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Love Match Score

Birthday Compatibility Score: +142

Me born August 16, 1966
Leo ♌

Soulmate born July 8, 1937
Cancer ♋

Scoring Overview

A negative test score indicates discord in the relationship. The couple might be physically attracted to each other, but it is going to be rough. There might be a lot of disagreements and may even harm each other. The association will need many adjustments for it to work. Read the interpretation in the next section to find out what aspects cause harmony and discord.

A score of +20 and below indicates average harmony. This is a casual relationship from everyday people. The pair may say hi and hello to each other, but there is no deep connection between them. This is sometimes called the “friends zone.”

A score of +21 to +40 indicates greater harmony beyond friendship. A score of +41 to +60 is a sign of a good match. A score of +61 to +80 indicates general compatibility. +81 to +100 is an excellent score but is hard to find.

A score above +100 ranks high on the love compatibility meter. The pair has a lot of common grounds to enjoy. Whenever there is a conflict, the couple can easily overcome it without affecting their relationship.

A score above +200 is very rare to find. This is an extraordinary match! Both individuals are very committed to nurturing one another. Some will call this pair “soul mates.”

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Me and Soulmate’s Relationship

Soulmate and Me’s relationship is more than just Sun sign compatibility of Cancer and Leo. No individual is a pure Cancer or Leo but instead is a unique combination of signs and planets. The following interpretation defines the synastry or interplanetary aspects between the planets in Me’s birth chart and the planets in Soulmate’s birth chart. There is no evil planet in the combinations. No single combination can make or break the relationship. The list goes from the most harmonious (positive) to the most discordant (negative).

A neutral score means it can go both ways. If there are many positive elements, they can pull the neutral ones with them making the relationship a favorable one. The opposite can also happen where a lot of negative aspects can pull the neutral ones causing a general discord in the relationship.

Me’s Jupiter Opposes Soulmate’s Jupiter (+11.43 harmony) – The individual sense of growth, expansion, or generosity confronts and challenges each other. There is tension in the moral sentiments, ethical principles, and spiritual values of Me and Soulmate. Both have different ideas of justice and fair play.

Soulmate’s Moon Trines Me’s Neptune (+11.14 harmony) – Soulmate’s emotional needs combine very effortlessly with Me’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. There is harmony in the mutual inspiration and devotion to each other. A robust psychic connection exists between Soulmate and Me. There is a minor irritation when both seem distant or aloof to the other. Both have an affinity in mystical, esoteric, or even occult studies.

Soulmate’s Mercury Trines Me’s Neptune (+8.46 harmony) – Soulmate’s mentality and powers of perception combine very effortlessly with Me’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. There is harmony when Me inspires the creativity of Soulmate. Soulmate’s practical suggestions give form to Me’s abstract ideas. Both can discover many interests through excellent communication. The relationship brings a feeling of great pleasure and happiness through sharing of creative projects.

Soulmate’s Sun Trines Me’s Neptune (+8.42 harmony) – Soulmate’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character combine very effortlessly with Me’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. There is harmony in the abundance of warmth and artistic creativity in the relationship. Sharing of dreams with a sense of freedom is normal between Me and Soulmate. Both share an interest in performing arts and metaphysical matters.

Me’s Venus Sextiles Soulmate’s Venus (+8.17 harmony) – The individual sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines pleasantly within the couple. There is natural stimulation in the way each other expresses affection. Social, cultural, and financial interests are the same. Both enjoy the same pleasures in life. Me and Soulmate have the desire to help and encourage each other. The relationship is a romantic attraction.

Soulmate’s Mars Trines Me’s Jupiter (+7.55 harmony) – Soulmate’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion combine very effortlessly with Me’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity. There is harmony in sharing outdoor activities like sports and travel. Me has a broad impact on Soulmate’s vigor and erotic enthusiasm. Soulmate challenges Me to expand further. This aspect is also favorable in business partnerships.

Soulmate’s Jupiter Trines Me’s Uranus (+7.54 harmony) – Soulmate’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity combines very effortlessly with Me’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. Soulmate’s visions are in harmony with Me’s creative genius. Soulmate will expand Me’s goals and creativity. Me adds innovation and excitement to Soulmate’s projects. This aspect brings out humanitarian qualities in each other.

