Twin-Flame Astrology: How It Helps You Find And Keep Your Mirror Soul

Recognize the missing half of your soul whose energies match yours effortlessly.

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Do you believe in twin-flame astrology? Would you not love to cross paths with your twin flame or ‘mirror soul’? But how do you know you have found yours? Well, you have to go by what your intuition says when your twin flame comes into your life.

You will feel a magical and intense soul bond, and your energies will match effortlessly. Encountering your twin flame is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so grab and cherish it while it lasts. However, your soul mate union can be a stormy yet incredibly rewarding one.

So, is there anything to worry about? No. But a few minor adjustments can help you overcome the hurdles and tackle your relationship successfully. This is where astrology comes to your rescue. In this article, we will explain what twin-flame astrology is, twin-flame zodiac signs, and how to find and keep your mirror soul. Let us understand more about the deeper significance of this mystical concept of twin flame in astrology. Read on.

What Is Twin-Flame Astrology?

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Astrology is not a hoax, as many pessimists with limited wisdom would want you to believe. It is an ancient metaphysical science that depicts how stars and planets — light-years away from Earth — can influence our lives profoundly. Believe it or not, our destinies are intertwined with the movement of these heavenly bodies. With deep readings done by an experienced astrologist, you can find out a lot about your twin flame journey, strengthen your twin flame bond, and speed up your spiritual growth.

When it comes to the astrology of twin flames, people seek guidance for two reasons: to connect with their twin flame in this lifetime or to find ways to deal with the difficult twin flame astrological aspects of the relationship. Astrology doesn’t just tell you the zodiac sign of your twin flame; it helps you cope with the rough edges so that your twin-flame journey is as happy as it can possibly be.

A twin-flame astrology reading is somewhat different from a conventional birth chart reading. The twin-flame astrology chart is used to find out how you both are compatible instead of whether you are compatible.

The four elements of Astrology are air, water, earth, and fire.
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There are four elements: air, water, earth, and fire. As per astrology, two people with zodiac signs of the same element or complementary elements develop the strongest love relationships. So, an air sign gets along with fire, whereas an earth sign is compatible with water sign.

However, when it comes to twin-flame relationships, exceptions take precedence over rules. In all likelihood, Libra’s twin flame could be Cancer as they love and adore Libra. Now, these two aren’t the most compatible zodiac signs, but they can meet each other’s needs despite their contradictory nature. In this way, they complement each other to strengthen their twin-flame relationship despite corresponding to different elements.

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The idea of a twin flame is prevalent in many different religions and schools of thought, with Greek mythology serving as its most well-known source. It derives from the notion that when God, or the Great Spirit, created humans, He divided each soul into two equal halves.

The twin flame concept may be a little confusing to understand at first. Many people often use the terms twin flames and soulmates interchangeably. However, there is a slight distinction. While twin flames are two parts of a single soul split into equal halves, soulmates are two souls that share a deep connection that is inseparable.

There are several similar wrong beliefs regarding twin flames. We have listed the myths below.

Common Misconceptions About Twin Flames

The concept of twin flames is often misunderstood and many misconceptions prevail regarding it. Let us find them below.

  • Twin Flames Are Romantic Partners

The relationship between twin flames may or may not be romantic. They can be platonic friends or even relatives. They complement each other and boost each other to grow.

  • All Twin Flame Relationships Are Harmonious

Twin flame relationships are often characterized by intense emotional bonds. Therefore, conflicts and differences in opinions are common.

  • Twin Flames Meet At The Right Time

Twin flames may meet each other during challenging times and their relationship may take a long time to evolve. The bond is not necessarily instantaneous.

  • The Connection Is Always Positive

Twin flames may not always bring the best out of each other. But they will bring out each other’s true selves.

Twin-flame astrology delves into the unique cosmic connection between individuals, exploring compatibility and shared energies through an examination of the twin-flame astrology chart.

Twin Flame Astrology Chart

In astrology, understanding a twin flame connection involves looking at how the birth charts of two individuals match up. We check things like where the Sun, Moon, Venus, and Mars are placed. If these align well, it suggests a strong connection. The composite chart, combining both charts, shows the shared journey and purpose. The North and South nodes reveal a karmic link, emphasizing personal growth. But, beyond the charts, a twin flame connection goes deeper, involving a strong spiritual and emotional bond that challenges and uplifts both people on their shared journey through life.

