Which Astrology Matches Are Perfect For Love, By Mars And Venus Signs
The signs that match your personality best.
Getty Finding who you are compatible with for love, marriage, friendship, and romance centers on a lot of different factors. It obviously includes who you are physically and emotionally attracted to, but it also includes something deeper: astrology.
Astrology can tell us a lot about ourselves, but it can also tell us a lot about why we are the way we are, not just our basic personality traits.
When you look deeper into how the planets affect our personalities, you will find that certain planets help explain why we are compatible with other zodiac signs and why we are not compatible with others.
Why is Venus-Mars compatibility important?
Some zodiac signs are more in tune with this planet, which helps explain why we are compatible with other zodiac signs and why we are not compatible with others.
The first planet to look at when dealing with compatibility is Venus. Venus is the planet that guides romantic desires and love.
Venus is the planet that guides romantic desires and love. Some zodiac signs are more in tune with this planet, which means that love and relationships come easily to them. Other zodiac signs have more of a challenge to deal with, which means that falling in love and finding The One may be a bit harder for them.
Venus is also a feminine planet, which means that it affects our feminine sides. On the opposite end of the scale is Mars. Mars helps us understand our drive, desire, and determination.
This planet can help us learn more about our careers and goals in life, but it can also help us learn more about our romantic desires, as well.
Mars is also a masculine planet, which means that it affects our masculine sides. Even though the planet that rules your zodiac sign is either feminine or masculine, each zodiac sign has both feminine and masculine energies within them.
When it comes to compatibility, these two planets are extremely helpful in helping you figure out not only why you’re compatible with who you like, but how are you can make a relationship with someone work.
For the purpose of this article, Venus is going to describe women and their compatibility, and Mars is going to describe men and their compatibility.
That said, you can always use both planets, or either one, to learn more about your own romantic love compatibility.
Keep reading to learn more about zodiac sign compatibility for couples with matching Mars and Venus signs.
Mars in Aries + Venus in Aries
Mars in Aries is known for being intensely confident and assertive.
He knows exactly what he wants and will go to great lengths to get it.
When he finds someone he wants to pursue, he can be quite persistent – but he’s also very romantic and has the ability to sweep just about anyone off their feet.
A man who has his Mars in Aries may be most compatible with a woman who has her Venus in Leo. Venus in Leo makes for a very passionate, fiery personality. Aries and Leo connect through a very physical, carnal relationship; one that tends to burn bright and fast.
Venus in Aries looks for someone who can be just as adventurous and playful as she is.
Relationships don’t always have to last forever for them to be exciting and fun. She may be most compatible with a man who has his Mars in Scorpio.
There may not always be a lot of conversation, but what does come out of this pairing is more intimate and deeper than anything else either sign may ever experience in their lives.
Mars in Taurus + Venus in Taurus
Mars in Taurus is sensual and romantic by nature.
He’ll take it slow with you at first, but once you give yourself fully to him and let him know that you are in it 100 percent, he will turn up the volume on his romance and intimacy.
He isn’t just one note, though. It’s important to him to have stability and a solid foundation in his life, too. He wants to know that whoever he’s in a relationship with is going to value the same things as him – and will work hard to create a beautiful life together.
He may be most compatible with a woman who has her Venus in Libra. Libra is known for being the fairytale heartthrob who wants nothing more than a romance to last forever. She’s also a pro at cohabitation and will make Taurus feel like he’s made the right choice in her.
Venus in Taurus is also very sensual and romantic, but she also has a sense of practicality about her, too.
She knows that a relationship has to be more than just physical intimacy – it also needs good communication, quality time spent together, and a solid foundation.
She may be most compatible with a man whose Mars is in Cancer because of Cancer’s sensitive, family-orientated nature. With Cancer, Taurus knows that the relationship will last for a long time.
Cancer is very protective, loyal, and nurturing – all things Taurus looks for in a partner.
Mars in Gemini + Venus in Gemini
Mars in Gemini is someone who values intellect, self-expression, and communication above all else.
In a relationship, he is looking for someone who will provoke him mentally as much as physically.
He wants to find a relationship that will burn long and bright – so he needs someone who wants the same things he does. A man with Mars in Gemini may be most compatible with a woman who has her Venus in Aquarius.
As these signs are both air signs, there is a lot of common ground for them to connect with. Aquarius is also very independent and sure of herself, which means her and Gemini can be equals, rather than fiercely depend on each other.
Venus in Gemini wants a man who can read her mind.
