by Recently I stumbled upon an article about ELLE Love Horoscopes analyzing horoscope pairings, and I suddenly felt a bit curious.To be honest, I used to be half-convinced about things like horoscopes, thinking they were more for entertainment purposes.But since many people around me say it has reference value, I’ll give it a try to see if it can help me understand my relationship problems or not.
Starting from scratch: The first time I came across ELLE Love Horoscopes.
At first, I didn’t know where to start.After opening the ELLE website, I first typed a few keywords in the search bar, such as “horoscope matching” and “love horoscopes”, and then clicked into a column page that looked quite new.
The page lists basic information about the twelve signs of the zodiac, and mentions the four main elements – fire, earth, wind and water.The relationship between each element is simply categorized as “easy to get along with” or “need to be careful”.Although these statements sound a bit clichéd, they at least gave me an initial idea.
Next, I found out that they have a “Love Match Calculator” feature, which got me interested.Just enter your horoscope and the other person’s horoscope, and you’ll get a rating and suggestions.I decided to give it a try and tested it on my relationship with a few friends.
Actual test: what are my love scores with my friends?
1. Me and Mark (Taurus + Leo).
I’m a Taurus and Mark is my good friend, cheerful and passionate, typical Leo.We usually get along well, but we often fight over small things.
After inputting our horoscopes, the system gave us a rating of “High potential for friendship, but be aware that the stubborn side of both parties may lead to small frictions.”
Wow, that’s so accurate!Totally true for us.We do argue a lot over who gets the last word, but are pretty much in tune most of the time.This rating gives me a little more trust in the system.
2. Me and Sarah (Taurus + Cancer).
Sarah is another friend of mine who is a Cancer.According to ELLE Love Horoscopes, Taurus and Cancer are an “earth and water combo” and have a natural attraction and emotional support for each other.
The results confirmed this.When we are together, we feel very comfortable, she is always very gentle and considerate, I am also willing to give time and energy for her.It’s not the kind of love that sparks with a bang, but it’s very emotionally stable with each other.
3. Me and Alex (Taurus + Aquarius).
Alex is a very creative friend who belongs to the sign of Aquarius.According to the system, Taurus and Aquarius are not a good match because of “different values, one likes stability, the other pursues freedom”.
And so it was.Although we talk well, whenever we plan a trip or arrange a party, there are always differences.I like to plan everything in advance, while he prefers to make decisions on the fly.Such differences make it hard for us to stay in sync in the long run.
4. My sister and I (Taurus + Scorpio).
This is the set of relationships that I would like to validate the most.As biological siblings, our interactions are both intimate and complex.The system gave the result, “Strong emotional connection, but prone to power struggles.”
This statement hit the nail on the head.We both love each other very much, but sometimes we fight over who has more say.Sometimes an unintentional remark can lead to a family war, which is probably what is called “love and blame”.
Does ELLE Love Horoscope’s advice work?
In addition to the scoring system, ELLE Love Horoscopes also provides some relationship advice for each zodiac sign.For example, Taurus:
- Look for an equally stable earth sign or an emotionally delicate water sign.
- Be patient and show that you are reliable and loyal.
- Try to avoid conflict with a fire sign that has too much personality.
These words may sound like nothing new, like a truth that everyone knows.But putting it in astrological terms makes it easier to accept.
Loyalty and patience, for example, are qualities that are essential to any healthy relationship.But by speaking in the language of horoscopes, it’s more relevant and easier to relate to.
Is ELLE Love Horoscope reliable or not?
To be honest, this experience took me a little by surprise.Originally I thought it was just a little eye-catching game, but I didn’t expect its analysis to accurately reflect several real relationships around me.
But does this mean we can completely rely on horoscopes to find a date?I still don’t think we can take it too seriously.After all, everyone is a unique individual, and horoscopes can only provide a general framework of character.
Just like those descriptions in ELLE Love Horoscopes, many of the statements are actually rather vague, leaving room for interpretation.That’s why a lot of people think it’s “accurate”, but it’s because we’re filling in the descriptions with our own experiences.
My final verdict: Entertainment is more important than communication.
Overall, I think the greatest value of ELLE Love Horoscopes is not to help you find the perfect partner, but to give you an easy way to talk about your relationship with your friends.
I later sent Mark and I’s matching scores to him to see, and he thought it was funny too.We laughed and talked about it together and said, “So the two of us have had our pattern of getting along written in our horoscopes for a long time.”Instead, this easy way of communicating deepened our friendship.
So if you’re also interested in horoscopes, try the pairing feature of ELLE Love Horoscopes.It can serve as a fun reference to help you better understand each other’s personality differences.But remember, a real relationship still depends on two people’s heart and soul, not on a star to decide.
Summary: Is the ELLE Love Horoscope worth reading?
Advantages:
- Provides simple knowledge of horoscopes for newbies to get started.
- The matching system is interesting and stimulates discussion.
- Advice given is universally applicable.
Cons:
- Descriptions are generalized and lack personalized analysis.
- Not suitable to be used as the sole basis for choosing a spouse.
- Some of the conclusions are too generalized and can be easily misinterpreted.
If you just want to have fun or want to talk about relationship topics with your friends, ELLE Love Horoscopes is a good place to start.But if you really want to get to know someone better, the best way is to spend more time together and communicate seriously.
