Astrology What Your Sun Sign Finds Surprising About Love and Relationships

Aries (March 21 to April 20): Aries hates the thought of being half of a couple. This is why they are surprised when love catches them. The depth of their emotions and the fact that they can see tomorrow with their partner, a change from their normal inability to see past what they are doing right now, surprises them. This explains the explosive jealousy that Aries displays when they think that someone is trying to lure their lover away.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21): Taurus often finds themselves a part of a couple because it that is what is expected. If everyone assumes that you are in love, then it must be so. What surprises Taurus is when they realize that either themselves or their partner is not actually in love, and is merely there because it feels comfortable. This discovery hurts one or both parties. It may take several tries before Taurus learns to distinguish love from mere comfort.

Gemini (May 22 to June 21): For Gemini, every new lover is dusted with moon dust, and is thought to be perfect. The surprise for Gemini comes when they realize that their lover is flawed like everyone else. This leads to some messy breakups. The illusion of perfection also explains the jealousy that Gemini displays; perfect people are not supposed to flirt with anyone other than their partner. As Gemini matures, they get better at accepting people as they really are.

Cancer (June 22 to July 22): Cancers are born romantics; they are looking for the fairy tale. They walk into every new relationship with rose-colored glasses on. What surprises them is how flawed actual relationships are. They are also surprised about the insecurity that plagues them whenever they are not with their lover. Over time, they get better at dealing with their insecurity, and the fact that relationships are work, but they never completely overcome their romantic visions.

Leo (July 23 to August 22): Leo likes their relationships to be bigger than they actually are. They like excitement and all the things that shout "I am in love", right down to wearing matching T-shirts. Leo is surprised when love turns out to be mellower than they imagined. They are also in danger of being with someone just for their status. When dealing with jealousy, Leos either put on a show of confidence or end up in a shouting match.

Virgo (August 23 to September 22): In the back of their mind, Virgos have a detailed list of what their perfect lover is supposed to be like. Think of it as a shopping list. What surprises Virgo is when they fall for someone that does not match this ideal. Virgo's natural tendency to avoid having people think that they are strange damps much of the excitement that would prevent their relationships from dying from sheer boredom.

Libra (September 23 to October 22): Libras tend to be attracted to a person's looks, and then be driven off later as they learn about a person's flaws. What surprises Libra about love is when they discover love with someone they already know who did not meet their visual standard. Libras deal with jealousy as if they are in a soap opera. Breakups are also dealt with in the same manner, requiring a scorecard to know if it is off or on.

Scorpio (October 23 to November 21): Scorpios rush into relationships, and then rapidly back out. When a relationship turns out to be deeper than they thought it was, it surprises them. Unfortunately, a smooth relationship does not provide the excitement they crave. Boredom ends many of Scorpio's relationships, as does jealousy which Scorpio bottles up until it explodes. As they mature, Scorpio learns to take more time before leaping in and out of relationships.

Sagittarius (November 22 to December 21): Sagittarius like displaying their love in public. They also like being in complete control of the relationship. It comes as a surprise to learn that not everyone is comfortable with public displays of affectation. It is an even bigger surprise when one's partner wants an equal say in deciding things. Jealousy is normally handled by letting everyone know that one's lover is spoken for. Over time, Sagittarius learns that fireworks are not a suitable foundation for a relationship.

Capricorn (December 22 to January 19): Capricorn believes that when it is love, the relationship will be easy. They also expect their partners to be as sensible as they are. It comes as a shock to learn that relationships are hard work, and that their partner is more volatile than they are. Jealousy is handled privately, with tears and stern warnings. As they mature, they learn to realize that one can say harsh words and still be in love.

Aquarius (January 20 to February 18): Aquarius hates conventions, and tries never to do the same thing twice. This is because they are easily bored. It is a surprise for them to find themselves in a relationship with someone expecting there to be rules, and with a higher threshold for boredom than Aquarius possesses. One of the rules that a partner typically expects is constancy over how jealousy is handled. Aquarius may yell, do a bout of self-improvement, or flirt with someone else.

Pisces (February 19 to March 20): Pisces is probably the most insecure sign when it comes to love. They are not sure that they are worthy of affectation. The big surprise for them is to discover that someone loves them despite their faults. Jealousy for them is dealt with silently, sitting in the dark at the edge of depression. As they mature, Pisces learns that it is better to hold onto someone dependable than chase after the flashy.