Elaine Dawn - Love Signs: Your Perfect Match Is in the Stars

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Names: Dawn, Elaine, author.

Title: Love signs / Elaine Dawn.

Description: Avon, Massachusetts: Adams Media, 2019.

Identifiers: LCCN 2018031892 (print) | LCCN 2018040821 (ebook) | ISBN 9781507209509 (hc) | ISBN 9781507209516 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Astrology. | Love--Miscellanea. | Mate selection--Miscellanea.

Classification: LCC BF1729.L6 (ebook) | LCC BF1729.L6 K674 2018 (print) | DDC 133.5--dc23

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Loveexciting and inspiring, complicated and challengingis filled with amazing moments and confusion; passion and heartache; and, most of all, plenty of trial and error. Maybe you go on a first date and the connection is intoxicating, but you never hear back from them. Or maybe you and your partner of many years have been struggling to communicate with each other lately. You may be left wondering sometimes if love is really worth it. But what if there was a way to peer into the psyche of that partner or crushto see what it is they are truly looking for in love? Better yet, what if you could further understand what you need in a partner? That would be impossibleright? Actually, you are holding the key to unlocking the mysteries of romantic compatibility: astrology! By understanding someones Sun sign, you can figure out exactly how they flirt, date, and approach long-term partnership.

In Love Signs , youll discover everything you need to know about how each astrological sign acts in love and what they desire in a romantic relationship. From the dos and donts of initial attraction to the creation of lasting love, each sign has unique values and ways of operating when it comes to romance. As you explore your love matches, keep in mind that a sign relationship that may look troubling on paper can flourish given time and care. Your Sun sign only tells part of the story, so if you find yourself falling for (or in love with) someone who isnt listed as a potential love match, trust your gut.

As you read, youll also notice each sign has a few recurring aspects. A sign has a gender (male or female) and an element (fire, earth, air, or water). The fire and air signs are considered male, and the water and earth signs are considered female. Fire signs are passionate and vivacious, earth signs are practical and stable, air signs are intellectual and social, and water signs are intuitive and emotional. In addition to its element, each sign is classified as one of three qualities: cardinal, fixed, or mutable. Cardinal signs kick off each new season and promote action. Fixed signs occur in the height of each season and maintain movement. Mutable signs signal the change of one season to the next and excel at change and transformation. Finally, each sign is ruled by a planet that exemplifies the characteristics of that sign.

The two planets that most concern love are Venus and Mars. Venus, or Aphrodite in ancient Greek mythology, was the goddess of beauty and love. Mars, or Ares, was the god of war. Everyone has Venus and Mars located in a sign in their astrological chart, and the placement of these planets will describe the feminine yin and masculine yang, or receptive and assertive, dynamic in their lives. The placement of Venus and Mars has nothing to do with traditional gender roles, however, as a man can exhibit yin (receptive) qualities, and a woman can exhibit yang (assertive) qualities.

Regardless of who you are, the truth is that love can be quite scary: its not easy opening up your heart for the world to see! But by deepening your understanding of astrology, you will gain invaluable insights to make falling (and staying) in love a little less complicated. So, go ahead and set the mood: light a few candles and put out the good china. Its time to let the stars guide you to love.

The following compatibility quiz will reveal truths about you and your current partner, crush, or potential future love interests. When youre finished, tally up your score to discover which Sun signs perfectly match your zodiac love style. But remember, love is complex: only you can truly understand the nooks and crannies of your heart, so if you find yourself drawn to someone who isnt within your list of potential matches, trust your instincts. Go ahead, dig in!

1. You meet someone newsomeone you really like. If this potential partner went digging into your past, what would you be most worried about them discovering?

a Family secrets

b Former lifestyle choices

c Specific ex-partners

d Past infidelity

2. After having the best first date of your life, what do you do?

a Dream in Technicolor and obsess relentlessly until the next time you meet up

b Gush about your romance on social mediathe world needs to know

c Tell only your closest companionyou dont want to get too excited

d Go on a date with someone else; you never put all of your eggs in one basket

3. With the right person, youre a sucker for:

a Sincere words of affection

b A delicious, home-cooked dinner

c Physical intimacy, including cuddling, holding hands, and kissing

d Shared bank accounts, stock options, and a diversified portfolio

4. Your partner tells you an extremely juicy secret about a mutual friend and asks you not to tell anyone else. What do you do?

a Take it to the grave

b Start yappingyou cant help it

c Tell a trusted confidant, such as your mother or sibling

d Share it with your friends, but make them promise not to tell your partner you spilled the beans

5. In your longest relationship, how did you relate to each other?

a You were completely alikepractically mirror images of each other

b You were complete opposites, but you balanced each other out

c Your private relationship was very different than it appeared to the public