Your relationship with the females of the zodiac

ARIES

Your relationship with Ms Aries:

Exciting biting, if a little combustible. Let her make the first move and keep practising the art of coming second. The Aries woman can do everything better than you can, so don’t even think of competing. Sex will be speedy but intense, and may fade out rather too soon for your liking. Your biggest problem will be overspending and accusing each other of being to blame. (Please get rid of all firearms and sharp objects.) Your greatest strength is in your joint ability to get over hurts and upsets quickly.

Rating 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Taurus:

This has potential. Ms Taurus won’t mind your making the first move but after that step back. She’s a generous lover – sensuous, uninhibited and plenty of stamina. She’s also patient but once she’s lost it, run for cover. Stubborn is her middle name and she hates change. Your biggest problem lies in her taking her time and your wanting everything yesterday. Your greatest strength is making a success of the business of marriage, and in having plenty left for your retirement.

Rating 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Gemini:

One of the best. Ms Gemini hold your interest. She’s versatile, smart, sociable and fun to be with – even her dark side gets you going! The sex is terrific at the start but Gemini needs a huge amount of erotic stimulation after a year or so. Your biggest problem lies in arguing – The Twin hates scenes and you love them. Your greatest strength lies in enjoying life and doing things together – you also give each other space, which ensures the longevity of the relationship.

Rating 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Cancer:

Bumpy. You’re both so different. Emotional, the two of you, but while you’re a fire-cracker, the Crab is an ocean of feeling. Ms Cancer is thrifty, cautious and a traditionalist. She doesn’t like going to new places or meeting people she doesn’t know. Sex can leave both of you feeling you missed the point. Your biggest problem is communication – you two just don’t talk the same language. Your greatest strength lies in your love for your children and the time spent with them.

Rating 3/10

Your relationship with Ms Leo:

Intense. Ms Leo is frank and fearless – you won’t be in any doubt as to how she feels at any point. The Lion is also the most important person in the relationship. (Never forget this.) This is a proud, generous and fun-loving sign, but only as long as you haven’t put her nose out of joint. Sex is a mutually enjoyable experience, and must reach its target – orgasm. Your biggest problem is learning to give and take. Your greatest strength lies in your ability to be each other’s best friend.

Rating 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Virgo:

Mmm… This person’s mind was probably what attracted you in the first place while she enjoys basking in the haze of your charisma, but long term, it takes a lot of work. Icy silences and different interests/friends/ passions characterize your relationship. Sex can have its moments, as long as you tune into the dark side. Your biggest problem lies in your emotional differences – Virgo cannot take your outbursts and you cannot cope with this sign’s reticence. Your greatest strength is being there for each other.

Rating 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Libra:

A good match. You are polar opposites which makes for a strong attraction and a mutual regard for your differences. Ms Libra is the zodiac’s Elizabeth Bennet, and you are Forest Gump! (Not really, but you know what I mean.) Libras are always ready to talk about the relationship. Sex, while good, lacks spontaneity. Your biggest problem lies in pushing that which is unpleasant under the carpet. Your greatest strength is helping each other realize your ambitions.

Rating 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Scorpio:

Sizzle, splutter and zap! Sex is the great bond between you but over the years that passion can lead to furious fights. Ms Scorpio is a mystery you like to solve but her secretive ways annoy the hell out of you. She can be possessive, jealous and very cold and cruel once hurt or rejected in any way. Your biggest problem lies in wanting satisfaction now and Scorpio needing time to think about it. Your greatest strength lies in your ability to fight tooth and nail for each other and for what you jointly hold dear.

Rating 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Sagittarius:

An adventure. The Archer is an ideal companion, a kindred spirit, but not the most stable and consistent of partners. The sex can be boisterous and uncomplicated, but you might not feel you are the most important person in the world. Sagittarians can also bend the truth to cover errors and indiscretions… Your biggest problem is dealing with responsibilities (you’ll have to be the one to check the accounts). Your greatest strength is kicking over the traces and starting again, and again, and again.

Rating 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Capricorn:

Lurching from crises to cross-roads. What begins as the most wonderful affair in the world develops into a battle of wills. The sex is great though, even when you’re at war. Capricorns never do anything in a hurry. They value the tried and tested, which fortunately includes you. (Never get into overdraft; there will be reprisals.) Your biggest problem lies in your being extrovert and her an introvert – The Goat sees you as irresponsible and you see her as a nag. Your greatest strength is fighting the good fight as a team – and winning.

Rating: 3/10

Your relationship with Ms Aquarius:

Never a dull moment. You two have a mutual respect for each other, and find happiness in the simple things of life. Ms Aquarius will expect you to know that she loves you, so don’t keep asking for compliments and reassurances – if she’s still with you, that’s your answer! Aquarians also value their friends and acquaintances (hundreds of them) so stop getting jealous: scenes won’t work. Your biggest problem is finding time for each other. Your greatest strength lies in allowing each other to be individuals as well as partners.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Pisces

Equal quantities of magic and misery. The Pisces Fish is very difficult to pin down, whether to a life commitment or an opinion, so keep her on a loose leash while supplying oodles of love. Sometimes you’ll get a cold Fish, but deep inside she is a raging torrent of emotion, and needs the same hot/cold treatment. They’re not the most reliable of creatures but you’ll never be short of romance. Your biggest problem is paying the bills. Your greatest strength is in staying in love forever.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Aries:

Peaks and pot-holes. Ms Aries is adventurous and very attractive to you. She gets you all hot and bothered so that your common sense disappears out the window. Sex is so good it’ll blind you to her faults, though. Aries are go-getters but rather selfish and will strain at the leash if you keep them tethered to hearth and home. Your biggest problem lies in your wanting stability and security and her needing excitement and adventure. Your greatest strength lies in your ability to make each other laugh.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Taurus:

Predictable. You have met your mirror image – and that means not only your beautiful side but the ugly one. Another Taurus is never going to let you down but she may never make you go all of a quiver either. You’ll practice safe sex. You’ll have a long courtship and a very durable marriage. You’ll have a life-plan and you’ll make it work, reaching your targets, come what may. Your biggest problem lies in your mutual fear of change. Your greatest strength lies in never having to say you’re sorry.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Gemini:

Unpredictable. Geminis are fascinating to you. No one has quite the same quick mind and street-sense. The Twin is terribly inconsistent though and fidelity isn’t quite her ‘thing’. Sex should never be planned – this air sign doesn’t perform on demand. Forget about reminding Ms Gemini of a previous opinion/event/priority – that’s the past, a place she’s not interested in returning to. Your biggest problem lies in your lack of flexibility and her inability to commit, even to an opinion. Your greatest strength is in knowing that the good parts of your relationship far outweigh the bad.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Cancer:

Two hearts beating as one. Ms Cancer is a near-perfect match. The Crab is caring and sensitive to your needs, and the two of you just dote on each other. Few Cancerians reveal their vulnerability but you make her feel loved and secure – and vice versa. Sex is loving, sensuous and frequent. Children are essential components of your happiness. Your biggest problem is allowing resentments to fester. Your greatest strength lies in being there for each other, till the end of time.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Leo:

Hot stuff. You can barely get out of the bedroom, you’re so into each other. It’s when that passion starts to fade and you have to begin the work of marriage that the cracks begin to show. Ms Leo likes everything her way; she always has to be in the right and she won’t like being reminded of her faults – she simply doesn’t have any. Leos are faithful and ambitious and generous, just never wrong. Your biggest problem lies in your mutual stubbornness. Your greatest strength lies in your unending commitment to each other.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Virgo:

Safe. Virgos are thoughtful and considerate. They won’t rush you, press you or shout at you but they will nag. The Virgoan loves your sensuousness but is a little more complex sexually. She will be happy to let you run the relationship and she’ll love basking in the shade of your accomplishments. Just don’t get your facts wrong. Your biggest problem lies in reaching each other at core level. Your greatest strength rests in making the relationship work – whatever life throws at you.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Libra:

OK on the surface; trouble deep down. Libra is a love magnet. How can you resist that charm, those looks? They’re everything you want in a partner. And yet… You are a mite too down to earth for the refined Ms Libra and she is a little too picky for your liking. You want partners who don’t mind getting their hands dirty and sweating it out from time to time. Sex, by the way, will be very romantic. Your biggest problem lies in achieving real intimacy; your greatest strength in doing your best to please each other.

