Best Friends by Zodiac Sign

BFFs throughout the zodiac

by Natori Moore

Think you've got what it takes to be a great friend? With IM and texting the communication norm these days, slowing down long enough to review your friendship skills can pay off in better relationships. Are you the life of the party? A great listener when your friends are down? Learn the strengths of your zodiac sign in the art of friendship.

Aries (March 21 - April 19)
The Warrior sign provides the spark plug that gets great friendships off the ground. Always ready with ideas for things to do (and boasting the brave spirit to initiate them), an Aries friend will never be boring. When you need to try something new or get out of your funky mood, call an Aries friend. Watch out for their temper, though. Aries' best friendship asset: courage.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
When you want it simple and sweet, call a Taurus friend for a good meal or a reassuring visit to a favorite place in nature. A healing back or foot rub might be a Taurus friend's specialty as well. Contact them after a crisis or when you just want to relax for a few hours. To bring out this sign's best, don't talk too much -- just be together. Taurus' best friendship asset: stability.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
If you're a social sort of person, you'll love the Gemini friend for his or her lightning-fast mind and wide variety of interests. Though sometimes most comfortable in familiar surroundings, Gemini will go just about anywhere with a friend, especially if the environment is mentally or visually stimulating. When life gets too serious or heavy, call a Gemini friend for a refreshing new perspective. Gemini's best friendship asset: light-hearted curiosity.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
The Cancer friend will give you the shirt off their back. Unfortunately, they may expect you to wash, press and return it with a home-cooked meal in return. Loving, caring and great at creating cozy dinner parties, the Cancer friend is loyal but sometimes expects dependency from friends in return. The best Cancer friend will let their friends grow up. Cancer's best friendship asset: deep feeling.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Leo doesn't really get friendship. To Leo, friendship is a kind of foreign country with odd residents who keep far too much distance. Leo tends to romanticize everything (think Joey Tribbiani from Friends) and wants to be the center of attention. However, Leo can be a generous and creative friend when the Lion learns that other residents of the jungle have something more to offer than being Leo's audience. Leo's best friendship asset: warmth.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
The Virgo friend expresses caring feelings by doing tasks for others. So if you don't know how your Virgo friend feels, and you find your bookshelves organized, your garage cleaned or your car washed and detailed, you'll know your Virgo friend cares. On the down side, Virgo easily spots flaws and may view pointing out that your jacket and shirt don't match as a public service. Virgo's best friendship asset: truthful details.

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