The Relationships I've Had With Different Signs in My Life

Have you ever looked back on past relationships (whether they be platonic or romantic), and think, “How was I ever associated with [insert said person]?” Did you know their zodiac sign? Could the downfall to your relationship lie in the fact that your signs just weren’t compatible? In this post, I will go through my relationships, past and present, and analysis why they were either successful or unsuccessful. Starting with me, Kyla, I was born on July the 8th, making me a Cancer. One of the reasons why I enjoy astrology so much is because I feel like I truly embody most of the characteristics of my sign. I am definitely the mother figure of my friendships (which would probably remain true even if I were not the oldest), and I am super empathetic. I’ve cried more over other people’s issues than they have! My introvertedness is the root to my pessimism, but I am working to improve that. Now let's look at my circle (or past circle). My mom is a Cancer as well. Cancers tend to have close relationships with their mothers already, so sharing a sign with my mom just makes us even closer. It is worth noting that my mom is on the cusp between Gemini and Cancer. I am definitely a lot more emotional than she is, so I think that her lying on the cusp may affect that. Cancers can be stubborn, so from time to time, we bump heads (don’t all mothers and daughters?) Overall, I feel like my relationship with my mom is closer than most peoples, especially now that I am legally an adult, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.

My best friend since the 3rd grade (whose name, by coincidence, rhymes with mine), is a Taurus. While Cancers are most compatible with themselves, Tauruses are a close second. Since Cancers sometimes struggle with trust, Tauruses are a great match because they are so dependable. Tauruses are also comforted by the kind nature of Cancers. I have 2 other close friends that are Tauruses, and an old friend as well, but nothing major happened between us, we just drifted with time. Something that I find interesting is that my younger sister is a Taurus as well, but we fight like cats and dogs. She was born in the middle of the Taurus date range, so I don’t believe any cusp traits affect her personality. Perhaps the power siblingship overrides astrology! I have a Virgo friend as well. This is a newer friendship (compared to my Taurus friends). We bump heads less than she does with our Taurus friends, but have had some tension before. The compatibility between Virgos and Cancers is average. We are able to have deep and meaningful conversations with one another, but butt heads over silly things. Maybe my sensitivity overthinks her practicality. Another one of my newer friendships is with a Capricorn. They are also very compatible with Cancers. In our friendship, we have never argued. One difference I have noticed is that my quiet, laid-back nature is no match to the ambition of the Capricorn. My friend has no problem doing things that will help advance her career, while my timidness often holds me back. The relationship with my Aries friend was very rocky at the start. We went to school together from 4th grade until 12th grade, but didn’t really become good friends until our sophomore year of high school. The compatibility between Cancers and Aries is low, which may explain why it took so long for us to understand one another. Her bold personality greatly contracted my shyness, so being around each other was very difficult at first.

Now to analyze some past friends. I had a Libra friend in middle school. Much like one of my Taurus friends, we are not close anymore as we no longer see each other, but I am not opposed to rekindling our friendship. Our compatibility is also low. We were able to connect over similar music tastes, so I think that is how we were able to override any initial conflict. She often noted the random moodiness I get from time to time (thanks to being a Cancer), while I often pointed out how overly-trusting she could be (always having to talk her out of bad boys). Besides this, our friendship was very peaceful. Lastly, while this person was never really a friend (she was a teammate of mine in volleyball), learning about astrology has helped me realize why she almost drove me insane (on multiple occasions). If I am remembering correctly, she is a Leo, and despite both taking place in July, Cancers and Leos are very different. The compatibility between the signs is average, which may be because they are both in July. I found her to be very egotistical at times, and she used her boldness at my expense many times. Some of the comments she made towards me will forever be engraved in my mind, but she also taught me to stand up for myself more often. In analyzing my relationships, I can see patterns that are consistent with what astrology tells me. While it is fun to see how someone’s sign is related to their personality, it is important to take it with a grain of salt. Not every Cancer is overly-emotional and not every Leo is egotistical. Just remember that no one is going to fit all the labels of their signs, and judging someone solely on their sign can be harmful.