The 6 Most Sexually Compatible Zodiac Pairings, Ranked

I’m an astrologer, which means I can’t tell someone what I do at a party without them pulling up the chart of their most recent Hinge date and asking me what I think of the vibes. I usually avoid getting into it, because if I don’t give the right answer, it’s just another reason for the haters to say that astrology is fake. But the truth is, on a cursory glance, I don’t know why you had great sex with one Aquarius and a nightmare experience with another. There’s probably a lot going on in all of your charts! But, I do think there is an underrated zodiac aspect when it comes to sex. That connection is between signs that are in different but compatible elements, joined by an aspect astrologers call the sextile. (Yes the word sex is literally in there, but that’s just a coincidence…or is it?!). 

To break it down in simple terms: you can find the most sexual compatibility between earth and water signs, as well as between fire and air signs. Signs in incompatible elements (i.e. air and water) might have a hard time getting on the same page, and those that share the same element (i.e. fire on fire) are sometimes too similar to get things going. But with a sextile? It’s just right. 

This works for your sun sign, but I also recommend considering it from the POV of your Moon, Venus and Mars signs as well. Extra points if your Moon is one of these signs and your lover’s Mars is in the other (or vice versa) giving just the right push and pull for emotional and physical satisfaction. 

Among all of these sexy sextiles, here are the six pairings I consider the best of the best, ranked from sparks flying to super-charged sexual alchemy.

Aquarius and Aries is perhaps the most unlikely combo of these pairings because in some ways these signs are giving: May-December romance. Aries has a permanent youthful joie de vivre while Aquarius has old soul energy, and yet, these two meet in the middle and sparks fly.

Gemini and Leo are a super fun and playful combo, and likely hit it off right away after flirting in the bar or on the apps. Leo falls for Gemini’s charm while Gemini falls for Leo’s inescapable charisma. These two might also like role play in the bedroom.

No one gets caught up in their own little word together more than Capricorn and Pisces. These two are less experimental and more traditional, but who cares if the sex is crazy as long as its working. Fun fact: in addition to getting lucky (figurative), these two can also get lucky (like, win the lottery) together. 

Libra and Sagittarius are sometimes a bit too flighty together to work as a long term romantic pairing. But in the bedroom? As Paris Hilton (who is a Sagittarius rising) would say, “That’s hot!” Libra is much more experimental in the bedroom than most would think, and Sagittarius can match their freak.

The combo of Taurus and Cancer works great together between sun signs, and is also super hot when two lovers have Mars in these signs. Taurus and Cancer both have distinct ways of taking the lead in the bedroom but also are sensitive to the other’s softer side. 

Scorpio might be the sign with the biggest reputation for being a freak in the sheets, but what most people don’t know is that the freakiest sign award actually goes to Virgo. Virgo and Scorpio are an all around super compatible love match, and their sexual chemistry is playful, long-lasting and absolutely unmatched.