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Zodiac Compatibility

Sun-sign compatibility offers a starting point, it tells us how two essential personalities tend to meet. A full picture requires comparing both birth charts, but the sun-sign dynamic alone reveals a great deal.

Astrid Moon

By Astrid Moon · Updated August 3, 2026

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How does zodiac compatibility work?

In traditional Western astrology, zodiac compatibility compares two sun signs by element (fire, earth, air, water) and modality (cardinal, fixed, mutable). Those two building blocks produce the natural affinities and frictions between signs. This calculator scores all 144 pairings, offered for reflection rather than prediction.

The whole zodiac

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The twelve signs

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The tradition

How Zodiac Compatibility Works

In traditional Western astrology, compatibility between two people begins with comparing their sun signs, the zodiac sign determined by your date of birth. Each sign belongs to one of four elements (fire, earth, air, water) and one of three modalities (cardinal, fixed, mutable). These building blocks create natural affinities and tensions between signs. Fire and air signs tend to energize each other, while earth and water signs share a nurturing harmony. Same-element pairings bring deep understanding, while cross-element pairings bring complementary growth.

Beyond the sun

Beyond Sun Signs

Sun-sign compatibility is a meaningful starting point, but the full picture of astrological compatibility, called synastry, involves comparing both complete birth charts. Moon signs reveal emotional compatibility, Venus signs show love languages, and Mars signs indicate how you handle conflict and desire. Our calculator provides the sun-sign foundation; for the complete picture, explore our full Birth Chart and Synastry tools.

Stones for the pairing

Crystals for Relationship Harmony

In the crystal healing tradition, specific stones support different aspects of partnership. Rose Quartz opens the heart to love and compassion. Amazonite encourages honest, loving communication. Black Tourmaline creates protective boundaries within relationships. Each compatibility reading includes crystal recommendations tailored to the specific dynamic between your signs, supporting the strengths and gently addressing the challenges unique to your pairing.

Free Guide

A method, not a lookup

Astrid Moon's free guide to chart interpretation, written as a procedure you can repeat on any chart, including Whole Sign against Placidus and tropical against sidereal.

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About this tool

This tool is based on Western astrology tradition. Results are deterministic, the same inputs always produce the same output, but the traditional systems themselves have not been validated by modern science.

Sun-sign compatibility is a simplification of full astrological compatibility (synastry). For a complete picture, see our full Synastry tool. Astrology is for reflection, not prediction.

For entertainment and self-reflection. Not a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice.

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