Rating: 3/10

Your relationship with Ms Scorpio:

The real deal. You two are polar opposites yet you complement each other more than you repel one another. Passion is a given and sex will provide a source of constant emotional nourishment. Ms Scorpio can be a little too secretive and prone to silences for your comfort but you can always find a way of bringing her out of her cave. Your biggest problem lies in your mutual refusal to back down. Your greatest strength is knowing that once either of you have said you’ll do something, you’ll do it.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Sagittarius:

Fatal attraction. Ms Sagittarius hits all your soft spots then burns you out. The Archer is difficult to catch and even more difficult to pin down once you’ve got to first base. Sagittarian lovers can make you feel insecure but the more you try to appeal to her conscience the further away you’ll drive her. Sex is great to begin with but you need more, in every sense of the phrase. Your biggest problem lies understanding each other. Your greatest strength is learning from each other.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Capricorn:

Harmony personified. You two resonate sweetly with each other. You rarely fight and you gaze out at the world through the same window. Capricorns are solid, reliable and meet their responsibilities. The Goat is an excellent lover and you’ll be enjoying sex to a ripe old age. However, if you want fireworks, you’ve got the wrong person. Your biggest problem is failing to take the occasional risk. Your greatest strength lies in agreeing on everything that really matters.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Aquarius:

Out there! Aquarius is the innovator and the iconoclast of the zodiac, and you are conformity with a capital C: you like to know where you’re going and when. Not so Ms Aquarius. This sign is emotionally reticent and not overly interested in sex – they’re quirky that way – but, like a fine wine, the Water-bearer improves with age. Your biggest problem is being on the same wave-length. Your greatest strength lies in liking each other as well as loving one another.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Pisces:

You were made for each other. You bring her dreams into reality and Miss Fish teaches you to trust yours. Her emotions are as deep as the sea, and her way of dealing with the world just as fluid. (Pisces needs an anchor and you’re it.) She may not be the most reliable person in the world but she’ll make you feel loved. And the sex… Divine. Your biggest problem is being without each other. Your greatest strength lies in knowing that nothing else matters as long as you have each other.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Aries:

Multi-coloured and many-faceted. You could just have found yourself The One. This sign has a great spirit of adventure; Ms Aries keeps you on your toes. She’s never dull, always in charge, but she’s not a good listener. Sex is never going to get in the way of the rest of your relationship: if it’s good, that’s great; and if it’s not, there are other things. Your biggest problem is facing the dark side of anything, including each other. Your greatest strength is moving onward and upward.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Taurus:

Not without merit. Taurus is dependable and practical. The Bull can fix your problems, and the plumbing and make a great meal, all at the same time. And they’re not whingers. Whenever you want sex, they’re ready, willing and able. Perfect, eh? The trouble is you can have too much of a good thing… And you need your partner to be a bit of a challenge. Your biggest problem lies in your love of change and her pathological distaste for it. Your greatest strength lies in not making a big deal of every tiny issue.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Gemini:

Two peas in a pod! You have found your soul-mate. Or, perhaps not. One day everything is great, and the next it’s not. Your Twin has as many moods and facets as you do so one of you has to take on the role of task-master and time keeper, and it’s probably going to be you. Sex is not a physical thing between you, it’s all about mind on mind… Your biggest problem is finding time for intimacy. Your greatest strength lies in knowing that life is too short to stuff a quail’s egg.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Cancer:

A mystery. Cancerians are very sensitive and defensive, and they don’t do well in a verbal skirmish, whereas you do. Thus, a lot of bruised feelings lurk behind any snappy, crabby behaviour. Sex is an even bigger mystery. Ms Crab will make you feel very special and she’s marvellous with the family, but please don’t expect her to be an enthusiastic globe-trotter. You’ll be travelling alone. Your biggest problem is understanding each other. Your greatest strength lies in caring deeply for your offspring.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Leo:

Like a breeze on the savannah. The Lion’s warmth, enthusiasm and generosity bring out the best in you. Ms Leo makes you feel sexy and the sex is great. And because they’re such sunny characters you don’t mind pandering to their oversized egos. They appreciate your quick wit and fine mind. You do have arguments but they’re easy to resolve, almost always via the bedroom. Your biggest problem is in liking each other’s friends. Your greatest strength lies in enjoying life to the full.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Virgo:

A sparring match. Virgo has as quick a mind as you, and a more detailed set of facts to support her argument. You love Virgos’ brilliant discourses but not the way they cut you down to size. After the pheromones have done their job, sex is likely to be downhill all the way. Nonetheless the Virgoan does hold your interest and rarely gives in easily, which means your relationship has staying power. Your biggest problem is admitting you’re wrong. Your greatest strength lies in your unspoken respect for each other.

Rating: 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Libra:

Enviable. You two are quite the couple. You’re on everyone’s party list. The Libran is a charming foil to your quicksilver personality. She is fair and balanced, and never one to shout. Sex has all the right ingredients but somehow it never quite satisfies. Certainly this relationship can go the distance but to really capture your heart, you need a more complex and emotionally driven partner. Your biggest problem is finding a deep emotional connection. Your greatest strength lies in knowing you can talk about anything.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Scorpio:

Curious. You have different ways of looking at the world but you share a passion for the dark side. Sex is mesmeric and runs to extremes both in the way of advanced practices and feast or famine. You bond quickly and intensely; then wonder if you can really live with each other. Scorpios are loyal but devious, and as brilliant as you at playing games. (Scorpio will win, by the way, even if that means you both go down with the ship.) Your biggest problem is feeling at ease with each other. Your greatest strength lies in knowing when to throw in the towel.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Sagittarius:

A fairground ride. Sagittarius is your polar opposite. You can both be commitment-shy; you are both independent in mind and spirit, and you are both eternal students of life. But while you are cool, cool air, the Archer is hot, hot fire. Saggies can warm the cockles of your heart while you can help distance them from their dangerous enthusiasms. Sex is part of the relationship, not all of it. Your biggest problem is dealing with bureaucracy. Your greatest strength lies in realizing you have a friend for life.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Capricorn:

A good business decision. You two can work together, you can even live together but you’re not really and truly at home with each other. Capricorn is a realist and a traditionalist. The Goat doesn’t like experimentation and does not see discussion and debate as an art form. Sex can be whenever you want it. (Remember the horny Goat…) But they might be a tad dull for you in the long run. Your biggest problem is in finding the joy in each other. Your greatest strength lies in coming together in a crisis.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Aquarius:

Future perfect. Aquarius is the wind beneath your wings. The Water-bearer has a mind that fascinates and a pig-headedness that doesn’t. You see, you’re a mutable sign and adaptable but they are fixed and pretty immoveable. Sex will be fine at first but may peter out unless you’re prepared to cross a few erotic boundaries. Ms Aquarius will remain loyal to you and she’ll never knowingly let you down. (Note the use of the word knowingly.)Your biggest problem is not talking about what really matters. Your greatest strength lies in creating joint goals – and reaching them.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Pisces:

Love in a mist. The Fish is elusive and you can be a little difficult to pin down too, so getting the relationship off the ground is your number one problem. And even when you’re together, you may have difficulty staying on the same page. This sign is different, and experiences many problems with the material world. Sex can be dreamy but at some point you’re going to have to get out of bed and pay the bills. Your biggest problem is living up to each other’s expectations. Your greatest strength comes from your spiritual approach to life.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Aries:

A tempest in a tea-pot. Aries has qualities you admire – courage, daring, vigour and forthrightness. You may think she will always be there for you, but you’re wrong. Rams tend to put themselves first. At least when they’re young – Aries acquires patience over the years as a result of many bruising experiences. Sexually, there are sparks, but these can be destroyed if you withhold sex as a punishment. Your biggest problem is living together. Your greatest strength lies in not giving up easily.