There will be times when she wants a lot of affection, and times when she wants to be on her own, so she needs someone in her life who will make it easy for her to be herself.
She may be most compatible with a man whose Mars is in Libra. Mars in Libra understands the hard work it takes to find that balance between romance and freedom. He will bring out her softer side while still giving her a chance to cultivate her personal identity beyond the relationship.
Mars in Cancer + Venus in Cancer
Mars in Cancer is a sensual, domestic placement.
He wants someone he can build a life with; someone he can trust with his most tender and private emotions.
It may take him a while to totally open up to someone else, but having someone who is patient and willing to wait for Cancer to truly flourish is a must. He may be most compatible with a woman who has her Venus in Virgo.
She may not say it, but Virgo wants a hero who will be with her through all of life’s ups and downs. Knowing that he has someone like Virgo in his life to care for him and be cared for the way he needs will make this relationship last a very long time.
Venus in Cancer is looking for The One.
It may take her a while to fully open up and reveal her tender underbelly, but once she does, she’s yours for life. She may be most compatible with a man whose Mars is in Pisces.
This kind of man is someone who is also looking for The One – AKA someone who can fulfill his every romantic fantasy. Cancer knows how important intimacy in all forms is, and being with Pisces is a surefire way to hit all of those needs.
Pisces is a classic romantic, which plays perfectly into what Cancer is looking for in a partner – someone who is sweet, kind, and attentive.
Mars in Leo + Venus in Leo
The world's a stage for a Mars in Leo.
While it’s true that he loves to be on display and the center of attention, he also wants a relationship that is totally his and his alone. He wants a partner who has no reservations about being with him – all she wants is a lot of intimacy, romance, and passion.
Cue: Venus in Aries. This zodiac sign is someone who can give Leo the excitement and adventure he needs in life. She will make every day a spontaneous one for Leo, full of surprises and fun. This pairing can also be intensely obsessive but in the best way possible.
For Venus is in Leo, it’s all about being with someone who brings out her charismatic, lioness side. A man who has his Mars in Sagittarius is a free-spirited, adventurous lover who makes Leo feel like she’s on top of the world (and the center of attention).
Sagittarius knows how to make Leo feel special and truly loved without suffocating her. She needs an emotional and spiritual connection with someone just as much as she needs a physical one, which is something that Sagittarius is well-versed in providing.
This relationship will be just as fierce and passionate as both of these fire signs are.
Mars in Virgo + Venus in Virgo
Mars in Virgo wants to care for and serve others — it’s in his nature.
There’s something innately intimate about being there for someone in more ways than just physical, which is highly important to Virgo.
He wants to know that whoever he is with is someone that he can take care of (and someone who will take care of him). He may have the most compatibility with a woman who has her Venus in Cancer.
Cancer is also known as a caretaker in astrology, but she also appreciates being swept off her feet and wooed by the right person. This pairing is all about give and take, which is an understated, yet hugely important part of any good relationship.
Venus in Virgo also wants to be taken care of.
She wants to know that whoever she is with is someone who is capable of taking care of her for a long time.
Virgo tends to date with finding The One as her main goal. When she’s with a man whose Mars is in Taurus, she never has to second-guess his loyalty or practicality. He will make her feel safe and secure – emotionally, financially, and physically.
Mars in Libra + Venus in Libra
Mars in Libra sets the tone for respect and romance in relationships.
Not only does he know how to sweep you off your feet and make you feel like the only thing that matters in his life, but he also has undying respect for you.
He will be the partner who is there to lift you up and make you feel like you can achieve anything in life. A woman whose Venus is in Capricorn may have the most compatibility with him for this very reason.
She’s a go-getter herself, but knowing that she has someone to support her in every endeavor is important, as well. This team can be unstoppable together.
Venus in Libra is looking for romance and affection galore.
She knows that there is obviously more to a relationship than just love and intimacy, but she does tend to get along best with zodiac signs who are highly romantic, like a man whose Mars is in Aries.
Aries is the passionate powerhouse – someone who will make Libra feel like a total goddess, worthy of infinite worship and affection.
Aries also values independence, so not only will he give Libra more love and romance than she can handle, he will also give her the space she needs to be herself.
Mars in Scorpio + Venus in Scorpio
Mars in Scorpio knows how to take passion to the extreme.
It may take him some time to find the right person, but he really wants a soulmate to share his life with.