Contrary to popular belief, twin flames don’t necessarily belong to the same zodiac sign. They can come out of an unexpected combination of astrological signs and yet their horoscopes can be intertwined. Head to the next section to know more about twin-flame zodiac signs.

Twin-Flame Astrology Signs

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Even the least compatible signs with contradicting elements may become the perfect twin flames. They may not be typically compatible, but their vibrational energies could be in sync, making them the chosen ones. Such complementary opposite pairs can be Pisces (water) and Sagittarius (fire), Scorpio (water) and Aries (fire), Virgo (earth) and Gemini (air), Libra (air) and Taurus (earth), and many such unpredictable matches.

You won’t get a direct yes or no if you want to know that someone is your astrological twin flame. Astrology provides guidance, not a conclusion. Firstly, the astrological charts are done up, and then an analysis is carried out through careful reading to find out the dynamics of each partner in the relationship. How you match with a person determines your future course of action towards creating a beautiful union.

This twin-flame synastry delves into the reasons behind certain incidents and predicts those that will occur. Through synastry, couples can identify and resolve the problem areas in their relationship. These personal readings and analyses help couples explore each other’s strengths and weaknesses, vital for sustaining a relationship. They help couples acknowledge their challenges, and ideally, make any necessary changes within their twin-flame relationship.

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If you have an almost psychic connection, it is one of the signs that you have found your twin flame. You and your twin flame are probably able to converse with a glance and both have complete mental transparency. You may even pick up on one other’s feelings.

In the next section, we will familiarize you with some ways to sense your twin flame. Scroll down.

How To Identify Your Twin Flame

Some common ways to identify your twin flames are:

  • Deep Emotional Connection: You will feel a dynamic emotional bond with your twin flame. The unexplainable attraction might leave you overwhelmed but it will somehow feel right.
  • Mutual Growth Pattern: Twin flames usually grow and motivate each other to explore their abilities. They develop as individuals together. So, if you notice that your growth is aligning with someone quite organically, you may have found your twin flame.
  • Similar And Shared Life Goals: Twin flames usually have similar aims in life. This allows them to respect each other’s opinions and mindsets. Their shared objective leads them to bond on a higher level.
  • Telepathic Understanding: If you can understand someone’s thoughts without having them share those with you explicitly, you have most likely met your twin flame. This connection should seem mutual.

This kind of twining can be explained by astrology. The next section delves into how it determines twin flames based on various planetary positions.

Aspects Of Twin-Flame Astrology

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In astrological terms, ‘aspect’ is the relationship between planets, where a planet is at certain degrees from another planet, in an individual’s birth chart. How planets interact with one another forms the crux of aspects. For example, two planets at 90° from each other are said to be in a ‘square’ aspect.

Most twin flames have tight conjunctions between significant planets in their birth charts. Also, special emphasis is laid on what planets are there in the 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th houses of the couple’s astrological charts. Also, your twin flame’s zodiac sign impacts the kind of connection that you will share.

Here is a low-down on the roles of various planets on your twin-flame astrological chart:

  • Sun In Relation To Sun

With the help of this strong aspect, one can predict how a flame will bring about a significant increase in the overall energy and vitality of the other. This type of relationship leads to the enhancement of their individual and collective performance, uniting the two astrological signs that belong to the split halves of a single soul. Their twin flame connection sparks up when the two Suns align and radiate a psychic connection that transcends time and space.

  • Sun In Relation To Moon

It is considered the holy grail for a union of twin flames. This twin flame astrology aspect predicts a long-lasting relationship. Since the Sun and Moon are natural complements, they signify constancy and perennial unity in their twin-flame journey. The psychic connection and the physical attraction between these twin flame counterparts won’t fizzle out after a while but will remain intact forever. Readings reveal that these partners help each other in their individual life goals by breaking habit patterns and accelerating their healing journey.