Rating: 3/10

Your relationship with Ms Taurus:

Mellow yellow. This is your ideal mate. Taurus gives you all the stability and constancy you crave and once the Bull has said those three little words, it’ll take a tsunami to eradicate them. Sex and love are inextricably linked to her and a source of healing and nurture for the two of you. You may even be one of those couples who never argue, although if you do, the thaw out takes a long time. Your biggest problem is letting go. Your greatest strength lies in loving each other more as every year goes by.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Gemini:

Thirty degrees of separation. You two may be next door neighbour signs but you’re as different as chalk and cheese. Geminis are the Peter-Pans of the zodiac: they come late to family responsibilities and find fidelity a challenge. Nonetheless, there will be an attraction between you that goes beyond sex and has more to do with the mystery you each hold for the other. Your biggest problem is trust. Your greatest strength lies in finding solutions.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Cancer:

Crab heaven. Once you two get together – and this can take time, since you’ll circle each other pretending disinterest for rather too long – you’ll never let go. You are both caring and concerned; you both believe in family and she is as keen as you on faithfulness and truth. But oh you two can be moody. Sex will be loving and tender and there will be as many variations as there are phases of the moon. Your biggest problem is dealing with hurts and resentments. Your greatest strength lies in sticking by each other, come what may.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Leo:

Molten lava. Talk about smouldering passion… When this relationship works it’s fantastic, but when it doesn’t, there’s no point dragging it out. Leo is your protector and provider and you are her supporter and sustainer. Members of this fire sign can be dominating and somewhat self-obsessed but when they love it’s the whole nine yards. Sexually, you are a dream team. Your biggest problem is forgiving and forgetting. Your greatest strength lies in absolute commitment to each other.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Virgo:

A good thing. A Virgo is not a flash in the pan. She does not fall in love easily, although under that practical veneer lies one of the great romantics. You bring out the best in this complex and emotionally self-contained sign and she has an understated way of making you feel safe, secure and valued. Sex is not a physical act but a route to true union. Your biggest problem is your joint sensitivity to criticism. Your greatest strength lies in working as a team.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Libra:

A lost cause. Air-water combinations (and we’re talking astrological elements here) are always tricky. You thrive in deep emotional waters while Libra must have air. Yes, there can be tremendous initial attraction but in the long run this sign is just too detached for you. You can be very materially successful as a couple but sexually you’re not in the same bedroom. Your biggest problem is dealing with each other’s essential differences. Your greatest strength lies in putting business before pleasure.

Rating: 3/10

Your relationship with Ms Scorpio:

Tendre poison. Scorpio is right up your estuary. You two tune into and manipulate each other like the master magicians you are. You don’t even have to talk to know what the other is thinking. You are sexual magnets and can enter a tantric state without even trying. The trouble is you are both suspicious and possessive, which can lead to murderous scenes followed by frosty silences. Your biggest problem is being too paranoid for your own good. Your greatest strength lies in meaning what you say.

Rating: 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Sagittarius:

A bumpy ride. Sagittarius likes getting away from home base and you are a home bunny; the celestial Archer acts first and thinks later while you are all foresight and caution. But you can make beautiful music together in the bedroom. On balance though, this is rather too much pain for too little gain: there are other pebbles on the beach. Your biggest problem is seeing things the same way. Your greatest strength lies in knowing there’s a reason you’re together, and one day you’ll find it.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Capricorn:

A growing concern. Capricorn is your opposite number and it is this attract-repel syndrome that makes for a long-lasting and mutually rewarding relationship. This woman is reliable, ambitious, protective and family-oriented. Goats consider it is their job to look after you and the family and you’ll know exactly where you are with them. The sex will be frequent and satisfying. Your biggest problem is being too conservative. Your greatest strength lies in making your old-age the best time of all.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Aquarius:

A challenge. Aquarius is cool in every sense of the word. This sign is a law unto itself and it’s no good expecting her to open up emotionally to you. (She knows a lot about a lot of things but is deeply uncomfortable with intimacy.) As far as sex goes it’s a case of less is more. Aquarians are also very stubborn and opinionated. Still interested? If so, please develop a very thick skin and get used to non-sequiturs. Your biggest problem is getting together in the first place. Your greatest strength is learning that love has many mansions.

Rating 3/10

Your relationship with Ms Pisces:

Bliss. You and Pisces are swimming up the same river of life; you sense each other’s every move, which is why sex can be eleven on a scale of one to ten. The Fish may not be the most dependable soul on the planet, and she is easily distracted, but you can’t stay mad at her for long. Pisces needs looking after. More importantly, the Fish needs you to make her dreams come true. Your biggest problem is finding enough time to do everything you want to do. Your greatest strength lies in being on the same page.

Rating 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Aries:

Signs of promise. Aries is a fellow fire sign so this is a relationship that has a speedy and passionate start. They are natural leaders and won’t take lightly to your trying to run the show; on the other hand, they will admit to mistakes, and, since they lose enthusiasm quickly, an Aries partner won’t mind your taking over those tasks, missions and enterprises she has left half done. Sexually, you’re in synch. Your biggest problem is who plays second fiddle. Your greatest strength lies in having so much fun you forget the bad times.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Taurus:

Heat and dust. Taurus is the strong and silent type, so the initial attraction can be powerful, but for the long haul you two butt heads too many times for comfort. Yes, you’re both as stubborn as each other but the Taurean is truly immoveable. You’ll have all the sex you want and more but is it enough to compensate for all the frustrations of living together? Your biggest problem is backing down. Your greatest strength is making a commitment and sticking to it.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Gemini:

A lasting joy. You and Gemini have much to give each other: you bring warmth and inspire openings of the heart while she encourages you to gain distance when you need it, and to be less intense about life. Sex may not set all the bells and whistles going but you both know there’s more to love than that. (Gemini’s main erogenous zone is the mind, by the way.) Your biggest problem is finding time to be alone with each other. Your greatest strength lies in knowing you have a friend for life.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Cancer:

Yin and Yang. You two are natural partners: you are both creative and emotionally driven; you both extol fidelity; you love children. However, you are fire and Cancer is water, and you know what happens when you pour water on fire, and vice versa… Crabs have a tendency towithdraw sexually if they’re nursing an unspoken grievance about you, so sex can become a bed of hostilities. Your biggest problem is thriftiness versus extravagance, which can become a super-human power-struggle. Your greatest strength is the love for your family.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Leo:

Ring of Fire. Now, just who is going to be top Lion here? One of you has to be the second in command, and, if you’re the gentler of the species, I guess that’s you! Your Leo partner has all your virtues and all your vices. Never forget this. Like all duo-sign relationships, it either works fantastically or not at all: and that goes for sex too. Your biggest problem is over-spending. Your greatest strength is your belief that love conquers all.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Virgo:

Workable- ish. Virgo is close to you by sign but far apart by nature. This sign is pernickety and emotionally reticent, andshe’ll drive you crazy. You’ll also never win a battle of words with Virgo. They are caring in their own way though, and content to let you run the relationship. After the first three months, sex becomes less frequent and more fraught. Your biggest problem is making the accounts balance. Your greatest strength lies in your knowledge that each of you is trying to be the best you can be.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Libra:

A good balance. Libra makes you look good and makes you feel good too. Librans have great style and are very into relationships, so you won’t have to book a time to talk about ‘issues’. You’ll have great sex, but not the abandoned passionate sort. You see, Libra doesn’t like to get all hot and bothered and they’re very fussy about smells and stains. Your biggest problem is finding, paying for and keeping staff. Your greatest strength lies in always putting a good face on things.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Scorpio:

Volcanic. You have met your match where passion, commitment, sex and ambition go but you can both sabotage the relationship by taking it to the edge too often. What you won’t like about Scorpios are their secrecy and jealousy, and their ability to press all your buttons. (Yes you have those qualities too but you don’t go to such lengths to prove your point.) Sex? What can you say – just fabulous. Your biggest problem is possessiveness. Your greatest strength is hanging in there through the good times and the bad.

