4 Zodiac Matches With Big Ups & Downs In Their Relationships

“Enemies to lovers” or frenemies to lovers is a common trope in fiction, particularly in romance stories, where two characters who initially dislike or even hate each other eventually fall deeply in love. The story often follows the characters as they overcome their differences and learn to see each other in a favorable light, ultimately leading to a romantic relationship and a happily ever after — usually. Think Chuck and Blare in Gossip Girl.

Or, in plan English, just think — these are couples with a lot of passion and a lot of turmoil.

In astrology, certain zodiac signs are believed to be more compatible with each other, while others are believed to be less compatible or even inherently incompatible. However, the idea of enemies to lovers when it comes to the cosmos suggests that even signs that may clash or have fundamental differences could potentially find love and harmony with each other. After all — love has a way of bringing people together.

Because we love a plot twist, we’ve outlined the four zodiac pairings that would have the perfect enemies to lovers storyline. 

Aries and Capricorn

Aries and Capricorn are two signs that are known for their incredibly strong personalities and their unyielding desire to be in control. Aries is a fire sign and tends to be impulsive and spontaneous, while Capricorn is an earth sign and tends to be more structured and disciplined. These differences can often lead to clashes and disagreements between the two signs, and they struggle to determine a balanced power dynamic, as both are vying for control in the union.

However, if an Aries and a Capricorn were to fall in love, they could work to balance each other out in a deeply beautiful way. Aries could help Capricorn loosen up and have more fun, while Capricorn could help Aries become more focused and grounded. The two signs could potentially create an awe-inspiring and dynamic partnership if they were willing to find harmony and relinquish their need for power.

Gemini and Virgo

Gemini and Virgo are two signs that are often at odds with each other. Gemini is an air sign and tends to be more flighty and indecisive, while Virgo is an earth sign and tends to be more practical and detail-oriented. Gemini can find Virgo’s need for order and structure to be incredibly stifling, while Virgo can find Gemini’s lack of focus and attention to detail to be frustrating and even disorienting at times. To put it lightly, this duo is an immensely destructive pair, often disorienting one another and creating a lot of resentment and annoyance within the partnership. 

However, if these two signs were to become lovers, they could actually learn a lot from each other. Opposites attract, after all. Gemini could help Virgo to be more spontaneous and adventurous, while Virgo could help Gemini to be more grounded and practical. With some patience and understanding, these two signs could potentially create a strong and fulfilling partnership, and help for the other to develop in ways they never would if it weren’t for the connection. 

Cancer and Aquarius

Cancer and Aquarius are two signs that are truly just from completely different worlds. Cancer is a water sign and tends to be more emotionally vulnerable and sensitive, while Aquarius is an air sign and tends to be more detached and rational — sometimes being referred to as the coldest sign in the zodiac. Cancer can find Aquarius to be harsh and aloof, while Aquarius can find Cancer to be too emotional and clingy. In other words, this union is a partnership between a pitbull and a golden retriever — it often doesn’t end well. 

However, despite these differences, these two signs could potentially be a great match. Aquarius could help Cancer to be more objective and less tied to their emotions, while Cancer could help Aquarius be more in touch with their feelings. With some effort and compromise, these two signs could create a deep and meaningful partnership, growing in ways that are rooted in emotion — with one opening up, and one anchoring itself. What more could you want when it comes to love? 

Leo and Scorpio

Leo and Scorpio are two signs that are known for their intensity and passion. Leo is a fire sign and tends to be overly confident and outgoing, while Scorpio is a water sign and tends to be more secretive and rooted in mystery. Therefore, Leo can find Scorpio to be too guarded and closed off, while Scorpio can find Leo to be too superficial and showy. Despite both being intense signs, these two are complete opposites, with one existing on the surface of their life, and the other feeling more at home in the depths of their mind. They just speak different languages.

However, if these two signs were to fall in love, they could create a powerful and dynamic partnership, rooted in passion. Leo could help Scorpio come out of their shell and be more confident in the light, while Scorpio could help Leo be more introspective and in touch with their emotions. With some patience and understanding, these two signs could potentially be one another’s mirror — reflecting a different, yet empowering, form of intensity into the other.