Here’s What You Can Learn from Your Opposite Zodiac Sign

The polarity between Aries and Libra has to do with the Self (Aries) and other people (Libra). Often Aries will teach a Libra how to stand up for themselves and not be a doormat to others' expectations, while Libra teaches Aries how to consider others more and to think before action. Aries is a warrior who prioritizes themselves first and Libra is a peacemaker who prioritizes others before themselves. Both energies are necessary in life, however an imbalance of either may lead to relationship difficulties.

Taurus and Scorpio both have much in common. They're stubborn, receptive, creative and driven towards material gain. The difference between these two signs revolves much around their methods. Taurus is a much more calm and grounded sign, where Scorpio's natural intensity tends to stir others in curious ways. Taurus would benefit from learning how to not fear transformative cycles in life, and Scorpio would definitely benefit from being a little more grounded and stable like Taurus.

This axis on the zodiac wheel is all about learning. The difference between these two knowledge seekers is that one seeks higher learning in the form of philosophies and wisdom (Sagittarius) and the other thrives on accumulating facts and information in a more broad way (Gemini). If Sagittarius could learn anything from Gemini, it would be to open their minds up to opinions outside of their own, and Gemini would benefit from learning to have a little more faith and optimism like a Sagittarius.

Both of these signs value security; however the polarity between them becomes evident in Cancer's need for emotional security and Capricorn's need for material security. Cancer and Capricorn are essentially the balance of home (Cancer) and work (Capricorn). Cancer could use Capricorn's sobering reality at times to help with their less-grounded emotional nature, and Capricorn could learn a lot from cancer's ability to express emotion and connect deeper with family. A healthy balance between these signs makes for a very strong foundation for a family to thrive from.

This is the axis of the big heart and the big mind. Both signs have much to do with love, but in very different ways. Leo loves on an individualistic and intimate level, where Aquarius loves more broadly and detached. It's quite relative to romantic love vs. friendship love. What Leo could learn from Aquarius is their ability to see the importance of a group's expression as well as individual self expression. Aquarians sometime overlook a person's individual needs in order to provide for the bigger picture, and Leo teaches Aquarius that it's important for people to feel special independently apart from any group. Being strong independently (Leo) leads to even stronger interdependence (Aquarius)!

These two signs are much about service to others but differ greatly in their purpose. Virgo is practical and grounded earth energy; focusing on the more detailed aspects of life, where Pisces is the opposite. Pisces is a water sign associated with the broader spiritual picture. Virgos would teach Pisces the importance of organizing life on a practical level, however Pisces would enlighten Virgo to the parts of existence that are unseen and only felt. These two find complete balance when the spiritual realm can be integrated into our psychical realty and co-exist.