Character Compatability

One thing that has often fascinated me is the compatibility between two people. Zodiac/Star Signs are not necessarily reliable in their interpretations of individuals, but there is an element of significance to how people are able to get along. So what I thought was that I would base some aspects of my characters on their star signs, adding a depth to their history/backgrounds.

For the character of Felix, he needs to be the type of man who is very introverted, but comfortable around Sky, so I thought about people I knew who had these qualities, and what their star signs were. There are a couple of people I know, both men, who share the same quiet qualities as I had in mind for Felix, and both were Libra. 

Libra traits:

Libra, the 7th Sign of the Zodiac, is represented by the symbol of the Balancing Scales. Naturally, the buzzword here is ‘Balance’. Unsurprisingly, most Libra individuals are balancers – of varying degrees. Also, since a pair of Scales always has two aspects, two sides – Libra-born too has two sides to his/ her personality and thinking. Yet, unlike Gemini, the most Libra individuals don’t let this aspect rule their personalities. They are, rather, what you would call, as ‘the weighing options and then deciding (and picking the peaceful option) kinds’. They value fairness and justice above most things, and are natural soothers and harmonizers. On their own, most Libras will steer clear of conflict or arguments, and would also not prefer to create or cause conflicts and disagreements. Owing to this trait, they make for good team players. Friendly, amiable and attractive, Libra individuals are also quite popular among their friends, more so because they tend to play able, trustworthy and balanced team strategists for their groups. However, many a Libra are found to be too manipulative or stubborn – for their own good. They can be critical of others’ ways, fixed in their own or may be too manipulative; and, they can be quite difficult to manage, once they get into any of these modes. Good thing is that most Libra-born are able to effectively reign in this side of their personality, rather using the gift of tact and diplomacy to get positive results. In relationships, the Scales or Libra are very loving and careful. They make for beautiful, elegant partners, always well turned out, and are a treat to be taken along on dates, parties and social dos. Most Libra-born are graceful, polite and admire beauty in all its forms. They love a good life!

So I then took this star sign as the one I would use for Felix, and started to look into the star signs that would work, not just as a compatibility for a Libra man, but also for the character of Sky. The star sign that works best with Libra is Aquarius, and it suits the personality of Sky very well (although some traits are set against the story). 

Aquarius traits:

Aquarius is the 11th Sign of the Zodiac. A symbol of all that’s humane and humanity, this Sign is modern, independent and freedom loving. While everything new and new-age enthralls the Aquarius natives, rebelliousness of any sort liberates them. Aquarius is known as the Sign of discoverers, inventors, adventurers and visionaries. Amiable and cheery by disposition, Aquarius-born tend to have a plenty of social charm. Yet, they lack the depth required to strike and cultivate truly profound relationships. That is why, the Aquarius natives may have a lot of acquaintances, but may have a very few close friends. Their social charm, nonetheless, in non-negotiable, and they are also, very often, perceived as pretty attractive by the opposite sex. But, again in love, the Aquarius may never feel as immersed as a Pisces will – for to them (Aquarius) it’s the whole wide world that’s important and vital. Most of them, thus, have a mission or a larger cause on their mind. Even if some Aquarius may seem to lead an entirely mundane life, on some digging, you would find that they have attached, somehow, themselves to a charitable cause. Generous and compassionate, the Aquarius, however, are very different from Pisces or Cancer – the other two Signs, perceived as very kind. Aquarius are more practical, and have a keen eye, which is easily able to see through deception and betrayal. Nonetheless, as parents, spouses or friends, Aquarius-born are very supportive and encouraging; they also are often ‘the go to frontier’ for many – the ones (Aquarius) who will always be ready to help with genuine, unbiased advice and a practically contagious optimism

The compatibility between Libra and Aquarius is high as well, and given their differences, they work very well together. Because they are both Air signs, this also eludes to the idea of the ending of the story (and the whole 'Impression' symbolism I spoke of earlier) whereby they are both dead at the end (their spirits are nothing but in the air).

As I say, these background character qualities are merely for development, but they may become more apparent when the characters are interacting.

Links

http://www.ganeshaspeaks.com/libra.action

http://www.ganeshaspeaks.com/aquarius.action
http://www.psychicguild.com/zodiac-compatibility/Libra
http://zodiacchic.tumblr.com/post/53236625175

http://www.astrology.com/love-compatibility-aquarius-libra/2-d-lvmt-aquarius_libra