Rating: 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Sagittarius:

A fun ride. Sagittarius is irresistible – that mix of warmth, humour and anything-comes-anything-goes gets right to your heart. The Archer is a natural match for you – someone who can dissolve your fears, make you forget your hurts, and she never ever harbours resentments. They’re just lovely people. All right, they do have a problem with commitment and responsibility… Sex? It has its moments. Your biggest problem is patience. Your greatest strength is only having eyes for each other.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Capricorn:

A prickly pair. You two are from different planets – The Goat is from Saturn and you’re from Jupiter (actually the sun, but that’s not a planet!). You are an optimist; she is a pessimist; you are a cheerful-spender; she is thrift personified. What she does have in spades is power, and that is something you find very attractive indeed. You’re at your best in bed with each other, and if you can carry that symbiosis into the rest of the relationship you’ll have something. Your biggest problem is communication. Your greatest strength lies in your determination to succeed.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Aquarius:

Divine duo. Aquarius is air to your fire – the Water-bearer takes you further than you thought you could ever go, and you’ll never tire of listening to those wise and fascinating thoughts. Yes, you’ll have arguments; yes, you’ll be put out by her nights out with the guys and gals (and there’ll be many of those) but the kissing and making up will be wonderful. Your biggest problem is acknowledging faults. Your greatest strength lies in talking, talking, talking.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Pisces:

A strange affair. Pisces will play ingénue to your leading man but she isn’t the type to throw a cloak over a puddle to prevent your getting your feet wet. Pisces just doesn’t think that way. They’re neither practical nor there when you need them. But they are wonderful bed-mates and you can resolve many of your differences under the sheets. In the day-to-day management of marriage, you’ll be the one doing the mopping up and the school run. Your biggest problem is losing the plot. Your greatest strength lies in devotion as opposed to perfection.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Aries:

Trial by fire.Once Aries stops talking about herelf, you’ll find there’s a decent, kind person in there. But you’re not hewn out of the same rock. Being at the top of the heap is everything to the Arian while you’re a painstaking, behind-the-scenes type. Of course, this can be the very reason the relationship works but in the long run there’s not enough room for you and her ego. OK, the sex can be lovely… Your biggest problem is the glass half-full-half-empty syndrome – I think you know which you tend to be. Your greatest strength lies in meeting each other half-way.

Rating: 3/10

Your relationship with Ms Taurus:

An unbreakable bond. You and Ms Taurus are creatures of the earth. You hate anything insubstantial; you want quality and durability. And you’ll find these qualities in each other. The Bull is a true partner: mellow, patient, resourceful and determined. This sign loves your fine mind and you’ll learn to love fine dining. You’ll love the sex too. Your biggest problem is Taurus’s need for boundaries and yours for room to manoeuvre. Your greatest strength lies in working it all out in the end.

Rating 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Gemini:

A dust storm. This sign gets you all shaken up. She appears and disappears without notice and every time you come up with a plan, she’ll have a variation. You two can talk, though. You discuss everything from politics to your next-door-neighbour’s affair with the postman, and if any couple could run the parent-teacher’s association and a hedge fund, it’s you two. Sex can take you to some very interesting places. Your biggest problem is naming the day. Your greatest strength lies in a near-psychic connection with each other.

Rating: 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Cancer:

A sweet delight. Ms Cancer soon wears down your resistance. The Crab is as persistent with her attentions as sheis with anything in life that she really wants. This sign winds its way around your heart and provides the emotional nourishment you so badly need. Cancerians even understand your prickly side, because they have one too. The sex just gets better and better. Your biggest problem is letting sleeping dogs lie. Your greatest strength lies in knowing that neither of you is going to give up or give in.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Leo:

An uneasy alliance. Fiery Leo definitely gets your attention. This sign is fun to be with, generous and affectionate. However, unless Leo receives your devoted attention and applause for everything she does, she’ll soon become grumpy and peevish. And you’re not one to pander to anyone’s ego. Also, this battle of wills can spoil an otherwise great sex-life. Your biggest problem is giving each other the strokes you need. Your greatest strength lies in overcoming anyone who or anything that threatens you.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Virgo:

Ever decreasing circles. Same sign combos have their advantages in that you both know how each other ticks and you instinctively feel at home with one another. As for the disadvantages: what you don’t like in yourself, you’ll hate in her. You will argue a lot, and you will spend forever getting your life in perfect shape, such that you won’t find as much time as you should for making love. Your biggest problem is not saying how you really feel. Your greatest strength lies in overcoming every hurdle.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Libra:

Strife in a bottle. You two have one thing in common – a striving for perfection. You’ll notice that about Libra straight away because she has such an air of accomplishment about her and such a way with people. Libramay sweep you off your feet, but don’t be in too much of a hurry to succumb. While you can run a business together, marriage may leave you a little cold. Same with sex. Your biggest problem is finding true intimacy. Your greatest strength lies in never getting into anything over your head.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Scorpio:

A fine thing. You may not like to admit you have a dark side, but you do. And Scorpio will certainly find it – to your mutual pleasure! These people are sexy and they’ll also hold your fascination and your love for a lifetime. (Will you ever leave the bedroom?) You can both be devious and paranoid but you have a way of soothing her anxieties and reassuring her of your fidelity. And vice versa. Your biggest problem is developing trust. Your greatest strength is that once that trust is there it is rarely broken.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Sagittarius:

A burning issue. Sagittarians give you room to breathe and in the process cause you to yearn for them and wonder what they’re up to without you. This signcan be commitment-phobic but then so can you. Ms Archer doesn’t understand the point of plans and time – she’s your living-in-the-moment type – but once she’s with you, who cares! Sex is a case of feast and famine but dwindles in time. Your biggest problem is losing your sense of direction. Your greatest strength lies in looking to the future, not the past.

Rating: 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Capricorn:

A mutual admiration society. Both of you take your time before committing yourselves, but if the sparks fly immediately, why wait. You two can sustain a life-long partnership and you have so much in common that arguments and upsets will be as rare as a snowflake in the desert. Everything will be regular and consistent – including the sex – and you’ll never get out of your depth. Your biggest problem is putting pleasure too far down the list of priorities. Your greatest strength lies in knowing you’ll have a rich old age.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Aquarius:

Stranger than fiction. Aquarians are individualistic: they have as many opinions as you but they’ll expect theirs to carry the day. Fortunately, the Water-Bearer is a good listener, but you have to remember she is always right. Sexually, you’ll have known better, and you’ll need plenty of action in other departments to sustain a long-term union. Your biggest problem is nourishing each other emotionally. Your greatest strength lies in being able to talk even when you’re at war.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Pisces:

A union of opposites. You have your feet on terra firma while Pisces is in its own little water-world, yet you two share many qualities – usually the ones you don’t recognize in yourselves! This sign brings out your romantic side and makes you feel incredibly special. She isn’t methodical, punctual or materially minded but she makes up for such things in so many other ways. This is how sex should be – and you grow to be a devoted couple. Your biggest problem is insecurity. Your greatest strength lies in believing in each other.

Rating 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Aries:

Great momentum. You and Ms Aries are opposite numbers therefore the attraction between you is powerful – as, indeed, is the sex. Ms Aries’ fire warms your airy being and, when you can’t make a decision (and even when you can), she will. You’ll go places with this woman, both in terms of social success and life goals, but her recklessness will drive you nuts. Your biggest problems are power struggles. Your greatest strength lies in picking yourselves up, dusting yourselves off and getting back in the saddle.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Taurus:

Trying. Neither of you gives up easily but this relationship is not really made in heaven. Ms Taurus is down to earth, resistant to change and very stubborn. You’ll have your work cut out getting her to travel or take a break from routine. She can be generous but there are limits, and arguments about the way you spend money are frequent. Sex, however, can be fantastic. Your biggest problem is your vastly differing priorities where money and life-goals are concerned. Your greatest strength lies in not wanting to hurt each other.

