Astropsychology of Relationships

Foreword

Higher powers have their own plans for us, which can be fulfilled with a particular person; therefore, it is not always possible to marry someone out of great love or personal desire. A partner may reveal certain qualities within us that will help us become who we are meant to become in this incarnation and do what we are meant to do, while we, in turn, will help them. All of this can be seen in the natal chart and Navamsha of each partner, as well as through synastry.

Zodiac Sign Compatibility According to the Ascendant

This book explores the possibilities for the development of relationships between representatives of each zodiac sign and representatives of all the other signs. This can be examined according to the partners’ Ascendants, and it can also be checked by comparing the position of one partner’s Moon with the position of the other partner’s Moon in their natal charts. Following the same principle, the positions of Venus, the Sun, and Mars can also be examined.

The Ascendant represents only a partial characterization of a person. When analyzing relationships, it is necessary to take into account all the planets in a person’s natal chart and to examine where the ruler of the Ascendant (the first house) is located. For example, a person with a Pisces Ascendant and three planets in Sagittarius may possess more Sagittarius qualities than Pisces qualities. Or, for example, if a person has a Capricorn Ascendant while the ruler of the Ascendant is in Pisces, their character will display not only the qualities of Capricorn but also those of Pisces.

Relationships between partners according to Venus and the Moon are described in my book The art of Jyotish: secrets unlocked. It also contains information on synastry involving all the planets. Descriptions of the Ascendants can be found in my book Karma’s code, while the information in this book concerns relationships only.

The partner’s house is located in the natal chart opposite the house of the self (the first house, the Ascendant) and points to qualities that are opposite to our own—the character traits of a partner that may not be so easy for us to accept. I have often noticed that regardless of your partner’s Ascendant, they frequently behave toward you in accordance with your seventh house, because these are the qualities that you need to work through within yourself and learn to accept. One of the tasks of a soul incarnating on Earth is to learn acceptance, which can only be achieved through relationships. However, this does not mean that one should live with a partner, or tolerate any other person, who is destroying them. Learning not to become attached is also one of the tasks of a human being on Earth.

Therefore, those who avoid personal relationships because of problems will still, sooner or later, have to enter into relationships and resolve these problems—if not in this incarnation, then in subsequent ones—but later it will be even more difficult to do so.

The renowned hypnotherapist Michael Newton, who developed a method of spiritual regression for studying life between incarnations, wrote in his books that, in order for the soul to leave the wheel of Samsara, a person must learn acceptance and also learn not to envy. He knew many people who had learned, in one of their incarnations, not to be envious, but only a few had managed to learn acceptance.

Compatibility of a Woman with an Aries Ascendant with Men of All Ascendants

The sign of Aries is ruled by the planet Mars. An Aries woman is very active, can be impulsive, and leaves her partner if she does not love him. She does not pretend that she is interested in a man. She needs a partner who will be by her side but will not suppress her or lecture her, and who will allow her to do what she enjoys.

In relationships, this woman can be harsh when something upsets her, but she is devoted to her partner. She wants a bright and honest person by her side who treats her with respect. An Aries woman cannot stand boring relationships.

Advice for a woman with an Aries Ascendant: you came into this world to live authentically, and therefore the love you need must also be real. You should not look for those who are merely convenient (look for those who ignite your spark rather than extinguish it); you should not be afraid to shine brightly, but you should also allow your partner to express himself; strength lies in confidence, not in domination; do not be afraid to love, but do not forget about yourself; avoid those who control you—you need those who inspire you (only then will you be happy).

Aries Woman and Aries Man

A union between representatives of the same fire sign (average compatibility—they may get along as well as conflict).

Both partners are impulsive and straightforward, value their freedom, and are quite independent. They enjoy spending their time in interesting and productive ways, are very passionate, understand each other, and may experience a strong mutual attraction. At the same time, however, they are often inclined to compete for leadership within the relationship, which will lead to conflicts.

Such people will always be on the same wavelength and will be able to stay together for a long time and experience many vivid moments if they learn to make concessions to each other and rein in their temperaments.

Aries Woman and Taurus Man

This is a union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the earth sign Taurus (a difficult relationship).

A stable, reliable, patient, slow-moving Taurus man and a passionate, impulsive, forward-moving Aries woman—these partners have different paces of life. When a relationship begins between them, the woman may feel that the man is too slow in developing the relationship. The man, in turn, will consider the woman too loud and too fast-paced.

