Astrological analysis

Lovers have been exchanging Valentine’s rings for centuries. Gems were associated with the planets, and to wear a planet’s stone was thought to attract that planet’s influence. The favoured choice was sapphire, linked to Venus, and thought to drive away melancholy thoughts.

Here are some astrological games to determine whether your Valentine’s Day love will last.

To begin with, are you compatible? Starting at your own zodiac sign, count round the signs – forwards or backwards, whichever is shorter – to your partner’s. If your answer is 2 or 4, you’re well suited. If you get 3 or 6 then you’ll get on famously to start with, but it may be hard work in the long haul. If you get 1 or 5, you probably won’t want to arrange a second date.

If you’re the same sign, then your chances are even. Next, is he (or she) going to be rich and successful? Good with children? Good in bed? What you need to know is when your intended was born. People born at night are dark and sexy types – but those born in daylight hours are harder workers and make more money! The caring, family-oriented ones are those born in the evening.

If both of you are day people or both night people, then you’ll get on well, and if you are both a.m. or both p.m. then that, too, is okay; but if you don’t match at all, then you’ll need to be patient with each other.

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Monday (Feb 17): Gem Power, Patty Greenall. 7pm. 50 Gloucester Place, London
W1. £5 (£3 members).

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