Rating 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Gemini:

A walk in the park. Here is your natural mate, your best friend, perhaps even your guru. Ms Gemini dazzles you with her wit and she can be as much of a culture-vulture and music lover as you. She’ll steer clear of arguments and she’ll be as happy going places with you as she is to let you do your own thing. Of course, she does have a teensy problem with commitment so bank on a long courtship. Sex? Enjoyable but not the best ever. Your biggest problem is reaching each other’s core. Your greatest strength lies in making the best of things.

Rating 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Cancer:

Becalmed. You will be drawn to Ms Cancer by her quietude. You sense there’s much more going on than meets the eye, and you’d be right. This woman can pull you into a relationship by the tide of her powerful feelings, and she can awaken you sexually. The trouble is that water (her) and air (you) don’t mix. You’ll inevitably feel suffocated by her and she’ll think of you as a lightweight. Your biggest problem is seeing the world through the same lens. Your greatest strength lies in kindness and consideration; each for the other.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Leo:

New York in June. How fun is this? Ms Leo has style – almost as much as you – and she knows how to live well and spend money. You two thrive on being together and other people love having you around too. Ms Leo’s arrogance and inflexibility are legendary but you have a way of wearing down her resistance. You’ll enjoy lots of sex, in which lingerie and ambience will play a big part. Your biggest problem is becoming overdrawn. Your greatest strength lies in being able to live beyond your means.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Virgo:

Stumbling blocks and stepping stones. Ms Virgo pretends she’s not a romantic but that’s the reason she’s with you; you are her animus, the figureshe sees in her dreams. For your part, you love her intellect and the fact that she can gossip and bitch with the best of them. There will be sex. Just how great is debatable. Ms Virgo has a dark side which needs discovering… She’s also a bit of a nag. Your biggest problem is allowing time for fun. Your greatest strength lies in trying hard.

Rating 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Libra:

Poetry in motion. How the relationship looks to other people is going to be just as important as how it feels to the two of you. Ms Libra is as keen to be as loved and liked as you are, and therefore equally as giving and ready to talk about issues as you. But do you really want to share a bed with your twin? Like all same-sign relationships if the chemistry is there, it’s wonderful but if not, you’ll end up as brother and sister. Your biggest problem is making decisions. Your greatest strength lies in sharing everything.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Scorpio:

Deep waters. Ms Scorpio has something of the night about her. You’re drawn to that darkness but you can’t stay there indefinitely. There’s a degree of compulsion about your sex-life, such that you may have trouble leaving the relationship even if and when it’s destroying you both. The Scorpio woman can be fun, and she will go to the ends of the earth for you, but the cost to your sanity is high. Your biggest problem is knowing when to say enough is enough. Your greatest strength lies in pushing yourselves to the maximum.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Sagittarius:

Happily ever after. Ms Sagittarius is engaging, affectionate, good-natured and adaptable. She brings adventure and warmth into your life while you give herlessons in diplomacy and get her to take a little more interest in her appearance. You’ll never have to worry about looking your best in bed – she loves you just the way you are. (Don’t fence her in though.) Your biggest problems are arguments and about cleanliness and order – you like; she couldn’t care less. Your greatest strength is never allowing the sun to set on an argument.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Capricorn:

A working party. The trouble with Ms Capricorn is that she is too pedantic and narrow-minded for you. To Ms Capricorn there are laws in nature and laws to live your life by, and you are a free spirit. She loves your savoire-faire, thoughandshe’ll have no trouble making love night, after night, after night. She knows you’ll help her climb to the top of the social and professional ladder too. Your biggest problem is relating to each other’s vulnerable side. Your greatest strength is making a marriage work.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Aquarius:

A cool couple. Ms Aquarius may start out as a friend but with your disarming skills she’ll drop the fear and soon become a lover and partner. This woman is not a natural at relationships and you’ll need to give her a long rope while never allowing her to feel jealous or abandoned. (Sex takes practice, and practice makes perfect.) She is a bit of a know-all and you’ll do a lot of apologising for her outspoken statements. Your biggest problem is closeness. Your greatest strength lies in never doing anything out of anger.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Pisces:

Foggy. It could take you a lifetime to get to grips with Ms Pisces. This woman is a mystery even unto herself. She is a mix of Pollyanna and Hecate. This relationship starts with great promise but can fizzle out in the strangest of circumstances. Sexually, it may seem as if something is missing. You’ll never understand why she does certain things and she’ll never understand why you need to explain and analyse everything. Your biggest problem is being on the same planet. Your greatest strength lies in leaving well alone.

Rating: 3/10

Your relationship with Ms Aries:

Boil and bubble; toil and trouble. Ms Aries is a straight-forward person. She is what it says on the tin. She also intends to get what she wants by whatever means. Mind-games go right over her head so from the get-go you have a big advantage. The trouble is she’s probably just not deep enough for you, and although there may be lots of sex, you won’t be lifted out of your body by the exchange. Choose Ms Aries for a fling: saying ‘I do’ is a life-sentence… Your biggest problems are fights (keep the best china in the safe). Your greatest strength is bouncing back from them.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Taurus:

Truly, madly, deeply. Ms Taurus is your opposite number so you have an instinctive bond with her. She has the power and the patience to handle your complex emotional make-up, and she’s a lover who matches your sensuality and satisfies your needs. Like you though, she is resistant to change and strong-willed. She’s also very controlling. You’ll admire her strength and you’ll feel very safe with her. Your biggest problem is refusing to budge. Your greatest strength lies in building a relationship as strong as Fort Knox.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Gemini:

Intensely complex. Ms Gemini is a chameleon: you never know who you’re going to wake up with from one morning to the next. Naturally, this woman holds a certain fascination for you. However, her airy nature first stirs your deep emotional waters into a whirlpool and then turns them to ice. And the same for sex. It will take many other complementary astrological factors to keep you afloat in the long term. Your biggest problem is finding stability. Your greatest strength lies in discovering you are each other’s best teacher.

Rating: 3/10

Your relationship with Ms Cancer:

A sea-food cocktail. You and Ms Cancer are an ideal couple. She is kind, deep, caring and empathetic. She’s also ambitious and strong. You’ll feel as though you’re on the same wave-length, which means you don’t have to spell out what’s on your mind. For this reason your sex-life is dreamy. Ms Cancer will always put you and the family first, and you need never doubt her fidelity. Your biggest problem is that you fan each other’s insecurities. Your greatest strength is knowing your love will never wane.

Rating 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Leo:

Jalopena Salsa. Ooohla la! What a power-house you two make. You put others in the shade, although what goes on behind closed doors could make your hair stand on end. In the bedroom, everything is as hot as Hades; out of it, you run into one road-block after another formed by your differing tastes, values and priorities. Neither of you gives in and both of you expect to be obeyed. Mmm… Your biggest problem are those destructive Mexican stand-offs. Your greatest strength lies in the hold you have over each other.

Rating: 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Virgo:

Built to last. Discerning, low-key, smart Ms Virgo is a perfect foil for the super-powered, intense Scorpio. This woman will disarm you with her quiet arguments and just when you think she’s completely unimpressed she’ll turn up on your doorstep in a fur coat and a dominatrix outfit! Ms Virgo adapts to you while never allowing you to upset her agenda. And you nourish her on all levels. Your biggest problem is allowing silences to keep you apart. Your greatest strength lies in keeping the best till last.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Libra:

Requires effort. You and Ms Libra do not speak the same language. This woman aims to rise above her emotions while you are driven by them. She is not the kind who abandons herself to lust and you may find the love-making a little too contrived. Then again, she does manage to thaw you out when you’re angry and you can show her that appearances aren’t everything. Your biggest problem is finding that deep connection. Your greatest strength is discovering that just because it’s different doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Scorpio:

Till death do you part. Have you seen two scorpions defending their territory? They lock pincers and see who can sting who to death first. And there’s a parallel there. When you’re in love, there’s no couple more united but when you’re at war someone is going to get hurt. You’re in tune sexually, and you both need and give each other intense demonstrations of feeling. Your biggest problem is bringing out the worst in each other. Your greatest strength is knowing you are stronger together than apart.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Sagittarius:

Fire and ice. Ms Sagittarius is a friendly creature so you won’t have any trouble getting to know her. She’s interested in anything that promises to be a journey, and you could be the greatest adventure of all. Sex will be athletic – this is a sprinter not a marathon runner though. Long term? The differences outweigh the similarities and you would both be better with other people. Your biggest problem is her lack of commitment and your need for it. Your greatest strength lies in learning to laugh at your idiosyncrasies.