If they try to learn not to change each other but instead to reach agreements, their relationship will be stable and passionate.

Aries Woman and Gemini Man

A union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the air sign Gemini (average compatibility).

This is a fun, dynamic couple. They find it quite easy to be together. When they begin dating, they communicate a great deal, joke, and flirt.

At the very beginning of the relationship, the woman in this tandem will like her partner’s lightheartedness, but very quickly she will begin to miss consistency and depth in the relationship (often, behind Gemini’s lightheartedness and talkativeness lie superficiality and frivolity). This needs to be discussed honestly, without falling into illusions, because jealousy may lead to the end of the relationship.

Such people will be able to stay together if the man is not afraid of the woman’s fiery temperament and she does not try to control him too much.

Aries Woman and Cancer Man

This is a union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the water sign Cancer (a difficult relationship).

An Aries woman says what she thinks and can be harsh and straightforward. A Cancer man is often reserved; he is vulnerable and sensitive. The woman’s directness in this tandem may hurt the man. He will take offense. They are very different.

In this union, the woman wants passion, while the man wants security, depth, empathy, and peace. This is why it is difficult for such partners to be together.

In this couple, the partners need to show a great deal of patience. If both are willing to work on the relationship, the woman will give the man courage, while he will give her emotional depth. Such a union can be called a union of opposites.

Aries Woman and Leo Man

A union between representatives of two fire signs (good mutual understanding).

This is a passionate, charismatic, energetic couple in which both partners are leaders by nature and understand each other well (the Sun rules Leo, while in Aries the Sun is exalted). Such people will never be bored together.

If such partners want to be together, they must learn not to compete but to admire each other. The Leo man should not try to control the woman, and she should not suppress his strength. This will be a strong tandem if each receives respect and personal space from the other. Both are leaders. If they learn to cooperate rather than fight each other, they will form a very strong tandem.

Aries Woman and Virgo Man

This is a union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the earth sign Virgo (a difficult relationship).

A fiery, impulsive, straightforward, impractical Aries woman and a cautious, logical, highly practical Virgo man who looks for usefulness in everything and analyzes everything are very different people. The woman will become irritated by the man’s criticism and may react aggressively to it, while the man will dislike her impulses, emotionality, and spontaneity. She likes to act, while he likes to plan.

If there is true love between these people and they try to reach a compromise (he will see drive in her, while she will see support in him), then the Virgo man will teach the Aries woman to think, while she will teach him warmth and compassion.

Aries Woman and Libra Man

A union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the air sign Libra (fairly good compatibility).

These are opposite signs in the zodiac (they are located directly opposite each other), between which there may be a strong attraction, but also many conflicts. An Aries woman can be straightforward and say something that hurts the Libra man, while the Libra man can diplomatically lead the woman toward what he wants (he never does what he does not want to do, even if this harms the relationship). Nevertheless, they understand each other fairly well. If the Libra man feels pressure from the woman, he may retreat into silence, and the relationship will end.

There can be a deep, beautiful connection if the partners respect the ways in which they differ from each other.

Aries Woman and Scorpio Man

A union between the fire sign Aries and the water sign Scorpio. Both Scorpio and Aries are ruled by Mars, but Aries may not be prepared for the depth of Scorpio, who also seeks to manage his partner and control her.

A deep, intense tandem in which there can be a great deal of drama. Both partners are strong personalities, and both are inclined to control.

There may be a strong attraction on the level of both soul and body, and a great deal of passion in the union, but there will also be plenty of conflicts if the partners are unwilling to listen to each other. The Aries woman will act openly, while the Scorpio man will act covertly and through manipulation. He feels more deeply than he shows.

This can be one of the most transformative unions if the love between the partners does not turn into a struggle for power.

Aries Woman and Sagittarius Man

This is a very good union. Two representatives of fire signs who need growth, freedom, and drive understand each other well.

Their interaction gives them mutual support, ideas, passion, and travel. The Aries woman feels that she is not being restricted, while the Sagittarius man is inspired by her confidence and is focused on growth and discovering something new. They are both very active and will move toward their goals together.

Love and relationships between such partners can last for a very long time if they give each other freedom while maintaining their connection; otherwise, each of them will begin to grow distant, and the relationship may end. In their pursuit of freedom, the partners need to know how not to lose each other.

