Why an Astrologer Could Be the Secret to Finding Your Soulmate

While it's best to think of all these factors, just by looking at the sun sign, which is what you're most familiar with when describing yourself as an Aquarius or a Leo, can give some insight as to whether you'll get along. Taking moon into consideration can lead to some contradictions in compatibility, as you may connect well with someone on that deeper level.

The sun sign is your basic personality, your ego, and how you center yourself, whereas the moon sign describes your inner emotional life, your deep needs, and your hidden side that you don't easily show most people, he explained.

"This question is like nails on a chalkboard for most astrologers because there's so much more to consider than just the sun sign," he said. "In general, though, Fire and Air signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius; and Libra, Aquarius, and Gemini) go well together, while Water and Earth signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces; and Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo) get along well."

The other combinations are less compatible generally, but this idea is constantly contradicted. The whole chart has to be taken into consideration for astrology to really be an effective matchmaker. "An Aries with a Taurus moon, for instance, may get along famously with a Virgo, though their sun signs are not considered particularly compatible," he explained.

Still, here's how using astrology can help you find your match.

If you know common traits and dissimilarities based on your zodiac sign, or sun aspect, you'll get a few hints. "Pisces typically like to dream and escape, for instance. This can drive a down-to-earth Taurus mad, or be exactly the fantastical element they need to balance out their life," he said.

Here's another example. "Depending on the other elements in the chart, a Sagittarius may have a tough time with a Taurus: the Sagittarius may need freedom and adventure, while the Taurus wants security, consistency, and dependability," he said. The couple will have to reconcile their contrasting needs.

And another: "A partner with strong Sagittarius or Aries in their chart may clash with someone with strong Libra. The Sagittarius or Aries person may be quite brash and in-your-face, which can present a problem with Libra's elevated sensibilities and desire for diplomacy," he said. They'll have to understand each other's defaults, make compromises, and be understanding, which takes work.

For the more advanced reading, "if a woman's Mars is in Leo, she's going to like men who have a sunny disposition, are generous, magnanimous, and even entertaining. A Leo man would be great for her, because he embodies those traits she finds appealing," he said.

Similarly, if a man's Venus, which depicts the qualities he finds attractive in a woman, is in Aquarius, he's going to like women who are smart, cool, and a little detached, which marks the Aquarius nature. "Though smart, Scorpio women tend to be pretty emotional and intense, so they may not be the best match for him; she might only send two texts in a row or question why he was late, and he might see her as a bunny boiler," he said.

Astrologers can help you see common problems that could arise, based on each other's tendencies and chart reading, and then offer tips to overcome the obstacles.

"For instance, say a man has his moon in Sagittarius, and the woman has her moon in Taurus. This could create a conflict because he emotionally needs freedom and adventure, and she emotionally needs security, consistency, and dependability," he said.

Here's another one. "Say an Aquarius and Libra were dating for quite some time. Aquarius values freedom and Libra rules marriage. An astrologer is likely to see how the Libra is going to want a deeper commitment than the Aquarian feels comfortable giving," he said. With such knowledge, the two can see themselves from a broader perspective, which can help them reconcile their differences and avoid a battle of wills.