Rating: 3/10

Your relationship with Ms Capricorn:

Bankable. Ms Capricorn is reliable, responsible, ambitious and conservative. She doesn’t advertise herself, she doesn’t aim to be the centre of attention. However, she’s more than able to stand up to you and will step up to the plate when the situation demands. She’s very sexual and very regular – you’ll have no complaints. This woman will never jeopardize your trust, although you’ll have a battle on your hands if you betray her. Your biggest problem is being too cautious for your own good. Your greatest strength lies in creating an empire with each other.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Aquarius:

Distant cousins. This is one of those relationships that requires space, and if you can manage that you’ll find there’s plenty to love and like about this woman. She is turned off by heavy emotional scenes though. Sexually you can teach each other much: she’ll show you the power of the mind and you’ll reveal the pleasure of touch and the importance of feeling. Both of you are possessive and controlling. Your biggest problem is indeed possessiveness and control. Your greatest strength is once you made your vows, you’ll stick to them.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Pisces:

A sanctuary. Darling Ms Pisces. One look at that puppy-dog expression and you have to take her home. After that it’s a slam dunk. You’ll be together in some shape or form for the rest of your lives. This woman is needy and she thrives on physical and emotional exchange – she’s not a technician in bed, just an instinctive lover. The downside to Ms Pisces is her unreliability and a certain weakness in character. Your biggest problem is getting out of your cocoon. Your greatest strength lies in love – pure, simple love.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Aries:

Happy campers. Ms Aries is as impetuous as you when it comes to falling in love. She’s also very determined and pushy -she’ll leave you in no doubt as to her feelings. She does like her own way, but since she’s such good company, you might as well go along with her. Sex is passionate but there’s a short-fall in foreplay. Your biggest problem is that she makes decisions and acts on them immediately while you change your mind, often. Your greatest strength lies in getting on with life, regardless.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Taurus:

An uphill struggle. Ms Taurus may look as if butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth, but that firmness and strength are simply bullheadedness. This woman cannot be moved once she’s made up her mind, and since she has a positive dislike for thrills, spills and foreign travel, you’ll be constantly pulling in opposite directions. Ms Taurus is reliable and thorough, which goes for her love-making as well as her dealings with money. Your biggest problem is finding common ground. Your greatest strength lies in getting out before it’s too late.

Rating: 3/10

Your relationship with Ms Gemini:

A good idea. Ms Gemini is your natural counterpart. She’s a fount of information – been there, done that and got the tattoo – and she’s very sociable and adaptable. She’ll be the navigator on your travels, in fact she’ll play that role throughout your relationship. Ms Gemini is as commitment-shy as you, so marriage can be a long time coming. She’s also emotionally-reticent and sexually complex so expect life in the bedroom to have its ups and downs. Your biggest problem is making a commitment. Your greatest strength lies in not hoarding resentments.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Cancer:

Waterlogged. This woman is moody, secretive, cautious and sensitive. You’ll be stamping on her delicate pincers from the first date, and the trouble is she won’t say what’s bugging her – she’ll expect you to know. There may be magic and mystery between you but emotional upsets will get in the way of a happy sex-life. Ms Cancer is protective and nurturing, and deeply attached to home and family. Your biggest problem is finding a mutual comfort zone. Your greatest strength lies in knowing that family comes first.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Leo:

Sunny days. Ms Leo is outgoing and warm-hearted but one thing you’re going to have to understand from the outset is that she is the queen, and you are the courtier – consort if you’re lucky. Once you get used to stroking her and allowing her to make the decisions, you’ll be able to do anything you pretty well want. She is very jealous though. Your sex life will sing. Your biggest problem is having too much to do and too many commitments. Your greatest strength lies in basking in each other’s sunny presence.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Virgo:

A hard day’s night. Ms Virgo is not easily impressed but you get her all of a-quiver. You are the risk-taker and rule-breaker she’d love to be. In fact you are everything she is not. And therein lies the rub. After a terrific start, this relationship runs downhill fast. She’ll criticize all those qualities she once admired and you’ll be exhausted and undermined. Worse, you’ll be bickering instead of making love. Your biggest problem is finding peace with each other. Your greatest strength is arguing until you find the solution.

Rating: 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Libra:

Peace and pace. An air sign like Libra fans your enthusiasms and shares your liking for people, places, ideas and missions. Ms Libra is also very smart.(She’ll teach you a lot about style and social know-how.) You’ll discover the beauty of sex and the importance of lighting and scent. Arguments will hardly ever happen. This woman will walk away from unpleasantness of any sort. Your biggest problem is dealing with those things you have stuffed under the carpet. Your greatest strength is knowing the future is bright.

Rating 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Scorpio:

A dangerous liaison. This woman can be mad, bad and dangerous to know but you believe you can handle her and bring out her sweet and loving side. Well, maybe you can, but there’ll be a lot of tears and tempests in the process. Ms Scorpio is not a fun ride. She has untold depths, and when feeling betrayed or dis-respected she will go to extreme lengths to pay you back. Of course, the sex is fantastic. Your biggest problem is learning to let sleeping dogs lie. Your greatest strength lies in coming back for more.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Sagittarius:

Great expectations. Will you two ever settle down? Life will be one great exploration, first of each other then everything else. Of course, like all twin-sign relationships you’ll be doubling both the good and the bad aspects of your personalities. You’ll have your spats and those times when you’ll want to be at the opposite end of the world from each other but basically you’re a team. Sex? Well, it’s a connection. Your biggest problem is staying on top of your responsibilities. Your greatest strength lies in sharing the joy.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Capricorn:

A dry period. If this relationship were a game of bridge, you’d have all hearts and she’d have only spades. In other words, it’ll be difficult to make a good hand. Ms Capricorn extols solvency and convention and you are a cheerful spender and an iconoclast. You stir her up all right but once she’s got control of herself, she’ll be busy controlling you too. Sex will be on demand but not al fresco. Your biggest problem is finding a meeting place. Your greatest strength is making improvements, both to your home and each other.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Aquarius:

Allegro con brio. You two race along in the fast lane of life. Ms Aquarius is as much of an adventurer as you, although she is a little less gung-ho, and more into journeys of the mind. This woman celebrates friendship and finds love of the deeply-madly-truly variety a little overrated. Still, you have so much going for you as a couple that it hardly matters whether sex is magnificent or disappointing. Your biggest problem is coming down to earth. Your greatest strength lies in creating your own rules by which to lead your lives.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Pisces:

Steam heat. You have a kind of fatal attraction for Ms Pisces, and even after a painful experience in water-world, you’ll fall for another Fish dish. This woman has a damsel-in-distress appeal, but you mistake her diffidence for weakness and malleability. Ms Pisces may not explain why she does what she does but she won’t do what she doesn’t want to do. Confused? Join the club. Your heroine also has a little difficulty with fidelity and the truth. Your biggest problem is living in the real world. Your greatest strength lies in believing in your dreams.

Rating: 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Aries:

A power walk. Ms Aries dazzles you with her energy, drive and charisma. You suddenly see how warm and wonderful life could be with this woman by your side. First mistake. In the long term you two have entirely different modus operandi. She’s all about instant gratification and you’re about t-i-m-e. (Imagine what that does to your sex life.) This woman is fearless though and she will get you moving and motoring. Your biggest problems are arguments over money. Your greatest strength is using your mistakes as stepping stones.