Aries Woman and Capricorn Man

This is a union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the earth sign Capricorn (a difficult relationship).

The Aries woman wants to act quickly and strives forward, while the Capricorn man acts strategically and systematically and tends to slow things down. He will seem too reserved and cold to her; he needs time to open up, while she is emotional, straightforward, and wants everything here and now. Her impulsiveness and his rigidity will lead to conflicts. They do not see in each other the qualities they need in a partner.

If she learns to respect his resourcefulness, and he learns to respect her energy, they will form a very strong tandem. In this way, the Capricorn man will have the opportunity to stabilize the Aries woman, while she will teach him to live in the moment.

Aries Woman and Aquarius Man

A union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the air sign Aquarius (fairly good compatibility).

This is an unusual partnership. The Aries woman is passionate and impulsive, while the Aquarius man thinks unconventionally, inspires the woman with his desire for freedom, gives her a sense of flight, and fills her with the energy to act (which is what Aries loves). Together, they will find life interesting and fun, they will feel inspired, and they may work on projects together (for such partners, it is very important that there is no boredom in the relationship). The Aries woman understands the Aquarius man because she, too, is very active and energetic and will support his ideas.

The Aquarius man is extremely freedom-loving, so the woman will have to give him freedom if she wants to preserve the relationship. Also, neither person in this couple should demand from the other something that the other cannot or does not want to do.

The partners need to remember the importance of emotional connection; they must not become completely absorbed in their activities or strive for complete freedom if their union is to have meaning.

Aries Woman and Pisces Man

This is a union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the water sign Pisces (a very difficult relationship).

Such people are opposites in their perception of things and in their pace of life. The Aries woman is bright by nature; directness and straightforwardness are characteristic of her. She may hurt someone without noticing it or offend someone without realizing it, while the Pisces man is subtle and sensitive by nature. He may take offense at the woman and withdraw into himself, which will lead to nothing good.

In this couple, he feels while she acts. If he does not lose himself in her energy, and she is able to become gentler and more delicate with him (for this, the partners need to work on themselves), the relationship can be tender and long-lasting. Thus, if they love each other and work on the relationship, the Pisces man in this union will bring out the woman’s softer side, while she will give him support and stability. He will feel that she will never leave him, while she will feel that he truly loves her.

Compatibility of a Man with an Aries Ascendant with Women of All Ascendants

This is a very energetic, active, and impulsive man (the energy of Mars, which rules Aries). He likes to act and to act directly; he is proactive and passionate in love.

Life with him will not be calm. One should not expect the relationship to be easy.

He is not afraid to make the first move and almost never doubts his desires. He can be somewhat harsh, but at the same time, he is honest.

Such a man does not demand submission; he wants to have a strong partner by his side. He needs a woman who will not try to change him and will not be afraid of his pace.

Advice for a man with an Aries Ascendant: you do not have to be strong all the time; look for those who will be by your side rather than those who will admire you; it is more important to speak honestly than loudly; remember that love is not a battlefield—in love, you can be yourself; you came into this world to inspire, act, and change something; look for a woman who is not afraid of your strength, does not extinguish your fire, and is not afraid of you showing your true self; a strong Aries knows how to truly love, not only how to win.

Aries Man and Aries Woman

This is a union between representatives of the same fire sign (average compatibility).

Two Aries can both get along and conflict with each other. Everything depends on their attitude and natal charts. On the one hand, they understand each other; neither of them likes boredom or spending a great deal of time at home, so they will find ways to spend their time in interesting and productive ways. But they may also struggle with each other for primacy and leadership in the relationship.

It will be good if each partner tries not to enter into conflicts, adapts to the other, and remembers that the person by their side needs to be loved and understood rather than treated as a rival.

Aries Man and Taurus Woman

A union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the earth sign Taurus (a difficult relationship).

In this couple, the Taurus woman provides stability and practicality; she knows how to wait and remains calm. The Aries man is more active and has a different rhythm of life. At the beginning of such a relationship, he may consider his woman slow, but if he begins to slow down when he is with her, this can develop into a very deep, physical union. In this tandem, the partners will have to learn to make concessions to each other and begin reaching agreements if they want to be together.

