Showing Love by Zodiac Sign

How each sign expresses affection

by Kim Rogers-Gallagher

Affection looks different depending on your expectations. If you demand cuddles and chocolates, you'll be disappointed if you're with an Aquarius. Yet even the Water Bearer has its own way of expressing warmth. Follow these astrological clues to figure out if the person you're with is "showing the love" -- and to make sure you don't overlook "the one" just because you were born with different Sun signs!

Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Regardless of age or gender, there's one absolutely infallible way to know if an Aries loves you: they'll pick a fight. Not a physical fight, of course, but a playful war of words, designed to simultaneously flirt and test your mettle. Aries was the ancient God of War -- so, far more than romance, they want a worthy opponent. They also want to count on someone to have their back. Banter, fight back and play practical jokes on them. Keeping up is tiring, but oh, so worth it.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Taureans express love the way they do everything else -- slowly and thoroughly -- so they won't say the words you're longing to hear until they feel the time is right. Be patient. If you need reassurance, pay attention to their actions. The wining and dining, the sincere compliments, the unswerving reliability … oh, and the gifts! A thoughtful gift given simply because it reminded them of you, or they knew you'd enjoy it or "just because." Obviously, you must have been very good this year.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
They're always funny, but you'll know they've got it for you -- and bad -- when they've gone out of their way to make you laugh. They'll hang around a lot, too, regaling you with all kinds of trivia. If you're co-workers and they get in trouble for devoting too much time impressing you, they won't stop -- they'll just quit. The only thing that will stop them is if you tell them to. But why would you do that? How many people do you know who have their very own charming, brilliant stand-up comedian?

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Stop wondering if the Cancer you're attracted to -- OK, madly in love with -- feels the same. Resolve to find out, by watching carefully for these rock-solid, classic astrological indicators: first, they'll cook or bake for you. Of course, they love their kitchens, so a frosted bundt cake won't tell you what you want to know. The flowers and compliments, however, indicate Stage Two, followed (fingers crossed) by an evening at their place, poring over scrapbooks … an extremely good sign. The clincher? When they not only worry about you, but actually mention it.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Ever since they tossed you "the eyes" from across the room, which was also the first time you tossed a pretty serious glance right back, you knew the game was on. The thing is, you're quite smitten, you don't want it to be just a game, and they're notorious flirts. So how do you know whether they love you or you're just a candidate for Flavor of the Month? It's simple. Their schedule will suddenly open up wide, including lunch, dinner … even entire weekends. Break a leg, huh?

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Want to call one of these meticulous creatures your own? Great, but you'd better get your stuff together, because if you don't, they will. You'll find them at your place some afternoon, happily alphabetizing your CDs or arranging your books by height on the shelves of your freshly waxed entertainment center. Virgos show their love by creating clean, organized environments for those they love because they believe you deserve it. It's a tremendous compliment, so don't dare get territorial. Kiss them, thank them and help them finish.

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