Rating: 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Taurus:

A thriving concern. Ms Taurus is a friend indeed. She has the same measured approach to life as you, she likes to have money in the bank and sound investments in the future. She also never promises anything she cannot deliver. But where are the sparks? These you need to take you from friendship to passionate partners and sometimes those sparks are missing. Your biggest problem is finding the magic; your greatest strength is sustaining a relationship without it.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Gemini:

Rolling stones. Ms Gemini is hard to pin down. She is charming and attentive one moment then she disappears for three days. Thus, she can drive you into a frenzy of anxiety and longing. She may appear to be a bit of a lightweight but in reality she’s acutely intelligent, and, like a poker player, loves to bluff. Sex hold promise, but finding deep satisfaction is a challenge. (This relationship works better in business.) Your biggest problem is finding long-term security. Your greatest asset is combining your different strengths to achieve brilliant results.

Rating: 3/10

Your relationship with Ms Cancer:

Twin souls. Ms Cancer is your opposite number so there is as much to unite you as there is to repel you. But mostly, you two are highly compatible. Ms Cancer is as devoted as you to tradition and the family but she is more nurturing and fussy. She is known as the zodiac’s great mother, so don’t be surprised if you get mothered, or is that smothered… Sex will be a natural and enjoyable part of your relationship. Your biggest problem is making changes. Your greatest strength is having an abundance left over for a rainy day.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Leo:

Earth moving. Ms Leo can get your heart racing and the adrenaline pumping. But all the time? You need someone a little less fiery and a lot more accommodating. This woman is a star, a diva no less, and she’s also passionate and proud. Both of you like to be on top (quite literally) and while sex might be all you want and more, in no time at all your relationship turns into a power struggle. Your biggest problem is sweating the small stuff. Your greatest strength is hanging on in there until the bitter end.

Rating 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Virgo:

All things in moderation. Yes, this relationship has balance. You’ll never stray over your limits. But is it fun? Ms Virgo is not the zodiac’s clown; she’s the zodiac’s analyst, accountant and judge and jury. She has a deep fear of getting out of control yet an equally deep yearning to transcend the mundane. And she sometimes uses sex as a route to escape. You will have much in common, even if it takes a long time to discover who she really is. Your biggest problem is fear. Your greatest strength is never getting in debt.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Libra:

Admirable. Ms Libra appeals to you because she has good taste and fine qualities. She listens to you and gives the impression that she is someone you can lean on. Well, she is an achiever, and you’ll never go short of luxuries, but this woman is not a pushover. You’ll have no complaints in the sexual arena, but you will have to look your best. Your biggest problem is finding financial balance. Your greatest strength lies in having a better life together than you would have done apart.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Scorpio:

A blessing. Ms Scorpio’s reputation as the zodiac’s femme fatale is not a myth. She’s sexy, intense and basically irresistible. You’re also just the man to handle her. She needs your integrity and your consistency to anchor her – she sees the best of herself reflected in your eyes. You two are a sexual match made in heaven. This woman is capable of great things, and she never gives in: if she wants you, that’s it. Your biggest problem is not getting out enough. Your greatest strength is finding resources you didn’t know you had.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Sagittarius:

Chalk and cheese. Ms Sagittarius is restless, independent and a commitment-phobe. Catching her is like trying to hit a moving target and if you do succeed, never expect her to keep to a timetable or a routine. This woman does not do well in chains, unless it’s part of your bedroom repertoire. You’ll have to get used to living on the edge, and the passports better be up to date. Your biggest problem is your liking for boundaries and her hatred of them. Your greatest strength is knowing that distance lends enchantment.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Capricorn:

Happily tethered. Two goats rub along pretty well together, although when you lock horns, the hostilities can go on for days, if not weeks. You see your rich qualities in each other yet also discover your weak spots, so this is a relationship of self-discovery. You know what you want in bed and you know exactly how to please each other, but it’s not going to blow the roof off. Your biggest problem is stubbornness and implacability. Your greatest strength is building a life-plan and getting there with time and money to spare.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Aquarius:

Strange but true. They broke the mould with your Ms Aquarius: she can be quirky and definitely her own woman, but you do share a liking for structure and form. (Ms Aquarius will build castles in the air and you’ll put bricks and mortar on them.) Love and attraction, if they are there, will make this a long-lasting and fulfilling relationship. Otherwise, although you might stay together, you’ll lead separate lives. Your biggest problem is getting a heart-to-heart connection. Your greatest strength is not sweating the small stuff.

Rating: 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Pisces:

Comfort food. Ms Pisces is an ideal partner. She brings romance and sensuality to the relationship and helps you see that material success is not as important as spiritual sustenance. This woman can make your knees turn to jelly, and your bedroom will be a haven of pleasure and a respite from the hurly-burly of the world. You will find yourself through Ms Pisces, and she’ll be able to anchor your dreams. Your biggest problem is dealing with each other’s reality. Your greatest strength is knowing love is worth all the agony.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Aries:

Star-kissed. Ms Aries is a great match. You have a co-pilot on your life-journey, someone as happy as you to go where no one has gone before. (And this philosophy applies under the sheets too.) This woman warms your heart and although she expects to be able to do what she wants to do when she wants to, she’ll allow you the same courtesy, the same independence. Your biggest problem is offending people who can make life difficult for you both. Your greatest strength is being able to make it through without compromise.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Taurus:

An outside bet. You’ll recognize in Ms Taurus the same fixity of purpose that you have. You know she’s not going to give ground in an argument, which commands your respect but also makes for frequent stand-offs. She is true; she is dependable; she is always there. She is also very touchy-feely and needs plenty of sex. However, you come from very different places sexually… Your biggest problem is not sharing the same priorities. Your greatest strength lies in making it work despite your differences.

Rating: 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Gemini:

Lightness and mirth. You and Ms Gemini have a natural affinity. You’ll talk until the dawn breaks and still have plenty to say the next day, and the day after that. (Indeed sex may take second place to all the discussion and debate.) This woman is sociable and intelligent; she is not emotionally draining and not given to plate-smashing scenes. She requires as much space as you, maybe a little more. Your biggest problem is becoming emotionally close. Your greatest strength lies in filling each day with new things.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Cancer:

Making waves. Air signs, such as yourself, are fatally attracted to water women, like Ms Cancer. She has an ocean of feeling in which to immerse you, which is fine for a couple of days (and wonderful in bed); in the long run, however, you’ll be gasping for air. This woman is not a match for your unconventional spirit; she’ll try to clip your wings; she’ll make you feel very guilty. And she will accuse you of being unfeeling. Your biggest problem is making it to your first anniversary. Your greatest strength lies in developing tolerance.

Rating: 3/10

Your relationship with Ms Leo:

A happy ending. Like all zodiac opposites, Ms Leo may be a different element but she is a fixed sign, as are you. Thus you both revere loyalty and determination; you both build your lives on hard-won principles; you are both sociable and fun-loving. Together you make an unbeatable team. You also make beautiful music in the boudoir. Your biggest problem is allowing pride to come before an apology. Your greatest strength lies in knowing you always come from a place of truth.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Virgo:

A cold snap. Ms Virgo keeps her emotions in check and her real feelings to herself. Sound familiar? The two of you could be so keen to protect your hearts that you never get further than a first date. But once you thaw out, an interesting relationship develops. This woman has a good mind and can bring your ideas into reality. However, passion may not be part of the equation, except in the very early stages. Your biggest problem is saying ‘I love you’ enough. Your greatest strength is knowing when to leave each other alone.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Libra:

Love birds. One look at Ms Libra and your heart takes flight. Well, maybe that’s an exaggeration but your fellow air sign is a natural match for you. This woman may see the trespassers-keep-out sign across your heart but she gently breaks down your defences and suddenly you’re having the greatest of times. Sex may not be all you wanted and more – it’ll be a work in progress. Your biggest problem is an over-active social life. Your greatest strength lies in knowing how to enjoy the good times and work through the bad.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Scorpio:

