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6 Zodiac Pairings That Begin Strong, But Often Turn into Toxic Relationships

Submitted by astroved on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 02:14

Two people meet, hit it off, fall in love, and it looks like they are all set to get hitched and live happily ever after. But slowly, things begin to change. Some small fights and arguments become bigger and messier. Eventually, things get so toxic that the two simply can’t even bear to be in the same room together. Does this scenario sound familiar? Of course, it does. We all know or have heard of a couple that went down this road and ended up in splitsville. It doesn’t take much to go from pure love to pure hate. After all, they are two sides of the same coin. But toxic relationships take a heavy toll on you. They can drain your energy, leave you bitter and angry, and too scared to trust or love anyone again. Can it be avoided? How can one know which relationships can turn into toxic emotional traps? The answer may lie in Astrology and Zodiac sign compatibility.

The phrase "opposites attract" has often been bandied about to explain the inexplicable chemistry between two people who have very different personalities. Astrology says that each Zodiac sign has a polar opposite. Opposite signs may desire the same things and have the same goals, but they approach them differently, and their motivations too may differ. Such polar opposite couples may be attracted to each other, but the attraction may not last long, and the relationship becomes toxic eventually. Why do things go wrong in such relationships? It may not be because one person did something wrong. Rather, it could be the result of a clash of personalities. For instance, one person may be a homebody, while the other is a party animal. Naturally, this will cause problems down the line, even if the initial attraction is strong enough to overlook such differences. Let’s take another example. One partner is very materialistic and believes in making money to have a stable life. The other partner, however, is idealistic and spends money on humanitarian causes and charity. This can cause conflict at some point, even if the first person was initially attracted to the second person’s idealism. Thus, even though opposites do attract, they can also repel later.

In astrology, there are six zodiac pairings that begin well, but are likely to turn toxic. Let’s see which are these pairings.

Aries and Libra

These two Aries and Libra get along well initially. But they have opposing views on romance and relationships. Aries is very direct and passionate. They don’t believe in wasting time. Libra, however, is a diehard romantic. They take their own time to come to a decision. This can really annoy Aries, which is known for its impatience and impulsive nature. It won’t be long before Aries will be snapping in exasperation at Libra, who will go on the defensive. While Aries is confrontational, Libra is evasive. They don’t like arguments and will do anything to avoid them. So when Aries wants to talk and clear the air, Libra will make up one excuse after another to avoid it because they are afraid of getting into a shouting match, which the hot-tempered Aries is quite capable of. It won’t be long before they call it quits.

Taurus and Scorpio

Both Taurus and Scorpio are fixed signs. Taurus will be drawn to Scorpio’s passion and intensity. Scorpio will be drawn to Taurus’ stable and loyal nature. Scorpio is also known for its loyalty. When it comes to physical intimacy, these two can set the bedroom on fire. So at first, things will be very hunky-dory. But soon, Taurus will come to resent Scorpio’s secretive nature. They will insist on complete honesty, which is near impossible for Scorpio, though Scorpio expects it from the partner. This will create a trust deficit. Scorpio’s attempts to control the partner will not be to Taurus’ liking. It doesn’t help that both are stubborn signs that won’t give an inch. But these are also two people who won’t like to give up on each other because they see it as a personal failure. Their attempts to keep the dying spark alive, however, may end in a big conflagration that might burn the entire house down. They should realize that sometimes, it’s better to let go than hang on.

Gemini and Sagittarius

These two signs Gemini and Sagittarius love to have fun. But there is bound to be a trust deficit between them that cannot be bridged. This prevents them from being their true selves around each other. It’s enough to introduce a toxic element into their relationship. It may not be very explosive, but they simply won’t feel comfortable in the relationship. Both signs are known for their duplicity, and when they catch each other out in their respective lies, things will begin to fall apart. Neither sign is known to make an effort when things go south. They are just not very emotionally invested in relationships. But their lighthearted natures will ensure that even if they decide to break up, the end will be painless and amicable. Their parting may not be very toxic for this reason.

Cancer and Capricorn

Cancer and Capricorn come across as an ideal couple at first glance. Both are sticklers for tradition and are pretty conventional in their attitudes. But soon, Cancer may find Capricorn emotionally inaccessible and remote. Capricorn will also find Cancer too clingy and dependent. They will find Cancer’s moods hard to handle. Their response will be to retreat into more work, even though they are already drowning in it. And Cancer will retreat into its shell, even as it drowns under the weight of its emotions. Neither will be want to be the first to walk away from what is obviously a dying relationship, which only makes things more toxic.

Aquarius and Leo

These two Aquarius and Leo are very attracted to each other. But when the honeymoon period is over, they will see each other with new eyes, and the sight may not be very pleasing. What seemed magical before will appear to be a drab illusion. To Aquarius, Leo will seem to be a vain peacock with an inflated ego. Leo will see Aquarius as an eccentric, tilting at windmills, who has a penchant for collecting the shadiest and disreputable people as friends who are intent on parting them from their money. They will also disapprove of Aquarius’ sartorial choices, which can be quite bizarre at times. Leo will try to control and change Aquarius, and that will be when the relationship descends into toxicity. Once they break up, they will never want to see each other again.

Virgo and Pisces

Chemistry may not be the thing that brings these two opposing signs Virgo and Pisces together in the first place. But they will definitely feel a strong connection in the beginning. What they find in each other is a safe haven, rather than passion. But sensitive Pisces will be wounded by Virgo’s hypercritical nature and insistence on perfection. Virgo will find the Piscean procrastination and escapism maddening. But even when they realize that they would be happier apart, they refuse to rock the boat as they don’t want to hurt the other. This will make things worse. Eventually, they will acknowledge the inevitable and move on.

If you are in a relationship with your polar opposite, make sure that your world views are aligned and in sync. If they are not, the chances are that you will end up in a toxic relationship once the initial attraction wears off. And if it does, you can either try to resolve the issues through a heart-to-heart chat and some compromises or call it quits before things become too unpleasant.