The Importance of Planetary Meanings

A quick breakdown of what each planet means in a general sense.

"That doesn’t sound like me at all!"

Sometimes, when reading about your main zodiac (sun) sign, you can feel as though it doesn’t quite accurately describe who you are.  

 

Your sun sign is just one part of who you are.

The sun sign describes your general personality.  But it is possible to have your planets, houses, moon, and ascendent in other signs that contradict this and make you feel a different way about yourself.  Some planets can describe more accurate your temperament, your attitude toward and what you’re looking for in love, your communication style, how others see you, your mannerisms, your thought process, how you handle your emotions, your drive to succeed, and much more!

This is the main reason I will always, always, always recommend having a natal (birth) chart done.   Not to advertise, but I love http://astro.cafeastrology.com/ & http://www.astro.com.  There are other sites that can provide the same or similar information, but I find this site quite informational.  You can get pages and pages of information that describes your birth chart.  Each planet can influence another, and when you check individual aspects, they can sometimes oppose or conflict one another.  It is necessary to understand that these interactions in the most general senses.  Nonetheless, it can open your eyes up to learn much about one's self.

"What are the best zodiac matches?"

First I would like to state that I believe any zodiac match can work well as long as both parties are contributing to its benefit.

Second, one's natal chart plays a much bigger influence than their sun sign alone.

However, there may be some matches that may be more naturally inclined toward amiability than others.
Typically those in the same element may instinctively click with you, however you may exhibit the same good or bad traits.  Air tends to fuel Fire, and Earth tends to provide stability for Water.  They can easily balance each other out with good temperament.
However, if I were to be asked my favorite matches based on sun sign alone, I may name these pairings in no particular order.

Hello!

My name is Rae and I have a fond love of astrology that dates back several years.  I love studying people and their personalities and being able to relate them into a near science.  The fact that astrology can explain many traits of an individual is breath-taking.  You may not take it quite so seriously, and that’s okay!
The zodiac is all about having fun and opening up oneself to learn more about themselves or others.  Of course it should be noted, a personality is dependent on many factors, not limited to one’s sun sign or even birth chart.  A person faces obstacles in life that are unavoidable and sometimes unpredictable and shapes them different than any other being on earth.

Astrology can give us a glimpse at ourselves, and if we are open, enjoy the humor (or tears for some!) in our differences or similarities.

I do not profess to be an expert, and my opinions are merely my own as I interpret the world from my view.