Scorpio may have the most compatibility with a woman who has her Venus in Pisces. Pisces is also looking for The One and will kiss a lot of frogs before she finds her prince (Scorpio).
Both zodiac signs want someone who they can create a safe, trusting relationship with; someone who they know will never judge them for showing their vulnerable side or talking about their feelings.
Venus in Scorpio is known for being very mysterious and intense.
She keeps her heart under lock and key until she’s sure that the person she’s with is the one who is meant to have it.
Venus in Scorpio flourishes best when she’s with someone who is an open book; someone who isn’t going to hide anything from her or make her feel like she needs to change who she is to be with them.
This is why a man whose Mars is in Gemini may be the best match for her. This zodiac sign is not afraid to put everything out there and be honest, which will help Scorpio get out of her shell more.
On top of that, Gemini is an endless fount of affection, so Scorpio will always feel like she’s loved and wanted.
Mars in Sagittarius + Venus in Sagittarius
Mars in Sagittarius is a lifelong learner and explorer.
Relationships may not be at the forefront of his mind at all times. In other words, Sagittarius likes to keep his options open when it comes to love.
That said, the people he does have relationships with, he loves endlessly. He may have the most compatibility with a woman who has her Venus in Gemini. Gemini also appreciates relationships without labels (at least, at first) – until she knows what she wants.
Knowing that Gemini will never pressure Sagittarius into committing before he’s ready is something he appreciates dearly.
Venus in Sagittarius wants someone she can grow and evolve with over a long period of time.
She wants intellectual stimulation, a sense of humor, and someone who appreciates the world in all its beauty.
She may be most compatible with a man whose Mars is in Aquarius. Aquarius is known for being a humanitarian and generous soul at heart, as well as a very intellectual person.
This pairing will stay up all night talking and learning about each other and have endless adventures during the day.
Mars in Capricorn + Venus in Capricorn
Mars in Capricorn is known for being one of the most — if not the most — ambitious and driven zodiac sign.
No matter what it is he’s going after in life, whether it’s a new career or a relationship, he always puts his all into what he wants.
Capricorn wants someone who is very similar to him. They don’t always have to be going after the same goals, but they definitely need to have drive in their life.
Capricorn may be most compatible with a woman whose Venus is in Taurus. Taurus’ creativity, motivation for stability and security, and practical nature all appeal to Capricorn and what he stands for. This will be a very supportive, secure pairing.
Venus in Capricorn is the provider of the zodiac.
She doesn’t need (or want) anyone to necessarily take care of her – she wants an equal that she can cohabitate with.
The only person who can really give Capricorn what she wants is Capricorn. A man whose Mars is in Capricorn may be Venus in Capricorn’s most compatible match. Both signs desire a partner who can elevate their status, support their goals, and push them to succeed in everything they do.
Mars in Aquarius + Venus in Aquarius
Mars in Aquarius is known as the forward-thinking, innovative, and creative zodiac sign.
He marches to the beat of his own drum and paves his own path in life.
When he looks for the right partner to be with, he looks for someone who can appeal to his social and intellectual sides. This is where a woman who has her Venus in Sagittarius comes in.
She is the kind of person who knows how important flexing that mind is, and she can be the one to stimulate his brain. Together, this pairing grows into successful, open-minded, and worldly individuals.
For Venus in Aquarius, the traditional relationship isn’t going to work.
She needs someone who can give her a lot of love and affection, but do it in a way that throws out the rulebook on relationships.
She may be most compatible with a man whose Mars is in Leo because Leo understands the value of being your own boss and making your own rules. Additionally, this pairing is very social and passionate about helping others and being leaders.
These two zodiac signs are definitely a power couple status when they’re together.
Mars in Pisces + Venus in Pisces
Mars in Pisces is compassionate, empathetic, and emotional.
As an intuitive zodiac sign, he quickly connects with others and always wants to help in any way that he can.
He may be most compatible with a woman whose Venus is in Scorpio. As two water signs, these zodiac signs share a deeply intimate connection with each other, as well as a very emotional one.
Scorpio likes knowing that not only will Pisces never judge her, but that he will also make her feel safe to be whoever she wants to be.
Venus in Pisces needs someone who will take care of her and keep her grounded.
Her most compatible match is a man whose Mars is in Virgo.
As an earth sign, Virgo is amazing at being supportive, grounded, and level-headed, which is especially important for Pisces, who often keeps her head in the clouds.
Virgo will keep Pisces focused on the important things, and Pisces will teach Virgo how to get in touch with his spiritual side.
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