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Love Match Score

Birthday Compatibility Score: +30

Shubham born June 20, 1994
Gemini ♊

Apoorva born January 21, 1994
Aquarius ♒

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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Shubham and Apoorva’s Relationship

Apoorva and Shubham’s relationship is more than just Sun sign compatibility of Aquarius and Gemini. No individual is a pure Aquarius or Gemini but instead is a unique combination of signs and planets. The following interpretation defines the synastry or interplanetary aspects between the planets in Shubham’s birth chart and the planets in Apoorva’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.

Shubham’s Mercury Trines Apoorva’s Jupiter (+8.81 harmony) – Shubham’s mentality and powers of perception combine very effortlessly with Apoorva’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity. Wit and humor are abundant in the relationship. Exchange of ideas is enthusiastic and friendly. Shubham’s thoughts are in harmony with Apoorva’s dreams. Apoorva’s faith deepens Shubham’s intellectual self-confidence. Apoorva sympathizes with Shubham’s desire for mental advancement. Shubham respects the moral, spiritual, and intellectual abilities of Apoorva.

Apoorva’s Moon Trines Shubham’s Neptune (+6.54 harmony) – Apoorva’s emotional needs combine very effortlessly with Shubham’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 Apoorva and Shubham. 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.

Apoorva’s Jupiter Trines Shubham’s Saturn (+5.92 harmony) – Apoorva’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity combines very effortlessly with Shubham’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. Shubham’s practicality is in harmony with Apoorva’s expansive ideas. Apoorva provides vision while Shubham creates structure. Both work better as a team to achieve significant goals. This aspect is also favorable in a business partnership.

Shubham’s Sun Trines Apoorva’s Saturn (+5.90 harmony) – Shubham’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character combine very effortlessly with Apoorva’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. There is harmony and natural respect for each other. Shubham and Apoorva are both willing to work out difficulties in their relationship. There is a mutual appreciation of responsibility and heartfelt commitment to one another. This aspect aids endurance in marriage.

Shubham’s Mars Trines Apoorva’s Neptune (+5.34 harmony) – Shubham’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion combine very effortlessly with Apoorva’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. There is harmony in the equal exchange of sympathy and compassion. Shubham helps Apoorva fight procrastination. Apoorva inspires Shubham to more significant achievements.

Shubham’s Uranus Sextiles Apoorva’s Pluto (+4.75 harmony) – Shubham’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality combine pleasantly with Apoorva’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. The relationship stimulates the expression of individuality or spiritual unfoldment in one or both individuals. Both help each other to stand up for their beliefs.

Shubham’s Mars Trines Apoorva’s Uranus (+4.17 harmony) – Shubham’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion combine very effortlessly with Apoorva’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. There is harmony in stimulating a productive sense of adventure. Both encourage confidence, aggressive drive, and initiative in each other.

Shubham’s Moon Sextiles Apoorva’s Neptune (+3.80 harmony) – Shubham’s emotional needs combine pleasantly with Apoorva’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. The relationship stimulates mutual inspiration and devotion to each other. Telepathic communication with each other is possible. Both Shubham and Apoorva have an affinity in mystical, esoteric, or even occult studies. There is a minor irritation when both seem distant or aloof to the other.

Apoorva’s Moon Trines Shubham’s Uranus (+3.75 harmony) – Apoorva’s emotional needs combine very effortlessly with Shubham’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. Both like and love each other in unexpected ways. Apoorva and Shubham are friends and romantic lovers at the same time. There are sparks of excitement and mischief in the air when Shubham and Apoorva are together. Shubham awakens and inspires ideas in Apoorva. Apoorva’s natural instinctual mind stimulates Shubham’s inventiveness and creativity.

Shubham’s Moon Conjuncts Apoorva’s Jupiter (+3.72 harmony) – Shubham’s emotional needs combine with Apoorva’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity. The fusion encourages mutual confidence and respect in each other. Apoorva can be protective of Shubham and can be too indulgent at the same time. Shubham inspires and promotes Apoorva’s expansive aspirations. Even when things go wrong, Apoorva will not harbor any ill feelings toward Shubham. There’s a sense of luck and financial benefits from Apoorva to Shubham. This aspect is conducive to fertility and childbearing if the wife’s health and age can support it.

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

Apoorva’s Venus Conjuncts Shubham’s Neptune (+2.83 harmony) – Apoorva’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines with Shubham’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. There is mutual interest in nature or culture like art and music. There is sympathy, deep affection, and devotion toward each other. This aspect intensifies other aspects. A general positive score will become more positive and vice versa.

Apoorva’s Sun Sextiles Shubham’s Pluto (+2.60 harmony) – Apoorva’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character combine pleasantly with Shubham’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. Apoorva can bring out the psychoanalyst in Shubham.