A passion for life. Ms Scorpio spells temptation and trouble. The way you keep your distance drives her to distraction. This woman oozes sex and your sex life sizzles. There is, however, an element of compulsion to your attraction to each other. If this relationship works, it’ll be a lasting joy but if tensions and jealousies develop, you need to put yourself out of your misery by leaving as soon as possible. Your biggest problem are those destructive icy silences. Your greatest strength is your shared passion for life.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Sagittarius:

An adventure in love. You will bless the day you met Ms Sagittarius. This woman is a free spirit, but not too free that she can’t find time to be with you. You have an equal love of wide open spaces, both in the literal and psychological sense, and you know how to make the most of life. Neither of you puts sex before companionship, nevertheless you find joy in each other’s arms. Your biggest problem is remembering birthdays and anniversaries. Your greatest strength lies in blaming yourselves not each other.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Capricorn:

Struggle and strife. You two bring out each other’s serious side. You probably got together talking about world affairs and suddenly you were a couple. You can run a business together, even make a good job of the business of marriage, but swinging on chandeliers and letting it all hang out is simply not your style. Ms Capricorn is reserved and conventional; you are self-contained but bohemian: you make awkward bedfellows. Your biggest problem is taking everything too seriously. Your greatest strength is not giving a damn about other people.

Rating: 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Aquarius:

Double trouble. How well do you know yourself? Whatever the state of your self-knowledge it’s going to be improved by being with your twin. There is a lot of humour to this relationship, and a lot of frustrating and painful moments. (I bet you never thought you were opinionated and argumentative, let alone a sulk!) You’re open to change as a topic of discussion, but not in your lifetime! Your biggest problem is dealing with anger. Intimacy is your greatest challenge and your greatest triumph.

Rating: 7/10

Your relationship with Ms Pisces:

An impossible dream. She may be close to you by sign but she might as well be on planet Neptune! Ms Pisces is not interested in discussing the facts or creating a pension plan – she has a loose hold on reality and prefers to inhabit the realm of possibilities. She is not possessive and never judgemental; she’s also an instinctive lover which makes your love life sing. Your biggest problem is finding a dream you can share and bring into reality. Your greatest strength is understanding that life just isn’t perfect.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Aries:

A flash in the pan. Ms Aries is a conqueror and if she has you in her sights she’ll expect you to collapse in a lather of anticipation. And if you don’t… she’ll be off in hot pursuit of the next big thing. She doesn’t understand games and nuances: mysteries are all right in novels and movies, but not in love. You see, if she tries weaving a fabric of falsehoods she gets caught up in the threads. Then again, she is a heroine and will go through hell, fire and water for those she loves. Your biggest problem is solvency. Your greatest strength lies in following your gut feelings.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Taurus:

A home run. Ms Taurus has what it takes to make you feel loved, secure, protected and valued. She will help you live your dreams and forget your nightmares. This woman is the rock upon which you can build your life. She’s also a faithful and considerate. What you won’t be able to do is budge her when she’s made up his mind, nor will you be able to make her spend her savings. Your biggest problem is her resistance to change and your need for it. Your greatest strength is practising what you preach.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Gemini:

Sky-diving. Ms Gemini is not comfortable in the watery world of feelings while you are not at home in the airy realm of ideas and concepts. Ms Gemini does have feelings; she just doesn’t integrate them that well. She will tend to consider you irrational, unreasonable and over-emotional, which will prove detrimental to the relationship in the long run – no matter how good the sex. Your biggest problem is feeling understood and valued by each other. Your greatest strength is pooling your different resources and coming out on top.

Rating: 5/10

Your relationship with Ms Cancer:

A dream team. Ms Cancer belongs to your sea-food chain! You come from the same place; you are both emotionally-driven, sensitive, caring and easily hurt. Side by side, you can forge a long-lasting and mutually supportive relationship. (You’ll be sexually active into your nineties.) Home and family are essential to her well-being and she’ll prove a wonderful protector and nurturer. Your biggest problem is exacerbating each other’s fears. Your greatest strength lies in never being short of what you really need.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Leo:

Too hot to handle. You two may find each other irresistible in the beginning (those sexy days and nights will be unforgettable) but your differences may prove too great in the long term. Ms Leo is a strong, determined, occasionally overpowering, figure. She will override your wishes and you’ll be doing everything her way. Thus, you’ll end up feeling denied and she’ll be surprised and shocked when you simply disappear out of her life. Your biggest problem is meeting each other half-way. Your greatest strength lies in operating from the heart.

Rating: 3/10

Your relationship with Ms Virgo:

A beautiful thing. Your opposite number balances and supports you. Ms Virgo is a thinker and a planner but she needs your vision and wisdom to get those blue-prints off the drawing board. She listens to your dreams then analyses them. You make her overcome her inhibitions and open her heart. (It may take a long time to find yourself sexually with her – and vice versa – but it will be worth the effort.) Your biggest problem is making decisions. Your greatest strength is valuing and sharing each other’s opinions, needs and hopes.

Rating: 8/10

Your relationship with Ms Libra:

A balancing act. Ms Libra finds reaching a decision almost as difficult as you, but for different reasons: you want to keep your options open and she doesn’t want to offend anyone. You see, she’s a lot more concerned with appearances than you. You’ll love being in bed with her, although don’t expect deep, deep intimacy. She’ll discuss the relationship but you may still not know how she truly feels. You biggest problem is establishing what you want. Your greatest strength is never losing your tempers with each other.

Rating: 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Scorpio:

Tristan und Isolde. They write novels about couples like you. Your love is as deep as deep can be and your passion for each other, off the scale. You believe you would die for each other. Ms Scorpio is a complex character but you understand her at core level: you are able to chip her out of her moods and silences, defuse her jealous rages and she will never let you fall off the edge of the world. Your biggest problem is realizing that there is a world outside your relationship. Your greatest strength is true love.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Sagittarius:

Hot and bothered. Ms Sagittarius is elusive: she loves the idea of making a commitment, but actually doing so frightens the life out of her. She has charisma and a sort of diffidence that is utterly engaging. You fall for her in a nanosecond and your sexual chemistry lights up a room. However, long-term – if you manage to tie the knot in the first place – you’ll find each other very hard work. Your biggest problem is establishing which version of the truth is correct. Your greatest strength is believing in something bigger than both of you.

Rating: 6/10

Your relationship with Ms Capricorn:

Rock solid. Ms Capricorn is sound, hard-working, conservative and solvent. She is in her element creating a life-plan and bringing it to fruition. She’s kind of old-fashioned too. She’ll look after the practical and financial aspects of the relationship while you can do all the nurturing and caring. Of course she doesn’t mind if you add to the bank balance… (She’s awfully good in bed too.) Your biggest problem is lightening up. Your greatest strength is knowing you’re doing everything in each other’s best interests.

Rating: 9/10

Your relationship with Ms Aquarius:

Chilly. Ms Aquarius doesn’t wear her heart on her sleeve; in fact if she is really attracted to you she’s likely to display utter disinterest. This woman takes a lot of understanding. She is consistent in her inconsistency. She has her own brand of charm, however, and she’ll dazzle you with her theories and plans for world peace. She takes her time opening up sexually, and you’ll need a lot of shared chemistry to set the boudoir a-rocking. Your biggest problem is trying to reason with each other. Your greatest strength lies in feeling each other is a mystery you want to solve.

Rating: 4/10

Your relationship with Ms Pisces:

The agony and the ecstasy. Two fishes in the same love-boat? What a conundrum. Since you are both capable of putting up smoke screens and disappearing in plain sight, it may take a long time to get together. But when you do, it can prove wonderfully enriching. There will be times when you infuriate each other but before you can say soupe aux poissons you’ll be in each other’s arms and on the road to nirvana. Your biggest problem is getting lost in the moment. Your greatest strength is being each other’s bliss.

Rating: 7/10