Can astrology reveal if your
relationship is headed for the altar? You bet! Comparing the charts of
two lovers will reveal the depth of their feelings for each other - and
if they have what it takes to tie the knot. But this isn't just about
comparing Sun signs. You'll get a more accurate picture of your
relationship if you compare your Moon signs (emotions), Venus signs
(love and affection) and Mars signs (sexual desire).
Also important for marriage is Saturn, the planet of commitment and
responsibility. If you want a relationship that's not just for fun, but
for keeps, you'll need a strong Saturn connection as well.
It's all elemental
First, to determine
compatibility, compare the elements (Fire, Air, Water and Earth) in
your charts. Same-element signs are compatible. For instance, the Fire
signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, so if you have Venus in Aries,
your love style will harmonize with a partner who has Venus in Aries,
Leo or Sagittarius. Also, Fire is compatible with Air, while Water is
compatible with Earth.
Energy alignment
To get down to the
nitty-gritty, you'll also need to compare planetary aspects, which are
the angles formed between the planets (you'll probably need an
astrologer here). Harmonious aspects between your charts heighten
compatibility, while challenging ones - and every couple has them -
reveal where you're headed for trouble, and where you'll have to work
harder to understand each other. For instance, if your Pluto "squares"
(challenges) your sweetie's Venus, you'll have lots of depth (Pluto) in
your relationship (Venus), but if the dark side of Pluto rears its ugly
head (and it probably will), watch out - jealously and control issues
can derail your relationship. On the other hand, if your Venus "trines"
(harmonizes with) your partner's Mars, then love (Venus) commingles
nicely with lust (Mars), which means plenty of energy between the
sheets.
Lunar magic
Lust is great, but
for love to last, you need to be emotionally in sync with each other
(unless, of course, you thrive on high drama). That's where the Moon
comes in. The Moon not only indicates your feelings and moods, it's
your attitude about home life and having a family. Particularly in
marriage (because you live together), having compatible Moons is
important. Incompatible or poorly aspected Moons can leave you feeling
emotionally rattled and misunderstood on a daily basis. Also, your
family ideals may clash with those of your partner. If you do a chart
comparison and discover some difficult Moon aspects along with some
positive ones, don't despair. You'll just need to make an effort to
stay in tune with each other, and learn to compromise in the home
arena.
Lucky seven
Then there's the all-important 7th
House - the house of marriage. This area of the chart describes your
mate, as well as your attitudes about marriage. If any of your
sweetie's planets are placed in your 7th house, it will
trigger your desire for (or issues about) marriage. Whether it's a
positive feeling or a negative one depends on how that planet's energy
affects you. For example, your partner's Venus in your 7th House can be a true-love indicator that leads to marriage. Conversely, their Uranus in your 7th
House can result in a pulse-pounding instant attraction that may lack
the stability for marriage. That is, unless you also have strong Saturn
aspects between you.
As you can see, marriage indicators are complex. But then, so are
the people involved. Getting it right emotionally and sexually with the
intention to grow old together isn't easy. Doing a chart comparison is
a good first step to finding - and sustaining - true love.