What's the best sport for your child?
Whether your child is a home-loving Taurus or an always-energized Aries, there's a perfect sport just for them. Find out how your little one's zodiac sign influences their natural athleticism.
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Aries
Cheerleading
Happy, enthusiastic Aries loves having all eyes on them, and aren't afraid to kick, yell or jump to get attention. Cheerleading is the perfect combination of joy, sound and movement that will keep your ram-sign child fully engaged and excited for every practice and performance.
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Taurus
Golf
Whether your Taurus child is playing a nine or 18-hole course, they will love the strategy and dedication that goes into playing a game of golf. While it can be a solitary sport (which bull-sign children appreciate from time-to-time) it can also be highly competitive, which gives Taurus kids the drive to keep putting.
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Gemini
Baseball/Softball
Social Gemini children love a sport that gives them plenty of time to catch up with their friends. When it's their turn to bat or catch, this twin sign will revel in the chance to show their impeccable swing or amazing glove action. While they wait in the dugout, they'll be busy laughing up a storm with several of their closest compadres.
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Cancer
Soccer
Few children have the ability to multi-task as well as Cancer kids, and this allows the crab sign to excel at sports like soccer where they must be fast runners while strategizing where to kick or block the ball. They'll enjoy the comraderie of their teammates but won't often be singled out, which is important to this sensitive, introverted sign.
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Leo
Martial Arts
Any sport that requires intense discipline, focus, determination and mastery will appeal to children born under the Leo sign. These inner lions are naturally powerful of mind and personality, so martial arts, including karate, jiu-jitsu and more, will be a strong fit for this born leader and defender.
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Virgo
Basketball
Due to Virgo's tendency to be self-critical, they are prone to be incredibly hard on themselves when they play a sport. That is why basketball is great for this over-anxious star sign. It provides friendship and support, while also teaching players to quiet their minds so they can focus on taking the shot. This invaluable skill will help Virgo children in other areas of their lives when they battle inner anxiety.
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Libra
Swimming
Libra children are well-composed and exude an impressive level of self control. Swimming offers these mini-adults a chance to let go and be more free-spirited. Plus, due to Libra's natural inclination to be competitive (even with themselves) they will push themselves to perfect their swimming stroke and increase their lap speed until they're the best swimmers in the entire pool.
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Scorpio
Dance
Deeply smart and incredibly quick Scorpio children thrive in environments where they are constantly challenged. Dance, including ballet, demands their full attention, dedication and practice, while offering new movements and choreography that sassy Scorpios will enjoy learning.
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Sagittarius
Surfing/Paddle Boarding
Independent, free-spirited Sagittarius children enjoy any sport that incorporates the elements (water, fire, earth or wind) and will excel at nearly every sport they play. They are especially happy to try things that are considered "out of the ordinary." These curious, wise souls love the thrill of paddling into a wave, controlling their breathing and posture, and catching the perfect moment to hang ten.
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Capricorn
Football
Children born to this sea-goat sign are not just disciplined, they're near machine-like. They love to push their minds and bodies to the absolute limit and at the same time, enjoy any sport that allows them to bond over a shared experience. American football provides this hard-working star sign the chance to prove their merit to both themselves and others.
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Aquarius
Track/Cross Country
Nothing suits this dreamy star sign better than stretching their legs and running, while feeling the wind (their astrological element) all around them. Aquarius lives inside their head and running allows them to not only think about important matters, but gives them a serotonin boost that will help them organize their thoughts, create a plan of action and sweat out the unnecessary worries that can occasionally plague them.
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Pisces
Tennis
Intense Pisces children are highly expressive and prone to quitting when they don't feel things are going the way they want. Tennis is an excellent sport to keep this star sign focused so that they don't give up on themselves or get stuck in an emotional rut. By keeping their eye on the tennis ball and hitting it across the net, they are channeling their feelings in a healthy, productive way that helps them stay motivated and engaged.
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