Soulmate’s Mercury Sextiles Me’s Pluto (+6.59 harmony) – Soulmate’s mentality and powers of perception combine pleasantly with Me’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. Me stimulates Soulmate to be open to new ways of thinking. Soulmate appreciates Me’s intensity and emotional honesty. Both can understand the effect they have on each other. Me’s influence on Soulmate is stronger than Soulmate’s on Me.

Soulmate’s Sun Sextiles Me’s Pluto (+6.54 harmony) – Soulmate’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character combine pleasantly with Me’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. The relationship stimulates growth through unity and involves a lot of alterations. They are active in exploring each other’s deepest fears, desires, and motives. There is mutual enjoyment in exchanging ideas and solving mysteries together. Soulmate can bring out the psychoanalyst in Me.

Soulmate’s Moon Conjuncts Me’s Jupiter (+6.51 harmony) – Soulmate’s emotional needs combine with Me’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity. The fusion encourages mutual confidence and respect in each other. Me can be protective of Soulmate and can be too indulgent at the same time. Soulmate inspires and promotes Me’s expansive aspirations. Even when things go wrong, Me will not harbor any ill feelings toward Soulmate. There’s a sense of luck and financial benefits from Me to Soulmate. This aspect is conducive to fertility and childbearing if the wife’s health and age can support it.

Soulmate’s Jupiter Trines Me’s Pluto (+6.08 harmony) – Soulmate’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity combines very effortlessly with Me’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. Both have the potential to accomplish something big together. There is harmony in encouraging the spiritual enlightenment of one another.

Soulmate’s Moon Sextiles Me’s Uranus (+5.99 harmony) – Soulmate’s emotional needs combine pleasantly with Me’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. There’s a degree of unpredictability linking Soulmate and Me. Both like and love each other in unexpected ways. Soulmate and Me are friends and romantic lovers at the same time. Me awakens and inspires ideas in Soulmate. Soulmate’s natural instinctual mind stimulates Me’s inventiveness and creativity.

Soulmate’s Sun Conjuncts Me’s Jupiter (+5.95 harmony) – Soulmate’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character combine with Me’s spirit of growth, expansion, or generosity. There is a combination of great abundance and boundless possibilities in the relationship. Both Soulmate and Me share similar values and philosophy in life. Each will protect and defend one another when threatened by others.

Soulmate’s Uranus Trines Me’s Pluto (+5.64 harmony) – Soulmate’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality combine very effortlessly with Me’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. Both will encourage and support each other’s causes. The relationship promotes the expression of individuality or spiritual unfoldment in one or both individuals.

Soulmate’s Mercury Sextiles Me’s Uranus (+5.61 harmony) – Soulmate’s mentality and powers of perception combine pleasantly with Me’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. Both stimulate the intellectual and mental awakening in each other. Soulmate and Me bring out each other’s innate genius and encourage its development. The relationship generates tremendous creativity. Communication flows smoothly. Both enjoy the frequent exchange of challenging ideas.

Soulmate’s Sun Sextiles Me’s Uranus (+5.57 harmony) – Soulmate’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character combine pleasantly with Me’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. There is a sense of mutual liberty that stimulates the relationship. Both Soulmate and Me have the willingness to try out new ideas. Both are highly creative together and are open to an intelligent conversation. Sharing idiosyncrasies together is a fun experience for Me and Soulmate.

Soulmate’s Moon Sextiles Me’s Pluto (+5.01 harmony) – Soulmate’s emotional needs combine pleasantly with Me’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. There is stimulation in the magnetic mental attraction between Soulmate and Me. Both are supportive and psychologically intimate with each other. The relationship can be profoundly sexual. This aspect is suitable for any political, professional, or business partnership.

Soulmate’s Jupiter Sextiles Me’s Neptune (+4.77 harmony) – Soulmate’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity combines pleasantly with Me’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. There is an idealistic bond between Soulmate and Me. Soulmate’s expansive dreams stimulate Me’s intuitions. Both encourage each other to realize real goals.

Me’s Uranus Trines Soulmate’s Uranus (+4.66 harmony) – The individual sense of independence, freedom, and originality combine very comfortably between the couple. It is easy to let loose, be comfortable, and be yourself in this relationship. Me and Soulmate can harmoniously understand each other’s ideas and desire for independence. In a few words, the connection can be summed up as an “odd couple” or “wacky duo.”

