I shared some wisdom about relationships and astrology with my friends at Well+Good.

Though each sign is associated with a variety of traits—say, a Gemini’s quick wit and indecision or a Leo’s confidence and generosity—the most potent strength of each zodiac sign in a relationship context hinges specifically on emotional and communication quirks. So, the top relationship strength of each sign can apply not only to people of that sun sign (aka the sign you’d read a horoscope for), but also to folks of that rising sign (which reflects how you appear to others) and Venus sign (which embodies how you show and seek affection), according to astrologer Stefanie Iris Weiss. (If you don’t know you or your partner’s rising or Venus sign, just plug your birth date and location into a chart generator like this one.)