when you are discussing compatibility between 2 people then the Sun sign isn't usually the most important thing. true mentioned that Moon sign is important as it shows how you guys are emotionally in synch or not. Venus compatibility is also important for romance and love, and Mars is important for sexual connections. additionally your Mercury placements will show if you guys will be able to communicate well.
granted, you can't know all of that stuff unless you see the other persons charts. so, if all you can go off of is a Sun sign here is a start:
- similar elements are more compatible
- Fire = Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
- Earth = Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
- Air = Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
- Water = Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
if that doesn't line up then Water/Earth and Fire/Air are more suitable for each other.
it's not to say that other signs cant work. however, your Sun dictates your life goals and what you are striving to be as a person. that's why this isn't always important in a romantic relationship. business relationship is different.
i'll finish by saying i know in some Eastern cultures families line up opposite signs to be married. this is because the opposite side "completes" the other. however, there is typically a lot of tension or conflict until a happy middle ground is met. otherwise it's a push and pull.
opposite signs are:
Aries/Libra
Taurus/Scorpio
Gemini/Sagittarius
Cancer/Capricorn
Leo/Aquarius
Virgo/Pisces