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As they say, how can you love somebody else unless you ing honesty and outrageous humor of a fellow Sag...to
love yourself? Youll find out exactly how deep your self- a point. But put two of us in a tight relationship, and
love runs when you tangle with a signmate. Its like look- were either wetting our pants in the street from laugh-
ing in the mirror: On a good day, you steal a few extra ing (see photograph, next page) or were in each others
glances at the hottie smiling back. Yeah, baby! But when faces preaching about how to live...until the conversa-
your hair is a wreck or an adult acne outbreak strikes, tion escalates into a heated fight.
the last thing you want to see is your own reflection.
Cringe-inducing confession: Ophi once slapped a fellow
When a signmate mirrors your better traits, you find Sag (and to this day, a dear friendthank God were a
yourself high-fiving, feeling validated and laughing forgiving sign) across the face when he wouldnt stop a
aloud with recognition. When s/he presents the ugly barrage of unsolicited business advice. The slap literally
truth about your own flawsor demonstrates a raw, echoed down a New York City block. Yet, who was often
unevolved trait common to your signyou just want guilty of sledge-hammering her own friends and fam-
to run and hide. ily with know-it-all coaching on many an occasion?
(Meek hand-raise from Ophi.)
For example, as outspoken Sagittarians, we know that
our sign has a rep for bluntness. We adore the refresh-
ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR THIS RELATIONSHIP
Embrace the spectrum.
With any zodiac sign, there are a spectrum of qualities
from good to bad. Give yourselves room to express
the whole range. One day, that fellow Cancer will morph
into a moody bee-yotch, instead of being a caring con-
fidante who spoils you with home-cooked meals. The
next day, roles reverse, and youre the cranky cat lady
Iatss raidsingeaasy
bike. .sometimes.
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throwing hot grits at your honey because he didnt make
the bed. Its just the way it goes.
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when youre 1 SIGN APART
energy: friction, difference * aspect: inconjunct
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work styles AFTER settling into a damp apartment on
the same street as a taxidermy shop and a rundown ca-
sino. It was an intense time, but also a period of incred-
ible self-discovery. In hindsight, were grateful for the
experience, though it certainly wasnt easy.
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when youre 2 SIGNS APART
energy: friendship, communication * astro-terminology: sextile
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ences can keep things fresh.
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when youre 3 SIGNS APART
energy: challenge, competition, dynamic balance * astro-terminology: square
Power! Passion! Intrigue! Your signs form a harsh, because your signs rule the fourth house (the mother
90-degree angle to each other, creating a push-pull dy- sector) and the tenth house (the father zone) of each
namic. There can be power struggles and clashing agen- others charts. Its quite likely that you were each others
das. Dont expect to kick back and put your feet up. parent or child in a past life, and have reunited for an-
Three signs apart relationships keep you on your toes, in other karmic go-round.
constant negotiation and dialogue. The tension makes
you active and keyed up. Of course, that could be ex- You may very well enter each others lives to heal those
actly what you want. The opportunity of the square parent-child issues. As Sagittarians, weve had profound
aspect is to teach you relationships with Vir-
how to compromise gos and Pisces. These
with an equally strong- relationships both
willed partner. When healed and triggered
you strike that delicate some abandonment
balance, you can make fears we didnt even
an undeniable power know we had. The
couplea true force breakups were rough,
to be reckoned with. and definitely took a
few rounds of back-
A few notable exam- and-forth to really cut
ples: Bill and Hillary the cord.
Clinton. Jennifer Lo-
pez and P. Diddy. Ar- The saving grace of
nold Schwarzenegger your three signs apart
and Maria Shriver. Yeah, they all ended up with scan- combo? Your signs share the same astrological quality.
dalous People magazine cover stories. But when they Youre both either a flexible mutable sign, a stubborn
combined their willpower and resources, they were un- fixed sign, or an initiating cardinal sign. For this reason,
touchable, head-turning duos who could sweep nearly youll share some common values and approaches to
any awards show or election. life. The trick is to balance the proportions, so that you
dont step on each others toes.
Got mommy and daddy issues? The square relationship
helps you work through baggage from a difficult parent,
sometimes by reactivating old, painful wounds. Thats
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ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR THIS RELATIONSHIP Strive for a common goal.
