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It is confusing enough trying to find a good person to have a romantic relationship with. Your ideal partner needs to have at least some traits in common with you, while still being different enough that you aren’t both bored to tears. And now your best friend wants to bring astrology in on it too. Before you brush off the idea, think about it. For hundreds of years, all sorts of civilizations have used some form of astrology to further understand themselves and to find a good match. Perhaps there is more to it than just fake psychics with 800 numbers.

There are 12 signs in the zodiac – Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Each sign has its own constellation but there is more to it than that. Astrologers use the position of the planets and stars to help determine how a person may be in personality, compatibility with others, and even their luck. While everyone is different, no matter what sign, everyone born under a certain sign shares traits. For example, all Scorpios have a tendency to be secretive and emotional, while Libras long for harmony in all aspects of their lives. Those born on the cusp of two signs will have traits of both signs. For example, a Virgo born around September 19 to 22 will also show traits of Libra, which begins on September 23.

To really use astrology to find your love match, first find your own sign and know yourself. You’ll be surprised how closely your sign’s description will match you if you are completely honest. Everyone shows some traits from other signs, but in general, you’ll be most like the sign you’re born under. Then find signs that are compatible with yours, learn about them, and try dating those with those signs. You’ll be amazed at the difference.