Signs of the Zodiac

You are very sympathetic toward one another and may have an unusually close emotional or psychic tie. Both of you are dreamy, romantic, receptive, and strongly affected by others' emotions and the emotional tone of your surroundings. You need to avoid negative or abrasive people, for you quickly absorb those feelings and are adversely affected by them. Escaping into solitude, fantasy and imagination (or more negatively, drinking or drug use) may be a habit with both of you. Both of you are very compassionate and giving, sometimes unwisely and indiscriminately so. Others can take advantage of your tenderheartedness. You may try to rescue someone from a bad situation or a bad habit, only to find yourself victimized or a martyr to the cause. You may try to do too much for everyone else, and end up completely drained. Because you are so alike on an emotional level, you understand one another's sensitivity and weaknesses very well. Remember, what you don't like about your partner is probably the very same thing you don't like about yourself! The calming effect of living near a lake or ocean suit both of you well. Music is also a shared love of yours.

Your emotional rhythms and temperaments are rather different. Pisces is gentle, non-competitive, somewhat passive, and has a need to withdraw or "get away from it all" on a regular basis. Aquarius, on the other hand, needs involvement in the world and enjoys being in the flow of contemporary life. More significantly, Pisces is very sensitive emotionally and psychically, and is a deeply feeling person, while Aquarius responds more rationally and intellectually to people and situations. Aquarius has strong humanitarian or idealistic impulses, but frequently lacks empathy in personal situations, whereas Pisces is so tender-hearted that others sometimes take advantage. Aquarius is too cool, emotionally detached, and mental to suit Pisces sometimes. Aquarius needs intellectual stimulation and companionship, and is rather uncomfortable with excessive displays of feeling and Pisces's emotionality in general. Also, Pisces is highly intuitive, whereas Aquarius needs scientific evidence or support of the things that Pisces takes on faith. Aquarius questions Pisces's hunches and emotional or psychic impressions. However, Aquarius can also help Pisces get some distance and clarity about the emotional situations that Pisces gets so immersed in.

Both of you are very independent and do not want to be possessed or restricted by other people's ideas of what you should do or be. There is a rebellious streak in both of you. Being part of something larger than yourself, a group or community of some sort, is very important and necessary to you. Neither of you is especially domestic - you need involvement in the world at large or at least a wide social circle. You are both very idealistic about how people "should" behave towards one another, and you may have some difficulty accepting your own human reactions and emotions - anything that is less than completely fair, generous, and noble. You are frequently out of touch with what you are REALLY feeling, and you also may ignore, or be uncomfortable with, others' feelings, needs, and emotional displays. Other people may perceive you as cool and detached. Together you are likely to be very good friends, appreciative of one another's ideals and visions, but the warm, personal, romantic element may be lacking.

Your temperaments, moods, and emotional responses are very different. Pisces is very, very sensitive and responds emotionally and sympathetically to people while Capricorn is emotionally detached and often distant or inaccessible. Pisces tends to be a bleeding heart, while Capricorn tends to be somewhat suspicious or hard toward people who are in unfortunate circumstances - Capricorn doesn't want to get involved unless they are friends. Capricorn also ignores or downplays emotions in general, and has a rather serious, sober, no-nonsense attitude towards life. Pisces is a bit of a dreamer or drifter and is far less practical, organized, efficient, and ambitious about material matters than Capricorn is. Pisces may sometimes long for more empathy, affection, and softness from Capricorn.

Your emotional needs and deeply ingrained attitudes are often at odds. Aquarius has a very independent nature, and resists being dictated to by Authority, society, convention, or custom. The urge to break from the past, embrace the new and different, and to change things is part of Aquarius's makeup. Capricorn, on the other hand, cherishes tradition and is far more cautious about venturing into unknown territory or changing the standard, tried-and-true ways of doing things. Aquarius tends toward contemporary, progressive, or "alternative" ways of doing things. Capricorn is conservative and respects the time-honored, proven ways. Even if Capricorn is philosophically liberal, emotionally there is a very cautious, conservative element that is disinclined to take risks in either emotional or spiritual ways. Also, Aquarius craves freedom and will never be completely domesticated or possessed, while Capricorn is very responsible, dedicated, and committed, and may not fully appreciate Aquarius's free spirit. Both of you can have difficulty letting your feelings and emotions flow. Aquarius intellectualizes rather than feels, and is often unaware of emotional needs (in self or others). Capricorn also represses emotions and is afraid of being vulnerable or dependent.

Because your emotional natures and deeply ingrained attitudes are so similar, you understand one another very well, but you also share and reinforce one another's bad habits. Both of you have a sober, realistic, and at times cynical or pessimistic attitude towards life. Work, concrete accomplishment, and material assets give you a sense of security, and you can easily become too immersed in work-related responsibilities, neglecting your home life and your own needs for relaxation, play, and sustaining close emotional ties with others. Both of you are ambitious and you are often hard on yourselves if you do not achieve enough. Showing feelings of vulnerability, neediness, or sentimentality, even to those closest to you, does not come easily to you. You can seem emotionally distant and inaccessible to others. You express caring more by being faithful and constant and doing something concrete (like shouldering financial responsibilities) for the people you love. Emotional caution, self-control, seriousness, and a tendency to expect and prepare for the worst are ingrained emotional habits of yours. Both of you would benefit by learning to trust, to laugh (playfully, not cynically or ruefully), and to be kinder to yourselves.

