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Sextiles—Can the Two Signs Bring Out The Worst in Each Other?
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I’m not a big fan of sextiles. Oh, certainly in my early days in astrology, I interpreted them to clients religiously, wanting to find positive and uplifting things to tell people about themselves—an ego boost never hurt anyone, did it? When I described these aspects to clients, however, they were less than impressed. “Oh, that,” was a typical response.
Continuing to observe how sextiles worked in people’s lives, I eventually decided the supposed compatibility between the two sextile signs could even work to our disadvantage. The two signs can actually bring out the worst in each other, and sometimes rather than complementing each other’s needs, they can frustrate them. This is especially the case when both signs are living out some of their faults rather than their assets. This is true both in considering compatibility between two people and in the inner workings of a person with a natal sextile. Let me show you what I mean.
Aries/Gemini: At worst, Aries is all action, and Gemini is all talk, so airy Gemini can frustrate action-oriented Aries. They can be incompatible in that Aries tends to be very physical, Gemini mainly mental. Gemini has a jillion ideas, and Aries is known for not completing things when they run out of enthusiasm. As fast as Aries gets started on one project, Gemini has dreamed up another. With this combination, it’s hard to get anything substantial accomplished.
Taurus/Cancer: This is a pretty good combination, unless these two possessive signs decide they want exclusive possession of the same person or thing. Cancer is called tenacious, and Taurus is called stubborn—which means the same thing! It’s not a good combination if it results in someone who won’t yield in an argument. Both of these signs tend to be collectors, and not always of things you’d see on The Antiques Road Show—we are talking piles of junk and old newspapers!
Gemini/Leo: Curious Gemini wants to know why, while Leo can be opinionated and say, “Because I say so.” Gemini is fleeting and diverse in its affections, while Leo wants your undivided attention and loyalty. The result can be a charmer who thinks it’s okay to cheat, but his or her partner had better not stray!
Cancer/Virgo: Cancer can be hypersensitive, while Virgo is critical—resulting in plenty of occasions for Cancer to retreat behind that protective shell. Cancer is emotional, and those ever-changing moods can appear irrational, while Virgo strives to be grounded, analytical, and stable. Cancer is very wet; Virgo is very dry.
Leo/Libra: Here’s a romantic duo, but Libra’s flattery and gratifying attention can put Leo on an ego trip. If Libra doesn’t really mean it and moves on to someone else, the Lion can be very hurt. Behind that “you first” front, Libra does want reciprocation, and if Leo remains too self-involved, Libra can become indignant at the inequality.
Virgo/Scorpio: Unless both signs are functioning on an evolved level, this could definitely be a case of bringing out the worst in each other. Both Virgo and Scorpio can be critical, analytical, and even a tad fanatical in their beliefs about the right and wrong way to do things. Both can be reformers, wanting to make people over. Pity the nearest Pisces when these two get together. If Virgo and Scorpio turn these characteristics on one another, a very bitter feud can ensue—a la “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolfe.”
Libra/Sagittarius: This combination could be frustrating for both sides. Libra is known for its diplomacy and tact, while blunt Sagittarius often suffers from hoof-in-mouth disease. Libra, the marriage sign, wants a close, committed relationship above all else—but Sagittarius is called the bachelor sign because its motto is, “don’t fence me in.”
Scorpio/Capricorn: If these two signs are functioning on an unevolved level, they are probably worse for the outside world than for each other. At their worst, Scorpio can be devious and Capricorn can be ruthless—a power-hungry combination that would stop at nothing in business and politics. In terms of intimacy, Scorpio hungers to be close—almost joined at the hip—while Capricorn is reserved by nature.
Sagittarius/Aquarius: They are well-matched on the whole, except being together might exaggerate the tendency to live in their heads and be overly-idealistic. The only real complication I can think of is that Sagittarius can be very moralistic and preachy, wanting to maintain a front of propriety, while rebellious Aquarius hates being preached to and often does things just to shock the establishment.
Capricorn/Pisces: Here we have the best organized and the least-organized signs of the zodiac—the original odd couple. Capricorn wants to achieve worldly success, while Pisces is not certain it wants to be in this world at all. Capricorn wants recognition for its abilities and accomplishments, while Pisces can be self-effacing and wants to hide from the world.
Aquarius/Aries: Aquarius asks, “What does this mean to Humanity,” while Aries wonders, “How does this affect ME?” Even more than with Aries/Gemini sextiles, there is conflict between Aries physical approach and Aquarius’ cerebral or even intellectual approach.
Pisces/ Taurus: At worst, Taurus can be the most materialistic and earthbound sign of the zodiac, while Pisces is the most otherworldly. Taurus wants concrete results, while Pisces is a dreamer and wants what cannot be.
We have seen, then, that in every so-called compatible sextile, there an can a clinker that can make for incompatibility. No doubt I have focused on the faults of the signs and on those who are not “highly evolved.” Still, many of us who congratulate ourselves on being highly evolved have not entirely escaped the faults of our signs.
Compatibility is attributed to signs that are sextile, yet sometimes signs that are traditionally considered incompatible have something to offer one another. Take Gemini and Scorpio—two signs that are quincunx. Scorpio’s depth and intensity can lend weight to the more superficial approach Gemini can sometimes take to new ideas. Gemini’s diversity and flexibility can broaden Scorpio’s tendency to be fixedly intent on one thought or goal. Gemini’s wit and gaiety can lighten Scorpio’s tendency to gloominess and brooding. Different? Yes, but in an odd way, they do complement one another. We need to think again about the idea of compatibility, for it is more complex than we might believe.
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Donna Cunningham,
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Donna Cunningham is an internationally respected astrologer and the author of 13 books on metaphysical topics.
Donna Cunningham has a dual background in astrology and psychotherapy, with a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University and over 30 years experience as a professional astrologer. She considers doing the astrology charts of children to be a sacred trust. It is a way of knowing who these Indigo children are on their own terms rather than as their families, teachers, and society expect them to be.
In these sessions, she focuses on typical childhood concerns such as family and peer relationships, the best educational approaches, and the child's special gifts and abilities. She can be reached for consultations at (503)291-7891, by email, or at her web page. Ask about her special rate for children's charts.
Donna is also co-editor of Vibration and a frequent contributor. She has written fourteen books on astrology and other metaphysical topics, including her Flower Remedies Handbook. Astrologers who want to know the special considerations involved in doing children's charts can read the chapter on this topic in Donna's text, The Consulting Astrologer's Guidebook.
Listed in several Who’s Who volumes, she has given seminars on astrology around the world and won the prestigious Regulus Award at the 1998 UAC.
She teaches astrology classes online at: astrocollege.com
You may reach her for long-distance astrology consultations at her web site:
DonnaCunningham
MSW.com
by email:
moonmaven @spiritone.com
or by calling:
(503)291-7891.
For the past 20 years, she has worked with the flower remedies, and she is co-editor of Vibration Magazine, a free online educational quarterly at:
essences.com/
vibration/
For information on Donna's online classes about flower essences, visit her website:
DonnaCunningham
MSW.com
"Donna's first astrology ebook will be available in March.
For more
information go to her web page:
http://www.donna
cunninghammsw.com
This series is reprinted with gracious permission from Donna Cunningham.
©2002 Vibration Magazine/The World Wide Essence Society
PO Box 285
Concord, MA 01742
978 369-8454
If you are interested in ordering a copy of Donna's new ebook:
"Flower Remedies--How Plant's Energies Can Heal Us,"
It is $15, available at Moon Maven Publications:
www.moonmaven
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