The Birth Months Most Compatible With Those Born In October

In a world of fanatics, extremists, zealots, and toxic partisanship that often borders on the psychotic, October manages the miracle of maintaining an open mind and a sense of objectivity. In a climate where everyone else seems hell-bent on fighting until the bloody end, only the Scales seek to negotiate, bargain, settle differences, and find common ground. In a world where you can’t hear what anyone’s saying because they’re all screeching at the top of their lungs, October is like a combination Zen master/music teacher who somehow finds a way to get everyone to harmonize whether they like it or not.

People born in October are good at sanding the rough edges off other signs, and the other signs are good at providing a little fun, excitement, and adventure for the sometimes-overcautious October, who needs someone who can tip the Scales off-balance every once in a while.

Here are the four birth months most likely to form a lasting romantic relationship with October. The list starts off with the other two air sign natives and ends with two fire sign natives. October natives are least compatible with Earth and water sign natives.

1. June

At the risk of stepping on all 20 of the Twins’ toes, I’m going to be frank: The main problem with those born in June is that you never know which one you’ll wake up next to in the morning. Will it be the one wearing the Comedy mask or the one wearing the Tragedy mask? This is where those born in October come in: The Scales are there to balance the Twins’ dual personalities. Those born in October can reconcile the darkness and light, the hot and cold, the happy and sad within June like no other sign is able, or even willing, to do. In turn, as the master communicator of the year and a hyper-social sign that just wants to have fun, June is able to drag October out onto the dance floor, or onto a speedboat, or into a dark forest at midnight under a full moon when all you can hear are crickets chirping. They perfectly complement one another, which is what makes them such perfect soulmates.

2. February

February-born individuals are naturally clever, creative, adept at multitasking, and above all, eminently judicious. When they meet with someone born in October, it’s like a two-person Fairness Convention. Both signs are concerned with justice. They are both so fundamentally decent that neither one ever needs to fret about infidelity, dishonesty, or having to figure out what the other one really means by what they say. Neither one of them has to keep their passwords or email out of the other’s sight. It’s all a done deal without even having to sign the papers. Everything is tranquil between October and February.

3. December

Fire cannot exist without air—put a lid on a burning jar candle if you don’t believe me—but air can get along just fine without fire, so those born in October will be in charge here. Those born in December are fire sign ruled by Jupiter, so they like to push things. But they are also a mutable sign, so unlike other signs that will not be named (hint: it starts with an “L” and ends with an “eo”), they are at least willing to listen. Those born in December will take the normally cautious October out to the ends of the galaxy—and those born in October will find this fun and even thrilling—but those born in October will let the Archer know when they’ve gone too far and need to rein it in a bit. It’s the combo of Sag’s frisky adventurousness and October’s love for beauty that make their bed as hot as a breakfast skillet.

4. April

Ambitious, impetuous, bold, honest, brave, and optimistic, April is ruled by the warrior planet Mars. Civil, impartial, honorable and friendly, October is ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty. Those born in October will be drawn by April’s alpha nature. Those born in April will be attracted to October’s charm and elegance. This combo of fire and air, of aggressiveness and balance, of impetuousness and discretion, can make for passion, or it could make for volatility. As always, it’s up to October to find and maintain the balance. Both April and October are cardinal signs, so they make things happen. But especially when it comes to the boudoir, they don’t even need to try to make things happen. It all comes naturally.