Shubham’s Jupiter Conjuncts Apoorva’s Jupiter (+2.49 harmony) – The individual sense of growth, expansion, or generosity combines with ease within the couple. Shubham and Apoorva’s ideals and beliefs are aligned. Both appreciate each other’s good qualities. Learning and education are essential in the relationship. The relationship encourages optimism, self-confidence, and humor.

Shubham’s Mercury Trines Apoorva’s Saturn (+2.40 harmony) – Shubham’s mentality and powers of perception combine very effortlessly with Apoorva’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. Apoorva helps give form to Shubham’s ideas. Shubham learns a lot from Apoorva’s knowledge and wisdom. There is harmony when Apoorva offers practical guidance that improves Shubham’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.

Shubham’s Moon Sextiles Apoorva’s Uranus (+2.24 harmony) – Shubham’s emotional needs combine pleasantly with Apoorva’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. There’s a degree of unpredictability linking Shubham and Apoorva. Both like and love each other in unexpected ways. Shubham and Apoorva are friends and romantic lovers at the same time. Apoorva awakens and inspires ideas in Shubham. Shubham’s natural instinctual mind stimulates Apoorva’s inventiveness and creativity.

Shubham’s Jupiter Trines Apoorva’s Saturn (+2.17 harmony) – Shubham’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity combines very effortlessly with Apoorva’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty. Apoorva’s practicality is in harmony with Shubham’s expansive ideas. Shubham provides vision while Apoorva creates structure. Both work better as a team to achieve significant goals. This aspect is also favorable in a business partnership.

Apoorva’s Uranus Sextiles Shubham’s Pluto (+1.97 harmony) – Apoorva’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality combine pleasantly with Shubham’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. The relationship stimulates the expression of individuality or spiritual unfoldment in one or both individuals. Both help each other to stand up for their beliefs.

Shubham’s Neptune Sextiles Apoorva’s Pluto (+1.96 harmony) – Shubham’s mystical or spiritual inclination combines pleasantly with Apoorva’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. The spiritual urge of Shubham stimulates the reforming urge of Apoorva. Both will support and encourage each other’s spiritual enlightenment. The relationship inspires each other to meet the world with compassion and grace.

Shubham’s Venus Trines Apoorva’s Pluto (+1.94 harmony) – Shubham’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines very effortlessly with Apoorva’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. There is harmony when both enjoy moving forward and growing through the relationship. There are feelings of relief and enlightenment after a relationship challenge. The magnetic attraction between Shubham and Apoorva makes it impossible to separate them permanently.

Shubham’s Mars Trines Apoorva’s Mars (+1.76 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 Shubham and Apoorva. The relationship is encouraging to achieve each other’s goals and ambitions. Apoorva and Shubham are incredibly attracted to each other and are sexually compatible.

Shubham’s Venus Opposes Apoorva’s Venus (+1.71 harmony) – The individual sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy confronts and challenges each other. Both have different romantic styles. There is tension in the different way each other expresses affection. Agreement on financial matters can be complicated. Both will occasionally challenge each other about morality, social life, or cultural sentiments. This can become a tense and uncomfortable relationship but with an active element of attraction.

Apoorva’s Venus Conjuncts Shubham’s Uranus (+1.60 harmony) – Apoorva’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines with Shubham’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. There is natural stimulation of each other’s creativity in music or art. Both contribute to each other’s goals, ambitions, and dreams. Shubham is tolerant and encouraging toward Apoorva. Apoorva can be more creative than Shubham. There is a feeling of instant attraction that may become a long-term relationship.

Apoorva’s Sun Trines Shubham’s Mars (+0.85 harmony) – Apoorva’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character combine very effortlessly with Shubham’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion. Apoorva and Shubham are in harmonious agreement in achieving mutual goals or meeting challenges together. The partnership creates a powerful sense of ambition, energy, and enthusiasm in each individual. Both Shubham and Apoorva inspire creative passion in one another.

Apoorva’s Venus Sextiles Shubham’s Pluto (+0.68 harmony) – Apoorva’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy combines pleasantly with Shubham’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. Both enjoy moving forward and growing through the relationship. There are feelings of relief and enlightenment after a relationship challenge. The magnetic attraction between Apoorva and Shubham makes it impossible to separate them permanently.

Apoorva’s Neptune Sextiles Shubham’s Pluto (+0.41 harmony) – Apoorva’s mystical or spiritual inclination combines pleasantly with Shubham’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. The spiritual urge of Apoorva stimulates the reforming urge of Shubham. Both will support and encourage each other’s spiritual enlightenment. The relationship inspires each other to meet the world with compassion and grace.

