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Love

Question: Researchers have found that in studying brain activity there are differences in brain patterns between lust, romantic love and long-term endearment, the three basic 'loves' necessary for a fulfilling relationship. I expect that our perfect partner will naturally cause our brain's grey matter to 'light up' in all three areas, as opposed to just one or two areas. What do you think?

Response: The difference in brain patterns between the three basic 'loves' necessary for a fulfilling relationship (lust, romance, & lasting relationship) sound much like the different levels of our Being (physical, emotional, spiritual). The brain being the "machinery" that registers and reflects a given individual's state of evolution, and in this case, a reflection of the parameters and boundaries of one's ability to love. Resonance at each level with another person assures us of a well-rounded relationship with them.

Basically, there will never be a "lusting after" if there is no genuine physical chemistry to begin with. There will never be any true romantic involvement where an emotional disconnect is present--astrologically, the emotional dispositions in both natal charts must resonate if there is to be a mutual understanding of the other. And "long-term endearment" simply will not arise where shared spiritual values are underdeveloped or altogether lacking in one or both partners--however, experience and maturity can often correct this.

Demitra M.N.