Me’s Saturn Trines Soulmate’s Pluto (+4.65 harmony) – Me’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty combines very effortlessly with Soulmate’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. Me’s steady and patient practicality is in harmony with Soulmate’s quiet but immense power. Both Me and Soulmate are good in planning together big projects and will make good use of each other’s experience. This aspect is good for a business partnership.

Soulmate’s Mercury Conjuncts Me’s Jupiter (+4.31 harmony) – Soulmate’s mentality and powers of perception combine with Me’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity. Wit and humor are abundant in the relationship. Exchange of ideas is enthusiastic and friendly. Soulmate’s ideas combine with Me’s dreams. Me’s faith deepens Soulmate’s intellectual self-confidence. Me sympathizes with Soulmate’s desire for mental advancement. Soulmate respects the moral, spiritual, and intellectual abilities of Me.

Me’s Neptune Sextiles Soulmate’s Neptune (+4.16 harmony) – The individual sense of spirituality, imagination, or mysticism combines pleasantly with the couple. The relationship stimulates a beautiful romance between Me and Soulmate. Both share similar ideas, and each one knows what the other one is thinking. Soulmate and Me appreciate each other’s company. There is a feeling of love and unity in the relationship.

Soulmate’s Mars Sextiles Me’s Uranus (+3.73 harmony) – Soulmate’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion combine pleasantly with Me’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. The relationship stimulates confidence in each other. Both will benefit from a sense of adventure and creativity as a team.

Me’s Mercury Trines Soulmate’s Saturn (+3.71 harmony) – Me’s mentality and powers of perception combine very effortlessly with Soulmate’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. Soulmate helps give form to Me’s ideas. Me learns a lot from Soulmate’s knowledge and wisdom. There is harmony when Soulmate offers practical guidance that improves Me’s life. Both tend to solve relationship problems through careful and logical communication. This is a favorable aspect for long-term relationship including business partnership.

Me’s Jupiter Conjuncts Soulmate’s Pluto (+3.18 harmony) – Me’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity combines with Soulmate’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. Soulmate can be possessive and domineering. Me will inspire and encourage Soulmate. The combination can either be in harmony or discord depending on other aspects. This aspect helps deepen the connection between Me and Soulmate.

Soulmate’s Venus Sextiles Me’s Saturn (+3.02 harmony) – Soulmate’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines pleasantly with Me’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. Me’s protective nature stimulates Soulmate’s loving nature. Trust is a rare and precious part of the association. This aspect is good for a long-term relationship.

Soulmate’s Mars Sextiles Me’s Pluto (+3.00 harmony) – Soulmate’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion combine pleasantly with Me’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. There is extraordinary stimulation between Soulmate and Me. Both can strengthen each other’s willpower to tackle any large-scale projects together. This aspect is excellent in a business partnership.

Me’s Mercury Sextiles Soulmate’s Venus (+2.94 harmony) – Me’s mentality and powers of perception combine pleasantly with Soulmate’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy. Me’s communication style stimulates Soulmate’s emotions, visions, and needs. The graceful flow of tenderness from Soulmate makes Me feel exciting and sexy. There is a fascinating exchange of ideas in the relationship. This aspect is favorable in marriage.

Me’s Venus Conjuncts Soulmate’s Pluto (+2.19 harmony) – Me’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines with Soulmate’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. There is an intense sexual attraction in the relationship. Both share a deep emotional tie. Soulmate may become possessive, jealous, and demand more intimacy than Me is capable of giving. Times of frustration is followed by enlightenment and release.

Me’s Mars Trines Soulmate’s Mars (+2.13 harmony) – The individual sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion combine very comfortably between the couple. There is harmony in the desires and dreams of Me and Soulmate. The relationship is encouraging to achieve each other’s goals and ambitions. Soulmate and Me are incredibly attracted to each other and are sexually compatible.

Soulmate’s Moon Trines Me’s Saturn (+1.84 harmony) – Soulmate’s emotional needs combine very effortlessly with Me’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. There is a sense of quiet harmony when the emotions of Soulmate are stabilized by Me. Soulmate expands the ideas of Me with practical imagination. Me will be dependable, loyal, and offers counsel when Soulmate is depressed. Soulmate and Me complement each other nicely. There are mutual respect and practical support for each other. Both are in agreement when it comes to financial matters. The aspect encourages friendly contact when there is a big age gap between Soulmate and Me.

