two people fit together, but romantic compatibility in a full birth chart looks mainly at three placements: Venus (how you love and what attracts you), Mars (desire and how you pursue) and the Moon (emotional needs). A Venus–Mars or Sun–Moon link between two charts is a classic sign of attraction.
Elements and attraction
- Fire + Air: exciting and talkative — air feeds fire's enthusiasm.
- Earth + Water: nurturing and loyal — water softens earth, earth gives water security.
- Same element: instant understanding, with the risk of shared blind spots.
- Fire + Water or Air + Earth: different languages of love; rewarding when both are patient.
A low score isn't a "no"
Challenging pairings often have strong attraction precisely because the partners are different. What matters most is respect, communication and shared values — astrology simply highlights where you may need to try a little harder.
Scores combine element, mode and the angle between signs. See the full compatibility chart for every pairing.