Can Astrology Help You Find Love?

When Robert Pattinson recently became single, I was curious to find out if we would be compatible. We don’t exactly share the same social circle, so I consulted an astrology website and was somewhat dismayed to find out that, because I am a Libra and Rob is a Taurus, our compatibility ranks at the tepid “Just Friends” mark. To be honest, I’m not really into Twilight anyway. But now I’m wondering if astrological compatibility should be used to help us find love—or be used simply for entertainment.

What most people know as their astrological sign is their sun sign. Sun signs are designated according to a person’s birth month and date. Each sign has a set of defining personality characteristics and is represented by a symbol. Libras, for example, are symbolized by the scales of balance and are known to be diplomatic, charming, and indecisive. Those born under the sign of the Taurus like my “friend” Rob Pattinson, are identified as patient, determined, and jealous, and are represented by a bull. The compatibility—or lack thereof—between two people can be determined based on their astrological attributes.

Undaunted in my quest to find my celebrity match, I continued to test my compatibility. I scored slightly higher at “Warm Fuzzies” with Tom Cruise, whose sign is Cancer, but was advised that I lacked enough depth for this relationship and should move on. I was warned against pursuing Benjamin McKenzie, a Virgo, because eventually everything I do would irritate him. I thought it couldn’t get worse than “Just Friends” until I attained “Cold Fish” status with Bradley Cooper, a Capricorn. Fearing that I would remain a lonely Libra, my final attempt at a celebrity match was Johhny Depp, a Gemini. Finally a good result: “Call the Firehouse!” Mr. Depp and I would be a “complementary couple,” astrologically speaking.

Sun sign compatibility may help shed some light on a current relationship. It might even be a way to obtain a deeper understanding of a romantic partner. It certainly could be used to gauge the potential of a prospective suitor. However, relying on the cliché “What’s your sign?” should be avoided. Not everyone is open-minded about astrology, so keep this matchmaking method under wraps, at least until after the first few dates. The most important thing to remember about astrological compatibility is to keep it in perspective. I won't be turning down a dinner invitation from Bradley Cooper, despite the astrological warning signs!

Wondering what your astrological sign is and what signs you’re compatible with?

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) is compatible with Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini and Aquarius .

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) is compatible with Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer and Pisces.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) is compatible with Libra, Aquarius, Aries and Leo.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) is compatible with Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus and Virgo.

LEO (July 23 -August 21) is compatible with Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini and Libra.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 23) is compatible with Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer and Scorpio.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) is compatible with Gemini, Aquarius, Leo and Sagittarius.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) is compatible with Cancer, Pisces, Virgo and Capricorn.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 22) is compatible with Leo, Aries, Libra and Aquarius.

CAPRICORN (December 23 - January 20) is compatible with Virgo, Taurus, Scorpio and Pisces.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) is compatible with Libra, Gemini, Sagittarius and Aries.

PISCES (February 20- March 20) is compatible with Scorpio, Cancer, Capricorn and Taurus.