What's the Best Pet for Your Sun Sign?

Certain astrological signs are well suited for sharing their home with an animal; others, less so. If you're considering getting a pet or expanding your animal family, learn what your Sun sign suggests is the best choice for you!

Traditionally, Aries, Taurus, Leo, Sagittarius, and Capricorn are each linked to animals. It's no surprise, then, that these zodiac signs are collectively known as the "signs of the beasts"! If you're one of these signs, you'll flourish living with a pet, especially a four-legged kind such as a cat or dog.

Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, and Virgo are known for the emphasis they place on humanity, so if you're one of these signs, it's highly likely that human contact is more important to you than pet company most of the time. That said, talking birds can be a great fit, especially for Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius). Earth sign Virgo, meanwhile, adores animals that are tidy and low-maintenance, making fish or certain breeds of cats (particularly short-hair types) ideal pets to own!

Finally, Water signs—Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces—are often the most nurturing signs of the zodiac, so pets that require more care or come from a troubled background are sure to be lovingly cared for by these folks. They would do well with a rescue pet or an animal with a disability.