Take turns leading and following. The competitive fires cant be quelled, so might as well
You know the saying about too many cooks being in use them to your advantage. Funnel that restless, go-
the kitchen? One of you is gonna getter energy into a shared chal-
have to ditch those chefs whites lenge. Start a business. Sign up
to avoid stirring the pot or ruining for a marathon or a Mt. Everest
dinner. Otherwise, you can end climb. Run for office and hit the
up jockeying for control instead of campaign trail together. Just make
playing to your strengths. sure you have clearly defined roles
and responsibilities. That way, you
Clear communication and expec- can both shine...without outshin-
tations, outlined to the letter, also ing each other.
help. So you need two days apart
minimum each week? You want to Having no shared agenda can se-
keep your own apartments instead riously weaken the bond in three
of moving in together? Whatever signs apart pairings. Ophi and her
works. Its best to outline these college boyfriend, a Virgo, shared
an interest in spirituality, and
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when youre 4 SIGNS APART
energy: harmony, ease * astro-terminology: trine
But again, we must slap on the warning label: easy ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR THIS RELATIONSHIP
doesnt necessarily mean better. Just because you can Make an effort (even if you dont have to).
drop the niceties and let loose around each other The trouble with things that come easily is, we tend to
burping, farting, yanking out wedgies and skipping take them for granted. Have you ever run around like
showersdoesnt mean you should. Because seriously, a madman trying to please a difficult, demanding per-
would YOU want to spend all your time around the per- sonsomeone you dont even like that much? Its funny
son who picks her nose and flicks it behind the couch, how we spend time appeasing bullies, sucking up to
or spends all day in a sweaty nightgown? No? Well, a--hole bosses, or bailing out that troubled relative yet
check the mirror, honey: that person is now YOU. again. And who gets shuffled to the bottom of your list?
That tried-and-true friend whos always so understand-
Sharing an element can also be a case of too much of a ing and unconditionally loving. Often, this neglected
good thing. Our parents are both loud, temperamental soul is four signs away from yours.
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In trine relationships, youll need to preserve some mys-
tery to keep the spark alive. Otherwise, quicker than
you can say Easy Spirit, your wardrobe goes from
low-rise jeans and thongs to worn-out Hanes Her Way
granny panties and drawstring pants. Remember when
Sagittarius Britney Spears was dating Aries Kevin Fed-
erline? It was 24/7 trucker caps, dirty white undershirts
and bare feet in public bathrooms. And there was nary
a potato chip or a Big Mac in America that those two
wouldnt devour.
Lifes a beach with this easy match.
The trine relationship offers the opportunity to reward
the folks who treat us best...just because. Say thank you
Small wonder that both Ophi and her ex were a good
and express gratitude, even if you dont have to. Buy
20 pounds heavier by the time they broke up. A little
the cards and flowers. For years, our father, a Sagittarius
autonomy goes a long way to keep the connection alive,
landscaper, only brought our Leo mom the red roses she
whether youre friends, lovers or family members.
loved when he clipped them out of a customers garden.
(Cough up the cash, pops!)
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when youre 5 SIGNS APART
energy: adjustment, karmic lessons, compromise * astro-terminology: quincunx
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Your quincunx buddy might as well have been dropped
from the nearest UFO. If you can choose to find this en-
dearing rather than annoyingwhich will take a lot of
practiceyou can form a lifelong bond. You might even
learn a thing or two from each other. Ophi, a shabby-
chic and thrift store-loving Sagittarius, is married to a
Taurus who (no kidding) owns a $300 Jil Sander bath-
ing suit. He used to drive a Rolls Royce; she painted her
high school jalopy in 60s-inspired art and named it The
Psychedelic Chariot. Had they met while in high school
or their 20s, they probably wouldnt have meshed.
knowing your emotional triggers is a must. Otherwise, a special mission on earth. In many cases, youre meant
youll spend the entire time trying to change each other, to be parents together, and your childrens souls have
which only leaves you both feeling frustrated and in- selected the two of you especially to bring them into the
validated. world. Barack Obama (a Leo) and Michelle Obama (a
Capricorn) are a good example. Hes the warm-hearted
Accept your status as the odd couple. softie while she may be the quiet iron fist in the velvet
Remember when Virgo Michael Jackson married Aquar- glove, but they clearly co-parent (and run the country
ius Lisa Marie Presley? If not, head to YouTube and together) pretty well.
watch their super-awkward You Are Not Alone video.
