Is there a difference between opposite sign and complementary sign?

Have you ever heard of opposite sign and complementary sign? Do you know what they mean and if there is a difference between them? In this article, we tell you everything about the opposite and complementary sign, which has a lot to teach us about who we are and what our main challenges are.

By the way, this is one of the tools that Astrology gives us. Although many people only know their sun sign, other signs besides houses and planets represent different psychological functions of our personality. But for you to understand all this, you need know your birth chart (look here).

What does opposite sign and complementary sign mean?

The astrological mandala (360 degrees) is divided into 12 signs (30 degrees each). So, as its name suggests, the sign that is exactly opposite our natal Sun is the opposite sign.

The opposition is a stare in the face. The self 180 degrees away from the other. It’s assuming yourself in full and allowing yourself to be fully seen. It is a confession of difference, therefore of complementarity.

That is, opposite sign and complementary sign are the same thing, also called complementary opposite sign.

As a result of a shadow effect of natal sunlight, the complementary opposite sign shows us what complements us and what challenges us, what brings us balance and our challenges. If you want to delve into the darker side of each sign, come and read this article here.

How to find the complementary opposite sign in my Chart?

Complementary signs are those that are at an angle of opposition of 180 degrees from each other, that is, exactly opposite your Sun sign in the mandala.

In the example below, the Chart points out that the person has Sun in Scorpio, in the 8th House. In the chart, it appears in the yellow arrow. As we cross the mandala, we find the 2nd house and the sign of Taurus. That is, the opposite and complementary sign of the Scorpio person is Taurus.

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Next, we prepared a list with all the opposites and complements. Tip: click on the signs to learn more about them.

What is the opposite sign of Aries? It’s Libra What is the opposite sign of Taurus? It’s Scorpio What is the opposite sign of Gemini? Is Sagittarius What is the opposite sign of Cancer? Is Capricorn What is the opposite sign of Leo? It’s Aquarius What is the opposite sign of Virgo? It’s Pisces What is Libra’s opposite sign? It’s Aries What is the opposite sign of Scorpio? It’s Taurus What is the opposite sign of Sagittarius? It’s Gemini What is Capricorn’s opposite sign? It’s Cancer What is the opposite sign of Aquarius? Is Leo What is the opposite sign of Pisces? Are you a virgin

What are the opposite signs of each sign and what do they mean?

Next, understand the meaning of each opposition and what each one of you has to learn from your complementary sign. Then tell us if your psychologist (or your mother or even your best friend) hasn’t already called your attention to it.

Aries x Libra

Aries discovers in Libra the other beyond himself, finding the balance of existing in pairs and reducing the need for individualization. Libra, in turn, complements Aries by understanding that it is possible to maintain your individuality and personal assertion even within a relationship and that using your assertiveness combined with kindness can bring better results in your personal and professional life.

Taurus x Scorpio

Taurus learns to be deeper and more aware of its consumption when it is complemented by Scorpio. Scorpio, on the other hand, learns to maintain its energy and vitality instead of excessive impulses and intensities.

Gemini x Sagittarius

Gemini complements their curiosity and intellectuality, learns to elevate their knowledge and follow their beliefs with more focus and tenacity. Gemini presents and complements the knowledge of Sagittarius, showing him other angles and perspectives. While Sagittarius learns from Gemini to get out of fanaticism and absolute truths.

Cancer x Capricorn

Cancer gives the lap that Capricorn needs, teaches to care, to take care and to get emotionally involved. While Cancer learns from Capricorn to protect itself, establish itself and strengthen its structures, which can contribute a lot to Cancer feeling more protected.

Leo x Aquarius

Leo gives Aquarius a sense of personality strength so that Aquarius can penetrate crowds and not lose his identity in the face of group experience. Leo also shows Aquarius that it’s possible to get involved. On the other hand, Aquarius reveals to Leo that not everything is personal, that we are all somehow special and that we are part of a whole.

Virgo x Pisces

Virgo offers Pisces a practical and private world. Virgo can bring Pisces from dream to reality, from the possible, and give him tools to live better. While Pisces offers Virgo a whole world, imaginary, subtle and smooth. Pisces alleviates Virgo’s perfectionism by seeing beauty in everything he does.