▲Similarly, earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) get along with water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), as they tend to be more down-to-earth and enjoy getting lost in the interior world.

▲In general, fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) mix well with air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), making a fun-loving, extroverted match.

▲Geminis are notorious for their game-playing, keeping you guessing. They’re typically not comfortable in syrupy sentimentality, but prefer intellectual engagement.

▲Leos enjoy fun, adventure, surprises, quirkiness, and authenticity. Once you land a Leo, you have to maintain a dreamy, romantic life to keep them interested.

▲Family is important to the Taurus, and they’re drawn to hard-working partners who can help them build a stable home and tick off to-do lists.

▲Living more in the mind than in feelings, the Virgo loves organization and scheduling (don’t be late!) and will not flake off or let you down.

▲Ruled by Venus, the planet of romance and art, the Libra falls in love with love, and can be easily blinded by it. While they are highly social, many won’t hesitate to ditch their friends for you.

▲A Scorpio’s love is deep, dangerous, and unwavering. They seek stability in a committed relationship, but can’t stand monotony, so they are often willing to stir things up just for excitement.

▲The Leo wants an epic, larger-than-life love, but that doesn’t mean they need money. It’s the ability to make the everyday world glamorous that captivates the lion.

▲Their diplomatic nature means they don’t respond to aggression and prefer to resolve things calmly. They enjoy an impeccable taste in art and surroundings, so take them to a nice restaurant or art gallery.

▲The critical Virgo is easily turned off. They’re looking for a partner that has their act together, but as much as they demand from others, they demand more of themselves.

▲There are those who are compatible in terms of love, and other sign combinations that make better matches in bed.

▲They love people who are up for adventure and exploration, but require a similarly easy-going attitude. They also value truth above all, so game-playing and manipulative seduction won’t work.

▲Fun and generous, Aries are thrilled by the chase and love being in the lead. They can become fixated on their target, and won’t stop until they win the object of their desire. That said, they can lose interest afterwards.

▲Known for valuing good taste, decorum, and tradition, Capricorns seek out equal partners with impressive accomplishments who will absolutely not embarrass them in a social setting.

▲Easygoing, fun-loving, energetic, and generous, Sagittarians may take a while before they are ready to settle down. Once they do, they tend to be loyal, honest, and trustworthy, and search for that in a partner too.

▲The sign that feels the deepest, the Pisces’ intense emotional vulnerability can make it difficult for them to fully open up for fear of being rejected. It takes time, but your romance and care will be returned in spades.

▲The visionary sign seeks an equally innovative and unique partner who will inspire them, and who isn’t caught up in the material world of status.

▲They aren’t into sappy romantic gestures, and their signals can be imperceptible, so you may need to do the pursuing. To get past their chilled nature, you must connect with them mentally.

▲Ruled by Pluto, the god of the underworld, Scorpios require the figurative death of their partner's individual self in order to form a couple, but they also like when their control is challenged.

▲For the Cancer, love is a step towards the real goal: family. They seek someone whose love can adequately build a home. Ruled by the Moon, the archetypal sign of the mother figure, children also tend to be important to Cancer.

▲The Taurus loves stability and routine, and want something long-term and reliable. That’s why they often choose partners for practical reasons.

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Filled with empathy and compassion, Pisces are attracted to people with troubled backgrounds, projects they can fix. But be careful, as this sense of power and purpose can turn sour once the project is over.

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Contrary to the “opposites attract” idea, two fire signs will blaze even more brightly when together.

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While astrology can be quite convincing, there are other equally convincing forms of learning how people love and what they are looking for in a partner.

Find out your love language here.

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To win an Aries over for the long run, you have to let them know you are interested, but not give them everything—get to know each other slowly. In return for stroking their ego, you’ll have a life of excitement.

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But, when Geminis experience a deep intellectual connection through witty humor and challenging conversations, they will gladly ditch the games.

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The hard-working Capricorn enjoys the finer things in life and wants a partner who can pull their own weight with similar grace and class. Any relationship which involves financing the lifestyle of a slacker will not last.

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No matter how advanced our societies become, the one thing that remains a mystery to us is love. That’s why many have turned to astrology to help understand and crack the codes of lasting affection.

Click through to see, based on information from Slice, what each sign is looking for in romance and how to win their heart.

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To charm a Cancer you don’t need anything flashy, just keep it simple. In terms of love, the sideways-walking crab has a hard time being forthright, but they enjoy roundabout schemes to attract who they want.