Between determining my zodiac sign's love language —one ex-boyfriend told me it was cash (!), but actually it’s gossip—and knowing exactly what to do on a full moon (charge my crystals and exercise, duh), I thought I was pretty dialed in to most things zodiac. Then I heard some friends talking about dating their astrological opposite signs and how it impacted their relationships. Mind. Blown. My friends explained how each astrological sign has an opposite, and that knowing your sign’s opposite can be useful for behavioral insights. For example, as a Gemini, my opposite sign is Sagittarius. And I have indeed dated a Sag. One with whom I was alternately charmed and annoyed in a unique way…could this have something to do with our opposing signs? I consulted an astrological authority to find out.
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Evan Nathaniel Grim is a former corporate professional turned astrology luminary. He has a following of over 450K on TikTok and Instagram . His unique approach to astrology blends a scientific mindset with a deeply intuitive reading style.
What Is a Zodiac Opposite Sign?
In a nutshell, zodiac opposite signs are signs that are directly across from each other on the zodiac wheel. “A zodiac wheel is a representation of the ecliptic plane—basically the sun’s trajectory across the sky,” Grim explains. “The circle is 360 degrees by nature, so you have 12 signs in that circle and each takes up 30 degrees. The net effect is that every sign has an opposite across the wheel.” Grim says signs that are across from each other have a different relationship than signs that are situated right next to each other. “Looking at your opposite sign is a way to find balance in yourself,” he says. “As well as a way to harmonize with another person.”
What Are the Opposite Zodiac Signs?
Opposite zodiac signs sit directly across from each other on the wheel:
How Zodiac Opposite Signs Relate to Each Other
Opposite signs, surprisingly, have more in common than in opposition, says Grim: “They have a similar focus or themes, but different approaches,” he says. The astrologer breaks is down as such:
Are Opposite Zodiac Signs Soulmates?
Grim says that there are so many other factors, astrological, philosophical and otherwise, that go into making a suitable friend and lover. So just going by opposite sign is not conclusive. However, he does share this wise tidbit: “Opposite signs are there to help you to grow, to help you learn to consider another approach.” The astrologer says that your interactions with your opposite sign may be uncomfortable at first, because their style and/or approach is opposite to how you would tackle things, but he suggests taking a beat to reserve judgement of your partner’s style, and to see how it ebbs and flows with your approach. “There is some kind of commonality, so by sharing our perspectives, you’re creating an alchemical effect,” Grim says. “Alchemizing and not isolating those perspectives is a way to gain more balance.
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