We're more connected than ever these days, but it can still be difficult to find someone you actually connect with on a deeper level. Surface encounters and fizzled-out flings are all too common on the dating scene. If you're ready to find a partner that you're truly compatible with, it'd be a good idea to check your zodiac compatibility.

What does astrology have to do with your love life?

People have been looking to the constellations to understand their lives for centuries. Even if you don't check your horoscope every day, you can still consult astrology to find answers in your life — especially your love life. All 12 signs of the zodiac have specific personality traits and astrological compatibility. Understanding your own love language is essential to having a strong emotional connection with anyone, and equally important is that of your partner's. By learning about each other's zodiac signs, and their strengths and weaknesses, you will know how to find balance with the right person.

What determines zodiac compatibility?

Astrology is rooted in nature, so your sign compatibility has a lot to do with the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water. In addition to your sun sign, you also have an element sign.

• Earth signs — Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo
• Air signs — Aquarius, Libra, and Gemini
• Water signs — Scorpio, Cancer, Pisces
• Fire signs — Leo, Sagittarius, and Aries

Just as in nature, earth and water go well together, as do fire and air. These elements balance each other's energy and help them grow. While the elemental signs have certain characteristics associated with them (for example fire signs are usually trailblazers), each sun sign has its own traits as well.

Your Ideal Partner Based on Your Zodiac Sign

When it comes to zodiac signs, the perfect match is the one that balances each other out. By considering your sign's love compatibility, you'll find a partner who's also your best friend.

Aries (Mar 21—Apr 19)

Aries is a strong fire sign, which is accompanied by high energy and an appetite for life. An Aries can be headstrong, though, and does not like it when someone tries to control them. The best match for Aries is Libra, an air sign that brings a balanced approach to life.

Taurus (Apr 20—May 20)

If you're a Taurus, you are extremely loyal and committed to your relationships. It's important to have a real emotional connection and mutual respect, making Scorpios a great match. 

Gemini (May 21—Jun 20)

Settling down can be hard for a Gemini, as they're always on the go, awaiting their next adventure. They need a fire sign that can keep up with them — like a Sagittarius or a Leo.

Cancer (Jun 21—Jul 22)

Cancers are laid back and honestly make a good match with most other signs. As a water sign, they tend to have strong love compatibility with earth signs. Cancers can help mellow out some of these higher strung signs like Capricorn.

Leo (Jul 23—Aug 22)

The most compatible sign for the fiery, outgoing Leo is a Gemini or a Libra. These air signs can match Leo's fierce passion while also bringing some balance to the relationship.

Virgo (Aug 23—Sep 22)

Virgos are a little reserved, and they can find it difficult to open up. A Pisces often makes the perfect companion because of their gentleness and trustworthiness.

Libra (Sep 23—Oct 22)

The cardinal air sign, Libras are free-spirited and have the best love compatibility with the opposite sign, fire. Their ideal partner shares their creative energy and the need for intellectual stimulation, making Sagittarius a compatible sign.

Scorpio (Oct 23—Nov 21)

Scorpios have a lot of passion, which can sometimes lead to heated disagreements. Pisces, a fellow water sign, is an ideal match — as well as Taurus.

Sagittarius (Nov 22—Dec 21)

Often times, Sagittarius finds that their own sign is their best match when it comes to relationships. They also pair well with their fellow fire signs, Leo and Aries.

Capricorn (Dec 22—Jan 19)

Because of their similar planet positions, Capricorns have great professional and romantic partnerships with Virgos, Scorpios, and Pisces. 

Aquarius (Jan 20—Feb 18)

Aquarius is another air sign, and they're rebels at heart. Fire signs like Leo and Sagittarius are best suited to match their personality type.

Pisces (Feb 19—Mar 20)

Trust, loyalty and the spark of great intellect are all important aspects of compatibility for Pisces. Capricorn and Taurus are great love matches for this water sign. 

Reading about zodiac traits and love compatibility is a great way to discover what you're really looking for in a partner. Even so, it isn't meant to completely define your love life. At the end of the day, the heart wants what it wants!