  • Role Of Venus

If you have Venus in the 2nd or 7th house, chances are you will forge a strong, harmonious twin-flame relationship with your partner. High romantic compatibility, coupled with intense attraction at the soul level, will mark this union. Such a pair creates a strong magnetic pull, forming a powerful connection. Diamond energy is the astrological term that is used to describe the force of this intense connection. It feels as if the signs have been calling out to each other to reunite. Astrologer Alicia Alta says, “ It’s good to have positive aspects between Venus of one partner and Mars of the other, as it creates long-lasting chemistry. Or between two Venuses, as it means that partners speak the same love languages. But in general, chemistry is not the most important thing for twin flames. It’s the spiritual connection that comes to the fore.”

  • Role Of Jupiter

Jupiter represents a strong aspect that will allow twin flames to achieve a deeper understanding.

When Jupiter is in the 5th and 7th house of the couple, there will be great progress in the relationship, and their romance will eventually acquire a spiritual tone. Astrologer Alicia Alta opines, “When your Jupiter makes a good aspect to the Sun or Moon of your partner, this means you can bring them luck, expand their horizons, help achieve success, and heal their wounds.”

A twin-flame relationship can almost feel like a journey into yourself, a connection so divine and rare that it can’t be put into words. Although twin flames don’t necessarily conform to compatibility readings, there are a few probable twin-flame zodiac matches for each sign. Read on.

Probable Twin-Flame Relationships

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  • Aries: Leo And Sagittarius

All three belong to the fire element and share a similar temperament. They come quite close to matching the assertive and dominant energy of the fellow fiery sign and mirror soul, Aries. They bond with any of the fellow fire signs. The partners forming this twin-flame pair are drawn together by a spiritual energy. Each of these fire element signs is invested in the personal growth of their lifelong partner, which further strengthens this twin flame connection.

  • Taurus: Pisces And Scorpio

A Taurus partner, with the earth element, can find its twin flame in either of these two water signs. While Pisces as a partner, would appeal to their emotional nature, Scorpio would ignite passion and set their heart racing. They can create a promising romantic relationship, forming an inseparable twin flame bond. These signs correspond to the complementary elements of earth and water. The choice of the Taurus individual will depend on whom its soul recognizes as its twin flame partner in order to develop a deeper emotional connection for personal growth.

  • Gemini: Aquarius And Sagittarius

Gemini can find its mirror soul in the air sign twin, Aquarius, or the complementary fire sign, Sagittarius. Both these smooth-sailing signs manifest freedom, adventure, and independence, which happens to be the motto of Gemini, too. For Gemini, with the free-spirited air element, it will be one hell of a ride with a twin flame who is uninhibited and fearless.

  • Cancer: Virgo

Both Virgo and Cancer want similar things from life. They both want a twin flame that makes them feel wanted and needed. Since Cancer, with the water element, is pretty intuitive in matters of the heart, they will quickly recognize the twin flame that will change their world forever. Cancer’s assertive energy finds balance in the nurturing presence of Virgo, which dominates the earth element. This soul connection creates a comfortable space for their twin-flame relationship to bloom.

  • Leo: Gemini, Cancer, And Sagittarius

Leo individuals have a dominating fire element in their nature and are known for their unmatched enthusiasm towards everything in life. These three signs share the same excitement level and reflect the soul behind grand gestures. They share a deep familiarity and instant attraction, forming a strong connection. Though Cancer may seem to be an odd choice here, it is not. This twin flame reunion creates a soul connection that enables the Cancer sign to provide Leo with the feeling of security and stability they need in their life. Sagittarius and Leo share the common air element and are considered flexible and adaptable in nature when in a twin-flame relationship.

  • Virgo: Capricorn

According to the astrology chart reading, both of these earth signs are pretty grounded and practical. Capricorn as a twin flame would motivate the Virgo partner to stay focused and put plans into action. The twin-flame relationship is formed here to change Virgo for the better. As Capricorn signs dominate the earth element, its intense soul bond will teach the fellow earth sign Virgo to work hard and chase their dreams at all costs.

  • Libra: Cancer

Libra’s search for their twin flame ends with the most empathetic sign of the zodiac — Cancer. While they are the least compatible signs and different at their core, none of them give up easily. No one else can adore a Libra partner (an air sign) and give it boundless attention the way a water sign like Cancer can. When they become partners, their emotions are naturally in sync and will blend seamlessly, sharing positive energy.

