Your Friendship Strength, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

IIf you scroll through your phone when deciding how to spend your day, you may find yourself hovering over the names of certain friends depending on the activity you’re doing. When you’re in the mood for a chill movie night, you know to call your friend who’s going to be down for some gossip and order some takeaway. If going to a yoga class every week is one of your goals, you know to call the disciplined friend who will make sure you get to your mat. You definitely also know who to call when you’re so sad you can’t think straight and need to cry. Depending on our personalities, we all bring different strengths to our friendships. One way to dig deeper into the strength of your friendship is to take a look at your zodiac sign traits.

We can learn a lot about ourselves from our solar zodiac signs, including how the traits associated with each sign reflect our personalities. These traits are informed by all the pieces that make up each sign of the zodiac, including each sign’s element, manner, and ruling planet. All of these factors determine how each sign moves and interacts with the world around them. Stephanie GillingThe astrologer and author Astrology: A Workbook in Focus: A Guide to Understanding Yourself Through the Sun, Moon, and StarsAll of these components, he says, are useful in assessing “who [each zodiac sign is]how they see the world, and what they want out of life, which includes what they bring to their friendships.”

“from [each zodiac sign is], how they see the world, and what they want out of life includes what they bring to their friendships. “-Stephanie Gillingand astrologer and author

Zeroing in on these traits paints a fuller picture of each zodiac sign’s personality, which can then be used to find the strength of their friendship. There are many ways to be a good friend, and each sign brings something different that helps them form and maintain strong platonic bonds. Read on for insights into the power of friendship for each zodiac sign from Gailing, the astrologer Celeste BrooksAnd Maria Sophia MarmanidesThe astrologer and author The One Card Tarot Journal: 150 Guides to the Wisdom of the One Card Tarot.

According to astrologers, the strength that each zodiac sign brings to their friendships

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Aries: Direct

With your ruling planet being Mars, Aries, you are known for your assertive and fiery energy. As a result, directing allows you to be very clear in your communication. According to Marmanides, your friends can expect you to say it like it is because you never withhold meaning—but you cut vinegar with honey, so bluntness is paired with humor. “You’re the kind of friend who’s going to have children [your] View prank or impersonate and try to do so [your friends] See the funny side of [their] says Marmanides.

Your directness extends to your conflict resolution, Aries, because Marmanides says your friends will never be left wondering how you really feel. You may be forthright, but you are not cruel, and your tendency not to hold grudges means that you will let your friends know when issues arise and are able to move forward when they are resolved.

Taurus: reliability

Taurus, you are very much in touch with all five senses because of your earth sign element, so you know how to have a good time. This is a great quality for a friend, but Gailing says your main strength comes from another trait bestowed on you by the Earth element – reliability. This quality allows you to appear in front of your friends when they need you. “[You] Very steady and dependable, so if someone needs practical advice, they’ll go to Taurus.”

Gemini: Curiosity

Gemini, you are talkative and quick-witted, which makes you a riot to talk to. Ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, your vitality puts others at ease and makes them want to connect with you. This natural curiosity and desire to get to know others through chatting is the main strength of your friendship, says Gelling. “[Geminis] He might ask you questions about yourself, which is really nice for a lot of people, and they’re always curious and interested,” she says.

Cancer: take care

Your Water element means that you are deeply in touch with your feelings, Cancer, so you have a great ability to extend this nurturing to others. According to Brooks, nothing brings you more satisfaction than caring for the people you love because you are so caring. “Cancer’s energy is very inviting and intuitive, so if you need a heart-to-heart or a cuddle, [they] It can really make you feel better.”

Whether it’s offering hugs when a friend needs it or providing a comfortable, safe space to collapse if they need it, you’ll do everything you can to make your friends feel loved and safe – making people feel at home, wherever they may be, is the strength you bring to your friendships. “If you’re feeling emotional, a Cancer friend is a really warm place to be located,” says Brooks.

Leo: Fun

Ruled by the Sun, you have a natural ability to attract and retain attention, Leo. Your Fire element brings this dynamic to life, and contributes to what Brooks says is the strength of your friendship — your ability to facilitate a good time. “[Leos] They can attract attention and draw people to them, so they bring that fun and vibe,” says Brooks. Your unwavering loyalty to your loved one is a bonus, too, she says.