Shubham’s Moon Sextiles Apoorva’s Mars (+0.16 harmony) – Shubham’s emotional needs combine pleasantly with Apoorva’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion. Apoorva stimulates Shubham’s imagination and self-confidence. Shubham inspires the development of Apoorva’s sexual fire. There is physical intimacy, sexual magnetism, and irresistible passion between Shubham and Apoorva. This aspect encourages reproduction if Apoorva is male and Shubham is female.

Shubham’s Moon Conjuncts Apoorva’s Pluto (neutral) – Shubham’s emotional needs combine with Apoorva’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. The fusion can be either very good or very bad depending on other aspects of the relationship. There is a powerful physical attraction between Apoorva and Shubham. Apoorva expands the ideas, imagination, and viewpoints of Shubham. Sometimes Shubham will find Apoorva to be possessive, jealous, and domineering.

Apoorva’s Sun Conjuncts Shubham’s Uranus (neutral) – Apoorva’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character combine with Shubham’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. The creative talents of Apoorva combine with the individualism of Shubham. There is always something extraordinary or unconventional in the relationship. Apoorva is uncertain of how Shubham will react in a given situation. The erratic tendency of Shubham has a disorganizing effect on Apoorva.

Shubham’s Uranus Conjuncts Apoorva’s Uranus (neutral) – The individual sense of independence, freedom, and originality combine with ease between the couple. Both Shubham and Apoorva complement each other’s individuality and independence. There is mutual appreciation in the relationship. Both bring out the eccentric side of one another.

Shubham’s Uranus Conjuncts Apoorva’s Neptune (neutral) – Shubham’s respect for expression of individuality combines with Apoorva’s mystical, spiritual inclinations. There may be a similarity of social or political views between Shubham and Apoorva. 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 Apoorva or Shubham to evade responsibility.

Apoorva’s Sun Conjuncts Shubham’s Neptune (neutral) – Apoorva’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character combine with Shubham’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. The spiritual tie between Shubham and Apoorva is deep and unbreakable. The fusion of understanding, romance, dedication, sympathy, idealism, and personal sacrifice in the relationship is remarkable. Both can read each other’s mind frequently. Apoorva may find Shubham hard to comprehend or elusive in some way.

Apoorva’s Uranus Conjuncts Shubham’s Neptune (neutral) – Apoorva’s respect for expression of individuality combines with Shubham’s mystical, spiritual inclinations. There may be a similarity of social or political views between Apoorva and Shubham. 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 Shubham or Apoorva to evade responsibility.

Shubham’s Neptune Conjuncts Apoorva’s Neptune (neutral) – The individual sense of spirituality, imagination, or mysticism combines with ease within the couple. Both Shubham and Apoorva share the same tastes in art, music, or religion. The relationship encourages positive traits of creativity and dreaminess. It also has the tendency to promote negative characteristics of laziness or indecisiveness in Shubham or Apoorva.

Shubham’s Pluto Conjuncts Apoorva’s Pluto (neutral) – The individual sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny combine with ease within the couple. Shubham and Apoorva enjoy the same cultural references. Apoorva and Shubham have a great time talking about the good old days since both came from the same generation.

Shubham’s Venus Squares Apoorva’s Jupiter (-0.40 discord) – Shubham’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy interacts stressfully with Apoorva’s spirit of growth, expansion, or generosity. There is friction on how each other handle finances. Apoorva may occasionally accuse Shubham of not being entirely open and honest. Shubham may accuse Apoorva of being too open and honest. From time to time this aspect can bestow good luck.

Shubham’s Mars Opposes Apoorva’s Jupiter (-1.60 discord) – Shubham’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion confront and challenge Apoorva’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity. Shubham is rash and aggressive while Apoorva can be overly optimistic. There is a tendency of rivalry between Shubham and Apoorva. There is tension in individual ambitions.

Apoorva’s Venus Squares Shubham’s Jupiter (-1.83 discord) – Apoorva’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy interacts stressfully with Shubham’s spirit of growth, expansion, or generosity. There is friction on how each other handle finances. Shubham may occasionally accuse Apoorva of not being entirely open and honest. Apoorva may accuse Shubham of being too open and honest. From time to time this aspect can bestow good luck.

Apoorva’s Mercury Squares Shubham’s Jupiter (-2.15 discord) – Apoorva’s mentality and powers of perception interact stressfully with Shubham’s sense of growth, expansion, or generosity. There is friction in the exchange of ideas in the relationship. Apoorva will seem petty to Shubham. Shubham might promise more than can be delivered. This is not a serious conflict if there are many harmonious aspects to the relationship.

