And then there is that topsy-turvy world of horoscopes, cosmos, astrology, and charts. Or so some say. Many don't trust it 'cause they are unable to fathom the fact that a bunch of planets and the position of a few stars will help one determine what their love lives, careers, and basic personalities will be like. This article is not for those people. It's for those who are interested in the topic, giving it a fair chance and not simply discarding it at the word go. Being an Indian, it's difficult to stray from this topic 'cause we are born with charts and holy kundalis and panchangs (astrologically developed charts that are prepared in consultation with the time and day that you're born. These help forecast what your life will be like). The zodiac signs are a thing of varied possibilities, capable of generating a lot of interest. 12 signs of zodiac. 4 elements. One big conundrum. What goes where? Who is compatible with whom and how should you find that out? Seems like a mess? Needn't be. Let's get into a little more detail about what the horoscope signs compatibility is like and which are some of the most compatible zodiac signs. Compatibility of Horoscope Signs What makes certain signs of the zodiac compatible with certain other signs of the zodiac? A zodiac compatibility chart will help you find out. Compatible, in the sense that they tend to get along well. Much more than they probably would with any other sign, that is. To understand that, we need to get into a little detail about the 4 elements of the zodiac sign. The four elements of the zodiac are:

• Earth
• Water
• Fire
• Air

These are the four basic elements of the zodiac. These elements will broadly define the orientation and temperament of the 12 zodiac signs. Therefore, 3 signs each will make their way into the basic elements. It is generally understood that the element under which you fall will determine your basic personality and traits. And along with you, the other 2 zodiac signs that share your element will also share similar traits and personalities and therefore be compatible with you because of it. We shall now look into the division of the signs into the 4 elements that determines the compatibility and then study about the basic personality traits that are associated with these elements.

Element	Zodiac Signs	Basic Traits
Fire	Sagittarius Aries Leo	• Enthusiasm • Assertive • Strong-willed • Honest • Freedom-loving
Water	Cancer Pieces Scorpio	• Empathetic • Emotional • Full of feelings
Air	Libra Gemini Aquarius	• Abstract thoughts • Realistic objectivity • Rational and logical
Earth	Virgo Capricorn Taurus	• Dependable • Cautious • Practical • Responsible

The Earth and Water signs share basic tendencies that make them introverted, passive, secure, and pessimistic. They tend to focus more on others. While the Air and Fire signs share the tendencies of being extroverts, free, optimistic, and focus primarily on self. It is important to note that love compatibility in zodiac signs also stems from this basic understanding that if there are certain signs and dates that share your element, you tend to be compatible with those. That translates into an ease with which you can develop friends and which can be turned into a romantic pairing. But that does not always mean that the signs which fall in your element will always be compatible. The following is an astrology signs compatibility list which takes us through the details of the compatibility and incompatibility of the 12 zodiac signs. And there you have it. The compatibility of horoscope signs and what to be looking for when you study these. Maybe you won't get ahead of yourself and deliberately make friends with only those people that fall into your sign or your element, but if you take a closer look, you will really find a running trend―the people you end up being friends with fall into these criteria. Coincidence? Or the workings of the cosmos? You decide.