Astrological compatibility
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Astrological compatibility describes how one particular Zodiac Sign is compatible with another. Compatibility between two signs was described in words or rated in numbers to give an idea on how, according to Relationship Astrology experts, one person is compatible or incompatible with another one, based on their Zodiac Signs.
Compatibility between two Zodiac Signs is always approached within particular branch of astrological tradition, be it Chinese Astrology, Western Astrology or Vedic Astrology.
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[edit] Compatibility in Chinese Astrology
Chinese Astrology has an elaborate system describing compatility between individuals based on their hour, day, week, month and year of birth according to ancient tradition. According to Chinese Astrological tradition 12 Chinese Signs are divided into 4 groups or Triangles of Affinity (Theodora Lau: The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes).
[edit] Compatibility in Western Astrology
To define compatibility between two signs Western Astrology defines a concept that 12 Western Zodiac Signs are related to 4 different Western Element Groups: Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) and Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).
Aspects that elements form between each other show the character of the relationship between the partners. It's essential when evaluating horoscope compatibility of two individuals. Major compatibility aspects are: conjunction, trine, sextile, square and opposition.
To make up a more precise evaluation of astrological compatibility between particular individuals, sun signs are not the only ones to take into consideration. Astrological Compatibility can be analyzed with the help of the detailed insight on the position of the planets in certain signs and their aspects. Interactions formed between the natal charts of the taken individuals are considered as well. These give a more accurate view on how a relationship can be characterized on emotional, sexual or mental levels.
[edit] Compatibility in Indian Astrology
Hindu / Indian have unique system of examining compatibility based on horoscopes of the aspirant couple. Horoscope matching is an art of the highest ingenuity of an astrologer. All the factors cannot be detailed in small space like this. The fundamental concept of matching horoscopes emanates from constellations occupied by the Moon at the time of births of bride & bridegroom. Individuals inherit qualities of the birth constellation. Various constellations represent different nature in respect of their casts, animals presented by them, sex, Gana (God / man / demon), humour, birds ruled, primordial elements, Gotra, directions ruled, consonants & vowels, mutual harmony & repellent with certain stars, beneficence to the other stars by virtue of mutual distance etc.
In addition host of other factors like, longevity of the individuals, character (sexual), widowhood, poverty, progeny, their body status, radical strengths & indications, planetary nature & afflictions, currency of major & minor periods, Marakaas (death inflicting planets), placement of Mars in their nativity (Mangal Dosha), time of query, omen (Shakun), antidotes, propitiations, auspicious time for marriage etc. should be examined to arrive at suitable union of the couple.
Based on the birth constellations following aspects are examined Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Gana, Graha Maitri, Bahkuta, Nadi, Mahendra, Vedha, Rajju, Stree Deergha, Linga, Gotra, Bhakoota, Pakshi, Yoni, Chandra Yoga, Ayya Varga & Yujja for checking compatibility. Significance of various aspects in compatibility are as follows:
- Varna : Grade of spiritual development, obedience
- Vashya : Mutual control – friendship.
- Tara : Mutual beneficence-luck-auspiciousness
- Yoni : Sexual aspects, affinity, urge, compatibility.
- Maitri : Psychological disposition, friendship.
- Gana : Nature: Dev – Manush – Raakshas
- Bhakuta : Children, growth of family.
- Nadi: Temperaments, hereditary (astrological), affliction & death to other
- Mahendra : Promotes attachments, increase in longevity.
- Stree – Dergha : Service to husband.
- Rajju : Felicity & duration of married life.
- Vedha – Varga :Mutual repellence & enmity.
- Varga : Mutual friendship / enmity judged from their names
- Yujja : Type of mutual love – from one side – both sides.
- Based on the above aspects, mathematical computation is done to arrive at the totality of the matching. In certain cases need based matching is done & the astrologer has to use his skills in examining compatibility. It is felt essential to match the horoscopes before further marriage negotiations are done. The above system is in practice for the last two millennia.
[edit] References
- Theodora Lau. (1997). "Chinese Horoscopes Guide to Relationships". Publisher: Doubleday Publishing. ISBN 0-385-48640-5
- Suzanne White. (1998). Chinese Astrology: Plain and Simple. Publisher: Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 0-8048-3188-2
- Suzanne White. (1998) New Astrology: A Unique Synthesis of the World's Two Great Astrological Systems: The Chinese and Western
- Theodora Lau. (1999). Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes. Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers. ISBN 0-06-273731-7
- The Diagram Group. (2004). "The Book of the Zodiac". Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. ISBN 4-9725513-0-6