Just see if you can sit through it without growing deeply Thats the advantage of being five signs apart: youre so
uncomfortable. We cant. different, that you dont step on each others turf. When
two powerful people of this distance come together to
In truth, people are going to judge you no matter what. raise kids, start a business, create art, or coexist as rel-
But in quincunx pairings, it can get especially harsh, so atives, you can bring your differing skillsets to create
youll need a thick skin. We know at least two Gemi- something amazing. But bring along your magic decod-
ni-Capricorn couples where the Gemini woman is the er ring...just in case.
breadwinner, while the Cappy works part-time and
plays stay-at-home dad (a rare move for the sign of the
father and provider). Weve heard people gossip about LESSONS OF THIS RELATIONSHIP:
them, wondering if hes a kept man whos only after Karmic repair and lessons
her money. Alternately, the Geminis have been whis- Healing a past life contract with each other
pered about as man-eating cougars with boy toys. Exploring and expanding your sexuality
Diving into deeper intimacy
Not only is this an unfair double standard, its also the Developing your selfless side
nature of a quincunx bond: to the outside world, the Learning to serve or give
connection looks strange and inexplicable. But often, it How to adjust to someone vastly different
totally works for you. Remember: thats what matters. If Knowing what it feels like to meet a soulmate
youre happy, who cares what people think?
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when youre 6 SIGNS APART
energy: perspective, contrast, balance * astro-terminology: opposite
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portions right. Oh, and they In opposite combos, you
did a weekend couples work- may hear some advice or
shop on intimate commu- observations that hit you
nication for good measure. like a splash of ice-cold
Kudos to them for toughing water. Mostly, its because
it out that long. theyre truebut ouch.
Here you thought you
were doing such a good
Balance is the key. job hiding those skeletons
The tendency of opposites from the world. Who
is to go to extremes. But to snuck in and gave this per-
make this relationship work, son a key to your diary?
youll need to balance out
your glaring differences. An To deal, you must give
Aries we know has an on- up self-consciousness (no
and-off friendship with a easy feat) and accept that
Libra as a result of this com-
binations polarizing effect.
They can see things about you that you cant. youre human, fallible,
and have room for im-
When its balanced, the go-getter Aries kicks the pro- provement. Be coachable. But also be polite. Ask if the
crastinating Libra into gear, while the soothing Libra other one is open to feedback before you point out that
calms the Aries anxiety. Theyre the ultimate tag team. her non-returnable $3,000 red couture gown is actu-
But on a bad day, its like an episode of Toddlers in Tiaras, ally not that flattering. Check the emotional temperature
a showdown between aggressive, diva-style Aries tan- before you deliver a scathing critique of your business
trums and prim, white-gloved Libra haughtiness. Ugly! partners Powerpoint presentation.
Time after time, they have to go back into their corners Take over the universe together.
and cool down for a couple days (sometimes weeks). One word: Brangelina. Where would this Sagittarius
Then, theres a long conversation to hash out common (him)-Gemini (her) couple be without Maddox, Za-
ground and make compromises. The Aries promises not hara, Pax, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne? Without refugee
to yell if the Libra agrees to stop showing up two hours camps and orphanages and flood-ravaged cities to re-
late for everything. They eventually mess up and have build? Probably on separate movie lots, fondly recalling
to reestablish these guidelines all over again. With op- the good times they had filming Mr. and Mrs. Smithif
posite combos, its always a work in progress. they remembered each other at all.
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COMPATIBILITY CHEAT SHEET
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meet your matches
1 SIGN APART (Inconjunct) Friction
Aries: Pisces, Taurus Taurus: Aries, Gemini Gemini: Taurus, Cancer
Cancer: Gemini, Leo Leo: Cancer, Virgo Virgo: Leo, Libra
Libra: Virgo, Scorpio Scorpio: Libra, Sag Sag: Scorpio, Capricorn
Aquarius: Capricorn, Pisces Capricorn: Sag, Aquarius Pisces: Aquarius, Aries
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