Virgo: Clarity

Virgo, you are known to be meticulous and organized, and your earth sign status gives you a high level of sensitivity and poise. Your gift for clarity in your endeavors easily extends to others with Mercury as your planet’s ruler, so the strength of your friendship is your clarity, Gelling says. You can apply that focus and clarity to be a sounding board and reality check for a friend, whether they are working through their own decisions, feeling frustrated, or even doubting themselves. “Virgo can really help in terms of saying, ‘Let’s take a look at what’s really going on here,’” she says. “If a friend is upset or feeling lost,[a Virgo] It can help establish it and say, “Look at this thing you’ve achieved or this good thing in your life that you have,” says Gelling.

Balance

Libra, you strive for balance in all your endeavors. You place a high value on justice, and your air sign element makes you an objective thinker who is open to hearing plenty of points of view—sometimes you are called a zodiac diplomat, after all. For these reasons, Marmanides says that being open-minded is your friendship’s strong suit. Your desire to get along with people’ makes [you] Open-minded and not inclined to issue judgments or militancy,” says Marmanides.[Libras] I like to see all sides of a situation, and they are great at settling and mediating in conflict and have big hearts.”

Scorpio: loyalty

You don’t give your love and affection easily, Scorpio, but when you do, you give your whole heart. An emotional water sign ruled by distant Pluto, your ability to feel everything and bring those feelings to the surface extends to the love you feel for your friends. It’s your unwavering loyalty that makes you a great friend, say Gailing, Brooks, and Marmanides—when someone earns your trust and love, you’re ride or die. “If your Scorpio friend is committed to you, they will go to the ends of the earth to fight for you,” says Gelling. “If you want someone to help bury a dead body, you want to call a scorpion,” Brooks adds.

Sagittarius: adventure

Not surprisingly, the traveler of the zodiac, you are the friend others turn to for adventure, Sagittarius. All astrologers have called your talent for adventure the most important strength of your friendship. An expressive fire sign ruled by Jupiter, the planet of plenty, you are confident and optimistic, and these traits are contagious when you’re around. According to Gailing, you’re the first person a friend calls if they’re embarking on an impromptu trip, or if they want help pushing—or jumping—out of their comfort zone. “Maybe you have a rainy day, and then it’s like the sun has gone out of your mind and your heart because of it [Sagittarius] She is very enthusiastic and optimistic. “There is only a spark from Joy de Vivre. But those adventures don’t always have to involve passports—they can be closer to home: Your wisdom and ability for deep thought and philosophical exploration can open you up to adventures, too.

Capricorn: encouragement

Capricorn, sometimes you get a bad reputation for being overly focused on achieving your goals. As a cardinal earth sign ruled by structured Saturn, you have the chemistry of a regal guardian. However, you are not at all selfish in your close friendships and want your loved ones to achieve their goals as well – according to Marmanides, the strength of your friendship lies in your ability to encourage others. “Capricorns can be very encouraging, and because of their wise maturity beyond their years, they often have helpful or insightful advice and perspective to share,” she says. If you can help your friends in any way, you absolutely will. “They believe that actions speak louder than words, so even if they don’t always have the perfect words to say, they will show their friends whenever they need them, often without even having to be asked.”

Aquarius: inspiration

Aquarius, despite your deep need for independence, you have a reputation for being incredibly friendly, says Marmanides. You care a lot about collective issues that affect others, and you’re constantly thinking about the best way to solve those problems—Uranus, your ruling planet, is associated with innovation, after all. It is this combination of traits that gives you the strength of your friendship, which according to Gailing is your ability to inspire. You project your desires and obsessions onto your friends, which can lead them to explore their own interests or espouse their own causes. “If your world seems small, Aquarius may be able to connect you to other things in the wider world that inspire you,” says Gelling. For example, you are the person most likely to rally the group of friends to volunteer or participate in a demonstration for some important cause.

Pisces: empathy

You wear your big heart on your sleeve, Pisces. Ruled by Neptune, the planet of creativity and dreams, you are a creative soul who cares deeply about the feelings of those you love, including your friends. The water element that allows you to deeply connect and embody your feelings also contributes to what Gelling calls the strength of your friendship: your empathy. “Pisces really care about you and just want to help,” says Gelling. “They want to be there to help you heal, discover greater joy, or take away your suffering.” Your ability to understand and share the feelings of others also makes you an attentive and active listener.