Soulmate’s Jupiter Sextiles Me’s Saturn (+1.64 harmony) – Soulmate’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity combines pleasantly with Me’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. Me’s practicality stimulates Soulmate’s expansive ideas. Soulmate provides vision while Me creates structure. Both work better as a team to achieve a common goal. This aspect is also favorable in a business partnership.

Me’s Venus Trines Soulmate’s Saturn (+1.58 harmony) – Me’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines very effortlessly with Soulmate’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. Soulmate’s protective trait is in harmony with Me’s loving nature. Trust is a rare and precious part of the association. This aspect is good for a long-term relationship.

Me’s Neptune Trines Soulmate’s Pluto (+1.51 harmony) – Me’s mystical or spiritual inclination combines very effortlessly with Soulmate’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. There is a holy union between Me and Soulmate. The spiritual urge of Me harmonizes with the reforming call of Soulmate. Both will support and encourage each other’s causes.

Soulmate’s Moon Conjuncts Me’s Venus (+1.04 harmony) – Soulmate’s emotional needs combine with Me’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy. The fusion of mutual devotion and affection in each other produces a happy union. The relationship encourages cooperation and attention to fairness. Both are in agreement on financial and social matters. Occasional small disagreements are quickly resolved. Neither Soulmate nor Me is useful in setting boundaries.

Me’s Jupiter Sextiles Soulmate’s Neptune (+0.48 harmony) – Me’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity combines pleasantly with Soulmate’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. There is an idealistic bond between Me and Soulmate. Me’s expansive dreams stimulate Soulmate’s intuitions. Both encourage each other to realize real goals.

Soulmate’s Moon Conjuncts Me’s Mercury (neutral) – Soulmate’s emotional needs combine with Me’s mentality and powers of perception. There is a mutual expression of feelings in the relationship. Soulmate intuitively knows what Me is thinking. Me can clearly describe Soulmate’s emotions. Me can be an excellent listener to any weird things that Soulmate has to say. Both can work together to find a solution to their relationship problems.

Me’s Mercury Conjuncts Soulmate’s Pluto (neutral) – Me’s mentality and powers of perception combine with Soulmate’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. Soulmate can have an explosive effect on Me’s viewpoints. Me can expand Soulmate’s range of interest in various areas of life. Soulmate’s influence on Me is stronger than Me’s on Soulmate. Soulmate has a natural tendency to dominate the mind of Me and could be ruthless in doing so.

Me’s Uranus Conjuncts Soulmate’s Neptune (neutral) – Me’s respect for expression of individuality combines with Soulmate’s mystical, spiritual inclinations. There may be a similarity of social or political views between Me and Soulmate. Each partner will share radical new ideas. The relationship gives a feeling that anything is possible when both are together. There is a creative union of rebellion and idealism. This can sometimes encourage Soulmate or Me to evade responsibility.

Soulmate’s Neptune Conjuncts Me’s Pluto (neutral) – Soulmate’s mystical or spiritual inclination combines with Me’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. There is a happy combination of the spiritual and psychological values of Soulmate and Me. Both are on a spiritual path together. The relationship forms a compassionate outlook to make things a little better for everyone.

Me’s Mercury Opposes Soulmate’s Jupiter (-0.40 discord) – Me’s mentality and powers of perception confront and challenge Soulmate’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity. There is tension in the exchange of ideas in the relationship. Me will seem petty to Soulmate. Soulmate might promise more than can be delivered. This is not a serious conflict if there are many harmonious aspects to the relationship.

Soulmate’s Venus Opposes Me’s Neptune (-0.63 discord) – Soulmate’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy confronts and challenges Me’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. There may be a one-sided attraction between Soulmate and Me. There is likely to be a certain amount of confusion, deception, even evasion in one or both. Unfounded jealousies can cause tension and misinterpretation of each other’s attitudes toward the relationship.

Me’s Venus Opposes Soulmate’s Jupiter (-1.03 discord) – Me’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy confronts and challenges Soulmate’s spirit of growth, expansion, or generosity. There is tension on how each other will handle finances. Soulmate may occasionally accuse Me of not being entirely open and honest. Me may accuse Soulmate of being too open and honest. From time to time this aspect can bestow good luck.