  • Scorpio: Pisces And Cancer

They share the same element — water — making it easier for Pisces and Cancer to understand Scorpio’s deeply emotional and mysterious ways. Such a twin-flame relationship radiates a positive energy and makes the water sign a divine counterpart to Scorpio. A twin flame reunion with either of these signs would give Scorpio a sense of fulfillment in sensual and emotional aspects. Their common water element also indicates the emotional richness of their twin-flame relationship.

  • Sagittarius: Aquarius And Gemini

Sagittarius values freedom. Maybe the term ‘wanderlust’ was coined for their free spirit. Aquarius and Gemini are potential twin flames for Sagittarius as they have a similar outlook towards life and prefer living life on their own terms. They also share the same energies as both have a common air element. When they cross their paths, their instant recognition can form a deep connection, bringing them on track for their twin flame journey.

  • Capricorn: Taurus And Virgo

For the tenacious Capricorn, the twin flames come from the fellow earth signs. The Taurus and Virgo partners share similar values, work ethic, and life goals, making them a perfect twin flame pair as per their compatibility in their astrological chart. This is further enhanced by their common earth signs and elements.

  • Aquarius: Virgo

It may come as a surprise to many as the air and the earth elements of Aquarius and Virgo, respectively, are in complete contrast with each other. However, two people can be amazing twin flames despite a low compatibility quotient. These two fiercely independent and rebellious signs will learn a lot from each other. An Aquarius and Virgo twin-flame relationship chart predicts strong compatibility between the two zodiac signs. The analytical nature of the earth sign Virgo perfectly harmonizes with the free-spirited emotional nature of the air sign, Aquarius.

  • Pisces: Cancer

Only a kind and compassionate partner like Cancer can complement the sympathetic nature of Pisces and take care of its emotional and psychological needs. As water signs, their disposition is similar in their astrological chart, which will help Cancer understand the sensitive side of Pisces, encouraging each other’s spiritual growth. Their shared water element makes them capable of creating a deep intuitive twin-flame relationship.

Infographic: Important Placements In Twin Flame Astrology Charts

A twin-flame relationship exists to further life lessons, end karmic cycles, or help both individuals grow through their shared pain and heal inner wounds. Their astrological charts often display tense conjunctions and squares between shared values, spiritual growth journeys, and interests. Check out the infographic to find out some of the important placements to look at when reading a twin flame astrology chart.

important placements in twin flame astrology charts (infographic)

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Whether a twin-flame relationship is written in the stars or not, it requires time and dedication to develop a healthy and euphoric spiritual connection. Twin flame astrology can only reveal where the ties are; it is our responsibility to unveil them with love and affection. Keep in mind that not every twin-flame relationship, whether with a romantic partner or a platonic friend, is designed to continue forever. However, that does not mean that the connection is any less significant. Twin flames may only be in each other’s lives for brief periods but still leave a long-lasting and strong impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are twin flames meant to be together?

Not always. Twin-flame relationships are the most intense relationships, which is why they may find it hard to make a relationship work, resulting in a twin-flame separation.

What does a twin flame symbolize?

A twin flame is also called a mirror soul and is based on the concept that a soul is split into two bodies. The term was first used in the works of the Greek philosopher, Plato. He asserted that man and woman were created by splitting an androgynous being into halves by Zeus.

Are twin flames meant to be lovers?

Not always. A twin flame brings about a great deal of change in your life but isn’t always meant to be your romantic partner. It can simply be a deep platonic relationship too.

Can you marry your twin flame?

Yes. You can marry your twin flame, but you may not necessarily be compatible partners.

What should I do if my twin flame and I are struggling?

Communicate with each other regarding your problems and analyze your personal issues from a third-person point of view. Be patient and try to solve the differences in a way that benefit both the partners and the relationship.

Key Takeaways

  • Twin-flame astrology tells you to what extent you both are compatible instead of whether you are compatible.
  • Twin flames need not belong to the same zodiac sign; they can also involve unexpected combinations.
  • When you meet your twin flame, your energies will match, and you will feel a magical bond.
  • All twin-flame relationships may not last but each offers valuable lessons that contribute to the overall growth and spiritual development of the ex-partners.

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