Pisces is sympathetic, dreamy, receptive, and easily affected by people and surroundings. Pisces tends to avoid abrasive people and situations, and often needs to retreat or withdraw from the hustle-bustle of the world. Escape into fantasy and imagination (or more negatively into compulsive television-watching, drinking or drug use) may be a habit of Pisces's. Sagittarius is a dreamer also, in a way. Faraway goals, big plans, and hopes and visions for the future occupy Sagittarius much of the time. Pisces is more passive than Sagittarius, but both of you are impractical. You are also emotionally generous and sometimes do not know when to stop, where to set limits. You both tend to go to excess or promise more than you are really capable of. A significant difference between you is that Pisces has a very thin skin and is easily hurt by criticism or unkindness. Sagittarius, on the other hand, does not take everything so personally and can be very blunt and insensitive at times.

You harmonize because your emotional needs and inner attitudes towards life are quite similar. Both of you are independent and you have a strong desire to experiment and experience the unknown or novel. Progressive and forward-looking, you both adjust easily to change, and in fact, seek it out, for you get restless in staid or relatively unchallenging circumstances. Neither of you is especially domestic. Involvement in the world at large, or at least in a wide social circle, is important to you. Personal freedom and respect for your individual rights is essential to your happiness, and you can not tolerate being possessed. Contemporary or unconventional styles and ideas appeal to both of you, and you have little use for "tradition for tradition's sake". Both of you are idealistic, and Aquarius especially tends to be logical and identified with a particular belief system or philosophy. At times you both are (or probably have been) rather dogmatic. There is much camaraderie between you, but if your philosophies differ you are unlikely to be such good buddies. Your relationship has a fairly light quality to it, and it may lack warmth, intimacy, or depth. Also, since neither of you wants to be home-bound, it is likely that no one keeps the home fires burning.

Your emotional needs and deeply ingrained attitudes toward life are somewhat at odds with each other. Capricorn is a sober realist who tends towards cynicism and pessimism at times. Capricorn's security lies in work, accomplishment, and having a solid material foundation. Feelings of self-doubt often limit what Capricorn is willing to aim for. Fears of poverty or financial ruin may drive Capricorn to work excessively also. Highly responsible and conscientious, Capricorn tends to take life too seriously and puts business or duty before pleasure. Sagittarius, on the other hand, is essentially an optimist with an innate faith in life, a Higher Power, or simply in good luck, which gives Sagittarius the confidence to take risks that Capricorn just doesn't feel safe or comfortable taking. Capricorn chooses a well-defined, secure, path over one that involves a lot of unknowns. Sagittarius craves adventure, and exploring the unknown is a very real and legitimate need of Sagittarius's. Sagittarius needs to soar in some way (either literally, intellectually, or spiritually) while Capricorn needs to have both feet planted firmly on earth. Also, Capricorn has good focus and concentration and the ability to persevere through difficult or dry periods, while Sagittarius is often impatient and flighty. Sagittarius can be too lax, careless, and irresponsible at times. Sagittarius wants to have a good time and sometimes that's all Sagittarius wants! Capricorn is inclined to make a commitment in a relationship and wants a firm commitment in return, while Sagittarius shies away from anything that will restrict freedom of movement and self-expression too much. Positively, Sagittarius's humor and light touch can help Capricorn not to worry so much, and Capricorn's realism can ground Sagittarius and temper Sagittarius's impractical enthusiasms.

You have an instinctive understanding of one another, and there is a great deal of harmony and camaraderie between you. Both of you are naturally optimistic and forward-looking, and don't let problems or frustrations get you down for long. Humor is one way you deal with life's troubles, and you can make fun of yourselves as well as others. Sometimes, however, you make light of difficulties that other people are struggling through and it may seem that you don't really empathize or care. You have an intellectual or philosophical way of dealing with emotional situations, which distances you somewhat from feeling and experiencing them directly. You always try to be positive and to see the possible good or growth that can come from any situation, but sometimes this attitude is a denial of what you are really feeling in the moment. You only want to accept the "good" emotions in yourself or other people, and are inclined to tell others how they "should" feel. Also, there is a very playful, exuberant, fun-loving side to you both, and you are generally fun to be around. You like to gamble, party, or move around a lot. You both have a strong sense of adventure and need to feel free to explore and wander into new territory sometimes. Neither of you could tolerate a very possessive, emotionally demanding partner. You are both idealistic and if your belief systems, ideals, or philosophical attitudes differ radically, this is an area where you can really clash.

