The Friction, Differences and Karma Meters: every couple faces a certain set of challenges, and the number and type of challenges determine whether your relationship will be merely interesting or out-and-out difficult. At The Astrologer, we've broken down these challenges into three sections: sources of friction, the major differences between you, and the karmic ties from past lives that draw you together today.
On the first two meters, Friction and Differences, a score somewhere in the middle is probably best. Friction can be a good thing -- after all, the same energy that makes you lust after each other also makes you fight. And we all know that a good argument, like good sex, clears the air and lets you know your passion is alive! The same goes for differences between you in the ways that you think and view the world: These contrasts keep the relationship dynamic.
Karma, on the other hand, isn't such a great thing, even if your past-life bonds were positive ones. This lifetime is... Read more
7-10: Open warfare
4-6: The occasional dispute
0-3: Whatever you have to say dear
7-10: Who the $#@% are you, again?
4-6: Some interesting contrasts
0-3: Two Peas in a pod
7-10: New love, same old story
4-6: Total deja-vu
0-3: No past life ties (whew!)
Mars square Venus
At its worst, your relationship is the emotional equivalent of junk food: good for some jollies, but with very little real meat to it. It is possible that one of you is in the relationship primarily because of your physical connection, while the other wants more of an emotional connection....
Mars square Mercury
Nervous intensity is at the center of your relationship, and it's an awfully shaky ground to build upon: emotional quicksand instead of solid, dependable rock. You often find yourself furious with your lover, who blurts out the worst things at the most inopportune moments (and like as not ...
Mercury square Sun
You're mystified with the problems plaguing your relationship, and there's a reason why: Your buttons are getting pushed. Remember: You've been a great communicator, blessed with a silver tongue and an ease with words. Never one to keep your feelings bottled up inside, you've always been a...
Mercury square Pluto
Yikes! Your love relationship can be a rather tense place to be. Your partner may or may not be playing a little footsie with someone else. Whether it's gone all the way is unclear, but what is crystal clear is the tension it's caused. Pockets are gone through. Emails are intercepted. Phon...
Jupiter square Neptune
When you first met your lover you were attracted to the sweet adaptability you found. Here was a lover who would let you steer the ship, deciding where you went and with whom. Here was someone who would listen to your stories, sympathize with your troubles, support your dreams. You love al...