Such partners need to respect each other’s rhythm and not force the other person to change in their direction; otherwise, it will be very difficult for them to be together. Aries is ruled by the planet Mars, while in Taurus, Mars is weakened.

Aries Man and Gemini Woman

A union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the air sign Gemini (average compatibility).

This can be a bright, fun, and easy-going tandem in which the partners have good compatibility and understand each other well. The Gemini woman brings a great deal of communication and humor to this union. She likes to improvise. The Aries man likes her unpredictability, but she must not be too superficial or frivolous, nor should she flirt with other men without knowing where to draw the line (this will cause jealousy, which may result in the end of the relationship).

These people will suit each other if the Gemini woman is not afraid of the Aries man’s fiery temperament and he does not try to control her completely.

Aries Man and Cancer Woman

This is a union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the water sign Cancer (water extinguishes fire; a difficult relationship).

The Aries man may be too direct for the Cancer woman, who is very sensitive and may suffer from his aggression, and when she suffers, she will become hurt and react emotionally (this will lead to nothing good). In this union, the man desires passion, while the woman wants security. He says many things directly, while she communicates through emotions. It is extremely difficult for them to find common ground because they are very different.

If the Aries man expresses himself a little more gently, while the Cancer woman becomes more courageous and is able to make compromises, understanding the nature of her partner, they can create a union that has both passion and warmth.

Aries Man and Leo Woman

A union between representatives of two fire signs—a very good, bright tandem can develop in which the partners will not be bored with each other.

In this couple, the partners either compete with or admire each other. There is a great deal of movement, passion, and charisma in such a relationship. The partners understand each other well (the Sun rules Leo, while in Aries the Sun is exalted).

The Leo woman should not try to control the Aries man, while the Aries man should not suppress her strength; he should admire it. They are both leaders.

If they try to cooperate rather than fight each other, they can create a powerful union.

Aries Man and Virgo Woman

A union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the earth sign Virgo (a difficult tandem in which the partners will find it difficult to understand each other).

In this couple, an impulsive, bright, straightforward, and impractical man is paired with a sensible, highly practical woman who looks for usefulness in everything. He likes to act, while she likes to analyze.

The Aries man may grow tired of the Virgo woman’s criticism and react aggressively to it, while she will grow tired of his spontaneity and will also find it difficult to forgive his aggression.

She sees drive in him, while he sees support in her (this can become a solution to the problems in this union if the partners love each other and want to preserve the relationship). They are capable of creating a union in which the ability to act and the ability to approach things rationally will go hand in hand.

Aries Man and Libra Woman

A union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the air sign Libra (fairly good compatibility).

This is a union of opposites in the horoscope (one sign is located opposite the other). The Aries man does not think before saying something, while the Libra woman is sensitive and diplomatic and can gently lead the man toward what she wants. Nevertheless, they can understand each other fairly well.

The Libra woman can balance the Aries man’s hot temper and assertiveness, but if he puts pressure on her and she retreats into silence, the relationship will end.

It is important for each partner in this couple to learn to speak the other’s language.

Aries Man and Scorpio Woman

This is a union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the water sign Scorpio. Both Aries and Scorpio are ruled by Mars, but Aries is not always prepared for the depth of Scorpio, who wants to control everything and be in charge of everything.

In such a couple, the partners experience a strong attraction to each other. There will be a great deal of passion, but also many conflicts if they do not try to listen to each other (water extinguishes fire). The Aries man will act openly, while the Scorpio woman will act covertly and through manipulation.

The Aries man is open by nature, while the Scorpio woman is reserved. He acts, while she feels more deeply than she shows.

This is a relationship that either changes both partners or tears the soul apart. They need to learn not to turn the relationship into a battlefield.

Aries Man and Sagittarius Woman

This is a union between representatives of two fire signs who can interact well and support each other. They have very good compatibility. When they are together, they become even more fired up by their ideas and aspirations.

The Aries man in this couple feels that he is not being restricted, while the Sagittarius woman is inspired by his confidence and is focused on growth and discovering something new. They are both very active and will move toward their goals together.

This can become a strong, long-term union if the partners give each other freedom while maintaining their connection; otherwise, each will begin to grow distant and the tandem will fall apart.

Aries Man and Capricorn Woman

This is a union between a representative of the fire sign Aries and the earth sign Capricorn (a difficult relationship).