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Kids’ Astro-Guide to Friendship

By Nikki Van De Car

ARIES When you like someone, you make sure they know it! You are generous with compliments and affection, and you love to go out and do things with your friends. Make sure you remain patient with those who aren’t quite as energetic as you are, and pay attention to whether you’re being overly bossy. You know it happens sometimes! 

TAURUS Your friends can always rely on you. You are a calming influence. Because you always know what’s really going on, you can help your friends see through their own confusion. But make sure, little bull, that you don’t give in to your natural stubbornness—other people have good ideas, too!

GEMINI You love having a big circle of friends, and because you are able to see so many different points of view, you tend to like a wide variety of people. Just make sure you give yourself the space and freedom to spend some time alone. If you don’t, you’re likely to get overwhelmed by all the demands on your time. 

CANCER Your naturally empathetic nature makes you such a good listener, it’s no wonder so many of your friends love you so! Remember that they might not all be as emotionally mature as you are—or as willing to talk about their feelings and their experience. Try not to let your feelings get hurt by this; different people handle their emotions differently. 

LEO You are so much fun! You are goofy and charismatic, and whether you notice it or not, people are always paying attention to what you’re doing. Make sure you are paying attention back, because sometimes you can hurt feelings without meaning to. 

VIRGO Your caring nature means that you are always the person your friends call when there’s a problem—and you’re always capable of handling that problem! Whether it’s for advice or just a listening ear, your friends can depend on you. But if you don’t pay attention, you’ll end up feeling resentful, because you’ll start feeling like you do all the work. Remember, you get to ask for help, too. 

LIBRA Your thoughtfulness and ability to understand all sides of a situation make you a valuable friend, and don’t ever doubt it! Sometimes, your shyness might keep you from feeling like you can let your friends really know who you are. Trust them! 

SCORPIO It takes a little bit of work to get past your protective shell, but once someone works their way into your affections, you are an amazing friend. You are fiercely loyal and will stand up for your friends in any situation. Try to take a little advice from Libra and remember that there are two sides to every story—and you might not always be right. 

SAGITTARIUS Your sense of adventure and fun draws people to you—particularly people who want to follow along with your interests. You’re optimistic, and if someone doesn’t get you, that’s fine, because you’re on to the next thing! Make sure you stop and look occasionally, though, because you might be missing out on something (or someone) great. 

CAPRICORN You are reliable and loyal, and your friends love you for it. You’re the planner of the group, which is good because otherwise you all might just sit around all day! Allow yourself to have fun, too—you can’t be responsible for everyone! 

AQUARIUS You’re imaginative and fun, and you have a big heart—you really care about the world around you. You can get a little stuck in your head sometimes, and your friends might think you’re mad at them for something. Make sure to let them know that you aren’t! This is just how you are. 

PISCES You are a dreamer and a lover. You idealize your friends, but you also know exactly who they are—you can help them become the very best version of themselves. You are so easygoing, though, that sometimes your friends might take advantage of you without even realizing it.  

Excerpted, with permission, from The Junior Astrologer’s Handbook: A Kid’s Guide to Astrological Signs, the Zodiac, and More by Nikki Van De Car, illustrated by Uta Krogmann (Running Press, 2021).