How to Guess Someone's Astrology Sign

“What’s your sign?” may have gone out of fashion as a pick-up line, but you can still score points by guessing someone’s sun sign correctly. Just by observing a person’s physique and mannerisms, you can usually make a good stab at it—but bear in mind that you may actually be seeing the rising sign in action, since that’s our “persona” or image that we project. Either way, it’s a fun conversation-starter. Here’s how to narrow down the possibilities:

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A discerning eye.

1. Observe the Physique
   A stocky, barrel-chested guy or well-built, fleshy woman could be a Taurus. You’ll also find ample flesh on Cancers and Scorpios (unless they’re martial arts champions). An athletic physique often belongs to Aries, Leo and Sagittarius—fire signs who love the outdoors. Capricorns have ramrod straight posture, Geminis are thin-boned and nimble.
2. Look at Hair, Eyes and Lips
   Librans always have serene, beautiful eyes—often light blue. Leos are known for their wild, wavy mane of hair. Aries and Gemini often have sharp, pointed features. You’ll spot Taurus and Cancer through their full, sensual lips. Sagittarians sport a distinctive profile—often resembling their animal, the horse. Pisces and Cancer are dreamy-eyed.
3. Check Out Clothes
   The edgiest outfits usually belong to experimental Gemini and Aquarius. You’ll see sporty looks on Aries and Sagittarius, earthy peasant outfits on Virgo, “rich” looks on Taurus and elegant but fun attire on Leo, perfectly coordinated colors on Libra, dark, mysterious garb on Scorpio and gorgeous, up-to-the-minute shoes on Pisces.
4. Study Mannerisms
   Leos gesture with their hands, and Geminis talk a mile a minute. Aries is always butting into conversations, Taurus can charm with a mere look, Cancer is shy—until they’ve had a drink or two! Virgo is serious and intent, trying to analyze your problems. Libra is a social butterfly, Scorpio broods, Sagittarius tells jokes, Capricorn gives orders, Aquarius talks about the latest thing, and Pisces just wants to drink and dance.
5. Make Your Best Guess
   Tally up the scores in your head—that outgoing woman with the wild red curls and elegant outfit is surely a Leo! Or, the charming, broad-chested man paying all the ladies compliments must be a Taurus. Once you’re fairly certain, ask if you’re correct. If you’re wrong, you can always say in a breezy manner, “Well, it’s probably your rising sign!”

Tips & Warnings

• Don’t push too hard with Scorpios. In fact, if someone is being very secretive, it’s a good bet that’s their sign!