Astrology can be defined as the study of the planets and their energy patterns that are created based on their position in space.

The earliest of cultures and societies marveled at the heavens and the seemingly endless amount of stars twinkling back at them while pondering what their actual purpose was. It was soon discovered that the change in seasons could be tied into the ever changing sky along with the planet's journey around the sun. This, coupled with the knowledge that we, along with everything else on earth, are comprised of energy, gave ancient man a longstanding fascination with astrology and how it influences our lives.

Each sign of the Zodiac is represented by a cosmic body and most horoscopes are based on the more familiar Sun sign, which is usually the basic starting point when it comes to learning about astrology and how it may help to predict the future, rather than the more complex Moon and Rising signs.

In terms of using astrology to gauge how well you would get along with a potential mate, look to the Sun signs first, which represent our basic nature. Then, study the Moon and Rising signs once you're familiar with the former while realising how Sun signs are really just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the realm of astrology.

To learn great insights about your personality and to discover hidden talents you may have never known of, obtain a birth or natal chart, which represents the position of the stars and planets at your exact moment of birth. Your Rising sign, also called Ascendant, will be on your birth chart as well and it represents the sign of the Zodiac that was ascending over the Eastern horizon the precise moment you were born.

The astrological Rising sign has the potential to influence your life as much as the Sun or Moon signs. The Sun sign is viewed as the representation of your innermost personality and future potential and the Moon sign rules your heart or emotions, while the Rising sign represents your physical self and how you present yourself to the world around you.

The current Sun signs are as follows:

- Aries: March 21 to April 19
- Taurus: April 20 to May 20
- Gemini: May 21 to June 21
- Cancer: June 22 to July 22
- Leo: July 23 to August 22
- Virgo: August 23 to September 22
- Libra: September 23 to October 22
- Scorpio: October 23 to November 21
- Sagittarius: November 22 to December 21
- Capricorn: December 22 to January 19
- Aquarius: January 20 to February 18
- Pisces: February 19 to March 20

Dates do change slightly from year to year, so if your birthday is on or near a cusp, the first or last day, your Zodiac Sun sign may also change and you may possess qualities or traits common to both.

Author: Keith Ward
Keith Ward is the Founder and Director of the Circle of Professional Clairvoyants, which offers Psychic Readings with fully qualified Senior UK Clairvoyants and Psychics.

The Ram and The Moonchild

This series on AstroCompatibility will cover all of the potential matchups in the Zodiac. We will continue this series thinking about and commenting on Aries and Cancer.

Aries - Cancer

Cancer's romantic aspect is based in domesticity and Aries is not necessarily thinking about the home when it is checking out availabilities.. These signs are both "Cardinal", which means they share an Action Oriented approach to what they do. However, Aries is Fire and Cancer is Water. So Cancer's actions, and they are definitely action-based people, are thoughtful and conscious and based in the slow approach rooted in hearth and home. Aries' Fire and Aries' Cardinality means Aries is action times TWO.

The Aries in pursuit of the Cancer sets up a "not so fast, guy" picture. It's not that a Cancer would be shy, but there is too much inner steel to be thought of as "easy". But the Cancer and the Aries can create a kindled fire. The Cancer not shy, necessarily, but a little more consciously hesitant, might find the more firey and outgoing Aries very appealing. Aries can start the conversation and Cancer can finish with a well-considered Cancerian clever rejoinder. This is a good potential for compatibility.

Positive Postulate:

Since Aries and Cancer share "cardinality", there is a basic match up here. This is especially important with cardinal signs because they "charge first and ask questions later". The two of them could create a dynamic family together. Positively speaking, these signs could be a public and dynamic pair. Regardless of how the genders work, it seems a pairing that could be serious. Cancer would consider slowly, Aries would act when they agreed, and then Cancer could support. Aries intelligence and brightness would be appreciated by Cancer.

Romance Recommendation:

Aries and Cancer would have a very high romance factor, as long as Cancer would not slip into a depressive mood state and Aries would not lose its sharp temper. Offending and being offended could be a romance dampener.

Conflict Quotient:

Aries and Cancers have tempers! Aries starts it and Cancer finishes it. Whoa. Watch out. They will definitely have many discussions - long discussions. You see Cancer, regardless of gender will not be intimidated and Aries moves forward with its issues on its lips. This is not a death sentence. It just means they will have to reconcile and work things out. The benefit here is that there will not be too many unspoken, unexpressed problems.

Peace Parlay:

Life in the end is repetitive and mundane, and so is Romance itself. This factor asks the question: "Can we be bored together over the long term?" Cancer and Aries might not be able to stand boredom, but as they get older, they might need it. Cancer "blues" should be watched for here. Aries may over estimate its rightness and become wearing.

Keep Up The Interest Graph:

Cancer and Aries are a good "keep up the interest" signs, but Aries should stop looking over the fence and flirting at picnics. Cancer is not likely to ruin this relationship, unless they become profoundly hurt or disappointed. Aries may forget how fortunate it is, until something shakes them up.

Seven Year Itchiness:

There are some signs that by their nature are more stable in their love interests and family concerns, as time goes on. Others are not. There are Cardinal signs on both sides here. That means action could be taken by either during the 7 year itch time. Cancer is more likely to think about it and imagine it, much more than Aries. Aries could stumblie into it, not knowing that its subconscious might be overly engaged in the prospect of infidelity.

RATING:

ASTROCOMPATIBILITY POSSIBILITY RATING: 80% Positive Long Term - 50% Short Term. This has a better chance the older the relationship gets. Cancer should watch the weight. Aries should care less about losing its youth. The newer this relationship is, the more possibility that it might not work. But once they get going, these two cardinals could keep going on sheer momentum. Check out Christofer's Website: http://www.astrologygetalong.com