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Why You Should Date Your Opposite Sign

Sad that your crush’s sign is completely diff from yours? Here’s why that’s a GOOD thing.

By Emmalea Russo
24 May, 2020
Why You Should Date Your Opposite Sign

Opposites attract, or so they say. But here’s the thing: It ain’t always easy. Anyone who’s dated their polar opposite knows it takes work to, well, make it work. In the stars, as in life, opposites are a thing. The zodiac has cosmic pairs called polarities, which are two signs that sit directly opposite each other on the elliptic and are six signs away from each other. Aries, the first sign in the zodiac, and Libra, the seventh, are polarities; so are Taurus, the second sign of the zodiac, and Scorpio, the eighth.

Like two sides of the same heart-shaped necklace, a pair of opposites glistens with a head-turning aura that can leave us wondering, What makes these two hotties tick? These signs are so different that sometimes it can be hard to understand why they work, but, well, they work. Hotheaded Aries and diplomatic Libra balance each other out, while intense Scorpio feels at home with steady Taurus.

Astrology does explain why these pairings work—kind of. First, some background. Each sign has a modality (fixed, mutable, or cardinal), which describes where in a season they fall and kind of explains their whole vibe. Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) take charge; mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) are flexible; and fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) are the stabilizers of the zodiac. Each sign also has an element (water, earth, air, or fire). Fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius) are passionate; water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces) are emotional; earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn) are steady and hardworking; air signs (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius) are intellectual.

Opposite signs share a modality. They’re always different elements, but they’re elements that can work together. Fire and air combine to make a brighter flame; water and earth make a plant grow. Of course, wind can also blow out a candle and a flood can f*ck up your yard, so it’s all about balance here.

There are plenty of celeb couples who embody this we-don’t-know-why-it-works-it-just-does vibe. Hardheaded Capricorn Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell, an emotional Cancer, are a cuh-lassic example of this. Others burn bright but ultimately don’t work out—like Angelina Jolie, a quick-thinking Gemini, and Brad Pitt, an adventurous Sagittarius. Whether it’s an epic friendship, marriage, or steamy one-nighter, there’s a definite written-in-the-stars vibe to these opposites.

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Read on for starry insight into astrology’s six cosmic couplings:


ARIES + LIBRA

This duo is all about striking that delicate balance between the self and others. Aries is the fiery, impulsive solo star (Mars-ruled and headstrong), whereas Libra (run by balance-seeking Venus) prefers to be part of a group and hates making decisions. Aries shakes things up, while Libra freaks out at the first sign of conflict. Best-case scenario? Libra teaches Aries how to chill out and share the stage, while Aries schools Libra on the joys of the spotlight and voicing how they *really* feel sometimes. However, fiery Aries can hurt Libra’s feelings easily, and Libra won’t always speak up about it.

TAURUS + SCORPIO

Taurus and Scorpio are the couple most likely to have bling, as both are known for their focus on values and $$. Taurus, ruled by Venus, is all about those earthly delights, and Scorpio (ruled by Pluto, god of the underworld) shrugs off the material realm for their epic deep dives. In different ways, each one rounds out and greatly enriches the other’s life. Taurus can offer Scorpio lots of pleasure and grounding (in the bedroom and finances), while Scorpio urges Taurus to explore the wild unknown (and loosen the purse strings a bit). But Taurus is notoriously stubborn and Scorpio holds a grudge like no other, so these two need to learn how to fight fair.

GEMINI + SAGITTARIUS

As the world travelers of the cosmos, Gem and Sag are both super curious about each other and everything. Brainy Gemini (ruled by smarty-pants Mercury) focuses on the details, while adventurous Sag (ruled by expansive Jupiter) is all about the big picture. Together, they’re practically unstoppable. While Brangelina may have ended, their Gem-Sag polarity had everyone captivated and kept their relationship going for a looong time.

CANCER + CAPRICORN

Taskmaster Capricorn and nurturing Cancer embody the most iconic yin-yang vibe. Capricorn, ruled by ultra-stern Saturn, likes logic and knows how to work, work, work, while Moon-ruled Cancer floats in more intuitive waters. They have such different priorities that it might be hard for them to understand each other, but once they do, they make a *chef’s kiss* team. High-profile careers and a cushy home are the trademarks of this duo. Kate Middleton and Prince William are a Cappy-Cancer coupling and they live in a palace, so….

LEO + AQUARIUS

These two know how to party. Glamazon Leo prefers a Great Gatsby–style celebration, while Aquarius hosts a barefoot gathering in the woods. Leo climbs the social ladder, while Aquarius hits the streets, protests, and literally lives on a commune. These two are throwing the most baller soirees in town, complete with vegan crudités and a packed guest list of the downright coolest people. As long as Aquarius doesn’t get in Leo’s spotlight, you’ll be begging for an invite to this pair’s next rave.

VIRGO + PISCES

Virgo is the sexy librarian of the zodiac and Pisces is the dreamy, guru-seeking softy. Both want to be in service to others, but their approaches are, ahem, different. Virgo schools Pisces on proper texting etiquette and wellness protocols, while Pisces gently suggests Virgo let their hair down, take a spiritual retreat, and dream bigger sometimes. Analytical Virgo sometimes doesn’t get Pisces’ woo-woo side, but if they can accept each other, they can learn from each other too.

 

Credit: Cosmopolitan
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