You are both very intuitive and psychically receptive, and you sense what is going on inside others even when they try to hide it. You have a very sympathetic rapport with one another, and you may get so enmeshed with each other that it is hard for you to tell whether you are feeling your own emotions and responses, or those of your partner. Both of you are very, very sensitive, but the difference between you is this: Scorpio will hold onto hurt feelings and may harbor unexpressed resentments, jealousies, secret fears, and guilt for a long, long time. Pisces, on the other hand, is much more forgiving, tolerant, and ready to make excuses for the offender. Scorpio is more of a fighter and wants to retaliate when injured; Pisces is basically a peace-loving pacifist who would rather not create more conflict. Though you both feel very deeply, you may not be very articulate about your feelings and inner experiences. You share an affinity for music. Living near water would be beneficial for both of you.

Your emotional natures and needs are so different that there is likely to be quite a bit of dissonance or conflict between you, unless you both come to understand and accept one another. However, you are both quite fixed in your own ways and are not always receptive to changing unless it is on your own terms. Scorpio needs intense closeness and emotional intimacy, and becomes fiercely attached to loved ones. Extreme possessiveness, jealousy, and an urge to manipulate and control loved ones are feelings Scorpio may contend with. Aquarius, on the other hand, is very independent, resists being possessed or controlled, and is much more mental than emotional. Emotions are a powerful force in Scorpio's life and Scorpio can become obsessed with a feeling or desire, while Aquarius is much more detached and often out of touch with feelings and emotions. Scorpio's intensity may be met in a cool, dispassionate, highly rational way - or simply by a total lack of comprehension - by Aquarius. Also, Scorpio is intensely private and personal, while Aquarius is very social and needs to participate in the world at large. Involvement in groups, associations, clubs, or community affairs is important to Aquarius. Aquarius's interests are broad and Aquarius needs intellectual companionship and sharing on a mental or spiritual level, which is something Scorpio may or may not appreciate.

Both of you are quiet and you often don't express all that you are feeling, but the reasons for this are quite different in each of you. Capricorn tends to repress feelings, emotional needs, and the inner child who wants to play and to be taken care of. Practical matters, work, and responsibilities take precedence over play and pleasure, and desires which are "too childish" or "unrealistic" are downplayed. Capricorn often keeps an emotional distance and will not get emotionally involved. Frequently Capricorn seems impassive, unresponsive, or emotionally detached, and has a habit of taking life too seriously. Material security and success can become a substitute for emotional well-being and happiness. Scorpio, on the other hand, is intensely emotional, though very private and secretive about feelings. Scorpio is deep, complex, given to silent brooding, and often harbors unspoken feelings for a long time. Resentments, guilts, and secret fears can build up to tremendous proportions if not shared and released. Neither of you trusts others very readily and you are both afraid of being vulnerable or not in control. This can prevent you from opening up completely to one another. You are both capable of great depth, fidelity, and constancy in a relationship, and neither of you is superficial emotionally. For this reason you can be harmonious together.

You two are like night and day, emotionally speaking. Sagittarius is light, optimistic, and philosophical about life and emotional experiences, always expecting to bounce back and grow from a difficult time. Idealistic and forward-looking, Sagittarius tends to ignore or deny raw emotion and the dark, painful aspects of life. Scorpio, on the other hand, is an intensely, passionately emotional person who has little emotional distance or detachment. While Sagittarius is basically open, and confides and shares freely, Scorpio is very careful, even suspicious, and does not trust or open to just anyone. Scorpio is inward and private and can be quite asocial at times, whereas Sagittarius loves to go out and socialize or participate with people. Scorpio tends to brood and often becomes dark and silent, and Sagittarius may try to jolly or lighten Scorpio up, which can be helpful sometimes but is just as often intrusive. Sagittarius wants sunny weather all the time, while Scorpio loves a storm. Also, Scorpio gets deeply attached to loved ones, and is very sensitive to any threat to the bond. Jealousy and being overly possessive can be problems. Sagittarius, on the other hand, is friendly, emotionally generous, not especially possessive, and needs space to move about without being scrutinized and questioned all the time.

The two of you are likely to have a volatile, passionate relationship, and a deep attachment to one another as well. You are both very intense inwardly, and yet many of your feelings are hidden except from those few with whom you are very intimate. You are wholehearted and often extreme in your emotional reactions; you love and hate, feel rage, triumph, fierce loyalty or complete loathing - all with equal fervor. You can simmer and brood over something for a long time without expressing or releasing your feelings, and you can build up tremendous resentment or guilt this way. Both of you like to keep things hidden and need privacy; you enjoy having secrets. Because you are both suspicious and cautious about revealing yourselves, those you trust must prove themselves to you and you expect absolute faithfulness from them. You are sensitive to betrayal and can be intensely jealous. Since you are both this way, you understand one another very well, but obviously when you clash, it can be quite explosive. Both of you crave powerful emotional experiences and may seek this out in various ways, including engaging in challenging or dangerous physical activities, choosing a profession that involves you in life-and-death or intense crisis situations, reading or watching shocking or gruesome horror stories, or by creating emotional storms in your own personal lives.