Soulmate’s Mercury Conjuncts Me’s Mars (-1.71 discord) – Soulmate’s mentality and powers of perception combine with Me’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion. Both stimulate the exchange of ideas and self-expression in each other. The relationship inspires a lively and productive conversation. Friendly debates can sometimes lead to irritation if Me is headstrong or argumentative. Me can be impatient and wants immediate action while Soulmate intends to plan before taking any action.

Me’s Sun Squares Soulmate’s Uranus (-1.81 discord) – Me’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character interact stressfully with Soulmate’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. The rebellious nature of Soulmate produces friction with the selfishness of Me. There is a natural tendency to an on-off relationship. Soulmate might resent and even rebel against Me’s display of authority. This is subtle and challenging to deal with. The union can sometimes cause a violent reaction between Me and Soulmate.

Me’s Mars Conjuncts Soulmate’s Pluto (-2.09 discord) – A delicate combination of Me’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion with Soulmate’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. There is resistance to the display of authority by the other. Both can be vindictive toward each other. The relationship is extremely competitive for Me and Soulmate.

Soulmate’s Mars Conjuncts Me’s Neptune (-2.78 discord) – Soulmate’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion may combine with Me’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. Soulmate excites Me’s emotions. Me encourages Soulmate to have bigger goals. Soulmate can overstimulate the imagination of Me. Me can have a dissolving effect on the energies of Soulmate. The relationship can be confusing for both Soulmate and Me. There is a strong possibility of self-indulgence in one or both.

Soulmate’s Moon Conjuncts Me’s Mars (-2.81 discord) – Soulmate’s emotional needs combine with Me’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion. Me arouses the imagination and instinctual mind of Soulmate. This aspect stimulates physical attraction between opposite sex. The attraction between Soulmate and Me will be healthy if other aspects of the relationship are generally harmonious. Sometimes the aggressive nature of Me can be unbearable to the emotional character of Soulmate. Both Me and Soulmate are intimate and dynamic in supporting each other.

Me’s Sun Squares Soulmate’s Venus (-3.40 discord) – Me’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character interact stressfully with Soulmate’s understanding of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy. There is an attraction but also friction between Soulmate’s romantic sensibilities and Me’s creativeness. There can be conflict in how to handle finance, cultural, and social issues.

Me’s Saturn Conjuncts Soulmate’s Saturn (-3.58 discord) – The individual sense of commitment, necessity, or duty combines with ease within the couple. Me and Soulmate share the same ideas regarding security and ambitions. Both want things to be the same way and can understand each other’s problems. This aspect can have a devitalizing effect if Me and Soulmate are a young couple who are doing the same wrong things together.

Soulmate’s Sun Conjuncts Me’s Mars (-4.24 discord) – Soulmate’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character combine with Me’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion. The creativeness of Soulmate combines with the aggressiveness of Me. Friendly competition is typical in the relationship. There is a physical attraction between Me and Soulmate.

Soulmate’s Uranus Opposes Me’s Neptune (-5.51 discord) – Soulmate’s respect for expression of individuality confronts and challenges Me’s mystical, spiritual inclinations. There is tension in the social or political views of Soulmate and Me. Both are capable of thinking outside the box and offer exciting ideas to one another. A problem arises when both don’t respect the need for space and autonomy of each other.

Me’s Mars Opposes Soulmate’s Jupiter (-6.62 discord) – Me’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion confront and challenge Soulmate’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity. Me is rash and aggressive while Soulmate can be overly optimistic. There is a tendency of rivalry between Me and Soulmate. There is tension in individual ambitions.

Me’s Sun Squares Soulmate’s Mars (-11.47 discord) – Me’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character interact stressfully with Soulmate’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion. There is friction in the individual ambitions of Me and Soulmate. Hostility and aggression are easily aroused in the relationship. A compromise between Soulmate and Me is necessary for the union to work. Soulmate will have to work on patience while Me will have to work on humility.

There are 3 mutual receptions in Me and Soulmate’s planet combinations. Planets in mutual reception enhance each other. This will add +30 harmony to the total score. The remaining -16.66 discord is due to some minor aspects or planets in parallel.

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Me and Soulmate don’t let the discordant aspects become a discouragement. It merely indicates the level of difficulty, but it’s not impossible to overcome. A firm determination can overcome any obstacle no matter how big it is. As the saying goes “love can conquer all.”

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