Apoorva’s Mars Conjuncts Shubham’s Neptune (-2.44 discord) – Apoorva’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion may combine with Shubham’s sense of spirituality, imagination, or mystical inclination. Apoorva excites Shubham’s emotions. Shubham encourages Apoorva to have bigger goals. Apoorva can overstimulate the imagination of Shubham. Shubham can have a dissolving effect on the energies of Apoorva. The relationship can be confusing for both Apoorva and Shubham. There is a strong possibility of self-indulgence in one or both.

Apoorva’s Moon Conjuncts Shubham’s Mars (-2.45 discord) – Apoorva’s emotional needs combine with Shubham’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion. Shubham arouses the imagination and instinctual mind of Apoorva. This aspect stimulates physical attraction between opposite sex. The attraction between Apoorva and Shubham will be healthy if other aspects of the relationship are generally harmonious. Sometimes the aggressive nature of Shubham can be unbearable to the emotional character of Apoorva. Both Shubham and Apoorva are intimate and dynamic in supporting each other.

Apoorva’s Sun Squares Shubham’s Jupiter (-4.13 discord) – Apoorva’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character interact stressfully with Shubham’s spirit of growth, expansion, or generosity. Apoorva and Shubham have the tendency to encourage each other’s self-indulgence, extravagance, and recklessness. There is friction in individual ego, ambition, and belief. Both Shubham and Apoorva may see each other as demanding or overbearing. They expect too much from one another.

Apoorva’s Mars Conjuncts Shubham’s Uranus (-4.27 discord) – Apoorva’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion can combine with Shubham’s sense of independence, freedom, and originality. There is a massive potential for success if the individual ambitions and goals are the same. If not, it will make cooperation difficult. The relationship brings out the aggressive and independent spirit in each other.

Apoorva’s Moon Opposes Shubham’s Pluto (-4.31 discord) – Apoorva’s emotional needs confront and challenge Shubham’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. There is tension in Apoorva’s defensive nature and Shubham’s nastiness. Shubham expects Apoorva to make all the adjustments creating deep antipathy instead of agreement in the relationship. There could be severe family issues and misunderstandings in marriage.

Apoorva’s Mercury Squares Shubham’s Mars (-5.40 discord) – Apoorva’s mentality and powers of perception interact stressfully with Shubham’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion. There is friction in Shubham’s aggressive attitude and Apoorva’s rational reasoning. Petty quarrels in the relationship will make getting along challenging to achieve. Apoorva’s sarcasm could easily provoke Shubham’s temper.

Shubham’s Mars Opposes Apoorva’s Pluto (-5.90 discord) – Shubham’s sexual drive, temper, and powers of self-assertion confront and challenge Apoorva’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. There is tension in each other’s resistance to display of authority by the other. Both can be vindictive toward each other. There is intense competition in the relationship.

Apoorva’s Mercury Opposes Shubham’s Venus (-6.30 discord) – Apoorva’s mentality and powers of perception confront and challenge Shubham’s sense of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy. There is an exciting exchange of ideas that later on can cause tension in the relationship. There may be occasional small misunderstandings between Apoorva and Shubham. One listening to the other is a hit or miss. Apoorva tends to disregard the emotional needs of Shubham. Shubham may find Apoorva cold and calculative.

Shubham’s Moon Squares Apoorva’s Mercury (-6.64 discord) – Shubham’s emotional needs interact stressfully with Apoorva’s mentality and powers of perception. There is friction in the mismatch of tastes and interests. Shubham is hypersensitive and tend to misinterpret Apoorva’s intentions. Apoorva pays no attention or ignores the sensitive nature of Shubham. Arguments and debates are common in the relationship.

Apoorva’s Sun Opposes Shubham’s Venus (-6.72 discord) – Apoorva’s sense of identity, ego, will, and character confront and challenge Shubham’s understanding of sexuality, attraction, or intimacy. There is an attraction but also tension between Apoorva’s ego and Shubham’s romantic sensibilities. Both do not have the same social ideas or desires. Shubham and Apoorva can be emotionally confused with one another.

Apoorva’s Saturn Squares Shubham’s Pluto (-7.02 discord) – Apoorva’s sense of commitment, necessity, or duty interacts stressfully with Shubham’s sense of transformation, change, or power and destiny. There is friction in the struggle for power and authority in the relationship. Shubham being a reformer might challenge Apoorva’s attitude towards responsibilities of life.

Shubham’s Moon Opposes Apoorva’s Moon (-11.90 discord) – The individual emotional needs complement each other. Both are attracted to each other and can be sexually or domestically compatible. The differences in moods and feelings are mutually helpful. Shubham and Apoorva’s personalities are different, but there is seldom severe conflict. This is a right combination for marriage if other aspects of the relationship are harmonious.

There are 3 mutual receptions in Shubham and Apoorva’s planet combinations. Planets in mutual reception enhance each other. This will add +30 harmony to the total score. The remaining -10.01 discord is due to some minor aspects or planets in parallel.

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